6. Penalties

6.1 50 metre penalty - A 50 metre penalty only shall be applied in all instances. 6.2 AFL Advantage Rule - To be paid at all times Advantage Rule 6.2.1 The ball shall be kept in motion. The field umpire shall call "Play On" even though a free kick should have been awarded, but by doing so would penalise the team offended against. 6.2.2 If the field umpire has sounded his whistle for a free kick, he may cancel such a free kick by calling "Play On" or "Advantage" if the side offended against will be penalised by enforcing the free kick. Should the field umpire cancel a free kick, he may reverse the decision if it is obvious that it is not to the advantage of the team concerned.

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