Key dates and AFL resources
Key Dates
| Date | Juniors & Youth (U8 – U17) | Auskick (U5 – U7) |
| Monday 24 March | Season training starts | |
| Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 April | Round 1 | |
| Monday 7 April | Auskick training starts | |
| Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April | Round 2 (holiday numbers) | |
| Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April | No games | |
| Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April | Round 3 (holiday numbers) | |
| Monday 28 April | Auskick training resumes
Kickability training starts |
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| Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 May | Round 4 | Auskick Round 1 – Heffron Park |
| Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May | Round 5 | Auskick Round 2 – Jubilee Oval |
| Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May | Round 6 | Auskick Round 3 – Trumper Oval |
| Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May | Round 7 | Auskick Round 4 – Jubilee Oval |
| Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June | Round 8 | Auskick Round 5 – Trumper Oval |
| Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June | No games (Junior Development Carnival) |
No games |
| Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 June | Round 9 | Auskick Round 6 – Bat & Ball Oval |
| Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June | Round 10 | Auskick Round 7 – Trumper Oval |
| Saturday 28 & 29 June | Round 11 | Auskick Round 8 – Heffron Park |
| Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July | Wet Weather Makeup Rd | No games (School Holidays) |
| Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July | No games (School Holidays) | No games (School Holidays) |
| Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July | Round 12 | Auskick Round 9 – Trumper Oval |
| Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July | Round 13 | Auskick Round 10 – Trumper Oval |
| Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August | Round 14 | Auskick Round 11 – Heffron Park |
| Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August | Round 15 | Auskick Round 12 – Trumper Oval |
| Sunday 17 August | Semi Finals | Auskick Super Series (tbc) |
| Sunday 24 August | Preliminary Finals | Auskick Super Series (tbc) |
| Sunday 31 August | Grand Finals | Auskick Super Series (tbc) |
AFL Fixture and Results
The AFL Fixtures and Results, through Play HQ, is updated regularly to reflect any changes that may occur through the season. The 2025 U8-U17 draw is available on PlayHQ here.
AFL Sydney Juniors Rules and Policies 2025
The AFL Sydney Juniors Rules and the Laws of the Game need to be read with the National Community Football Policy Handbook and the Australian Football Match Policy, among other documents. Parents, Coaches and Managers should all familiarise themselves with the rules of the game.
The below links provide important information on the following:
~ 2025 AFL NSW/ACT Sydney Juniors Rules.
~ Quick Reference Guide – Junior and Youth Age Rules.
~ Laws of Australian Football.
~ National Community Football Policy Handbook.
By-Laws, Policies & Forms – AFL Sydney Juniors (aflsj.com.au)
Community Football Policies and Forms – AFL NSW / ACT (aflnswact.com.au)
Australian Football Match Policy (play.afl.com.au)
Codes of Conduct
East Sydney Bulldogs expects all players, parents and supporters to act appropriately at all times in line with the AFL NSW/ACT Code of Conduct.
Wet Weather
Updated information on Trumper Oval closure is available by calling the Council’s Wet Weather line on 9391 7916. This is a recorded message providing the most up-to-date status of sports grounds in the Council. The Wet Weather line is updated at 2pm Monday to Friday. In the event of excessive wet weather, ground signs will take precedence over the wet weather line and website.
Starting your child in AFL
From Under 5 to Under 7 the AFL Auskick program is the introduction to AFL for all young participants. Register with Auskick and select East Sydney Bulldogs as the playing club.
Useful information on how children of all abilities can play AFL can be found here.
Coaching Support
CoachAFL has a number of tools for coaches and accreditation is required by all coaches at East Sydney Bulldogs.
Umpire AFL
Umpiring is a great way to get paid, get fit and make friends. You will be appointed to matches within your local competition, training and one on one coaching is provided to boost your skills and confidence. If you are born in or before 2012, you can register to umpire.