Rules in this version
69 rules checked against 2025 demo: before the tweak
12 met · 3 not met · 53 switched off · 1 don't apply. Only "Not met" is a failure. Everything else in grey is a limit of the checking, or a rule that has nothing to act on.
Version
- 2025 demo: season as played
- 2025 demo: before the tweak
- 2025 demo: opening game pinned
- Realism: prime time spread fairly — 30 Sep
- Realism: prime time spread fairly · Thursday-start calendar — 30 Sep
- Victorian games and ground minimums — 19 Sep
- Victorian games and ground minimums · Wednesday-start calendar — 19 Sep
- TV slots and 54 rules checked — 18 Sep
- TV slots and 54 rules checked · Softer double-up preference — 18 Sep
- TV slots and 54 rules checked · Wednesday-start calendar — 18 Sep
- TV slots and 54 rules checked · Wednesday-start calendar, softer double-up preference — 18 Sep
- Two opening dates — 15 Sep
- New rules in force — 14 Sep
- Corrected: Geelong goes home — 14 Sep
- Repeat meetings checked — 14 Sep
- Audited re-run — 13 Sep
- First preview — 13 Sep
Each row is one rule's recorded verdictAn independent checker's result for one rule on one version: met, not met, switched off, or doesn't apply. in this version, grouped by what the rule is about. Open a rule for what it means, why it exists and how it played out across every version. The rule explorer covers all versions at once.
Season shape · 24 rules
The season’s shape: clubs, games, rounds, byes, double-ups and spacing between return games.
- Not met, not metOne game per club per roundFlag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedBye rounds still have seven gamesWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEighteen clubs in the competitionWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEveryone plays everyoneWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedSix double-ups eachWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedTwenty-three games eachWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedTwenty-four rounds in the seasonWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedOne bye each, mid-seasonWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEvery game has one dateWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedGames per dayWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedSame-state derbies per dayWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Met, metEvery game has one roundFlag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedBanned double-up pairsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Met, metEvery game has one groundFlag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedDerbies are played twiceWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — no checker yet, switched off by these settingsOpening Round involves only some clubsThe independent checker for this rule had not been built when this version was published. The fixture may well obey the rule; nobody could confirm it.Flag an issue
- Switched off — no checker yet, switched off by these settingsOpening Round clubs get an extra byeThe independent checker for this rule had not been built when this version was published. The fixture may well obey the rule; nobody could confirm it.Flag an issue
- Switched off — no checker yet, switched off by these settingsOpening Round runs Thursday to SundayThe independent checker for this rule had not been built when this version was published. The fixture may well obey the rule; nobody could confirm it.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedGames fixed in advance stay putWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedSix rounds between the two meetingsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedNo return games before mid-seasonWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedFinal round is for return games onlyWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedDerbies are always double-upsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedGrand Final rematch is a double-upWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
Fairness and balance · 8 rules
Draw fairness, home and away balance, and each club’s prime-time limits and weekday ranges.
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedThursday and Friday caps per clubWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedThursdays spread across the seasonWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedAt least six Saturdays, three to twelve SundaysWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEach club's own weekday rangeWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Met, metDouble-ups: one home game eachFlag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedAt most three rounds without a home gameWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEleven home, eleven awayWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off by these settings, switched off by these settingsThe weighted ruleThis version’s settings deliberately left the rule out.Flag an issue
Rest and breaks · 9 rules
The players' rest-break rules from the 2023 to 2027 collective agreement.
- Met, metSix days between gamesFlag an issue
- Met, metAt most three short breaks a seasonFlag an issue
- Doesn't apply here, doesn't apply hereShort breaks only in the home-and-away seasonFlag an issue
- Met, metExtra rest beside a short breakFlag an issue
- Met, metThe opponent has at most six days’ restFlag an issue
- Met, metThree rounds between a club's short breaksFlag an issue
- Met, metOnly one interstate trip around a short breakFlag an issue
- Met, metNo short break after a Perth tripFlag an issue
- Met, metPerth clubs: no short break then travelFlag an issue
Big occasions and event rounds · 6 rules
Fixed occasions and event rounds: Anzac, King's Birthday Eve, tribute matches, Gather Round.
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedGather Round in one cityWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedGather Round: four days, three groundsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEveryone travels to Gather RoundWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedKing's Birthday EveWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedPort Adelaide's Anzac tribute gameWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedFremantle's Len Hall TributeWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
Travel · 6 rules
Where clubs travel, how often, and whether trips come in consecutive rounds.
- Not met, not metPerth clubs never travel two weeks runningFlag an issue
- Not met, not metNo club travels three weeks runningFlag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEvery state gets footy most weeksWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off by these settings, switched off by these settingsFive games in Victoria for every clubThis version’s settings deliberately left the rule out.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedVictorian clubs travel at least five timesWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEveryone visits Western AustraliaWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
Grounds and venues · 14 rules
Ground choices, contracts, home-game limits, known bookings and ground-specific rules.
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedBig Victorian games on separate daysWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedBig Victorian games at the MCGWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedGold Coast's Darwin games back to backWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedTen Geelong home games at Kardinia ParkWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedMelbourne's Alice Springs gameWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedVenue caps for interstate visitorsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedVictorian venue capsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedSold home games: the exact countWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedThree Giants home games in CanberraWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedThe ground must be free that dayWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issueor email us
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedEveryone plays at the MCGWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedAt least 45 games at the MCGWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedAt least 40 games at DocklandsWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
- Met, metOne game per ground per dayFlag an issue
Other rules · 1 rule
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedinternal:date.DATE-FRIDAY-FLOORWe don't have this season's figure yet, so the rule is switched off rather than guessed. Last year's number is never silently reused.Flag an issue
Not in force for 2027, or not carried by this version
1 analyst-level or retired rule this version still records
- Switched off — season data not sourced, switched off, season data not sourcedNo rested club against an unrested one
14 rules the site knows that this version carries no verdict for
This version has no recorded result for this rule. Usually the rule was added to the model after this version was published.
- At least 81 games on free TV
- Three live free-TV games a round
- Every game live on pay TV
- Early Thursday nights on free TV
- Big occasions live on free TV
- Pay-TV-only Saturdays early in the season
- When local games return to live TV
- Every local game on free TV
- Same-state clubs never clash on TV
- Darwin games are night games (venue deal)
- Darwin in May, Alice Springs in winter
- Same-state clubs in different slots
- Darwin games are night games
- No lights, no night games