This page has been created as a Tournament FAQ for umpires officiating at the 2025 Darwin 9s.
What is the date of the Darwin 9s?
Saturday 9 August, 2025
Where is the venue?
Rugby Park, Marrara
What are the teams?
Women’s Division – Darwin Beavers, St Mary’s, Ireland, United Nations
Men’s Division – US Marines, Timor Crocs, Philippines, Ireland, Africa, Larrakia, Wadjigan, Tiwi
Where can I find the fixture?
The timings for the fixture are available here.
What are the playing rules?
The playing rules for the Darwin 9s can be found at https://aflinternational.com/darwin9s/match-rules
Is there free parking at the venue?
Yes.
What do I bring?
Yourself and a whistle! If you have umpired the Darwin 9s before, please bring your AFI umpire shirt and shorts. For those of you who are new, we will provide you with a brand new AFI umpire shirt & shorts. All umpires will also receive a new cap and wristbands.
All umpires, please wear black socks. Umpires will also be paid $100 cash.
Hashtags
If you are taking photos and posting on Instagram on the day, it would be great if you could include the hashtags #aflinternational and #darwin9s. Thank you!
Is there a roster?
Dean O’Donoghue is putting the umpire’s roster together. This will be put up in the Umpire’s room on the day.
From experience the roster will evolve during the day – to account for people who need a break, might need to leave early etc. But everyone will get plenty of games and the chance to rest as well.
How much fun is it going to be?
Heaps! See you soon 🙂
