Sydney Swans v Essendon, End of First Quarter Scoring Situation

Following a number of queries, the AFL wishes to re-state the playing Laws that cover the scoring situation at the end of the first quarter of last night's round 14 Sydney Swans v Essendon match at the SCG.

The Swans were awarded a behind when Lance Franklin kicked momentarily before the siren and Essendon's James Kelly jumped to grab the ball as it bounced toward the scoring line.

It was the umpire's view that Kelly took control of the ball in mid-air but landed with both feet behind the goal line and a rushed behind was then correctly awarded to the Swans.

Under Law 12.5.1 (b), a goal or behind can be scored if the ball is kicked before the siren while under Law 12.5.2, a behind can be scored for a kick after the siren if the ball is touched in transit and is not assisted by a player from the same team.