Footy 9s was created by Australian Football International to allow Australian rules football to be played on smaller playing fields, both in Australia and internationally. 

The rules of Footy 9s differ from traditional Australian rules football in some significant ways. The game is played on a rectangular field, allowing matches to be hosted by stadiums that usually lack the suitable field dimensions:

• The game is played on a rectangular field, which can be either a soccer, rugby or American football field.
• Each team consists of nine players – three forwards, three midfielders and three backs.
• The game starts with a jump ball in the middle of the field, and this is repeated after each goal.