Offside Tag is a combination of Australia’s mainstream sports (League, Union, AFL, Soccer, Netball, Touch, Tag) with a touch of NFL. Think Tag Combined with Unlimited 360 Degree Passing. It’s the perfect cross-code game, bringing players from all sports together!

 

Location – MALLABULA SPORTS COMPLEX 

Date - Friday 16th October to Friday 4th December 2026
Time 530 pm to 830 pm 

ALL AGES - Ideal Team Size -
Juniors - 6 on field & up to 4 reserves
13 years & older - 7 on field & up to 3 reserves
All individuals will be placed within a team upon any given evening. 

Port Stephens Mudcrabs Local Structure : 

*Juniors 5-9 yrs play a full 20 minutes straight with 6 players on field & up to 4 reserves.

*Juniors 10-12 yrs play a full 25 minutes straight with 6 players on field & up to 4 reserves. 

*Youth 13-16 years play a full 35 minutes straight with 7 players on field & up to 3 reserves. 

*17+ / Adults play a full 40 minutes straight with 7 players on field & up to 3 reserves. 

NEVER PLAYED BEFORE - NO WORRIES!!! 

Players register individually and you can be placed in a team any given evening. 

Note: Belts/Tags will be provided on the day if players do not have Offside Tag shorts.

 
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE

     360 Degree-Passing - Pass unlimited times in any direction (yes, including forward)

     
Mod Size League Ball - Promotes better grip and more exciting attacking options

     Wide, Short Field - Half the length of a touch field (same width)

   
 Simple, Fun, Tag Team Sport - Field team of 8 vs 8 (ideal team size is 12)

SCORING :  
1 Point TRY 
Standard TRY zone.  
2 Point TRY
BONUS ZONE TRY.
3 Point TRY 
INTERCEPT and simply walk into the START ZONE.

Additional 1 POINT for a Female TRY within mixed games within absolutely any TRY Zone. 

Teams win by scoring the most amount of points.

    
    Set Attacking and Defending Lines -
START ZONE 
ORANGE ZONE : BLUE ZONE : RED ZONE :
TRY ZONE 

 5 x Plays Per Set -
Attackers don’t lose possession for an error, just 1 play

 
     Defence line is 10 metres from attacking start line. 
   
Only 1 Try Line - Teams rotate running direction after each set
   
Less Skills Required - Players pass with their hands only

 More Inclusive -
All shapes, sizes, genders and sporting background can positively contribute to their team

 
Post Try Celebrations encouraged.

" JUST HAVE FUN WITH IT "

CONTACT INFORMATION

Venue Manager : Phill Doring    Phone : 0413394228    Email - phill@offsidetag.com.au