Sports
AFL skills assessment
Measure Australian rules players on handballing, kicking, marking, contested ball, ball use and game sense. Coaches can compare positions, squads and seasons to support development pathways and selection.
- 13 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 30 starting levels
The 13 AFL skills you can score
These are the default AFL skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every player, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Handballing
Ability to deliver accurate and well-timed handball passes.
Kicking
Accuracy and distance of kicks including set shots at goal.
Marking
Ability to take contested and uncontested marks.
Tackling
Ability to apply pressure tackles and win the ball.
Contested Ball
Ability to win the ball in contested situations at stoppages.
Ball Use
Decision making and efficiency when in possession.
Fitness
Aerobic capacity and ability to maintain intensity across four quarters.
Speed
Speed and explosiveness to create separation or close down opponents.
Strength
Physical strength to win contested situations and hold position.
Game Sense
Understanding of patterns of play and positioning.
Positioning
Ability to find space and take up effective positions.
Communication
Vocal leadership and communication with teammates.
Work Rate
Commitment to effort in all phases of the game.
Levels included with AFL
AFL starts with 30 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Age Group” for sports, so players can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Boys Under 5
- Girls Under 5
- Boys Under 6
- Girls Under 6
- Boys Under 7
- Girls Under 7
- Boys Under 8
- Girls Under 8
- Boys Under 9
- Girls Under 9
- Boys Under 10
- Girls Under 10
- Boys Under 11
- Girls Under 11
- Boys Under 12
- Girls Under 12
- Boys Under 13
- Girls Under 13
- Boys Under 14
- Girls Under 14
- Boys Under 15
- Girls Under 15
- Boys Under 16
- Girls Under 16
- Boys Under 17
- Girls Under 17
- Boys Under 18
- Girls Under 18
- Men's Senior
- Women's Senior
How AFL works in SkillScorer
Score
Each player in a team is scored on the AFL skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank players, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which AFL skills need attention. Reports also follow each coach's team.
AFL scorecard: common questions
What skills does the AFL scorecard include?
SkillScorer's AFL scorecard covers 13 skills: Handballing, Kicking, Marking, Tackling, Contested Ball, Ball Use, Fitness, Speed, Strength, Game Sense, Positioning, Communication and Work Rate. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are players scored in AFL?
Every player is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with AFL?
AFL starts with these levels (called “Age Group” in the app): Boys Under 5, Girls Under 5, Boys Under 6, Girls Under 6, Boys Under 7, Girls Under 7, Boys Under 8, Girls Under 8, Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9, Boys Under 10, Girls Under 10, Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11, Boys Under 12, Girls Under 12, Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13, Boys Under 14, Girls Under 14, Boys Under 15, Girls Under 15, Boys Under 16, Girls Under 16, Boys Under 17, Girls Under 17, Boys Under 18, Girls Under 18, Men's Senior and Women's Senior. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the AFL skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In sports the app talks about players, teams and coachs, and you can change any of those words too.
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