Scoring – Conversion

When a Rouge has been scored, the attacking team is given possession on-the-line to try to score a Conversion.

The umpire places ball at the meeting of the tram-line (or half-way between the centre of the goal and the touchline if this point is further from the goal) and the 3-yard line; the attacking team chooses which side of the goal to start from. The defending side must stand at least three yards from the ball at the start of the Conversion attempt.

The rules regarding on-the-line (J) and Sneaking-on-the-line (O-8), Playing-behind (see I-3) and Playing-on-the-ground (see S) must be strictly observed by both teams. If the attacking team offends, the Conversion is over and a goal-kick (from between the tram-lines) follows; if the defending team offends, a Penalty-Conversion is awarded. If the defending team clearly fails to engage with the attacking player going along the line, the umpire should award a Penalty-Conversion (see J-3).

If the attacking team forces a Rougeable ball, there is no need for the ball to be touched – they are awarded a Conversion.

If the umpire is unsure whether a Rougeable has been forced, the process should be started again.

The Conversion ends when:

If the attacking team scores a Conversion or a Conversion-Goal then play restarts with a Set-Piece-Bully at the half-way line with defenders’ Heads. If no Conversion or Goal is scored then play restarts with a goal-kick.