If you're new to AFL, there are plenty of things to learn – one of them being how matches are structured and timed.
How long is an AFL quarter?
A single quarter comprises 20 minutes of actual game time.
However, 'time-on' is added for any stoppages, including injuries and throw-ins.
This means each quarter generally lasts for 25 to 30 minutes.
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How long is an AFL game?
Players have 20 minutes to recover at half-time, while there are also six-minute breaks after the first and third quarters.
This adds up to an overall run-time of just under three hours for an AFL game, from start to finish.
