Position

Goal umpires must position themselves under the flight of the ball to ensure the correct scoring decision is made.

When the ball is within scoring distance of your goal, the goal umpire should be positioned so that the ball, the centre of the goal line, and the goal umpire form a straight line.

Position (on line situation)

Goal umpires must be astride the goal line and out of the way of players on the following occasions:

(a) dropping ball
(b) ball bouncing along the ground towards goal
(c) player running for close in kick
(d) contest on goal/behind line