THE AFL announced a partnership with Disability Sport Australia on Tuesday to help spread Wheelchair Australian Football.

The sport is for everyone, whether an individual has a disability or not.

Australian Defence Force personnel use the sport as part of recovery of the wounded, injured and ill.

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan expressed his pride at the State Netball and Hockey Centre.

"It is just thrilling to see what is possible in a short space of time. This sport didn't exist three years ago," McLachlan said.

"This is part of our commitment to take the best game in the world to every aspect of our community.

"To see all types of athletes playing Wheelchair Aussie Rules is quite inspiring for me."

In this modified version of the game, a handball is effectively a kick, and the ball must travel at least three metres for a mark to be paid. An underarm throw is effectively a handball.

The sport is non-contact in theory, with no grabbing or holding of other players allowed. However, wheelchairs are allowed to clash, and that frequently occurs.

The ball must be bounced (either by tapping it on the ground or on a wheel) every three pushes or every three changes of direction.

The sport takes place on a court of thirds (a netball or basketball court is a suitable size), with five on each team, plus an interchange bench.

Each side has two backs, two forwards and one centre. The centre is allowed everywhere, the forwards are allowed in the front two thirds while the defenders are allowed in the centre and back third.

If a player is touched and they have not had prior opportunity, they have either one push or three seconds to dispose of the ball. However, if they have had prior opportunity, it will be a free kick to the opposition.

McLachlan himself gave the sport a try.

"It was good fun. I'm not sure how they get so fast around the court," he said.

"It's a game for everyone. It's only three years old, but we'll invest in it. Our game is for everyone."