This is a really good question.  We teach tackling at Auskick for a number of reasons. One, it is fun and the kids love to run in and tackle our “tacklebuddy” who comes back each week no matter how hard he is tackled. Secondly just like kicking, hand passing and marking tackling is a skill, while the kids may not yet tackle in a game it is still important to teach the basic technique as early as possible so that this fundamental skills can be carried through Auskick and into Juniors. This leaves your child a strong position when tackling is allowed, in under 10’s. This is a position that both Montrose Auskick & Montrose Football Club strongly support in the EFNL ruling. Thirdly, at such a young age, while there may be some kids that are ready to tackle, there are many that are not. Auskick is about participation and learning skills in a safe and fun environment. If young kids were to be getting dumped in big tackles this is something that could reduce participation and enjoyment of our great game.