From the makers of 27-0 and 1000TRIES, The Cast Patrol brings you 4000 GOALS. Draft your 18 and attempt to hit 4000+ AFL goals combined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4000 GOALS?

A free AFL footy game by The Cast Patrol. Draft a starting 18 of AFL players with their AFL goals hidden, then add them up. Can your 18 reach 4000 goals combined?

How do you play 4000 GOALS?

Pick a mode, then you are offered three random AFL players at a time. Choose one for your 18 without seeing their goals, and repeat until every spot from fullback to lock is filled. Your total is revealed as you go.

What are the modes?

4000+: reach 4000 goals or more, with one of each wildcard. Exactly 4000: land on 4000 on the dot, under or over is a miss, and it’s Hard Mode: no free wildcards, only paid ones, one of each a game. Team Spin: choose a position, then spin a club and season and pick from that squad.

What are Legends?

Now and then in 4000+, one offer is a Legends Pick: three greats of the game, from the great goalkickers before 1990 to the Australian Football Hall of Fame Legends. Their goals are hidden like everyone else’s, and they count their whole VFL and AFL careers. You get one at most per game, and a player who has fallen well behind late in a game is sometimes thrown one as a lifeline.

What does the Luck number mean?

After each game we compare the goals on every card you were offered with what an average game deals you. Luck +23% means you drew 23% more goals than usual; a minus number means a tough draw. Your first offer and any Legends or Hall of Fame Pick are left out. You see it on your results and on leaderboard team sheets.

What are wildcards?

Reroll (Respin in Team Spin) gives you a fresh offer, Reveal Goals shows the goals for everyone on the current offer, and Remove Player takes one player out of your 18 so you can draft again. Each can be used once per game.

Which goals count?

VFL/AFL premiership goals from 1990, when the competition became the AFL, to now, finals included. Pre-season, State of Origin and international rules games are not included. Legends count their whole VFL/AFL careers.

Where do the goal numbers come from?

From AFL Tables (afltables.com), the public record of every VFL/AFL game since 1897. Each player’s position (back, midfield or forward) is worked out from his career stats. Spot something that looks wrong? Email cast@thecastpatrol.com.au.

Is 4000 GOALS free to play?

Completely free. No download needed. Open your browser, draft your 18 and play.

Who made 4000 GOALS?

The Cast Patrol, the podcast and content team behind 27-0 and 1000TRIES.

Is 4000 GOALS affiliated with the AFL?

No. 4000 GOALS is an independent, fan-made game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the AFL or any AFL club.

Where can I listen to The Cast Patrol podcast?

Search The Cast Patrol wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.

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