How to play 23-0

What is 23-0?

23-0 is the original AFL undefeated game, played at 23-0.com — the footy edition of the genre created by 82-0's NBA challenge. Spin a club and an era, pick five footy legends and build an all-era AFL team — then see if your side could win every game of a 23-game season. A perfect season is 23 wins, 0 losses: 23-0.

Every player rating is derived from real AFL career stats and honours, adjusted for the era they played in, covering four decades of footy from the 1990s to today.

How to play

1. Spin to draw a club and an era from four decades of VFL/AFL footy.
2. Pick one player for each line — defender, midfielder, ruck and forward — plus a utility.
3. Your five picks must cover all four eras, with one wildcard repeat.
4. Finalise your side to reveal its season record. Win all 23 games and you've gone undefeated.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 23-0 AFL game?

23-0 is a free online game where you build a team of AFL greats from different eras and find out whether it could run a whole home-and-away season undefeated. The game has gone viral on TikTok and YouTube — 23-0.com is the original AFL version.

Is 23-0 related to 82-0?

Yes — 23-0 is the AFL edition of the undefeated-team genre created by 82-0, the original NBA game. 23-0.com brought the format to Aussie Rules, with ratings built from real VFL/AFL career stats.

How are players rated?

Ratings are built from real career statistics — disposals, goals, marks, tackles and hitouts — plus honours like Brownlow votes, All-Australian selections, captaincy and finals performances. Stats are measured against era baselines, so champions of the 1990s are compared fairly with today's stars.

Is it possible to go 23-0?

Yes — but only the strongest combinations of picks rate highly enough to win all 23 games. Most sides drop at least one match, so a perfect season is a genuine badge of honour.

Is 23-0 free to play?

Yes. 23-0 is free to play in your browser on any device, with no signup required.