 While the number of games played, coached or umpired, or years of service in the case of administrators and media representatives, is a consideration, it alone does not determine eligibility.Players must be retired from the game for at least five years before they become eligible for induction (extended from three years in 2015, while coaches, umpires, administrators and media representatives are eligible immediately upon retirement.The committee considers candidates from all the states and territories of Australia and from all Australian Football competitions within Australia.