Due to the AFL creating the R15 fixture with 6 teams having a bye, that is no longer a viable week for R1 of the finals. Consequently the finals will be a 3 week final series this year from R16-R18 as follows.
Week 1: Elimination Finals
- 1st and 2nd have the week off
- Game 1): 3 v 6
- Game 2: 4 v 5
Week 2: Semi Finals
- 1 v winner Game 2
- 2 v winner Game 1
Grand Final
Winners of Semi Finals
This ruling is an Administrative Decision with broad support from the coaches.