Finals games for 2009 were held at Ballam Park, home of the Karingal Bulls.
Full details of the finals structure and arrangements are below.
As I write (Monday 31 Aug.'09) the F&DJFL Executive would like to thank all involved at Karingal for their fully professional approach and coverage of all elements involved in a 'successful finals series'. Remembering that this is totally Volunteer based, we appreciate the time and effort donated by all involved. A great finals series!!!
Please click Ballam Park, to view the location, the grounds to be used (and their names / codes) along with entry location, and exit point.
As there will be a large traffic element to these events, we would ask that supporters Please support the efforts of parking attendants, to ensure a smooth flow for the comfort of all.
Admission Charge = $4 per Adult, per day.
9 Aug. 1st Semi - 16 Aug. 2nd Semi - 23 Aug. Prelim. - 30 Aug. Grand Finals
FDJFL operate the "Page" finals system.
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First Semi Final |
9th Aug |
Winner to Preliminary final |
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Third |
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Fourth |
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Loser eliminated |
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Second Semi Final |
16th Aug |
Winner to Grand final |
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First |
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Second |
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Loser to Preliminary final |
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Preliminary final |
23rd Aug |
Winner to Grand final |
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Loser 2nd Semi |
v |
Winner 1st Semi |
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Loser eliminated |
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Grand Final |
30th Aug |
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Winner 2nd Semi |
v |
Winner Prelim |
All four weeks shall see the following schedule in place:
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Ballam 1 |
Ballam Multi |
Ballam North |
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9.30am |
U13 Blue |
9.30am |
U13 Gold |
9.30am |
U11 Gold |
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11.00am |
U14 Blue |
11.00am |
U14 Gold |
11.00am |
U11 Blue |
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12.50pm |
U15 Blue |
12.50pm |
U15 Gold |
12.30pm |
U12 Gold |
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2.40pm |
U16 Blue |
2.40pm |
U16 Gold |
2.00pm |
U12 Blue |
Fixtures & Results hold the detail of finals matches. Simply select the Division; Results; then the Finals option available on screen.
Finals Teams – Please Note : FDJFL supply, for all finals matches, Field, Boundary and Goal Umpires (and their cards), along with the Match Football. The League shall also arrange for Match Day Checklist to be completed. The team shall be responsible for the correct attire of all players and officials, and ensuring that the league regulations are met. Teams shall be required to supply Interchange Steward (and interchange card) for all finals matches. A number of reminder items follow, extracted directly from F&DJFL Regulations.
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Tie |
Should a tie take place in any of the Finals Series Matches, two extra five-minute sessions will be played. Teams will kick the same way as they did in the Final Quarter, with teams changing ends at the conclusion of the first session. Teams are not to be addressed by the Coach from the completion of the Forth Quarter until the end of the extra time period. Should a tie still eventuate, play will continue until the next score is recorded. |
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Spectators |
Spectators and supporters will be excluded from the playing surface at the quarter time, half time and three quarter time breaks, along with a period of time from the completion of the match as deemed appropriate by the league officials in control of the match. |
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Eligibility |
No player will play in any Finals Match unless they take the field as a player in a minimum of five (5) official weekly matches conducted by the League during the current playing Season for the team they represent in the finals that year. |
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Coaches Box |
The only officials permitted within fenced area and in the marked coach’s area are as follows: All interchange players; One (1) Trainer; Coach; Team Manager; Runner. |
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Trainers |
There may be up to two (2) trainers/water carriers of which only one Trainer / Water Carrier is permitted in the coach’s box, unless an injured player is being attended to, the other trainer / water carrier must be located around the ground at least 20 meters from the coaches area. |
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Ground Marshal |
Each team shall supply two (2) Ground Marshalls for their finals match. |
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Vests |
A reminder that each Official wearing a 'vest' is to have the Club clearly identified on that vest. |
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Leggings |
Players who wear bicycle or lycra support shorts must have them the same colour as their football shorts, if this is impractical, natural or neutral coloured support shorts must be worn. |
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Clothing |
Players wearing clothing beneath their registered jumper must match the color of the jumper. |
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Gloves |
The wearing of Gloves is not permitted in any League game without supporting medical evidence. Upon supplying Medical evidence to the League Administrator a supporting letter will be supplied to the club to be produced to verify permission as requested. |
TEAM MANAGERS - further information on your Finals Requirements, are available in the Resource Library, under the Team Manager section.
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