AFLNT would like to clarify the rules and regulations that are in place in the event a drawn match occurs in the 2019/20 TIO NTFL finals series.
Please be aware that the drawn finals rules for Men’s & Women’s Premier League are different to all other grades.
Men’s & Women’s Premier League
Should the scores be level at the completion of the fourth quarter, both teams have a five-minute break, in which their coaches can address them.
The teams then change ends and play five minutes.
At the conclusion of this period there is a three-minute interval, however the coaching staff may not address the players.
At the conclusion of the three-minute interval the teams will again change ends and play for a further period of five minutes.
At the conclusion of the second five-minute period the team with the highest score will be declared the winner.
Should the scores still be level at the completion of the second five-minute period, there is a three-minute interval, however the coaching staff may not address the players.
The teams then change ends and play until a score is registered, at which time the game will end and the team with the highest score will be declared the winner.
A full explanation of the rules for Men’s & Women’s Premier League can be found here.
All other grades
Should the scores be level at the completion of the fourth quarter, both teams have a five-minute break, in which their coaches can address them.
The teams then change ends and play until a score is registered, at which time the game will end and the team with the highest score will be declared the winner.
A full explanation of the rules for all other grades can be found here.
