AFL Darling Downs Finals Series Explained

With five of the six AFL Darling Downs competitions home and away seasons coming to an end this weekend, those clubs pencilled in the top four of their respective competitions switch to finals mode.

The Division 2 Men’s competition still has two rounds to complete, while after this weekend all the finals bound McDonald’s Juniors, Westpac Women’s and the Allied Pickford’s Cup teams will enjoy a weekend off before the three week finals series.

Across the five competitions finishing up this weekend, University Cougars have confirmed that they will be the minor premiers in the Under 12’s McDonald’s Trophy, Under 14 McDonald’s Shield and if results go their way in the Under 16 McDonald’s Cup and Division 1 Men’s Allied Pickford’s Cup the Cougars can add4 minor premierships to the clubs accolades.

The two-time reigning premiers, the Toowoomba Tigers have also locked away another minor premiership crown in the Westpac Women’s competition.

Week 1 – Saturday 26^th August @ venue t.b.a

Qualifying Final (QF); 1^st place versus 2^nd place
Elimination Final (EF); 3^rd place versus 4^th place

Week 2 – Saturday 2^nd September @ Rockville Oval

Preliminary Final (PF); Loser of QF versus Winner of EF

Week 3 – Saturday 9^th September @ Rockville Oval

Grand Final; Winner of QF versus Winner of PF

Venue for week 1 of finals, are still to be determined, as the final makeup of the Allied Pickford’s Cup will decide where matches are played. If the ladder stays as is, the University Cougars will host the qualifying finals and Coolaroo would host the elimination finals.

If a venue is unable to host all six matches, then the top finishing Westpac Women’s team and/or third placed side would host matches.

Stay tuned to www.afldarlingdowns.sportingpulse.net for more finals news and stories.

Last Modified on 31/08/2017 09:14

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AFL Darling Downs Finals Series Explained

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