Diamond Valley Football League News

24-Aug-06

No draws in finals except Grand Finals

NEW RULE : DRAW IN FINAL SERIES
A Grade,B Grade and Thirds

The DVFL has determined that, in the event of the scores being tied at the end of the fourth quarter, additional time will be played in all matches other than the Grand Final which will be replayed.

To avoid any inaccuracies and disputes as to whether the game is in fact drawn at the normal elapsed time, the emergency time keeper will act as the third recorder of scores in the case of a dispute, he shall move to the timekeeper’s box from three quarter time onwards.  He will verify that in fact the scores are level at the normal elapsed time and then the independent timekeeper can continue his duties.

The procedure for implementing the additional time process is as follows:

i. After the siren at the end of the fourth quarter, all umpires are to assemble at the centre circle as quickly as possible.

ii. The goal umpires will check their score cards, agree on the result and notify the scoreboard of the correct scores.

iii. If a winner has been determined, the umpires will leave the field.  If the scores are tied, an additional two halves of 5 minutes each plus time on will be played.

iv. The length of the break between the end of the fourth quarter and the commencement of additional time will be 5 minutes, during which coaches are permitted to address their players.  The timekeepers will sound a warning siren twice at 3 minutes and then once at 5 minutes.  Teams not ready to commence play at the five-minute siren shall be reported to the DVFL by the field umpires.

All umpires must be in a position ready to commence play at the five-minute siren.  The field umpire will consult both captains as to their readiness to recommence play.

v. For the first half of additional time, teams will kick to the ends which they kicked in the first and third quarters.

vi. At the conclusion of the first half of additional time, the teams will change ends immediately - coaches are not permitted to address their teams between halves.

vii. The field umpires will re-commence play as soon as the teams are in position.  The field umpire will consult both Captains as to their readiness to re-commence play.

viii. At the conclusion of additional time, all umpires are to assemble at the centre circle.  The goal umpire will check their score cards, agree on the results and notify the scoreboard of the correct scores.

# If the scores are still tied, a further two halves of additional time will be played.  This process will be repeated until a winner is determined.

 

Last Draw in DV Footy

1954 Montmorency 10-15  /  Lakeside Rovers 11.9

Replay Mont 14-14 def Lakeside Rovers 14.13

A Lakeside Rovers back-man rushed a behind and won the game for Mont