Finals – La Trobe League 🏆
The all-important finals take place after each Home & Away (H&A) competition, lasting two weeks, in a top 4 knockout format:
- Semi Finals: 1v4 (A) and 2v3 (B)
- Grand Final: Winner of Semi Final A vs Winner of Semi Final B
Competition rules largely remain the same during finals, with minor timing adjustments. All participants must be aware of these rules prior to finals and ensure all team members are compliant.
Finals Eligibility
Only players who meet the following criteria are eligible for finals:
- Registered to the team
- Not registered to any other team in the same competition
- Have played at least five matches for 16+ week competitions or three matches for semester-based competitions
- Are not serving any competition suspensions
Teams are responsible for signing in each game. La Trobe Sport is not liable for teams that fail to sign in, which may impact finals eligibility.
Team captains can check player eligibility through their administrative login online and may request eligibility verification during the season or prior to finals.
Replacement Players
If a team cannot field a full squad in finals (five for futsal and basketball, seven for netball), a replacement player application may be submitted. A replacement player may only be considered if:
- The team cannot fulfil a full lineup on the court
- The shortage is due to an injury of a registered team player
- The replacement player is not registered with another team and has either filled in or played at least three games for that team
- The application is submitted to La Trobe Sport in writing no later than 72 hours before the scheduled match
Finals FAQs
When are finals played?
Finals are conducted at the end of each competition, over a duration of two weeks.
What position do we need to finish to play in finals?
All competitions (unless specified otherwise) follow a top 4 format.
Who plays who in each week of finals?
Who is eligible to play finals?
Players must:
- Be registered to the team
- Not be registered with another team in the same competition
- Have played at least five matches for 16+ week competitions or three matches for semester-based competitions
- Not be serving any competition suspensions
Are there any modified rules for finals?
Most competition rules remain the same, with minor adjustments for timing in the event of a draw or tie in regulation time. Please consult sport-specific rules for more details.
