what happens if the grand final is a draw

what happens if the grand final is a draw

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If the AFL Grand Final or finals match finishes in a draw at the final siren, the following procedure will be followed:

  1. Goal umpires will confirm that both scores are identical.
  2. Both teams will have a six-minute break.
  3. Teams will change ends.
  4. Two additional periods of three minutes each (plus time on) will be played out until a result is determined.
  5. At the end of the first additional time period, the siren will sound, and teams will immediately change ends without a break.
  6. The ball will be bounced (or thrown up) in the center, and a further three minutes of play (plus time on) will commence.
  7. At the conclusion of this period, the siren will sound, and the team with the highest score is declared the winner.
  8. If scores are still tied, steps three to eight will be repeated until a result is determined.

It is worth noting that the AFL abolished the grand final replay in 2016, and extra time is now played for drawn grand finals.

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