The 2019 Bendigo Bank Junior Finals Series commences this weekend in the Eastern Football League.
Players, spectators and officials are advised to familiarise themselves with the below information. The League wishes all participating clubs the best of luck for their upcoming finals campaigns.
ADMISSION PRICES
Price of admission to all junior finals games is $5.00 per adult. Children under 17 years are admitted free of charge.
Please communicate this to all interested parties to avoid arguments at entrance gates.
Admission price is for one venue only – if you attend another ground on the same day, you will need to pay another admission cost.
NO DOGS OR ALCOHOL
Dogs are banned at all EFL games including finals and alcohol is not permitted to be brought into any finals venue. It would be appreciated if all clubs would stress these points to their supporters.
DRAWN MATCHES
In the event of a drawn game in any of the finals (including grand finals) the following conditions will apply:
- Goal umpires will confirm the scores.
- Players will not change ends after full time, but will kick to the same end as they were in the fourth quarter.
- Field umpires will re-commence the game for the duration of five (5) minutes. The siren will sound, the teams will change ends and a further five (5) minutes is played.
- If the game is still drawn after the second five (5) minute period, play is to continue and the siren will sound after the first score.
- At no stage during extra time will coaches be permitted to address players
EFL CODE OF CONDUCT
The EFL’s Code of Conduct is designed to help improve the environment for players and supporters.
It’s important that everyone involved on match days is familiar with what is considered to be ‘reasonable behaviour’.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND SPECTATORS
- Remember that children play football for fun – they are not playing for your entertainment, nor are they miniature professionals.
- Encourage players to participate, do not force them.
- Focus on the players’ efforts – never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing the game.
- Remember that players learn best from example.
- Applaud good play by both teams.
- Encourage players to always participate according to the rules and respect official’s decisions.
- Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials.
- An umpire’s job is a difficult one – put yourself in their position – how would you like to be treated?
- If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgement and honesty in public.
- Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not harassing or using foul language to umpires, players, coaches, or other spectators.
- Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
- Respect the rights and dignity of every player regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Discuss the Codes of Conduct with your son/daughter so that you are both aware of your obligations.
- Actively promote the Codes of Conduct at all times.
EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS
- Always play by the rules.
- Control your temper – treat others as you would like to be treated – bullying will not be tolerated.
- Verbal abuse to umpires, officials or other players is not acceptable.
- Never argue with an umpire or official. If you disagree, discuss the matter with your coach.
- Co-operate, support and encourage your teammates – your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
- Respect the rights and dignity of all players regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
- Play for the “fun of it” – it’s just a game!
FINALS FORMAT
VENUES
Please see the week one fixture below:
Age Group | Division | Final | Home Team | Away Team | Time | Venue | |
13 | A | SEMI FINAL 2 | Mitcham | V | Knox | 9:00AM | Scoresby Rec Reserve |
13 | A | SEMI FINAL 1 | North Ringwood | V | Blackburn Black | 10:30AM | Scoresby Rec Reserve |
17 | P | SEMI FINAL 2 | Vermont | V | Ferntree Gully Eagles | 12:00PM | Scoresby Rec Reserve |
17 | P | SEMI FINAL 1 | East Ringwood Blue | V | North Ringwood Black | 1:50PM | Scoresby Rec Reserve |
15 | A | SEMI FINAL 3 | Waverley Blues | V | East Ringwood Blue | 9:00AM | Barngeong Reserve, Croydon |
15 | A | SEMI FINAL 2 | Lysterfield Teal | V | Croydon | 10:50AM | Barngeong Reserve, Croydon |
15 | A | SEMI FINAL 1 | North Ringwood Red | V | Vermont | 12:40PM | Barngeong Reserve, Croydon |
17 | P | SEMI FINAL 3 | Blackburn Black | V | Lysterfield Teal | 2:30PM | Barngeong Reserve, Croydon |
13 | B | SEMI FINAL 3 | The Knights – Rowville | V | Lilydale | 9:00AM | Pinks Reserve |
13 | A | SEMI FINAL 3 | Vermont Purple | V | Lysterfield Teal | 10:30AM | Pinks Reserve |
15 | D | SEMI FINAL 3 | East Ringwood | V | North Ringwood Black | 12:00PM | Pinks Reserve |
15 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | Glen Waverley Rovers | V | Blackburn | 1:50PM | Pinks Reserve |
14 | A | SEMI FINAL 1 | East Ringwood Blue | V | North Ringwood Red | 9:00AM | Walker Park, Nunawading |
15 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | Rowville | V | Upper Ferntree Gully | 10:50AM | Walker Park, Nunawading |
17 | A | SEMI FINAL 3 | Boronia | V | Mooroolbark | 12:40PM | Walker Park, Nunawading |
17 | A | SEMI FINAL 1 | Montrose Blue | V | Rowville | 2:30PM | Walker Park, Nunawading |
14 | A | SEMI FINAL 3 | Mooroolbark Green | V | Lysterfield Teal | 9:00AM | Vermont Rec Reserve |
14 | A | SEMI FINAL 2 | Blackburn Black | V | Vermont Purple | 10:50AM | Vermont Rec Reserve |
15 | B | SEMI FINAL 3 | Mooroolbark | V | Heathmont | 12:40PM | Vermont Rec Reserve |
17 | A | SEMI FINAL 2 | Wantirna Sth Green | V | The Basin Red | 2:30PM | Vermont Rec Reserve |
13 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | Norwood | V | East Burwood | 9:00AM | East Ringwood Reserve |
14 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | Wantirna South | V | Montrose | 10:30AM | East Ringwood Reserve |
17 | B | SEMI FINAL 3 | The Knights – Rowville | V | Mitcham Black | 12:20PM | East Ringwood Reserve |
17 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | Upper Ferntree Gully | V | Ferntree Gully | 2:10PM | East Ringwood Reserve |
13 | B | SEMI FINAL 2 | The Basin Red | V | Glen Waverley Rovers | 9:00AM | Central Reserve, Glen Waverley |
14 | B | SEMI FINAL 3 | The Knights – Rowville | V | Croydon | 10:30AM | Central Reserve, Glen Waverley |
14 | B | SEMI FINAL 2 | Knox | V | Lilydale | 12:20PM | Central Reserve, Glen Waverley |
17 | B | SEMI FINAL 2 | Norwood | V | Glen Waverley Rovers | 2:10PM | Central Reserve, Glen Waverley |
14 | C | SEMI FINAL 1 | Forest Hill | V | Heathmont | 9:00AM | Seebeck Oval |
15 | D | SEMI FINAL 1 | Glen Waverley Hawks | V | Lysterfield Grey | 10:50AM | Seebeck Oval |
17 | C | SEMI FINAL 3 | Blackburn Red | V | Chirnside Park | 12:40PM | Seebeck Oval |
17 | C | SEMI FINAL 1 | Waverley Blues | V | Lilydale Gold | 2:30PM | Seebeck Oval |
14 | C | SEMI FINAL 3 | Mooroolbark Gold | V | Donvale | 9:00AM | Montrose Rec Reserve |
14 | C | SEMI FINAL 2 | Ferntree Gully Eagles White | V | East Ringwood White | 10:50AM | Montrose Rec Reserve |
15 | D | SEMI FINAL 2 | Coldstream | V | Forest Hill | 12:40PM | Montrose Rec Reserve |
17 | C | SEMI FINAL 2 | Vermont Purple | V | East Ringwood White | 2:30PM | Montrose Rec Reserve |
14 | D | SEMI FINAL 1 | Blackburn Red | V | Lysterfield Grey | 9:00AM | Ferntree Gully Reserve |
15 | C | SEMI FINAL 3 | Wantirna South | V | Baywater | 10:50AM | Ferntree Gully Reserve |
15 | C | SEMI FINAL 1 | Lilydale | V | Montrose | 12:40PM | Ferntree Gully Reserve |
17 | D | SEMI FINAL 1 | East Burwood | V | Scoresby | 2:30PM | Ferntree Gully Reserve |
14 | D | SEMI FINAL 3 | The Basin | V | Bayswater | 9:00AM | Mount Waverley Reserve |
15 | C | SEMI FINAL 2 | Chirnside Park | V | Donvale | 10:50AM | Mount Waverley Reserve |
17 | D | SEMI FINAL 3 | Montrose Red | V | Kilsyth | 12:40PM | Mount Waverley Reserve |
17 | D | SEMI FINAL 2 | Croydon | V | The Basin Green | 2:30PM | Mount Waverley Reserve |
11 | D | SEMI FINAL 3 | East Ringwood | V | East Burwood Black | 9:00AM | Walker Reserve, Wantirna Sth |
11 | D | SEMI FINAL 2 | South Croydon/Kilsyth | V | Lysterfield/South Belgrave | 10:20AM | Walker Reserve, Wantirna Sth |
11 | D | SEMI FINAL 1 | Donvale | V | North Ringwood Black | 11:40AM | Walker Reserve, Wantirna Sth |
12 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | The Basin | V | Heathmont | 1:10PM | Walker Reserve, Wantirna Sth |
14 | D | SEMI FINAL 2 | Coldstream | V | Eastern Lions | 2:40PM | Walker Reserve, Wantirna Sth |
11 | B | SEMI FINAL 3 | Knox Red | V | The Basin | 9:00AM | Koonung Reserve |
11 | B | SEMI FINAL 2 | Glen Waverley Rovers | V | Mooroolbark | 10:20AM | Koonung Reserve |
11 | B | SEMI FINAL 1 | Croydon | V | Rowville Hawks | 11:40AM | Koonung Reserve |
12 | B | SEMI FINAL 3 | Waverley Blues | V | Mitcham | 1:10PM | Koonung Reserve |
12 | B | SEMI FINAL 2 | Wantirna South | V | Rowville | 2:40PM | Koonung Reserve |
12 | C | SEMI FINAL 3 | Upper Ferntree Gully | V | Ferntree Gully Eagles | 9:00AM | Batterham Reserve (Main Oval) |
12 | C | SEMI FINAL 1 | Lilydale | V | Chirnside Park | 10:30AM | Batterham Reserve (Main Oval) |
13 | C | SEMI FINAL 3 | Chirnside Park | V | Kilsyth | 12:00PM | Batterham Reserve (Main Oval) |
13 | C | SEMI FINAL 2 | Donvale | V | East Ringwood | 1:30PM | Batterham Reserve (Main Oval) |
13 | C | SEMI FINAL 1 | Glen Waverley Hawks | V | Mooroolbark | 3:00PM | Batterham Reserve (Main Oval) |
11 | C | SEMI FINAL 2 | Ferntree Gully Eagles | V | Chirnside Park | 9:00AM | Batterham Reserve (Top Oval) |
11 | C | SEMI FINAL 1 | Knox Black | V | Waverley Blues | 10:30AM | Batterham Reserve (Top Oval) |
12 | E | SEMI FINAL 3 | Vermont Gold | V | Eastern Lions | 11:40AM | Batterham Reserve (Top Oval) |
12 | E | SEMI FINAL 1 | East Ringwood White | V | Lysterfield Grey | 1:10PM | Batterham Reserve (Top Oval) |
12 | C | SEMI FINAL 2 | South Belgrave | V | Knox | 2:40PM | Batterham Reserve (Top Oval) |
11 | A | SEMI FINAL 1 | Vermont Purple | V | Lysterfield Teal | 9:00AM | Morton Park |
12 | D | SEMI FINAL 1 | Bayswater | V | Donvale | 10:20AM | Morton Park |
12 | A | SEMI FINAL 3 | Vermont Purple | V | North Ringwood Black | 11:50AM | Morton Park |
12 | A | SEMI FINAL 1 | Lysterfield Teal | V | Mooroolbark Green | 1:20PM | Morton Park |
13 | D | SEMI FINAL 1 | Vermont Gold | V | South Croydon | 2:50PM | Morton Park |
11 | A | SEMI FINAL 3 | Mitcham Black | V | Montrose Blue | 9:00AM | Forest Hill Reserve |
12 | D | SEMI FINAL 2 | The Knights – Rowville | V | North Ringwood Red | 10:20AM | Forest Hill Reserve |
12 | A | SEMI FINAL 2 | Blackburn Black | V | East Ringwood Blue | 11:50AM | Forest Hill Reserve |
13 | D | SEMI FINAL 3 | Ferntree Gully Eagles | V | Lysterfield Grey | 1:20PM | Forest Hill Reserve |
13 | D | SEMI FINAL 2 | Coldstream | V | Boronia | 2:50PM | Forest Hill Reserve |
11 | C | SEMI FINAL 3 | Vermont Gold | V | East Burwood White | 9:00AM | Lewis Park, Wantirna |
11 | A | SEMI FINAL 2 | North Ringwood Red | V | East Ringwood Blue | 10:20AM | Lewis Park, Wantirna |
12 | E | SEMI FINAL 2 | Blackburn Red | V | Scoresby | 11:40AM | Lewis Park, Wantirna |
12 | D | SEMI FINAL 3 | Boronia | V | Forest Hill | 1:10PM | Lewis Park, Wantirna |