The junior finals series continues across the boys competition this weekend and commences for the Eastern Region Girls.
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 FORMATS
VENUES Please see the boys’ fixtures below, and CLICK HERE for all Eastern Region Girls fixtures. 13A1st Preliminary FinalMitchamVLysterfield Teal9:00AMBarngenong Reserve, Croydon15B2nd Preliminary FinalGlen Waverley RoversVHeathmont10:30AMBarngenong Reserve, Croydon15A2nd Preliminary FinalLysterfield TealVEast Ringwood Blue12:20PMBarngenong Reserve, Croydon17A2nd Preliminary FinalWantirna Sth GreenVMooroolbark2:10PMBarngenong Reserve, Croydon 13B1st Preliminary FinalNorwoodVLilydale10:00AMEast Ringwood Reserve14B1st Preliminary FinalWantirna SouthVCroydon11:30AMEast Ringwood Reserve17B1st Preliminary FinalUpper Ferntree GullyVMitcham Black1:20PMEast Ringwood Reserve 14D1st Preliminary FinalBlackburn RedVBayswater10:00AMFerntree Gully Reserve15C1st Preliminary FinalLilydaleVWantirna South11:50AMFerntree Gully Reserve17D1st Preliminary FinalEast BurwoodVMontrose Red1:40PMFerntree Gully Reserve 12D2nd Preliminary FinalThe Knights – RowvilleVBoronia10:00AMForest Hill Reserve12A2nd Preliminary FinalBlackburn BlackVNorth Ringwood Black11:30AMForest Hill Reserve13D2nd Preliminary FinalLysterfield GreyVBoronia1:00PMForest Hill Reserve 14C2nd Preliminary FinalMooroolbark GoldVHeathmont9:00AMMontrose Rec Reserve14A2nd Preliminary FinalBlackburn BlackVMooroolbark Green10:50AMMontrose Rec Reserve15D2nd Preliminary FinalColdstreamVEast Ringwood12:40PMMontrose Rec Reserve17C2nd Preliminary FinalVermont PurpleVChirnside Park2:30PMMontrose Rec Reserve 12C1st Preliminary FinalLilydaleVFerntree Gully Eagles9:00AMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)12C2nd Preliminary FinalSouth BelgraveVUpper Ferntree Gully10:30AMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)13C1st Preliminary FinalGlen Waverley HawksVChirnside Park12:00PMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)13C2nd Preliminary FinalDonvaleVKilsyth1:30PMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval) 11C1st Preliminary FinalKnox BlackVEast Burwood White9:00AMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval)12E1st Preliminary FinalEast Ringwood WhiteVEastern Lions10:20AMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval)12E2nd Preliminary FinalBlackburn RedVVermont Gold11:50AMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval) 12D1st Preliminary FinalBayswaterVForest Hill10:00AMMorton Park, Blackburn12A1st Preliminary FinalLysterfield TealVVermont Purple11:30AMMorton Park, Blackburn13D1st Preliminary FinalColdstreamVVermont Gold ( Home Team)1:00PMMorton Park, Blackburn 14D2nd Preliminary FinalColdstreamVThe Basin10:00AMMount Waverley Reserve15C2nd Preliminary FinalChirnside ParkVBayswater11:50AMMount Waverley Reserve17D2nd Preliminary FinalCroydonVKilsyth1:40PMMount Waverley Reserve 11C2nd Preliminary FinalFerntree Gully EaglesVVermont Gold10:00AMLewis Park11A1st Preliminary FinalNorth Ringwood RedVVermont Purple (Home Team)11:20AMLewis Park11A2nd Preliminary FinalMitcham BlackVEast Ringwood Blue12:40PMLewis Park 13A1st Preliminary FinalNorth RingwoodVVermont Purple9:00AMScoresby Rec. Reserve15A1st Preliminary FinalNorth Ringwood RedVWaverley Blues10:30AMScoresby Rec. Reserve17P1st Preliminary FinalEast Ringwood BlueVLysterfield Teal12:20PMScoresby Rec. Reserve17P2nd Preliminary FinalVermontVBlackburn Black2:10PMScoresby Rec. Reserve 13B2nd Preliminary FinalThe Basin RedVThe Knights – Rowville10:00AMCentral Reserve14B2nd Preliminary FinalKnoxVThe Knights – Rowville11:30AMCentral Reserve17B2nd Preliminary FinalNorwoodVThe Knights – Rowville1:20PMCentral Reserve 11D1st Preliminary FinalDonvaleVEast Ringwood10:00AMWalker Reserve, Wantirna South11B1st Preliminary FinalCroydonVThe Basin11:20AMWalker Reserve, Wantirna South12B1st Preliminary FinalThe BasinVWaverley Blues12:40PMWalker Reserve, Wantirna South 11D2nd Preliminary FinalSouth Croydon/KilsythVEast Burwood Black9:00AMKoonung Reserve11B2nd Preliminary FinalGlen Waverley RoversVKnox Red10:20AMKoonung Reserve12B2nd Preliminary FinalWantirna SouthVMitcham11:40AMKoonung Reserve 14C1st Preliminary FinalFerntree Gully WhiteVForest Hill10:00AMSeebeck Reserve15D1st Preliminary FinalGlen Waverley HawksVNorth Ringwood Black11:50PMSeebeck Reserve17C1st Preliminary FinalWaverley BluesVBlackburn Red1:40PMSeebeck Reserve 14A1st Preliminary FinalEast Ringwood BlueVLysterfield Teal10:00AMWalker Park15B1st Preliminary FinalRowvilleVMooroolbark11:50PMWalker Park17A1st Preliminary FinalMontrose BlueVBoronia1:40PMWalker Park