If we're going by half the league then go with SANFL finals format.
5 teams.
#1 gets bye.
Match 1: 2 vs 3, Match 2: 4 vs 5
Match 3: Winner M1 plays #1, Match 4: Loser M1 plays winner M2, Loser M2 is out.
Winner M3 to Grand Final. Loser M3 plays Winner M4. Loser M4 is out.
Match 5: Winner M3 vs Winner M5
Quite long winded, but gives #1 the biggest advantage, 2 and 3 a double chance in playoffs, and 4 and 5 play in an elimination match. Higher seed always gets first map pick..
If we're going by half the league then go with SANFL finals format.
5 teams.
#1 gets bye.
Match 1: 2 vs 3, Match 2: 4 vs 5
Match 3: Winner M1 plays #1, Match 4: Loser M1 plays winner M2, Loser M2 is out.
Winner M3 to Grand Final. Loser M3 plays Winner M4. Loser M4 is out.
Match 5: Winner M3 vs Winner M5
Quite long winded, but gives #1 the biggest advantage, 2 and 3 a double chance in playoffs, and 4 and 5 play in an elimination match. Higher seed always gets first map pick..
I like this format, as it rewards first spot!
KA & Fade A are gonna be hard to beat and makes the games this week extremely interesting as there are movements that could matter!
However doesn't it feel like we are just trying to get Rank 1 v Rank 2 into the finals, if so why not just do that!
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