I'm not a big blogger, but seeing this and all the work that has been put into it, I think a very well done and great job guys, is in order. I see Round 5 is when I take on the Darraweit Guim, better ship the kids off for the weekend, things could get ugly.
Just bumping this back to the front page as I am sick of having to go three pages deep <img class='ForumImage' src='http://blog.indabamusic.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/spam2.jpg[/img]
Announcment on the format of the ORFFA 2013 Finals Series We have ended up coming to a conclusion that we would go with: Finals, week 1: top 8 qualify; 1st picks opponent, then 2nd picks opponent, then 3rd picks; then remaining two teams play each other. &euro; Finals week 2: The four week 1 winners progress; top ranked (from final regular season standings) winner picks opponent; and other 2 play each other. Finals, week 3: The two week 2 winners progress to the Grand final. All games are at the home ground of the team that finished the regular season ranked higher on the ladder.
I recall some murmurings against picking opponents somewhere in one of the threads. But, we appointed you folks to get the job done, so be it.
Yeah, I am not a fan of the concept, but am also happy to let you guys do your job and accept the structure. I guess it can be discussed afterwards to see how we like it once it has been experienced.
Uhh when did the format of the first post get so ugly? I personally, and I think the others on the committee agree, that this finals format gives the greater advantage to whoever finishes higher on the ladder, whereas if it was 1vs8 or however else we could do it, 8th could be on a great run of form which which doesn't reward 1st very much, where he/she could be playing 6th who has a run of injuries. I think that was the main reason, but I may be wrong, I feel it is the most fair way to go anyway.
Gee, sorry about the OP!!! I tried to include the match committee's announcement on the finals system for this year, and it stuffed it ;/ My net connection at home does my head in cause its so slow at the moment, so I'm gonna wait til Im back at work to fix it. On the decision, we did consider all the feedback (found mostly here) and had to make a call that wasnt going to be everyone's cuppa tea. As a Committee, we've been discussing this by PM, on and off, since late March; we threw around plenty of ideas, but figured this format, announced above, to be the best bet.
i must add that we have also discussed logistics of when decisions of opponents need to be made by etc, but we havent came up with an answer yet. We'll get back to that and announce something shortly. PS. @FItzy - that was me and I messed it not long before you had a look - sometime between Len's and your comments.
anthak wrote: Gee, sorry about the OP!!! I tried to include the match committee's announcement on the finals system for this year, and it stuffed it ;/ My net connection at home does my head in cause its so slow at the moment, so I'm gonna wait til Im back at work to fix it. On the decision, we did consider all the feedback (found mostly here) and had to make a call that wasnt going to be everyone's cuppa tea. As a Committee, we've been discussing this by PM, on and off, since late March; we threw around plenty of ideas, but figured this format, announced above, to be the best bet. Sorry, kept forgetting to fix the OP here. I've just had a rough go at it, but it still needs a little work. I havent got time right now, but will try and fix it up another time. Happy Walesy Round everyone!
Also - just to flag something ... can we re-think the finals format for next year. I think that teams actually choosing their finals opponents is rather bizarre. The system should be run on the same format as the AFL. Commish - is there a way we can have a vote on this at season's end?
chris88 wrote: Also - just to flag something ... can we re-think the finals format for next year. I think that teams actually choosing their finals opponents is rather bizarre. The system should be run on the same format as the AFL. Commish - is there a way we can have a vote on this at season's end? There are a number of us who feel the same way Chris, I think this is down as a topic, once we see how this year goes?
Cool - thanks Len. I'll put my hand up as one who didn't read the plans for the finals, so when the chance for feedback was offered for 2013 I didn't take the opportunity. I reckon though if there's a few of us who feel this way, it is definitely something to consider for next year.
Read all that. Think there was desire for a spirit of conformity with ORRFL at the time some of those views were tossed around. Funny how quickly things can change when some dog craps in your tuckerbox. Aren't committees supposed to report to somebody? I have the impression, but may be wrong, that the match committee, having done it's job, on the seventh day had a bbq and a swim. It was then discovered that finals had not been adequately resolved with any clarity. Thus it is quite possible that the chairman was unable to raise the committee from their merriment and interpreted the (ORFFL) rules in the OP as being suggested ORFFA rules, hence went down the pick your partners and dosie doe path. Still, ample time - any strong views out there?