Comprehensive Overview of Preseason and Finals Structure in Rep Matches
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This document provides a detailed guide to the preseason and finals format for representative matches in 18-team competitions. It outlines critical elements such as the practice match schedule, competition structure, and conference settings. Key features include a minimum of 2 games per team, a 22-24 round season where each team plays every other team once, and a carefully devised finals system that ensures higher-ranked clubs receive greater rewards and maintains competitiveness throughout the season. Dead rubbers are minimized to ensure every match holds significance.
Comprehensive Overview of Preseason and Finals Structure in Rep Matches
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Models Presented • PRESEASON • Practice Matches • Representative Matches • Lightning Format Competition • HOME AND AWAY • Current • 2 Conferences • 3 Conferences • Reset to Rank Divisions • Reset to Seeded Divisions • 3 Year Locked Fixture • FINALS • Final 8 (current) • Final 10 • Final 12 Elimination • Final 12 Double Chance • Basic Principles • 18 teams • Minimum 2 games per team • Between 2-4 weeks • Basic Principles • 18 team competition • Between 22-24 rounds • Must play every team once and no team more than twice per season • All Clubs must play same number of games • Basic Principles • Between 8-12 clubs in finals, between 4-5 weeks in length • At least 2 matches per week (excluding Grand Final) • Keep 2 Preliminary Finals on the same weekend before GF • Higher ranked clubs must get higher rewards (“Rewards” can be byes, double chance, home advantage or easier opponents) • Avoid dead rubbers, no incentive to “lose”, no “worst winners” eliminated • Double chance: only 1 double chance per club, no club can lose twice and still survive