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New Finals Format For Qld Cup
Source: QRL.com.au
THE Queensland Rugby League today confirmed a six-team finals series for the 2009 Queensland Cup.
The new finals format, to be played over an exciting three week period beginning August 29, has been introduced following the inclusion of the Sunshine Coast as the 12th team in the Competition.
The CEO’s of the competing clubs voted for a six-team format at this week’s meeting. The QRL Board backed that decision today.
With three semi-finals to be contested in the opening week of the finals, the 2009 play-offs could be even more unpredictable and exciting than last season’s enthralling series.
Five sides contested the 2008 finals, with the Souths Logan Magpies going on to record an historic victory over Ipswich in the grand final.
The Magpies will start the new season as one of the early favourites for the premiership.
Round one of the highly-anticipated Queensland Cup season commences on March 14-15, with the grand final locked in for September 12.
FINALS FORMAT
Semi Finals
29 - 30 August
Game A Team 1 v. Team 6
Game B Team 2 v. Team 5
Game C Team 3 v. Team 4
Two lowest-ranked losers are eliminated
Preliminary Finals
5 – 6 September
Game D Highest Winner Semi Final v. Remaining Loser Semi Final
Game E 2nd Winner Semi Final v 3rd Winner Semi Final
Grand Final
12 September
Game F Winner Game D v. Winner Game E
January 16 - 2009
Source: QRL.com.au
THE Queensland Rugby League today confirmed a six-team finals series for the 2009 Queensland Cup.
The new finals format, to be played over an exciting three week period beginning August 29, has been introduced following the inclusion of the Sunshine Coast as the 12th team in the Competition.
The CEO’s of the competing clubs voted for a six-team format at this week’s meeting. The QRL Board backed that decision today.
With three semi-finals to be contested in the opening week of the finals, the 2009 play-offs could be even more unpredictable and exciting than last season’s enthralling series.
Five sides contested the 2008 finals, with the Souths Logan Magpies going on to record an historic victory over Ipswich in the grand final.
The Magpies will start the new season as one of the early favourites for the premiership.
Round one of the highly-anticipated Queensland Cup season commences on March 14-15, with the grand final locked in for September 12.
FINALS FORMAT
Semi Finals
29 - 30 August
Game A Team 1 v. Team 6
Game B Team 2 v. Team 5
Game C Team 3 v. Team 4
Two lowest-ranked losers are eliminated
Preliminary Finals
5 – 6 September
Game D Highest Winner Semi Final v. Remaining Loser Semi Final
Game E 2nd Winner Semi Final v 3rd Winner Semi Final
Grand Final
12 September
Game F Winner Game D v. Winner Game E
January 16 - 2009
