AFL South East met with member clubs this week to review the impact of the current lockdowns on the 2021 season.

We advise that the junior home & away season will be extended to accommodate additional home and away rounds. Previously lost Home and Away Rounds will be reinstated. The number of rounds reinstated will be dependent on when the season can recommence (as illustrated below).

If a recommencement of the season was able to occur on either August 1 or August 8 the following would occur:

• Recommence August 1
  • Round 14 played as fixtured
  • Reinstate rounds 7,8 and 13
• Recommence August 8
  • Reinstate rounds 7,8 and 14
• Finals:
  • A two-week finals series would commence Sunday, August 29 (Elimination Finals)
  • Grand finals would be conducted on September 5

If a recommencement of the season was able to occur on August 15 the following would occur:

• Reinstate rounds 13 and 14

• Finals:
  • One week finals series would be held on September (05/09)

If a recommencement of the season was not able to occur by August 22^nd the official junior season would be abandoned.

Our position is consistent with the AFL Victoria COVID by-law framework and provides a level of certainty for all players, volunteers, and parents as to what the remainder of the season will look like.

AFLSE JUNIOR COMPETITIONS – SEASON CONTINGENCIES

Applicable to AFLSE Regional Top-Age F&DJFL, SEJ