no real final, the winner of Game 2 would be the 3rd seed of LPL in the Worlds, while the winner of Game 3 is seeded as 4th and have to enter the play-in round. Examples 1931 Victorian Football League playoffs The first-ever use of the system was in Australia in 1931 after the Victorian Football League adopted it. The regular season ended with Geelong winning the minor premiership, followed by Richmond, Carlton and Collingwood. The finals proceeded as follows: Page playoff, including a bronze medal match, from the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Reaction Players and fans alike have had a mixed reaction to the system. Broadcasters enjoy it as it produces one more game than the single-elimination format. See also AFL finals series NBA Play-In Tournament Page–McIntyre system References Curling terminology Sports terminology Tournament systems Softball