In a normal round, 2 points each is allocated. When a finals match is drawn, a drop off game will occur. Each team will recommence the drop off period with 4 players, defending the same end of the field as at the end of play. Senior mixed teams must reduce to 2 females and 2 males. The drop off commences with a tap off at half way by the team that did not commence the match with possession. The game will commence with a 3 minute period of extra time. Whichever team leading at the expiration of the 3 minute period of extra time then that team will be declared the winner and the match complete. Should neither team be leading when a siren at the expiration of 3 minutes is sounded, the match will pause at the next touch or dead ball. Each team will then remove another player from the field of play. The game will recommence immediately after the players have left the field at thesame place where it paused (i.e. the team retains possession at the designated number of touches). The game will continue until a try is scored, the first team to score will be declared the winner. All normal substitution rules apply.