If the AFL Grand Final is a draw, the following procedure will be followed:
- There will be a six-minute break.
- Two additional periods of three minutes each (plus time on) will be played as required until a result is determined.
- The goal umpires will confirm that the scores are identical.
- Teams will change ends.
- At the end of the first additional time period, the siren will sound, and teams will immediately change ends without a break.
- The ball will be bounced (or thrown up) in the center, and a further three minutes of play (plus time on) will commence.
- At the conclusion of this period, the team with the highest score is declared the winner.
- If scores are still tied, steps three to eight are repeated until a result is determined.
During the additional time periods, clubs will receive ten interchanges for each two three-minute periods, excluding the substitute. Runners are allowed onto the field during a stoppage or when a goal is scored and at the conclusion of the three-minute periods.
It is worth noting that before 2016, if the Grand Final was a draw, the two teams would be forced to come back a week later and play out another entire game to decide the premiership winner.
