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Partnership-Based PQPs will be introduced for the 2027 Playoffs

Effective immediately, PQPs will accrue to partnerships rather than individual players. This change applies to all PQP-earning events from the 2025 GNOT onwards and will affect the 2027 Open and Mixed Teams Playoffs. This change is in line with international best-practice and is intended to get more long-term partnerships representing Australia internationally, contributing to improved results. A detailed explanation and the reasons behind the changes is available on the ABF website:

» Partnership-Based PQPs Announcement

 • Purpose of the Playoffs

The primary purpose of the Playoffs is to select the Australian teams for the next year. By entering a Playoff, all players declare that they are available and intend to represent Australia in any Target Event/s if they qualify.

Participation and performance in the Playoffs are also major criteria in deciding to whom the ABF offers the opportunity to represent Australia in any other (non-target) representative events that may arise in that year.

All players who enter a Playoff must be eligible to play for Australia as per the ABF's Eligibility to represent Australia Policy, and be eligible for any Target Events as per their eligibility codes.

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