the final makeup of the postseason bracket was not determined until the final day of the regular season. the cavalry guaranteed themselves first place and a place in the championship series when they beat the bite in their final game. this win also confirmed the blue sox would finish in second place and host the preliminary final series. the perth heat qualified for the final postseason position when they defeated the melbourne aces at baseball park in perth in their final game. the win eliminated the bandits from contention.