However, they failed to score a goal in any of their three opening round matches, and were eliminated.
This meant that he was not fit to resume his place in the senior team until the last round match against Fitzroy.
The teams each played two round matches with the best eight progressing to the finals.
However, the match ended 1:1, which means that the league champion would be decided after the last round matches.
Minor round matches consist of one set, first to 21 points.
The result of this change is a reduction in the total number of preliminary round matches from 126 (2010) to 105 (2011).
Each team will play 5 round matches against the other team.
Every team kept the points from preliminary round matches against teams who also advanced.
All eight first round matches kicked off at the same time.
The goal is to finish a several round match with the most money.