Ballarat Cricket Association president Rob Florence said no decision has yet been made on what the 2020-21 BCA finals format will look like.
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The association revamped its finals structure a fortnight ago to allow six teams to take part in the postseason.
The decision prompted many to wonder if an AFL-style format would be implemented, which would see the top two teams get a double chance should they lose in round one.
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Florence did not rule out the possibility but said nothing had been formalised.
"Essentially the top two teams are at a benefit, but we haven't worked out what will happen with the loser of the top two," he said.
"It's definitely the top six, we've just got to work through the best way to operate it."
There is still speculation over whether the top two teams will play each other in the opening round or split into separate pools.
The top six finals system is in line with most other senior BCA grades. The format will allow most teams to compete for a finals spot, in what is only a 10-team competition.
Mt Clear captain Jarrod Burns praised the change to the structure, saying it would make the season interesting going forward.
"It means teams like Golden Point, who are good but haven't started great, are still in with a chance," he said.
Golden Point captain Andrew Warrick agreed, saying there was plenty of time to turn things around.
"We've got an experienced and resilient group, and with there still being another nine rounds left, things can turn around pretty quickly," he said.
"We've got the cattle to do it, we are playing bits and pieces of good cricket and we think we can get the job done at the right time if we can sneak into the top six,"
The update to the structure follows news that one day matches will continue for the second half of the season for all senior divisions.
Saturday marked the last round of 2020. The season resumes on January 16.
