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@JonoMarshall
Could've done with this info/debate yesterday, the player packs were printed last night stating 1 final.
I see where you're coming from Kev/Vidal/Rik/Todd and of course I understand the tradition and definition of "double elimination". Maybe it's because I've never witnessed a good "double final" (I actually find the atmosphere quite surreal/odd during "double finals") that gives me a skewed perspective.
As last year and as the majority stated yesterday (including the NS organisers) we will be going with 1 final for both the winners and "ones to watch" tournament, we could have four finals otherwise... if more people chime in with support for a double final then I'll re-print the player info documents and we'll go with that.
I have little care for "tradition" as we'll be telling teams well in advance, I just want the best climax for the event. In my head this is a single final, but I'm willing to keep hearing why it's otherwise...
A tactical route to the final via the loser's bracket isn't possible, you still have to beat every team and you're going to be more tired/bruised on the longer journey there, etc.
I agree with Mark, let's hear emotional (like Kev's experiences) not rational thought for two finals (I'm aware of the rational reasoning)...