2008 AFL NAB Cup Fixture

January 26, 2008 | Filed Under AFL News

For those of you here at AFL Football Blog that are interested in the 2008 NAB Cup I have posted the draw below. While I have posted my thoughts on the NAB Cup in a previous post there seems to be a few clubs that may still be taking the NAB Cup somewhat seriously, although I still think that it is the clubs that have got their eye on the cash rather than the upcoming season.

St Kilda look like playing anyone that is fit including veterans Robert Harvey and Fraser Gehrig. They say Harvey is in brilliant shape after an early pre season set back where he strained his calf at the first session. That will make them one of the favorites along with North Melbourne who will be fielding a strong side also. Clubs like Essendon, Collingwood, Geelong, Brisbane, Hawthorn and Carlton (winner of the last 2 NAB Cups) seem to going into the NAB Cup with the notion that because they can’t really control the amount of game time that certain players will be able to play then they just won’t play them and go for the younger kids instead. Collingwood a furious at this and are leading a charge to take their objections along with other clubs to the AFL. They have even sent emails to other clubs to gain support.

At least we will be able to see these youngsters in action early on. Take a look at the draw and see when and where your team is playing.

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Saturday, February 9
Match 1 – Collingwood v Adelaide, Dubai, TBA

Friday, February 15
Match 2 – St Kilda v Richmond, Telstra Dome, 7:40pm
Match 3 – Western Bulldogs v Kangaroos, TIO Stadium, 7:40pm

Saturday, February 16
Match 4 – Geelong v Melbourne, Skilled Stadium, 3:40pm
Match 5 – Port Adelaide v Carlton, AAMI Stadium, 5:40pm
Match 6 – Essendon v Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Stadium, Carrara, 7:40pm

Sunday, February 17
Match 7 – Hawthorn v Sydney, Aurora Stadium, 3:40pm
Match 8 – Fremantle v West Coast, Subiaco, 6:40pm

Friday, February 22
Match 9 – WBD/Kang v Ess/Bris, Telstra Dome, 7:40pm

Saturday, February 23
Match 10 – Stk/Rich v Gee/Mel, Manuka Oval, 3:40pm
Match 11 – Haw/Syd v Port/Car, Telstra Dome/AAMI Stadium, TBA

Sunday, February 24
Match 12 – Col/Ade v WCE/Fre, Telstra Dome/AAMI Stadium, TBA

Friday, February 29
Match 13 – Winners of Matches 9 & 10, venue and time TBA Saturday, March 1
Match 14 – Winners of Matches 11 & 12, venue and time TBA

Saturday, March 8
Match 15 – Grand Final Winners of Matches 13 & 14, venue and time TBA