2008 AFL NAB Cup Fixture
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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