Foxtel Cup - state leagues club knockout comp.

[one-eyed]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/wafl/8138807/wafl-backs-state-leagues-knockout-comp/

The WAFL has thrown its support behind a new national competition which would pit Australia's best State league clubs against each other in front of a national television audience.

The Leagues Championship Cup, which has the support of the AFL, the conditional support of the VFL and the financial backing of Fox Sports, could start as early as next April.

The knockout competition would include 16 teams - all finalists in the previous season - from the WAFL, VFL, SANFL, Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT.

An eight-team competition is also being considered, but it's believed WA, SA and Victoria can each provide four sides, with one from each of the other States, in the preferred model.

It is planned for games to be played when participating teams have a bye in their local league, with matches scheduled and televised on Saturday between the afternoon and evening AFL fixtures.

The State leagues have to inform the AFL of their decision today. A green light could come as early as next week.

Full article at:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/wafl/8138807/wafl-backs-state-leagues-knockout-comp/

[mightytiges]

Probably wishful thinking given I don't think there's any visitor changerooms now at Punt Rd after the redevelopment but it would be great if one day this LCC lead to a return of footy to Punt Rd Oval.

[mightytiges]

Good to hear that there is a strong chance of this LCC going ahead in 2012 and if it does we'll see a return to the curtain-raiser at least for Saturday night games. Being able to watch Coburg before Richmond will make it worth it again to turn up early rather than twiddling your thumb for an hour or so.

[one-eyed]

Cup plan to get green light

A SECOND-TIER knockout competition featuring the best non-AFL teams looks certain to start next season."There are some very positive signs that the national competition will get up," AFL Victoria chairman Grant O'Riley said.

"Once the announcement is made, a lot of the logistical things will fall into line."

The FA Cup-style competition is tipped to feature 16 clubs, including the Greater Western Sydney Giants, and will be called the Champions League.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-clubs-set-to-go-it-alone/story-e6frf9jf-1225962341857?from=public_rss

[one-eyed]

The draft fixture is:

March 26 Morningside (Qld) v NT Thunder, Gabba (curtain raiser to Brisbane Lions v Fremantle)

April 2 Swan Districts (WA) v Northern Bullants (VFL), Patersons Stadium (Fremantle v Geelong)

April 9 East Perth (WA) v North Ballarat (VFL), Patersons Stadium (West Coast v Sydney)

April 16 Central Districts (SA) v Ainslie (ACT), AAMI Stadium (Port Adelaide v Adelaide)

April 23 Clarence (Tas) v Claremont (WA), Bellerive Oval

April 30 Williamstown (VFL) v GWS, MCG (Richmond v Brisbane Lions)

May 14 East Coast Eagles (NSW) v Woodville-West Torrens (SA), SCG (Sydney v Port Adelaide)

May 21 Labrador (Qld) v Norwood (SA), Gabba (Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne)

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft-fixture-reveals-match-ups-in-new-league-champions-cup/story-e6frf9jf-1225967659416

[gerkin greg]

I don't understand why GWS is in this comp? Also have heard the SANFL may be pulling out.

[Coach]

Hope Clarence get murdered.

[gerkin greg]

If they play Centrals at Elizabeth Oval that may seriously happen. Their bus will definitely be on bricks in the local caravan park by 1/4 time.

[Coach]

They should be able to hold their own against some of the sides (might even get a win against some). However, I'd love to see the arrogant idiots lose by 100+ points. Don't care if they're representing Tassie.

Claremont shouldn't have much trouble beating them.

[gerkin greg]

East Coast Eagles & GWS can be considered byes.

[Loui Tufga]

They should be able to hold their own against some of the sides (might even get a win against some). However, I'd love to see the arrogant effers lose by 100+ points. Don't care if they're representing Tassie.

Claremont shouldn't have much trouble beating them.

Clarence Arrogant? Nooooooo, Don't all clubs hire a helicopter after wining the grand final just to fly back to the oppositions home ground (York Park) so they can pee on the center square. Surley that's just the done thing, I wouldn't say they were arrogant

[Coach]

 

[gerkin greg]

LMAO that's awesome

Lucky they didn't beat Norf, they'd still be looking for somewhere to land

[Loui Tufga]

LMAO that's awesome

Lucky they didn't beat Norf, they'd still be looking for somewhere to land

They did beat Norf in a way, North Launceston coached by Red Legs legend Garry McIntosh, North went pretty much the whole season undefeated and basically forced the hand of the TFL to change the venue for the Grand final to the north of the state for the first time in state football history. Clarence were suitably un impressed and after upsetting North by a couple of points a few of the lads decided to charter a helicopter a few days later, when they landed they did there thing in right in view of the local media You have to love Tassie's North South rivalry

[mightytiges]

Surely AFL listed players in the VFL, SANFL and WAFL won't be allowed to play in these games otherwise these smaller clubs from weaker states will get pulverised by 100+ points. The whole point of this comp. is to help footballers who are not in the AFL system but could possibly play at the highest level.