2008 NAB Cup

[one-eyed]

All times local

WEEK ONE
Collingwood v Adelaide, Dubai, 9 February, TBA
St Kilda v Richmond, Telstra Dome, 15 February, 19:40
Western Bulldogs v Essendon, TIO Stadium, 15 February, 19:40
Geelong v Melbourne, Skilled Stadium, 16 February, 15:40
Port Adelaide v Carlton, AAMI Stadium, 16 February, 17:40
Kangaroos v Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Stadium, Carrara, 16 February, 19:40
Hawthorn v Sydney, Aurora Stadium, 17 February, 15:40
Fremantle v West Coast, Subiaco, 17 February, 18:40

WEEK TWO
WBD/Ess v Kang/Bris, Telstra Dome, 22 February, 19:40
Stk/Rich v Gee/Mel , Manuka Oval, 23 February, 15:40
Haw/Syd v Port/Car, Telstra Dome / AAMI Stadium, 23 February, TBA
Col/Ade v WCE/Fre, Telstra Dome / AAMI Stadium, 24 February, TBA

WEEK THREE
Winners of Matches 9 & 10, TBA, 29 February, TBA
Winners of Matches 11 & 12, TBA, 1 March, TBA

GRAND FINAL
Winners of Matches 13 & 14, TBA, 8 March, TBA

http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=52786

[mightytiges]

Only 112 more sleeps 

At least we play in Melbourne in the NAB Cup next year.

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i get back from the gold coast on feb the 15th

gr8 timing

(julz wanna have a drink with me  )

[Tigermonk]

l like to see the Tigers & the Pies go all out to meet each other in the Night Grand Final where we can give them a real belting
?? will joffa be there bragging about a easy 100 pt win again
l hope the tiger supporters dont let him forget that too easy 

[mightytiges]

I'd be first happy with us just getting past the first round and beating the Saints. Both things we haven't done for a few years.

[julzqld]

i get back from the gold coast on feb the 15th

gr8 timing

(julz wanna have a drink with me  )

I don't drink.

[tigersalive]

i get back from the gold coast on feb the 15th

gr8 timing

(julz wanna have a drink with me  )

I don't drink.

Geez, you must be a dry wrinkly creature then.

Water is good for you, should try it sometime. 

[julzqld]

LOL.  Yeah I've been told I need to drink more water.  And no, I'm not Geez.

[Fishfinger]

I don't drink.

I've got a feeling if it was for something to eat you'd suddenly be a breatharian too. 

[one-eyed]

2008 NAB Challenge Fixture
Posted Dec 13, 2007 - 10:06 AM
footygoss.com
 
The AFL has announced the preliminary NAB Challenge fixture for 2008, a series of matches involving teams eliminated from the NAB Cup competition.

Cairns has also been confirmed as the venue for a February 22 match featuring St Kilda or Richmond taking on Geelong or Melbourne.

WEEK 1 – February 22-23, 2008

Friday MC Labour West Bull/Ess vs Kang/Bris

Friday Cairns StK/Rich vs Geel/Melb

Saturday Albany WCE/Frem vs Coll/Adel

Saturday MC Labour / AAMI / Syd Haw/Syd v Port/Carl

WEEK 2 – February 29 - March 1, 2008

Friday - Matches to be played in Narrendera, AliceSprings, Bendigo

Saturday -Match to be played at Carrara.

Dates to be confirmed - Matches at MC Labour and other AFL venue locations.

WEEK 3 – March 7-8, 2008

Friday - Match to be played in Shepparton.

Saturday - Matches to be played at Noarlunga, Manuka Oval, Casey Fields.

Dates to be confirmed - Matches at Subiaco and other AFL venue locations.

Link.

[one-eyed]

The NAB Cup will be the first time we'll see the Tigers in action next year including our rookies. So should we play our best 22 and try and go out and get an early win against the Saints after not winning a game until midseason in 2007 and knowing the loser will be sent up to Cairns OR stuff the NAB Cup, play the cubs and get more game time into them with the focus more on round 1 versus Carlton?

[richmondrules]

I voted "The Kids" but I think it should be a mixture of both. Mainly best 22 but there are a few players with experience that can be rested to allow some kids to be rotated through the team. Don't want to overwork our veterans. A balance of both ensuring our best 22 get some good game time by the time the proper season starts and allowing some of the kids get a taste also.

[WilliamPowell]

I think there is a argument to say the bulk of our best 22 are our kids anyway

I would play the 22 who deserve to play, that is the ones who have shone during pre-season.

However, I would encourage playing at least a couple of the rookies = Collard & Silvestor

[blx]

play the cubs, what the heck take the risk and make a statement!

White JON Casserly Putt Collard Graham Meyer Collins

Silvester Rance Edwards Riewoldt Clevage Cogs Cartledge

Morton McMahon Jacko Cotchin Guordis Polo Connors

 

[T2]

if stkilda play their full side we will get killed with that lineup, both on the scoreboard and also injuries

i agree with WP, play the guys who deserve a game due to their pre seasons and also a few senior guys who will need the run

i hope we take the nap cup seriously and go out to win, we stay on good grounds and the prize money doesnt hurt either