PhilH wrote:My initial reaction was wow, then some sckeptism then checking out the web site which seems legit ... wow again.
Given NT Thunder play in the Qld comp this would be the first TRUE national aussie rules comp with every state having a chance of being involved.
Based on 2010 standings the 16 teams would be
Central District (SANFL)
Norwood (SANFL)
Eagles (SANFL)
Glenelg (SANFL)
North Ballarat (VFL)
Northern Bullants (VFL)
Williamstown (VFL)
Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
Swan Districts (WAFL)
Claremont (WAFL)
East Perth (WAFL)
East Fremantle (WAFL)
Morningside Panthers (QLD)
Clarence Roos (TAS)
Ainslie (ACT)
East Coast Eagles (NSW)
Opening Round Games (with my seedings to have one from SA/VIC/WA/Other) could be
Pool A
Central District v Clarence
East Perth v Box Hill
Pool B
Morningside v East Fremantle
Norwood v Williamstown
Pool C
North Ballarat v Ainslie
Claremont v Woodville West Torrens
Pool D
Swan Districts v East Coast Eagles
Northern Bullants v Glenelg
This would ensure teams from the same state would not meet until the semi (final four).
It did mention it would be an FA cup style competition,
i wonder if that meant the Draw would be completely random,
Plenty of grey areas would need to be resolved ala whether AFL listed players can play
Also matching teams up with the bye on the same weekend could prove difficult especailly if it is a FA Cup style random draw.