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Who would have thought that an eight week old club could reach the grand final of a long established competition in their maiden outingω Well, that’s exactly what happened in Dubai when the BM Bulls, the newest team in the AFL Middle East competition, reached the Grand Final against the Dubai Dragons. It was a highlight of a great day for AFL Middle East, and a carnival which has fans and organisers alike looking forward to a huge season for 2014/15.

 

 

Congratulations go to the Dubai Dragons. Keen to make a statement after missing their chance at a third consecutive premiership last year, losing to the Doha Kangaroos, the Dragons went through the event undefeated to add more silverware to their collection.

 

 

But the BM Bulls have certainly proved themselves as a capable unit in the AFL Middle East competition, winning two matches against longer established teams, albeit not at full strength, and losing twice – both times to the Dragons, both in the final and by just 2 points in the preliminary matches.

 

Scores for the event were:

Dubai Dragons 10 3 63 d Abu Dhabi Falcons 3 0 18

Dubai Dingoes 5 5 35 d Doha Kangaroos 1 2 8

Dubai Dragons 3 3 21 d BM Bulls 3 1 19

Dubai Dragons 3 2 20 d Dubai Dingoes 1 5 11

BM Bulls 4 7 31 d Abu Dhabi Falcons 0 0 00

Dubai Dragons 8 7 55 d Doha Kangaroos 3 6 24

BM Bulls 9 8 62 d Doha Kangaroos 2 6 18

Dubai Dingoes 6 2 38 d Abu Dhabi Falcons 2 1 13

Abu Dhabi Falcons 5 4 34 d Doha Kangaroos 3 5 23

BM Bulls 6 1 37 d Dubai Dingoes 5 1 31

 

 

Grand Final: Dubai Dragons 3 2 20 d BM Bulls 1 3 9

 

After a hot day at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai, teams were feeling the pinch by the end of proceedings, but all seem to agree that the event, sponsored by OSN was a howling success.

 

The Muscat Magpies were unable to be at the event, but they will be there when attention turns to the start of the season proper next month.

 

Can the Doha Kangaroos repeat the magic of last season’s maiden premiershipω

Will the Dubai Dragons exact revenge and return to the top of the treeω

Can the new club, BM Bulls, surprise everyone in the first ever seasonω

Do the Falcons, Dingoes or Magpies have surprises in store for the other teamsω

 

 

We don’t have to wait long now to find out.

 

 

Left: AFL Middle East action at Sevens Stadium