Cup dates proposed as AFL ponders divisions
- Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 12:05 am ACST
- Contributed by: Brett Northey
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NZ versus PNG on the video scoreboard at the MCG in 2005 | The AFL has released its preferred dates for the 2008 Australian Football International Cup, with late August and early September selected. Initial expressions of interest have been received from 15 to 20 countries, though some of those have acknowledged that they are not likely starters. The AFL has also put forth a proposal to split the teams into two divisions, recognising the very different stages of development around the world. Also sure to create much debate is the possibility of the inclusion of several teams drawn from some of Melbourne's ethnic minorities. |