The AFL today launched the NAB challenge from one of the community venues set to host NAB Challenge fixtures in the coming months. Unley Oval in South Australia was the scene where the AFL kicked off the NAB Challenge.
In 2016 the NAB Challenge is set to reach 21 regional and metropolitan centres accross the four weeks with the first of 27 matches to be played at Aurora Stadium, Tasmania on the 18th of February.
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said the NAB Challenge allowed fans from right around Australia access to elite football in their own Backyards
“The community is the life blood of our game, so with our partner NAB, the AFL is pleased to take matches to regional and suburban grounds that don’t normally host AFL matches.”
NSW/ACT will have four games in 2016 with the Giants to play the Bulldogs at Manuka Oval!
Saturday 20th Feb: Sydney v Port Adelaide, Blacktown International Sports Park 4:40pm
Thursday 25th Feb: Giants v Western Bulldogs, Manuka Oval, 7:10pm
Tickets are on sale HERE
Friday 4th March: Sydney v Giants, Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, 7:10pm
Saturday, 5th March: North Melbourne v Collingwood, Robertson Oval, Wagga Wagga, 4:40pm
Last Modified on 18/03/2016 18:08