The Senior AFL North Coast Executive have finalised and approved the draw for the 2009 season.
It is an exciting draw with new initiatives that will include:
- A reduction to 15 rounds, as agreed on unanimously by all clubs;
- A split round to start the season, with the Grand Final Replay being played on Anzac Day;
- An Under 18s Interleague Clash being played at the BCU Stadium (against the strong Black Diamond League), as well as the clash between North Coffs and Coffs Swans;
- Also at BCU Stadium, is the Senior Representative Clash on the June Long Weekend vs South Coast that took out Division 3 in the Regional Championships at Wagga Wagga;
- Round 11 being Call to Arms Awareness Round- to raise awareness of cancer in men;
- Grand Final being played on Saturday 5th September.
It is an equitable draw that aimed to take into account the circumstances and wishes of all clubs.
It was a good precidament that the AFL North Coast was in demand for a number of representative fixtures. We were only able to cram two matches in, as the League were unable to fit in a match against a Black Diamond Under 24 Representative Squad.
The 2009 draw is a promoter's dream and one that is sure to help build the profile of the game.
See attachment below for full draw.
Last Modified on 15/12/2008 22:52