National AFL Championship Heads to Blacktown Olympic Park
Thursday, May 13, 2010
AFL's hottest young stars will make their way to Blacktown Olympic Park to kick off the NAB AFL National Under 18 Championship.
The Park will play host to Round 1 on Saturday May 22 and Round 2 on Sunday June 6 with the competition providing the perfect opportunity for the next generation of AFL players to impress National selectors who will be amongst the crowd.
The long standing Under 18 Competition has proved to be a great stepping stone for many AFL past and present champions including Sydney Swans legend Tony "Plugger" Lockett.
Round 1 of the National Championship will kick off at 11am on Sunday May 22, with Queensland taking on Tasmania.
Please see below for full Round 1 & 2 fixtures.
Saturday 22nd May
11am Queensland v Tasmania
1.30pm NSW/ACT Rams v Northern Territory
Sunday 6th June
10am Western Australia v Queensland
12.30pm NSW/ACT RAMS v Victoria Country
The Championship will then head to Victoria and the Northern Territory for Rounds 3 to 5 in June.
For more information on the NAB AFL National Under 18 Championships please contact AFL on 8333 8000 or visit www.afl.com.au
Media Contact :
Ros Pullen - Media & Marketing Officer - Blacktown Olympic Park - 9839 6595
Karla Wyatt - Promotions Assistant - Blacktown Olympic Park - 9839 6593