Friday, May 9, 2008

International Cup update - Divisions & Grand Final


Global Footy News
World Exclusive
09 May 2008

The AFL has released further details regarding this year's International Cup in Melbourne and Warrnambool.

A fixture has yet to be released as the number of participants has yet to be confirmed. As a result the AFL is yet to decide whether to have one or two divisions.

However, our sources at AFL House have revealed that the current status of each team is as follows:

Division 1 (12 teams)
Canada
Sweden
Japan
Samoa
USA
Denmark
New Zealand
South Africa
Great Britain
PNG
Ireland
Nauru

Division 2 (6 teams)
Finland
China
Tonga
Peace Team
India
Spain

In regards to the Grand Final, we have been advised that it will be played as a curtain raiser at the MCG on Friday 5th or Saturday 6th September. A definite date has not been set as the AFL Finals (date, time & venue) will not be confirmed until 31st August.

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