Stars come out to play for NAB Challenge matches
Posted by Brent DiamondMar 7. 2011 3:42 am
A RAFT of stars will return for this week’s NAB Challenge matches including Geelong’s Jimmy Bartel and Paul Chapman, Brisbane Lions forward Jonathan Brown and West Coast’s Daniel Kerr.
While the talk will surround Friday night’s blockbuster between Essendon and Collingwood, the array of practice matches will keep AFL pundits informed about what’s making news.
Already we’ve seen a host of injuries in the NAB Challenge matches and we’ve seen some stars making their mark.
Get down to the matches below for your chance to see it all up close and personal.
Interestingly, the AFL didn’t decide to shelve the Gold Coast v Brisbane Lions rivalry until round six. It had been a concern that it might take the gloss of the build up they aim to achieve for that clash.
But they have kept it in place for a Sunday game to allow clubs to stay in their home state – just more than a week out from the start of the season.
NAB CUP FINAL
Friday March 11
Essendon v Collingwood at Etihad Stadium, 7.45pm
NAB CHALLENGE
Friday March 11
Richmond v Adelaide at Visy Park, 4pm
Hawthorn v Melbourne at Aurora Stadium, 7pm
Saturday March 12
Fremantle v West Coast at Fremantle Oval, 1pm
North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at North Ballarat, 1pm
Port Adelaide v GWS Giants at Willaston, SA 4.30pm
Sydney v St Kilda at Coffs Harbour, 7pm
Carlton v Geelong at Visy Park, 1pm
Sunday March 13
Gold Coast v Brisbane Lions at Southport, 4pm
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