From the Back Page
Reported by Ryan Withers
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In the years since the AFL became the almighty body that it is today, the powers that be have given the public a raft of changes to considered, whether they are rule changes or the introduction of new teams, the AFL has been extraordinarily active in keeping the sport up to date. But this week it has been revealed that the league is proposing a state based, FA Cup-like competition called the Leagues Championship Cup.
In short, this competition brings together the best teams from the VFL, WAFL, SANFL, ACT, NSW, QLD and TAS for a knock out competition to decide the best state league side. For this current AFL administration, this move comes after numerous big changes to the league, with the Leagues Cup concept showing that the states are important too.
Whether just for the uses of recruitment and scouting out new talent as the league expands further afield, the AFL has finally put the spotlight back on the state competitions, and they deserve it. After years of grooming and nurturing stars for the big league, competitions such as the VFL and WAFL are now getting recognition and greater exposure for their brand. With Foxtel supposedly on board for the television rights, teams such as Port Melbourne and Swan Districts will receive a national audience.
