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CibbuanoWestern Sydney to play in TAC Cup
September 30th 2009 15:20
THE proposed western Sydney AFL side will make its first competitive appearance in next year's TAC Cup.
The 18th league team, which is due to enter the AFL in 2012, will follow in the footsteps of the the Gold Coast Football Club which played in the competition this year.
But it is unclear whether Team GWS will play in the VFL in its second year like the Gold Coast will do next season before becoming the 17th team in 2011.
AFL development manager David Matthews said playing in the under 18s competition had been 'beneficial' for the GCFC.
"To enter and develop a team of talented youngsters has been beneficial for the Gold Coast Football Club in terms of fast-tracking talent and developing a base culture from which to build upon," Matthews said.
"We think that such a pathway will also play a vital role in the Team GWS campaign."
The team will be coached next year by former Fitzroy coach and current Team GWS high performance manager Alan McConnell.
The 18th league team, which is due to enter the AFL in 2012, will follow in the footsteps of the the Gold Coast Football Club which played in the competition this year.
But it is unclear whether Team GWS will play in the VFL in its second year like the Gold Coast will do next season before becoming the 17th team in 2011.
AFL development manager David Matthews said playing in the under 18s competition had been 'beneficial' for the GCFC.
"To enter and develop a team of talented youngsters has been beneficial for the Gold Coast Football Club in terms of fast-tracking talent and developing a base culture from which to build upon," Matthews said.
"We think that such a pathway will also play a vital role in the Team GWS campaign."
The team will be coached next year by former Fitzroy coach and current Team GWS high performance manager Alan McConnell.
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