NAB Cup

**DST** · 16th December 2009, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by BSA5

They still play games whether they win or not. The only difference is that if they win, it continues to get televised.

That's not correct, if they win they continue to play under the NAB Cup rules such as 9 point goals, in play off the post, standard interchange etc.

If they lose, they go back to the regional challenge games with the stock standard rules in place and extended benches etc.

It has been a standard practice that we prefer to fine tune our preparation under the standard rules and more fredom with an expanded bench.

DST

**BSA5** · 17th December 2009, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by DST

That's not correct, if they win they continue to play under the NAB Cup rules such as 9 point goals, in play off the post, standard interchange etc.

If they lose, they go back to the regional challenge games with the stock standard rules in place and extended benches etc.

It has been a standard practice that we prefer to fine tune our preparation under the standard rules and more fredom with an expanded bench.

DST

Well yes, but my point is that they're still playing games, there's still the chance of injury, and that doesn't change whether we win or not. As far as injuries go, it's the same.

**AnnieH** · 17th December 2009, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by BSA5

Well yes, but my point is that they're still playing games, there's still the chance of injury, and that doesn't change whether we win or not. As far as injuries go, it's the same.

Yes, there is a chance of injury, which is why I think Roosey tends not to play the "elder" players until two weeks before the real games start. The kiddies bust their guts for the Ansett Cup.

**ugg** · 17th December 2009, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Bas

I'll be there rooting for the boys at Rooty Hill !!!!

After the game, I'll be off for Kurnell.

I hope whatever's at Rooty Hill is going to be fun. The NAB game's at Blacktown

**707** · 17th December 2009, 10:59 AM

I notice in an article just posted on the Swans website that Roos is indicating we'll see a full strength side for the NAB cup.

How many positions on the bench for the NAB cup, is it 8 ie a team of 26?

Impressive pic of Mumford in the article, he's massively muscled and looks fit.

**reigning premier** · 17th December 2009, 11:55 AM

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**Bas** · 17th December 2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by ugg

I hope whatever's at Rooty Hill is going to be fun. The NAB game's at Blacktown

The ground is near Rooty Hill.

**swansrob** · 17th December 2009, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by reigning premier

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**Old Royboy** · 17th December 2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by ugg

I hope whatever's at Rooty Hill is going to be fun. The NAB game's at Blacktown

I gather you don't know Western Sydney too well Ugg. The ground backs onto the rail line between Doonside and Rooty Hill, but much closer to Rooty Hill. About a 20 min walk from the railway station I would think. The only connection with Blacktown is that it is within the city of Blacktown.

**Red** · 17th December 2009, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by liz

Looks like Roos agrees with you. The prospect of maybe winning a NAB Cup game is quite strange. Will take some time to get used to the idea.
Roos excited by new forwards | Herald Sun

Winning a NAB Cup game? I'd like to see that.

Swans ready to fire in new year

Damn, Mumford looks like he could run through a brick wall in that shot!

**liz** · 4th January 2010, 12:44 PM

More confirmation that the Swans intend taking the NAB Cup seriously this year. We damn well better win the first round game now (or at least come close). Will be a bit embarrassing if we get rolled and don't have the excuse that we weren't really trying...

Swans set to challenge in NAB Cup - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club