2005 Wizard Cup Draw

[Beaussie]

Interesting to see a double header has been scheduled at the Telstra Dome:


Double header opens season
By Karen Lyon
November 27, 2004
http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/
2004/11/26/1101219747378.html

Double headers will return to football next season with the AFL yesterday announcing a dual fixture during the opening round of the pre-season Wizard Cup.

Collingwood and Richmond, who recently began the home-and-away season but have been replaced in 2005 by a Brisbane Lions v St Kilda match, will kick off the pre-season competition with a Friday night clash at Telstra Dome.

The next day, the Docklands venue will host a rare double feature when the Western Bulldogs host Sydney, followed by Hawthorn v St Kilda. Not since the mid-1980s have the AFL scheduled double headers, but with stadiums at a premium in the summer, the concept is back for at least that one day.

Once again, pre-season cup matches have been scheduled in Canberra, Hobart, Cairns and Darwin.



WIZARD CUP: WEEK ONE

Friday, February 18: Collingwood v Richmond, Telstra Dome, 7.40pm; Fremantle v West Coast, Subiaco, 10.40pm (Melbourne time).

Saturday, February 19: Western Bulldogs v Sydney, Telstra Dome, 2.40pm, then Hawthorn v St Kilda, 6.10pm; Brisbane Lions v Melbourne, Cazaly Stadium, 8.40pm.

Sunday, February 20: Kangaroos v Geelong, Manuka Oval, 2.40pm; Carlton v Essendon, Telstra Dome, 5.10pm; Adelaide v Port Adelaide, AAMI Stadium, 7.40pm.