NAB Cup prize loses lustre

[The Coon Dog]

Mark Stevens - Herald Sun - 9 May

THE NAB Cup has lost its financial shine, with Saturday night's victor taking home just over half of the bounty awarded to St Kilda in 2008.

The Saints or the Western Bulldogs will be $180,000 richer, with the runner-up receiving $120,000.

Yet St Kilda collected $350,000 two years ago for winning the pre-season competition.

Article in full... (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/nab-cup-prize-loses-lustre/story-e6frf9jf-1225838889664)

[Mantis]

'Johnson trained yesterday, but coach Rodney Eade said he needed to complete another session tomorrow to finalise his place in the team.

"If there's any queries, we won't play him," Eade said.

Even if Johnson does play, it will be as a substitute, with Eade last night confirming the 33-year-old would play only 30-40 minutes against the Saints.

If Johnson does not get up for Saturday night, he is in danger of missing the season-opener against Collingwood.'

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My mail is that Johnno might miss another week, but is still a very good chance to play rd1.

[AndrewP6]

And the AFL gives clubs more incentive to not give a stuff about the Who Cares Cup. That said, we'll take the cash...

GO DOGS!

[LostDoggy]

My Son is coming down from Qld for round 1, supposidly to be at Johnno's 350th. Looks like he'll just be at Bazza's 1st real game.
Get Well soon Johnno.
We all Love ya amd miss ya

[Remi Moses]

this was ruined by that pompous obnoxious ex Stkilda failure Thomas having his players looking like they are attending a funeral a few years back. I think the death knell was sealed that year!!!

[ledge]

What happens to the gate reciepts?