The NEAFL fixture for 2017 has been released with the GIANTS Reserves to play six curtain-raisers at Spotless Stadium as well games in Blacktown, Canberra and Wagga Wagga.
The season will kick off on April 1 against the Gold Coast Suns Reserves at Spotless Stadium ahead of the GIANTS’ first home game of the season.
Reigning Premiers, the GIANTS Reserves will take on fellow Grand Finalists the Swans Reserves three times across the season.
They will face AFL clubs’ Reserves in nine of the 18 games with three byes spread across the season.
AFL State League and International Manager, Simon Laughton, said the fixture aims to build on the NEAFL’s growing tradition whilst also facilitating the growth of the game in the northern states.
“We are pleased the 2017 NEAFL fixture will increase our fans’ football experience with three double headers, and the retention of some of our most popular games during the season,” he said.
“It is an exciting time for the competition with the added alignment of the AFL Academy Series, which will showcase the next generation coming through as the NEAFL continues to grow in standard each year.
“We are confident the 2017 fixture will allow for another competitive season, coming off a thrilling Grand Final between the GIANTS and Sydney at Blacktown International Sportspark.”
The NEAFL will retain a three-week finals series featuring the top six teams. The season will commence on April 1 and teams will play 18 games over 21 weeks.
Each team will have three byes, with the Grand Final to be held on September 10 or 11.
