PREPARATIONS for the Crossroads Cup competition are under way and entries are now open.
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The annual round-robin tournament marks the final event before the start of the AFL North West season and pits every club against each other in shortened-format games.
This year's event will feature both men's and women's competitions, consisting of 14-player-a-side games, as well as $400 in prize money for the winners.
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Narrabri Eagles president Tom Carberry said the club was looking forward to hosting this year's event.
"We're hoping to get at least the same amount of teams taking part as last year," Carberry said.
"It's always a great community event with local food trucks and the community really gets right behind it.
"It's not just about the on-field side of things, although it is a great way to see where everyone is at, but for any teams travelling in, there is a lot they can take out of it."
Carberry said he was hopeful the women's competition would continue its growth at this year's event.
"This event is not just open to AFL North West clubs, but to any AFL teams from outside the region," he said.
"As well as that, it's also open to other local sporting clubs that want to give AFL a try and have some fun.
"I know Gunnedah is likely to have a women's team this year, so it would be great to see them get involved and turn it into our biggest event yet."
As for the upcoming AFL North West season, Carberry said the joint venture between the Eagles and the Moree Suns was progressing well.
"Things are going along pretty well at the moment," he said.
"Both clubs have been in regular contact and things are shaping up pretty well for the start of the season."
Entries cost $100 per team and must be submitted to the Eagles before March 28, ahead of the competition on April 4.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
