The 2008 AFL Under 18 Championships is the 2008 series of the

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, a state and territory based

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competition which showcase the best junior footballers in Australia, primarily with the aim for them to be drafted into the

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. The competition is split into two divisions. The major football states of

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(split into separate Country and Metropolitan teams),

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and

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are in Division 1, with the smaller football states of

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, NSW/ACT,

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and

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are in Division 2. Unlike previous years, in 2008 the top two teams from the Division 2 competition advanced to be part of Division 1. Division 2 games were played as a qualifying series over a week in May in

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, whereas Division 1 will be played mainly as curtain-raisers before AFL matches in late May and early June.

Division 2 qualifying series

Division 2 Table Tasmania is the No.1 Qualifier and NSW/ACT is the No.2 Qualifier into Division 1.

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from Tasmania won the Hunter-Harrison Medal as best player in Division 2.

Division 1

In 2008 Division One was extended from 3 rounds to 5 rounds with the addition of the top 2 teams from Division Two.

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telecast the final round of games live from the

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on Wednesday 9 July from 10am EST. Melbourne Radio Station 3XX 1611AM broadcast games played in Melbourne on Wednesday 9 July Division 1 Table The

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(Best Player in Div 1) was awarded to Jack Watts (Victoria Metro).Harris, Amelia (10 July 2008)
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2008 AFL Under 18 All-Australian team

The 2008 Under 18

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team was announced following the conclusion of the 2008 AFL National Under 18 Championships.

References

External links

AFL.com.au NAB Under 18 Championships News Page
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