From MSE http://manlyseaeagles.com.au/message...mbid=93959&s=0 The 2008 Draw will be released at Midnight tonight and will be available as a news article on the front page of this website. (MSE) The draw may not be reproduced without the express permission of the NRL. home page http://manlyseaeagles.com.au/default.asp
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23214,00.html The blockbuster clashes include Parramatta up against the Bulldogs, Wests Tigers versus St George Illawarra, Manly taking on Cronulla and the traditional South Sydney v Sydney Roosters clash. Melbourne will kick-off their premiership defence against the New Zealand Warriors at Olympic Park. The new-look draw will see an extra bye with the number of local derbies and marquee matches increased, the key change being a move away from the previous pool system. Each club was asked to nominate which teams it would most want to play to attract the most fans, based on either traditional rivalry or on the basis of maximising attendance. The top four requests of each club were met. Features of the draw see all Queensland teams playing each other twice, and a Heritage round in round 6 as the game celebrates exactly 100 years since the first premiership game.
