Vic: Bracks issues footy flag challenge to Rann

AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-2007
Vic: Bracks issues footy flag challenge to Rann

MELBOURNE, Feb 13 AAP - Victorian Premier Steve Bracks says he is confident Melbourne
Victory players will restore some pride to Victoria's AFL football fans in their soccer
final against Adelaide United on Sunday.

And he has challenged the South Australian Premier Mike Rann to fly the Victory flag
if Melbourne wins.

"I know that we've had some unhappy and unpleasant experiences in the AFL more recently
in relation to interstate games and finals, but I think we're going to address the balance
this Sunday night," Mr Bracks said.

"And yes, I challenge the South Australian Premier to fly the Melbourne Victory flag
on the executive building in Adelaide," he told Southern Cross Broadcasting.

"Of course I will reciprocate, but I think the (Melbourne Victory) flag will be flying
in Adelaide."

The last time a Victorian team won the AFL grand final was in 2000.

Last year, rugby league team Melbourne Storm lost the NRL grand final to the Brisbane Broncos.

The A-League final kicks off at Telstra Dome in Melbourne at 6pm (AEDT) on Sunday.

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