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2006 Season

With the snow melting and the sun slowly edging out in Eastern Europe, the Czech, Austrian and Croatian Aussie Rules clubs are dusting off the footies for what will hopefully be their first structured season. The three relatively new sides are planning a three-way series this year, beginning when the Vienna Dingos host the Zagreb Giants and Czech Lions in May. While the Czech and Viennese sides have played a few games to date, the Zagreb Giants will plan make their debut this year, after a successful Australia Day party netted a number of new squad members. The Giants are to host the first Croatia Open in July.

If all goes according to current plans, the three-way series will kick off in May or June with the three sides meeting in Vienna. The next round would likely be in July as part of the Zagreb Cup and the final meeting would be part of the Prague Cup in August.

Ashley Ball from the Czech Lions says "Croatia and Austria have shown strong enthusiasm in setting up a league. We are currently finalising dates for games in Vienna, Zagreb and Prague. Vienna and Zagreb are both within driving distances and all three clubs are at the same level. This is an exciting step into setting up a permanent league with our neighbouring countries."

The Czechs played their first-ever match when they hosted the Prague Cup last November, with sides from Finland and D?sseldorf visiting the hometown Czech Lions. This year the second Prague Cup will be held on August 19, with the Czechs hoping to see sides from England, Germany and Finland as well as Vienna and Zagreb.

Thanks to Aaron from World Footy News for these comments.

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