A brief history of the AFL Premiership Cup and how it's made

[Vitalogy]

Didn't know about the history of the cup... check it out.

Since 1959 it's been an icon of the game and the ultimate prize. Take a step back in time to learn the origin of the AFL Premiership Cup and how it is made every year

 

[Plugger46]

I don't recall seeing the wooden base all that often

 

[Vitalogy]

I don't recall seeing the wooden base all that often

That’s put on after the GF when the team displays it at the club.

 

[TotalRethink]

... so there never was any form of qualifying process for a team to get into the top league in the first place, and no promotion/relegation link-up with the other competitions in the country? I wonder if the us draft system was ever used or considered in the AFL?