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What's New in 2001
The 2001 International Series
Following the success of Australia's trip to Ireland in 2000, both the AFL and GAA decided to continue the concept. The first test was played on the 12th October 2001at the MCG. Ireland won by 6 points scoring 2.13.8.59 to 1.13.9.53 but the match was marked by controversy with an Irish Official suspended for pushing the Australian Umpire. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the match.

2001 South Australian Premiership
On 7th October 2001 Central Districts won back to back Premierships defeating West Torrens. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the win.

2001 AFL Premiership
On 29th September 2001 the Mighty Brisbane Lions won Brisbane's First and the Lion's ninth premiership against Essendon in front of over 91,000 people at the home of Football, the MCG. The occasion was commemorated by the release of 22 covers by "Covers Please" and two covers by "Lobo8". Two covers by First Class Collectibles were also released to commemorate the win. The 0K and 1K Arts Council Booklets were overprinted with "Congratulations Brisbane AFL Winners 2001"

2001 Brownlow Medallist
The Brownlow Medal presentation on the 24th September 2001 was split between two cities, Melbourne and Brisbane, due to the Ansett Collapse. Brisbane won its second Brownlow with Jason Akermanis claiming the medal. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the win.

North Melbourne Team of the Century
On the 30th of August 2001 at the Crown Casino, North Melbourne unveiled their Team of the Century. It included current player Wayne Carey as Captain. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

Showdown X - Port Power v Adelaide Crows
On the 5th August 2001 the final match of the annual Showdown between the two Adelaide teams was played at Football Park. For the first time a team won both games. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

Geelong Team of the Century
On the 22nd June 2001 the Geelong Football Club at a gala dinner at the Crown Palladium announced there Team of the Century. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

The Greatest Team of the Greatest Club
Port Adelaide Greatest Team was presented at a dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 16th June 2001. A series of cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

Centenary of Federation Games
On the weekend of 5th and 6th May 2001 for round 6 the AFL mimicked the round played on the 9th May 1901 to celebrate the opening of parliament. The game on Sunday 6th between Collingwood and Carlton was played for the Federation Cup. The Saturday game was between Brisbane (for Fitzroy) and Geelong. The logo was painted on all grounds next to the AFL logo. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the games.
Fitzroy Team of the Century
On the 3rd May 2001 the Fitzroy Football Club, in association with the Brisbane Lions, at a gala dinner at the Crown Palladium announced there Team of the Century. Alastiar Lynch was the only current player included on the interchange bench. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

Stewart Loewe's 300th game
On the 5th May 2001 against Sydney Stewart Loewe played his 300th game. The Saints celebrated with a win  against Sydney. Three weeks later he was joined by his previous co-captain, Nathan Burke. Little did they realize that knee injuries would play havoc with the rest of their season. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the player.

Hawthorn Team of the Century
On the 27th April 2001 the Hawthorn Football Club at a gala dinner at the Crown Palladium announced there Team of the Century. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

Saint Kilda Team of the Century
On the 5th April 2001 St Kilda Football Club at a gala dinner at the Crown Palladium announced there Team of the Century. In contrast to most other clubs, the Team contained three current players in Harvey, Burke and Loewe. A cover by First Class Collectibles was released to commemorate the team.

AFL Footy Stamps
Sheets of 20 x 45c Australia and Globe stamps (Nature & Nation, May 2000) were personalised for each of the 16 AFL clubs. The borders are decorated with club colours and the AFL and team logos. Each tab has an image of one of 20 players. Sheets were sold through post offices, rather than the clubs. There were released from the Philatelic Bureau on the 30th March 2001 and 19th April 2001 from General Post Offices. First Class Collectibles issued a set of 20 FDCs for each team.

Premiership Players Club
The Premiership Players Club, on the 28th March 2001, for the second year issued an A4 sheet of P Stamps to raise funds for charity. A FDC of the A4 Sheets and of the 20 Players was issued by First Class Collectibles.

Preseason Ansett Cup
The preseason Ansett Cup, for the second year, was run as a round robin competition rather than a Knockout Competition. The two finalist were both relative newcomers and for the first time a grand final was played outside Victoria at Football Park in Adelaide on the 17th March 2001. It also did not include a Victorian Team. On the night the home side was much too powerful and over ran the tame Lions by 85 points. A special commemorative cover was produced by First Class Collectibles.

What's New in 2001