In response to the release of the AFL’s preferred format for the 2011 pre-season period, Team GWS Head Coach Kevin Sheedy has supported the move for the Greater Western Sydney team to play in the 2011 NAB CUP series.

Sheedy said that opportunity to play in the pre season competition has a wide appeal to the club and its future players.

"Taking part in the NAB Cup would provide an exciting playing and coaching opportunity for the Club "From a recruiting position, this is a great selling point for us and provides increased excitement level amongst a young playing list

"This will be a benchmarking opportunity for players and staff still 12 months out from our first AFL game, highlighting the challenges for our season in 2011 around skill, strength, conditioning and decision making.

"Taking part in the 2011 NAB Cup will give this club and its players national exposure and in the end it shows the market we are serious about this club and our place in the AFL."