A CROWD of 10,000 could be possible for the final day of the NAB AFL under-18 championships when four consecutive matches will be played for the first time at Docklands on Wednesday, July 1.

That's the view of AFL national manager Kevin Sheehan, after three matches at the same venue last year attracted an attendance of 8,000.

"Let's hope so and if we get the message out there that even more people can get on board – it's free attendance – so why not look at the next [Jack] Watts, [Nic] Naitanui, [Tyrone] Vickery, [Stephen] Hill, Daniel [Rich] or [Jack] Ziebell," he told afl.com.au.

"In fact, 94 players made primary or rookie lists last year from last year's championships – an incredible success rate.

"That's why there will be up to 150 scouts watching in among the footy fanatics, family members and agents."

With the first match starting at 9.35am and the final game commencing at 3.50pm at Docklands, it will be a footy feast, according to Sheehan.

"It's going to be a wonderful showcase with four matches on show, featuring the best talent in Australia," he said.

"We'd expect to have a significant attendance and audience on Fox Sports, with people focusing on the championships."

This Saturday at Casey Fields, in Melbourne's outer south-eastern suburbs, three matches will be played. New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory will also play South Australia on Friday at Visy Park in Carlton.

Western Australia is in the box seat to win this year's championships, but if Tasmania defeats the Sandgropers on Saturday, the titles will remain alive.

"At the moment, you've got WA out in front, but Tassie is the only barrier at this stage," Sheehan said.

"Some of the division one teams will be hoping for an upset from Tassie over WA. Tassie, who led Vic Country at one stage by 30 points, when they played in Tassie, is quite capable with their group of pulling off an unlikely surprise.

"If WA can get over Tassie, their percentage will be that big that even if they lose [at Docklands], they will still win the championships."

Sheehan said Western Australia had benefitted with the format of the championships changing. The Sandgropers have shone on their home turf at Subiaco Oval, where opponents have often struggled.

"Twice WA had beaten Vic Metro at Subiaco in the two times they have met under this format," he said.

"They have taken all before them this year with three convincing wins and now it's their turn to travel into Victoria – they also travelled to NT – to a neutral venue against Tassie.

"If they win, they'll claim their second title in three years and become the new powerhouse of this competition."

The final four matches at Docklands will be broadcast on Fox Sports.

Results so far:
Western Australia 3 wins 0 losses
Vic Country 2-1
South Australia 2-1
NSW/ACT 2-1
Vic Metro 1-2
Northern Territory 1-2
Tasmania 1-2
Queensland 0-3
 
Remaining fixture:
Round Four
Friday, June 26
NSW/ACT v South Australia at Visy Park, 2.45pm
 
Saturday, June 27
Vic Metro v Queensland at Casey Fields, 11am
Vic Country v Northern Territory at Casey Fields, 1pm
Tasmania v Western Australia at Casey Fields, 3pm
 
Round Five
Wednesday, July 1

Tasmania v NSW/ACT at Docklands, 9.35am
Queensland v Northern Territory at Docklands, 11.40am
Vic Country v Western Australia at Docklands, 1.45pm
Vic Metro v South Australia at Docklands, 3.50pm

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