How Victorian and All Stars teams might look for AFL fundraiser for bushfire victims

Victoria looks set to host an All Stars match at Marvel Stadium next month as the AFL prepares to lock in a fundraiser for bushfire relief. We look at how the two teams might look.

Victoria took the honours in 2008 when they took on the All Stars in an AFL Hall of Fame Tribute match, but how would the Big V fare today?

As news of an AFL exhibition match – to raise funds for those affected by the bushfire crisis – broke last night, fans got excited about the revival of State of Origin footy.

Today the league confirmed it was looking at an ‘All-Stars’ match, believed to feature a Victorian side against the All Stars – a best of the rest line-up featuring stars from across the country.

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Could we see Patrick Cripps and Marcus Bontempelli squaring off again? Pic: Getty Images

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It’s believed the AFL may place a cap on the maximum number of players each AFL club will be allowed or required to take part in the fixture – slated for Friday February 28 at Marvel Stadium.

Geelong champ Patrick Dangerfield, Pies skipper Scott Pendlebury, star Demons ruckman Max Gawn, Eagles rival Nic Naitanui and Giants defender Phil Davis are among those to have publicly expressed their support for an Origin return of some description.

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But who would make the cut?

Selecting the best players from across the country is no easy task. But we were willing to have a crack!

Have a look below, give us some feedback and vote which potential team you think would take the honours.

POTENTIAL VICTORIAN TEAM

Plenty of big names will feature – and miss out – in the Big V team.

POTENTIAL ‘ALL STARS’ TEAM

How an All-Stars side might look.

Originally published as How Victorian and All Stars teams might look for AFL fundraiser for bushfire victims