AFL Expansion Draft live on Internet September 29
Published on September 27, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - For the fourth straight season, media and fans will have an opportunity to follow the AFL Expansion Draft live via www.AFLMedia.com (for media) or www.arenafootball.com (for fans) on Wednesday, September 29. The draft will start at 1 p.m. ET with the Nashville Kats participating.
The online coverage will feature details about each of the expansion team's selections including headshots, bios and career statistics.
The Expansion Draft will be conducted via telephone conference and consists of a maximum of 20 rounds or until all teams in a round pass. A maximum of five minutes per selection is allowed in each round. If the time limit expires, the pick is forfeited. Trades between the expansion team and other clubs may be made at any time prior to and during the draft.
The draft is a crucial first step in acquiring players for Nashville. Four of the last seven expansion teams - Chicago Rush, Dallas Desperados, Detroit Fury and New Orleans VooDoo - each qualified for the playoffs in their first season. New Orleans won the Southern Division title in 2004.
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