National-Panasonic Cup

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The National-Panasonic Cup was the award for the VFL's night football competition from 1987 to 1989. It preceded the Channel 7 Cup (1987) and and was succeeded by the Fosters Cup (1990-1994).

In 1988, during the time of the National-Panasonic Cup, the VFL changed the night competition to a pre-season night competition.

[edit] Winners

• Melbourne was the inaugural winner of the National-Panasonic Cup, defeating Essendon in the final.
• In 1988, Hawthorn defeated Geelong by two points.
• In 1989, Melbourne was awarded the Cup again, defeating Geelong by seven points.