[splodge]

Now the pre-season comps up and running time to get some debate started for the forthcoming season.

Loved the sport since I saw it televised on C4 in the mid 80's. Fast furious and sometimes brutal yet at the same time can be amazingly skilful and spectacular.

Essendon are the greatest team in the comp.

Played for a few years in the early 90's for the Sussex Swans in the British League.

[Swarley]

splodge, on Feb 14 2009, 03:03, said:

Now the pre-season comps up and running time to get some debate started for the forthcoming season.

Loved the sport since I saw it televised on C4 in the mid 80's. Fast furious and sometimes brutal yet at the same time can be amazingly skilful and spectacular.

Essendon are the greatest team in the comp.

Played for a few years in the early 90's for the Sussex Swans in the British League.

Arrived in Oz last year just in time for the Grand Final, quite enjoyed watching it. Suppose I should support the Sydney Swans but they are pish and there is no way I'm supporting any of the Mexican teams.

[FC_1919]

Swarley, on Feb 14 2009, 08:42, said:

Arrived in Oz last year just in time for the Grand Final, quite enjoyed watching it. Suppose I should support the Sydney Swans but they are pish and there is no way I'm supporting any of the Mexican teams.

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[Sideshow]

Watched it years ago on Channel 4 and throughly enjoyed it and as Splodge says even though it looks brutal it's very skilful (have you ever tried to bounce an oval ball?).

Got a bit of a soft spot for St. Kilda as they play in the famous black, white and red.

[Fuctifano]

FC_1919, on Feb 14 2009, 12:54, said:

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I know Queenslanders refer to folk from NSW as Mexicans due to them being south of the state border, can only assume the same applies between NSW and Victoria.

It's an OK game, very stop start but if you get a good flowing passage of play it can be exciting. Too many goals in it though, I don't like games where someone scores every 2 minutes.

[Swarley]

Fuctifano, on Feb 14 2009, 13:32, said:

I know Queenslanders refer to folk from NSW as Mexicans due to them being south of the state border, can only assume the same applies between NSW and Victoria.

Correct, Victorians are "South of the Border" hence "Mexicans". Haven't heard Queenslanders call NSW Mexicans, have heard much worse though!

[Bluenose5]

Swarley, on Feb 15 2009, 11:59, said:

Correct, Victorians are "South of the Border" hence "Mexicans". Haven't heard Queenslanders call NSW Mexicans, have heard much worse though!

Its because the cockroaches are jealous of us Victorians dominating

Im a Carlton supporter and watch some blues games and also the footy show (Vic version) but im not a big fan of the sport. Lot of it is just kicking the ball anywhere just hoping for the best and one of the only sports in the world where they give you 1pt for missing the goal.

[Jambo Stu]

Bombers for me. Although the last few seasons have been shit.

[Mr. Brightside]

Moan the WCE! B)

[kiddy]

You couldn't beat the '80's Hawks. Some great hair do's wi John Platten & Robert DiPierdomenico.

[jmothecat]

Great to see the season starting up again, frustrating that I have to watch it on the internet though. I'm a St Kilda fan based on nothing more than the fact I was given a St Kilda scarf whilst staying over in Australia, went to some of their games and slowly got really into the sport.

[endieinreekie]

Was watching some of it on Setanta the other night, it was pretty good stuff. Also remember watching some of it in the 80s. West Coast Eagles are my team.

[Swarley]

Jeez, the Swans hammered the Hawks! Wish I'd gone now.

[splodge]

Swarley, on Apr 5 2009, 04:20, said:

Jeez, the Swans hammered the Hawks! Wish I'd gone now.

Listened to it on the net and it was like 2 entirely different sides to that which capitulated against St Kilda last week.

OK it was only the shockers, but good to hear the Bombers get back to form this morning.

Zaharakis is going to be a true star

[splodge]

splodge, on Apr 5 2009, 08:03, said:

Listened to it on the net and it was like 2 entirely different sides to that which capitulated against St Kilda last week.

OK it was only the shockers, but good to hear the Bombers get back to form this morning.

Zaharakis is going to be a true star

Carlton stuffed this morning, get in. More satisfying than sex

[jmothecat]

Great to see St Kilda getting off to a flying start. Exciting start to the season for me.

[splodge]

jmothecat, on Apr 25 2009, 01:44, said:

Great to see St Kilda getting off to a flying start. Exciting start to the season for me.

Lets all laugh at Collingwood, talk about throw it away. 3 goals in last 4 minutes

[guacamole]

splodge, on Apr 25 2009, 08:04, said:

Lets all laugh at Collingwood, talk about throw it away. 3 goals in last 4 minutes

The Collywobbles strike again. Although as a Port fan maybe I should keep my mouth shut after our result.

[jmothecat]

splodge, on Apr 25 2009, 08:04, said:

Lets all laugh at Collingwood, talk about throw it away. 3 goals in last 4 minutes

That was exciting to watch as a neutral (well as neutral as you can be in a game involving Collingwood).

Can't pretend I know much about AFL, but the more I watch it the more exciting it's becoming. Wish I could head down and watch a few games live.

[Swarley]

splodge, on Feb 14 2009, 01:03, said:

Essendon are the greatest team in the comp.

I think you'll find that Geelong are no1!

jmothecat, on Apr 25 2009, 00:44, said:

Great to see St Kilda getting off to a flying start. Exciting start to the season for me.

And nearly a perfect end, threw it away in the 4th. Unlucky.

[Papad]

My Aussie girlfrien and her family are Gellong fans so MON THE CATS!

Great game for the final too, Gary Ablett is a legend!

[A-Mac]

Didn't know this thread was here.

I am a Western Bulldogs member, have been for the past 25 years of my life.