Австрофутбол : Aussie Rules kicks off in Russia

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The sport of Australian Football "Австрофутбол" has finally taken its first tentative steps in the Russian Federation, in both Moscow and Krasnoyarsk (Siberia), some 4000 kms apart.

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I hope these guys don't play during winter over there, would freeze to death

 

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The Siberian winter seems to be no major obstacle.

It is said that a number of the Krasnoyarsk city sporting teams train deep underground during the winter at the “secret” cold war city of Krasnoyarsk 26.

 

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I have read enough comics to know that with all that radioactive activity some sort of footballing surperhero could emerge from here.

 

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• Jun 5, 2011

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Good work Paul with the Krasnoyarsk footy!!!

The Russians are coming.

 

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• Sep 7, 2011

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Derby matches might be a bit of a road trip!

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Indeed, though plans are underway to arrange the first ever domestic match in Krasnoyarsk next year.

ABC popped by recently for one of the Moscow trainings. Video here.

 

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Yep saw the video, cos posted in another thread, it's what made me think of this.

 

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• Sep 9, 2011

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VikingSven said:

Indeed, though plans are underway to arrange the first ever domestic match in Krasnoyarsk next year.

ABC popped by recently for one of the Moscow trainings. Video here.

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Why does the graphic at the start of the story show an American football. Nobody at the ABC knew any better?

 

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• Sep 9, 2011

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Brilliant to see the game being spread. I've seen footy played all around the world, hope to see the Russian game go on strong!