The "only positive things can be said about other codes" thread

[NoobPie]

This thread should be exclusive for those who want to hear only positive things about other codes.

First up, RA have amended "Giteau's Law" to allow two internationally based players who haven't had 60 caps / 7 seasons of service....

Rugby Australia tweaks Wallabies selection policy for 2020 internationals

Overseas-based stars such as Samu Kerevi may return for the Wallabies this year to take on the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup after Rugby Australia makes changes to its selection policy for 2020.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Gigantor]

Optus Sport have launched a new women's football TV show hosted by former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson Cook.

Ferguson Cook will host the show, titled 'Women's Football Oz Style' every matchweek to focus on the Matildas playing in the English Women's Super League.
It's a groundbreaking moment for women's football in Australia, with the FAWSL focus due to Optus Sport's coverage only of English football, and not the W-League.

Optus launches groundbreaking Matildas TV show

Optus Sport have launched a new women's football TV show hosted by former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson Cook.

thewomensgame.com

 

[NoobPie]

Optus Sport have launched a new women's football TV show hosted by former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson Cook.

Ferguson Cook will host the show, titled 'Women's Football Oz Style' every matchweek to focus on the Matildas playing in the English Women's Super League.
It's a groundbreaking moment for women's football in Australia, with the FAWSL focus due to Optus Sport's coverage only of English football, and not the W-League.

Optus launches groundbreaking Matildas TV show

Optus Sport have launched a new women's football TV show hosted by former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson Cook.

thewomensgame.com

Disappointing this thread has not had a lot more traffic from certain posters. A thread that explicitly prohibits negative links to other sports is what some have been whining for for so long.

 

[Les Malone]

I like the singing at the English soccer.

 

[NoobPie]

I like the singing at the English soccer.

*British

 

[Gigantor]

I don't mind watching a good game of soccer.

 

[kid_a]

I love how in rugby union the international game is the highest goal to aspire toward and Internationals are seen as the most important and most popular matches.

TBh I genuinely love most of the football codes, footy is obvs my absolute favourite but I'm very big soccer and rugby union fan.
I like to watch a good game of rugby league and gaelic footy too, and heck I can even enjoy playoff american/canadian football games.

 

[3rd Grade Maggy]

I think it's nice for Rugby that they are going to get a FTA game every week now.

 

[PJays]

State of Origin is awesome.

How good was QLD's series win this year!

 

[Gigantor]

State of Origin is awesome.

How good was QLD's series win this year!

How did it finish up?

 

[Pippen94]

225k watching wallabies in Sydney last night compared to 18k for afl.
Don't think any afl match has got near to wallabies this year. BringBackTorps won't report this

 

[Pippen94]

Wallabies actually beat afl nationally;

RUGBY: 2021 WALLABIES V FRANCE 3RD -MATCH	Channel 9	496,000
6	SEVEN’S AFL: SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL	7mate, Channel 7	427,000

 

[Colonial]

Wallabies actually beat afl nationally;

RUGBY: 2021 WALLABIES V FRANCE 3RD -MATCH	Channel 9	496,000
6	SEVEN’S AFL: SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL	7mate, Channel 7	427,000

Comparing test rugby with a regular home and away game?
Maybe compare it to Super Rugby, NRC or State comps.
Welcome back Pippett.

 

[Pippen94]

Comparing test rugby with a regular home and away game?
Welcome back Pippett.

Wallabies play about 11 tests a year so it's a pretty fair comparison

 

[Colonial]

Wallabies play about 11 tests a year so it's a pretty fair comparison

Sure it is.
I mean well done to Rugby but Super rugby get those numbers and other sports will start to notice.

 

[Pippen94]

Sure it is.
I mean well done to Rugby but Super rugby get those numbers and other sports will start to notice.

On pyramid super rugby would be like vfl. Wallabies is top level for rugby akin to afl.
Face fact rugby just bigger following in Sydney

 

[Colonial]

On pyramid super rugby would be like vfl. Wallabies is top level for rugby akin to afl.
Face fact rugby just bigger following in Sydney

Probably does. But a test match is not a home and away game.