Establishing the International Rules Series

[WoodyPecker]

I think this concept has potential. It is just not being done the right way. There's little advertising, it's still a 'foreign' sport to most, despite being played for quite some time now. I wouldn't have a clue about any of the rules because honestly I never watch it, it's gimmicky. But picture this. I'm lying down on my bed, eating sausage rolls and crumbs are falling in to my bellybutton and I cant get them out. I digress. I just don't think anyone truly cares about the series yet. Imagine at the end of every AFL season, a team is made up with some of the best players in the AFL, showcasing amazing skill and technique just as it was this year. They come up against the best Irish team and play in a season spanning 10 matches, 5 home and 5 away. The more it is being played, the better understanding people will come to have of the sport and as such this will attract more and more viewers who are becoming more involved. Both associations would need to work together to support the growth of the sport but there could potentially be huge money down the track should the sport achieve legitimacy. The AFL players now start looking further than premierships for their AFL club, the opportunity to represent the country also sounds like a great opportunity and one worthy of working towards. It just needs to be given a chance. A two game series isn't enough to care.

 

[WoodyPecker]

Subway, Eat Fresh

 

[Jugada]

Whatever happend it needs to be an odd number of games. This aggregate s**t is awful

 

[WoodyPecker]

Whatever happend it needs to be an odd number of games. This aggregate s**t is awful

Yep could have an 11th game decider at Alberton or Adelaide Oval or wherever and rotate it around every year.

 

[bzparkes]

Subway, Eat Fresh

So Subway advertising is the true meaning of this thread? You might like our own thread on the WCE board, always looking for new contributors.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/pictures-of-subway-subs.1144835/page-1#post-53389064

May you enjoy the off season.

 

[Topkent]

I think this concept has potential. It is just not being done the right way. There's little advertising, it's still a 'foreign' sport to most, despite being played for quite some time now. I wouldn't have a clue about any of the rules because honestly I never watch it, it's gimmicky. But picture this. I'm lying down on my bed, eating sausage rolls and crumbs are falling in to my bellybutton and I cant get them out. I digress. I just don't think anyone truly cares about the series yet. Imagine at the end of every AFL season, a team is made up with some of the best players in the AFL, showcasing amazing skill and technique just as it was this year. They come up against the best Irish team and play in a season spanning 10 matches, 5 home and 5 away. The more it is being played, the better understanding people will come to have of the sport and as such this will attract more and more viewers who are becoming more involved. Both associations would need to work together to support the growth of the sport but there could potentially be huge money down the track should the sport achieve legitimacy. The AFL players now start looking further than premierships for their AFL club, the opportunity to represent the country also sounds like a great opportunity and one worthy of working towards. It just needs to be given a chance. A two game series isn't enough to care.

So players don't have a pre season instead they play 11 games? I like the game but that's way too many.

 

[Old Stuckup]

Just make it a three game series....

 

[Damon_3388]

Who really gives a s**t? Just get rid of it.

 

[donal]

Who really gives a s**t? Just get rid of it.

Eeeh lots of peple do.

 

[Impunity!]

Eeeh lots of peple do.

Begorrah no dey don't.

 

[donal]

Begorrah no dey don't.

objection your honour

 

[Ron The Bear]

Give the public what they want and make it AFL v GAA boxing.

 

[mr bagcroft]

Its such a load of made up tosh.
You cant invent a game and expect people to care about it.
Oh wait, if your the AFL, you can.

 

[Impunity!]

Its such a load of made up tosh.
You cant invent a game and expect people to care about it.
Oh wait, if your the AFL, you can.

Just wait til AFL-X!

 

[Chief]

Just wait til AFL-X!

Does the X stand for "X-citing"? I would be interested in that.

 

[Gydafud]

You cant invent a game and expect people to care about it.

How do sports ever come to be then?

 

[Furn2]

Its such a load of made up tosh.
You cant invent a game and expect people to care about it.
Oh wait, if your the AFL, you can.

T20 cricket goes alright.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Does the X stand for "X-citing"? I would be interested in that.

No, it stands for rated.

 

[Luv_our_club]

The X in AFL X stands for extreme inferiority complex. Like all X-treme Skaters Xtreme bmx, Xtreme motocross.....

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

It would still have scant regard but more people would care about State of Origin even if it's a bunch of first or second year players in it.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

Just make it a three game series....

3 game series, away leg, more marketing.

It's actually a really fun game when you give it a chance. More enjoyable than soccer *ducks*. It has potential if grasped properly

 

[Frank Gallagher]

It would still have scant regard but more people would care about State of Origin even if it's a bunch of first or second year players in it.

I reckon that would be a flop

 

[DERIBERATE]

Should aim for a tri series with the North American GAA clubs fielding a side

And ditch the IR rules. Once it's played with a round ball it may as well just be GAA rules.

 

[JVseven]

Watched half a game once, it sucked.

 

[basashi]

How do sports ever come to be then?

Sports are all made up. Like religions.