Roast AFL9s replace Auskick at half time

[iameviljez]

Just a minor gripe.

For those who weren't present, the AFL decided to move the AusKickers to well before the game, and instead showcase it's new version of Touch Footy, the Cadbury AFL 9s.

Really, AFL? You could make a six-year-old's day by having them kick a goal in front of fifty thousand people, or you could make us watch a bunch of largely overweight, middle-aged men play amateur-grade footy. One of the nicest things about footy is that it's a great sport to take a young family to and AusKick is a big part of that.

 

[SJ]

Good call.

And "AFL 9s"? 'Australian Football League 9s'? Doesn't even make sense.

 

[vealesy]

I disagree.

Maybe because i never got to do it or i dont have kids but tbh something different every now and then would be better than watching someone elses kids piss fart around on the turf.

 

[Pivo]

This has Demetriou's fingerprints all over it.

Hang on, Demetriou could be one of the players iameviljez is alluding to.

Conspiracy.

 

[SJ]

I disagree.

Maybe because i never got to do it or i dont have kids but tbh something different every now and then would be better than watching someone elses kids piss fart around on the turf.

It's not about the crowd mate.

 

[Pivo]

I disagree.

Maybe because i never got to do it or i dont have kids but tbh something different every now and then would be better than watching someone elses kids piss fart around on the turf.

Doesn't everyone go to the toilet or the bar at half time anyway?

Certainly seems that bloody way.

 

[Shell]

Just a minor gripe.
, or you could make us watch a bunch of largely overweight, middle-aged men play amateur-grade footy. t.

Hey Melbourne supporters have to endure that week in week out- we can for one half time break.

 

[Pivo]

Hey Melbourne supporters have to endure that week in week out- we can for one half time break.

That's better Shell. More jokes like that please.

 

[JUBJUB]

This has Demetriou's fingerprints all over it.

Hang on, Demetriou could be one of the players iameviljez is alluding to.

Conspiracy.

Sounds like Cadbury paid a lot more money than NAB [is that the AusKick sponsor ?]

 

[topic97]

Hey Melbourne supporters have to endure that week in week out- we can for one half time break.

Its actually the Melbourne footy players that are putting on the demo.
The club wanted them to feel what its like playing in front of more than 10,000 people......

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

One of the nicest things about footy is that it's a great sport to take a young family to and AusKick is a big part of that.

Your name is Evil Jez and you actively enjoy the family-friendly aspect of footy? What you got cookin', son? As for half-time entertainment I've cut a hole in one of the pockets of my jeans. So that's me sorted

 

[dazbroncos]

Let the kids have crack. I did Kanga cricket in the mid 80's and it was the highlight of the year...

MCG in the break of the Aust Windies 1 dayer....

Nothing like it for an 11 year old. Shit you never forget. Didn't make me a better cricketer but was really cool....

Then made it back out there in front of 98000 people for the Bledisloe Cup pre game about 18 years later. Still electric....

Go Catters

 

[re cat]

so that's what that was at 1/2 time against the tigers. Yet on the telecast they said they played at 1/2 time.

 

[iameviljez]

Your name is Evil Jez and you actively enjoy the family-friendly aspect of footy? What you got cookin', son? As for half-time entertainment I've cut a hole in one of the pockets of my jeans. So that's me sorted

Well, I said I enjoyed watching the small children at half time. Take of that what you will

 

[DanA]

Your name is Evil Jez and you actively enjoy the family-friendly aspect of footy? What you got cookin', son? As for half-time entertainment I've cut a hole in one of the pockets of my jeans. So that's me sorted

I really hope that's not an attempt at pedophilia humour

 

[vealesy]

Yeh i dont think hes joking.

 

[JUBJUB]

As for half-time entertainment I've cut a hole in one of the pockets of my jeans. So that's me sorted

So you have a Wiily Wanka at 1/2 time do you ?
Have you ever got the golden ticket running down your leg ?

 

[FredLeDeux]

Your name is Evil Jez and you actively enjoy the family-friendly aspect of footy? What you got cookin', son? As for half-time entertainment I've cut a hole in one of the pockets of my jeans. So that's me sorted

Whenever I read your posts they really make me wonder about your name.
The "Geelong_" bit, I mean.

 

[HoopsAhoy]

I'd pay good money to see a a troop of Lighthorsemen chasing Vlad around the oval for a spot of pig-sticking. Wot! wot!

 

[eth-dog]

I have to agree- When I was 11 I got to play on ANZAC Day and it was the best experience of my life

 

[patdman]

I was at the Richmond game and saw this "9s" footy at 1/2 time. I didn't have that much problem with it being out there, but did comment to a friend that it was a bit harsh to screw the little kids out of a half time run on the field. The sneakiest part of it to me, was when I watched the replay, there was footage of the Aus Kick Kids playing as if it was half time, and Brian Taylor was talking about how great it is for the kids to get out there. I had to rewind and watch it again...there's almost nobody in the background (but I did spot a tigers & cats jumper), which says to me, that the kids were playing out there before the game, instead of half time.
Solid evidence that Andrew Demtriou hates children and loves Cadbury money.

 

[Shell]

I was at the Richmond game and saw this "9s" footy at 1/2 time. I didn't have that much problem with it being out there, but did comment to a friend that it was a bit harsh to screw the little kids out of a half time run on the field. The sneakiest part of it to me, was when I watched the replay, there was footage of the Aus Kick Kids playing as if it was half time, and Brian Taylor was talking about how great it is for the kids to get out there. I had to rewind and watch it again...there's almost nobody in the background (but I did spot a tigers & cats jumper), which says to me, that the kids were playing out there before the game, instead of half time.
Solid evidence that Andrew Demtriou hates children and loves Cadbury money.

That is sneaky!

And he's a ****ing hypocrite then- banging on about how good it is for the kids to be out there at half time, yet if Stevie J carries his kid out, oh no thats not ok.

 

[Hot Tin Roof]

The AFL have a revised schedule for half-time entertainment at Etihad on Friday, 10-May.​

Replacing kid's onfield games will be a 15 minute educational doco entitled​

'Dank Day Afternoon (History Of The Baby Bombers)' [Rated PGR].​

​

Here is the trailer released today...​

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[Varcoe2Chapman]

Good thread.
Saw this on saturday night. Doesn't look right with middle aged men/women running around on the MCG.

 

[catinthemachine]

That is sneaky!

And he's a ****ing hypocrite then- banging on about how good it is for the kids to be out there at half time, yet if Stevie J carries his kid out, oh no thats not ok.

It's not that they think no one wil notice, but that not enough people will care enough to complain
I actually like that they are willing to try new concepts, just not at the expense of
A cynical dog act by the afl
But what do you expect from an organisation that is happy touting gambling
With the rules of the game, the location of games, and penalties for breaches of their own rules
All being dictated by the dollar

Deep Breath


OK rant over, nothing to see here