AFLX

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As has been noted by others, I thought I was watching a game of basketball, the difference being that the players were kicking the ball instead of throwing it & there was tackling allowed.

The only future I could possibly see for AFLX is as a tournament at the end of the home & away season for the teams who don't make the finals (not unlike the old night competition from the late 50s through to the early 70s) & there would have to be a lucrative prize purse on offer for the team that wins the AFLX GF. It has no place in the pre-season at a time when players are working towards the JLT series. It is unfair on the players & coaches to be training for a modified game while at the same time focusing on match practice for the longer version of our game.

 

[MileHigh]

Dumb. Flat out dumb. Not even going into describing whats wrong with it as itll take too long and isnt worth my time.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

I was drifting in and out while doing other things but I quite liked it. Will sit down and watch it properly tomorrow when our boys are on.
Fast paced, familiar but different. Don’t think it will take off to a point where big names play or anyone cares too much about winning, but a bit of fun before the season proper.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Seems I’m swimming against the tide on this one. Oh well

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

You have to stop looking at it like its traditional AFL. It's a new sport with some AFL concepts.I found it entertaining and loved the pace of it. The sport will be tinkered with, but down the track and played in the off season, I would pay to see it.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Seems I’m swimming against the tide on this one. Oh well

No your not, I see a future for it and I enjoyed it.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

After watching a couple of games I’m over it. Same as 20/20 cricket. Dull. I’ll watch Carlton games but just to see the young ‘uns.


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You get bored watching 20/20, AFLX never stood a chance.

 

[Jeremias]

Watched the first half of the opening game, that was more than enough for me.

I’ll tape our games tomorrow night and watch at a later stage but that’ll be the extent of my interest.

Give me AFLW any day over this stuff.

 

[RAPPA]

Are these 'zooper' goals endorsed or sponsored by Zooper Doopers, or did some peanut actually decide to call them 'zooper' goals because 'super' lacked creativity?

 

[CrazyJoeFevola]

Was fine. AFL was going to probably bring the JLT down to 2 games regardless, so I reckon this is better than nothing.

 

[Blueballs38]

watched 2 mins, load of rubbish ... went back to pulling off my fingernails .... more fun

 

[Dramoth]

This is basically the way that they play it in Europe. Without all the bullshit!

 

[Blue Reaper]

Dull and contrived. Without substance or strategy. Not for me.

 

[Coona Blues]

It is what it is. A contrived, abbreviated version of the game played on grounds that would be readily available around the world.
Not a threat to our great game, but a harmless piece of promotion which has allowed mostly second stringers some exposure.
As long as AFL doesn't go stupid with (more)gimmickry promoting it I have no problem.

I really don't know what some people expect with the negativity. I did not have high hopes for it, but find it acceptable. Not unlike
watching the across ground match sim at the training sessions I managed to see at Maroochydore, with a little more competitiveness.

Will certainly be checking out our boys tonight, as I am sure will all the naysayers on here. Will at least alleviate the need for a training
report.

 

[OnceWeWereKings]

You get bored watching 20/20, AFLX never stood a chance.

It’s because 20/20 is crud, just like AFLX.
It’s invented for people who take selfies.

 

[Weiterbot23]

I didn't see it, but isn't it all about an adaptable game that can work in China. If there's a freak show at it from China, then an AFL club could bring them over, which would triple our tv deals and pump limitless money into the game

 

[TD2010]

Watched the first half of the opening game, that was more than enough for me.

I’ll tape our games tomorrow night and watch at a later stage but that’ll be the extent of my interest.

Give me AFLW any day over this stuff.

Full game replays are on the club's website

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[Boy with chook]

You get bored watching 20/20, AFLX never stood a chance.

Yep. And I also get bored with basketball. Up one end, shoot. Up the other end, shoot. AFLX is the same horse, different jockey.


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[OnceWeWereKings]

This sums it up.....
AFLX, it provides the same answers as why some bloke is squatting on another blokes head...
I’m too old for this shit. FFS

 

[BIGGUS 64]

It's just the latest example of AFL imperialism, as the AFL strives to dominate the calendar. This is also the real reason why the Women have to play their season in summer, and why the AFL season proper is gradually getting longer. When people are watching some form of footy all year round, 12 months of the year while the other sports we love fade into the background, it will be mission accomplished for the AFL.

 

[ESKIE]

It looked like a training drill,

Bruise free, not very exciting

 

[mrjones]

This sums it up.....
AFLX, it provides the same answers as why some bloke is squatting on another blokes head...
I’m too old for this shit. FFS
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Isn’t it bliss?
Don’t you approve?
One who keeps tearing around
One who can’t move
Where are the clowns
Send in the clowns

 

[BluStreak]

I would add a soccer net for a zooper goal.
Kicking a goal from 40 should be nothing for an AFL player.

 

[HBF]

Have a work function on tonight, but have IQ'd and will hopefully get a chance to watch it over the weekend.

 

[teknodeejay]

This is quite possibly the worst thing to happen to footy since Port Adelaide Football Club decided to sing a song before a home game that is not their club song nor has any relevance to any history of the club, but only requires their supporters to know just 7 words. AFLX is at about that level. Port Adelaide supporters must be loving it, then.