Hello from USA

[whatsthisfooty]

I often cringe when (especially) Americans use their own terms for football such as "overtime" and "one-timer" but mind you I still can't quite get round to saying e.g. Geelong are on top of the ladder or I barrack for Adelaide #

Maybe the game you watched was Port Adelaide? They play footy, which is really easy on the eye.

Truly it may have been Port Adelaide, as something in my memory banks turned when you mentioned them. I believe you're correct.

 

[NorthernLights]

Always good to see people from all over the globe enjoying our game. Welcome aboard mate.

 

[whatsthisfooty]

Always good to see people from all over the globe enjoying our game. Welcome aboard mate.

Thank you, NL

 

[whatsthisfooty]

Here's a terminology question, when a player advances the ball by kicking it to a teamate who catches it on the fly, is that called a pass or something else?

Thanks

 

[scaryness]

Here's a terminology question, when a player advances the ball by kicking it to a teamate who catches it on the fly, is that called a pass or something else?

Thanks

We generally just call it a kick, but the terminology for the actual catching of the ball is a 'mark'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_(Australian_football)

 

[whatsthisfooty]

We generally just call it a kick, but the terminology for the actual catching of the ball is a 'mark'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_(Australian_football)

Thanks, another thing that I'm finding quite unlike the American game is the amount of pushing and shoving that takes place as players are waiting for the kick. It would absolutely draw a flag (or several) in an NFL game. Sometimes the camera also catches players pushing and shoving who seemingly are in no proximity to the play but everybody just shakes it off and continues playing. I like the 'looseness' of the officiating, for lack of a better term, but I wonder just how much room there is in the rules for that kind of thing before someone steps over the line and draws censure of some kind?

 

[FootyJunkie]

Thanks, another thing that I'm finding quite unlike the American game is the amount of pushing and shoving that takes place as players are waiting for the kick. It would absolutely draw a flag (or several) in an NFL game. Sometimes the camera also catches players pushing and shoving who seemingly are in no proximity to the play but everybody just shakes it off and continues playing. I like the 'looseness' of the officiating, for lack of a better term, but I wonder just how much room there is in the rules for that kind of thing before someone steps over the line and draws censure of some kind?

The rules need to be loose to some degree... if NFL style officiating took place in an AFL game, a Friday Night game would finish on Sunday Night

I follow the NFL too, but the two sports are different beasts

 

[The_Reaper]

Truly it may have been Port Adelaide, as something in my memory banks turned when you mentioned them. I believe you're correct.

Port Adelaide are a great team to watch.

Thanks, another thing that I'm finding quite unlike the American game is the amount of pushing and shoving that takes place as players are waiting for the kick. It would absolutely draw a flag (or several) in an NFL game. Sometimes the camera also catches players pushing and shoving who seemingly are in no proximity to the play but everybody just shakes it off and continues playing. I like the 'looseness' of the officiating, for lack of a better term, but I wonder just how much room there is in the rules for that kind of thing before someone steps over the line and draws censure of some kind?

And here we're all complaining about the decline in the biff.
Pushing and shoving is pretty minor stuff.

 

[gaskin]

but I wonder just how much room there is in the rules for that kind of thing before someone steps over the line and draws censure of some kind?

Plenty of room as long as you don't punch someone or drop them then basically you are fine.

 

[Footypie32]

Welcome to our great game whatsthisfooty. Always good to see people from around the world take an interest in our game. Keep firing away question no matter how silly you may think they are. I'm sure everyone here will be happy to answer them.

 

[whatsthisfooty]

I think that I worded my query poorly.

Plenty of room as long as you don't punch someone or drop them then basically you are fine.

This is the info that I was after, just looking for a way to differentiate between fair play and foul.

I love the differences between your footy and the NFL. Ours is rigidly timed and regulated, giving play an almost 'mechanical' quality while your game is very free-flowing and organic. The contrasts in the games complement each other perfectly. Whichever game is one's preference, the other provides an interesting alternative to enjoy the off season with.

Thanks for all the replies, I will keep asking what I don't understand. I can hardly wait for 'footy night' this weekend, and the chance see some new teams go at it.

 

[whatsthisfooty]

Here's some very stupid questions...What's the difference between a jumper and a guernsey, or is there one?

What's a 'clash' guernsey?

 

[Footypie32]

Here's some very stupid questions...What's the difference between a jumper and a guernsey, or is there one?

What's a 'clash' guernsey?

No difference. Just different terminology.

A clash guernsey is just an alternate jumper used if two teams have similar colours eg. North Melbourne and Collingwood.

 

[whatsthisfooty]

A clash guernsey is just an alternate jumper used if two teams have similar colours eg. North Melbourne and Collingwood.

I was thinking it was something like that, or maybe a special name for a match between local teams. I think the Brits have something like that in soccer. Derbys maybe, not a huge soccer fan so I'm unsure.

 

[NorthernLights]

I was thinking it was something like that, or maybe a special name for a match between local teams. I think the Brits have something like that in soccer. Derbys maybe, not a huge soccer fan so I'm unsure.

There are various names for matches like that here:

-The West Coast vs Fremantle match is known as the 'Western Derby.'
-Adelaide vs Port Adelaide is 'The Showdown.'
-Brisbane vs Gold Coast is 'The Q Clash.' Q for Queensland, the state in which these clubs are based. (The name of this match was actually made up by the AFL's marketing team to promote the game in the area, and is seen as a bit tacky by many footy fans.)
-Sydney vs Greater Western Sydney has become known as 'The Battle of the Bridge.'

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

I'm Rod,

I'm just finishing up my 2nd ever viewing of your sport, Collingwood vs. N. Melbourne and am enjoying it a great deal! I don't understand it much yet, but I'm already hooked, I think.

Thanks for allowing me to peek in.

Hey dude, welcome to the best game in the world, also feel free to drop in on the NFL board, your knowledge and perspective would be greatly appreciated:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/forums/american-football.79/

 

[whatsthisfooty]

Hey dude, welcome to the best game in the world, also feel free to drop in on the NFL board, your knowledge and perspective would be greatly appreciated:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/forums/american-football.79/

Thanks for the welcome, and the invite. I'll be sure to check out the NFL side.

 

[PACatter]

There are various names for matches like that here:

-The West Coast vs Fremantle match is known as the 'Western Derby.'
-Adelaide vs Port Adelaide is 'The Showdown.'
-Brisbane vs Gold Coast is 'The Q Clash.' Q for Queensland, the state in which these clubs are based. (The name of this match was actually made up by the AFL's marketing team to promote the game in the area, and is seen as a bit tacky by many footy fans.)
-Sydney vs Greater Western Sydney has become known as 'The Battle of the Bridge.'

They should just call it the "Don't Bother Clash". The likelihood of that ever being a true rivalry is pretty poor.

Also, welcome to a fellow American. I've got to ask, you mentioned you get one game a week on TV... what channel? I've got Comcast, and they've got nothing on, ever. Best I can do is listen to streaming audio. Not paying $139 to watch it on my computer screen, either.

 

[rubatron]

On the afl.com.au website if you go to the Video link & select Smart Replay you can watch all games (about 12hrs after they've been played). This may work well for your time difference though. ANZAC day Collingwood v Essendon is a must watch and will only solidify your love for the Pies. Who dat!

 

[whatsthisfooty]

They should just call it the "Don't Bother Clash". The likelihood of that ever being a true rivalry is pretty poor.

Also, welcome to a fellow American. I've got to ask, you mentioned you get one game a week on TV... what channel? I've got Comcast, and they've got nothing on, ever. Best I can do is listen to streaming audio. Not paying $139 to watch it on my computer screen, either.

Thanks for the welcome, good to hear from another Yank.

We've got Charter Cable and I watch the games on Fox Sports 2 at around 10pm MT, every Friday night. For me that's channel 156. I hope Comcast carries it for you.

 

[whatsthisfooty]

On the afl.com.au website if you go to the Video link & select Smart Replay you can watch all games (about 12hrs after they've been played). This may work well for your time difference though.

ANZAC day Collingwood v Essendon is a must watch and will only solidify your love for the Pies.Who dat!

• Love is perhaps too strong of a word for my relationship with Collingwood. I marked them out of necessity to join this board and at that time were one of only 4 clubs that I'd seen play. 2 I could remember the names: Collingwood and North Melbourne, and 2 that I could not recall the club names. Well, thanks to one of your members sparking a memory, I've discovered one of the other teams that I'd seen first: Port Adelaide. It was Port Adalaide who kept pulling me back to the screen with the beauty of their kicks and marks that evening, and it was them who I had in mind when I decided to actually watch Aussie Footy as an anticipated event, rather than just flipping in to it, saying to myself "well I could do that" (nasty, vulgar lies, all of 'em!) and then flippin over to watch Gilligans Island or Perry Mason. So it's looking more and more that I'm a Port Adalaide Power fellow after all. And if I really consider it with most other teams I've barracked for
• I'm not crazy about their kit, with the chevron thing in front, just doesn't quite do it for me. That's nothing new for me and teams, I'm quite fickle when it comes to uniforms.
• Not crazy about the song either, but can live with it
• There is that kicking the ball thing
• Ive probably missed a couple, but essentially I'm saying that I seem to have developed a Man-Crush on The Port Adelaid Power and I reckon I'll be swapping out favorites. Sorry 'Pies, I imagine I'll barrack for you if the power goes out, which it won't, of course

 

[FootyJunkie]

• Love is perhaps too strong of a word for my relationship with Collingwood. I marked them out of necessity to join this board and at that time were one of only 4 clubs that I'd seen play. 2 I could remember the names: Collingwood and North Melbourne, and 2 that I could not recall the club names. Well, thanks to one of your members sparking a memory, I've discovered one of the other teams that I'd seen first: Port Adelaide. It was Port Adalaide who kept pulling me back to the screen with the beauty of their kicks and marks that evening, and it was them who I had in mind when I decided to actually watch Aussie Footy as an anticipated event, rather than just flipping in to it, saying to myself "well I could do that" (nasty, vulgar lies, all of 'em!) and then flippin over to watch Gilligans Island or Perry Mason. So it's looking more and more that I'm a Port Adalaide Power fellow after all. And if I really consider it with most other teams I've barracked for
• I'm not crazy about their kit, with the chevron thing in front, just doesn't quite do it for me. That's nothing new for me and teams, I'm quite fickle when it comes to uniforms.
• Not crazy about the song either, but can live with it
• There is that kicking the ball thing
• Ive probably missed a couple, but essentially I'm saying that I seem to have developed a Man-Crush on The Port Adelaid Power and I reckon I'll be swapping out favorites. Sorry 'Pies, I imagine I'll barrack for you if the power goes out, which it won't, of course

Port Adelaide were known as the "Magpies" too in the SANFL and they still field a reserves/developmental team in that semi-pro league in Adelaide under that moniker. They were forced into the "Power" when adopting their AFL identity in 1997 and adopt teal into their color scheme to prevent a clash with Collingwood.

The chevron jumpers are a fairly recent thing, most people actually think its an improvement and more "traditional" looking compared to the jumper they have worn for most of their short AFL history, including when they went all the way in 2004.

 

[Footypie32]

As much as I hate Port Adelaide (Adelaide vs Port Adelaide is probably the equal biggest rivalry in the league), they are playing a very attractive brand of footy this season and would be fun for a new fan to watch. Hawks too if you enjoy precise kicking.

 

[ibd77]

Probably one of the most memorable moments in recent history between Port Adelaide and Adelaide.

Still gives me goose bumps reliving that game.

 

[Matt_TY]

Port Adelaide were known as the "Magpies" too in the SANFL and they still field a reserves/developmental team in that semi-pro league in Adelaide under that moniker. They were forced into the "Power" when adopting their AFL identity in 1997 and adopt teal into their color scheme to prevent a clash with Collingwood.

The chevron jumpers are a fairly recent thing, most people actually think its an improvement and more "traditional" looking compared to the jumper they have worn for most of their short AFL history, including when they went all the way in 2004.

Not to mention the string of terrible away jumpers they've worn. The chevrons were hailed as a refreshing return to sanity by comparison. The best part? The chevron jumpers were designed by a 7-year-old girl, doing at a stroke what a gaggle of design firms failed spectacularly at. Speaking of failing spectacularly, you need to know that Port hold the league record for worst Grand Final loss, a staggering 119-point drubbing in 2007. Not that a Collingwood fan like me can talk, what with us holding the record for most Grand Final losses, managing to blow it on no less than 26 separate occasions.

EDIT: By the way, we're getting all of these jumpers from the excellent http://footyjumpers.com , which is an awesome site which you should go to at once.