Was that a good game?

[PepperFace]

Not here it won't. It will grow and become a part of our sporting culture but AFL will always rule in Oz.

I disagree. Lets re visit this topic in 100 years and see which sport is more popular. Deal?

 

[Markfs]

How many pack marks were taken?

None but plenty of group hugs and cuddling...

 

[Markfs]

I think you will find that migration will have something to do with it. More migrants from soccer paying background will lead to more soccer support over time.

ummm...i dont know where you've been recently but did you realise that melbourne is the third largest greek city in the world? The other two are in greece... You might have noticed a few italians too. ...oh and I noticed that you live in richmond...a suburb that's famous for its white anglosaxon locals..

 

[the mighty T]

Just before I get back on topic.. Our Roos winning on Saturday night would have made young Jillian McLachlan a little uncomfortable. The round ball game will get a lot of publicity because of this, which short term may not mean much, but an international platform always attracts a lot of support. Make no mistake about it, Soccer has the potential to be a giant sport in this country.

On the game, was it a technical masterpiece? Not at all. The more attacking team was not allowed to play with the freedom they would have liked. But it was incredibly dramatic.. to have the cup won, only to concede and have to win it again.. on home soil.. amazing.

 

[PepperFace]

Just before I get back on topic.. Our Roos winning on Saturday night would have made young Jillian McLachlan a little uncomfortable. The round ball game will get a lot of publicity because of this, which short term may not mean much, but an international platform always attracts a lot of support. Make no mistake about it, Soccer has the potential to be a giant sport in this country.

On the game, was it a technical masterpiece? Not at all. The more attacking team was not allowed to play with the freedom they would have liked. But it was incredibly dramatic.. to have the cup won, only to concede and have to win it again.. on home soil.. amazing.

Jillian......as in Gillon?

 

[the mighty T]

Jillian......as in Gillon?

Indeed. I just feel Jillian suits him better

 

[100volt1]

I was speaking to two blokes on a tram heading towards the city that night after the game, they reckon Korea should've won, but nevertheless we were proud and ecstatic of the result. GOOD teams ALWAYS find a way to win. Translates into any sport.

 

[Black_White]

It's a mummy's boy game.
And in an era where every possible danger that children face is mitigated by over protective parents it is the ideal game to get little Johnny to play.
AFL will struggle in that environment. Because it is a full contact sport with all the inherent dangers that come with that.
The game itself is super boring. That's why the crowd entertain themselves. Some call that "atmosphere", I call it a waste of admission money.
Anyway, enjoy the silverware, because in the future there might not be the opportunity.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...n-football-confederation-20150129-131e5g.html

 

[domus]

I think you will find that migration will have something to do with it. More migrants from soccer paying background will lead to more soccer support over time.

I think many people underestimate just how deeply our culture connects to our indigenous game. For all the doom and gloom constantly spouted the game is in better shape than it has ever been in its history. The AFL has never been more financially powerful, membership records are broken every year, attendances are phenomenal-(top four of world sport) and the dream of a flag is more realistic for more clubs which makes for a healthy competition.

We have had huge numbers of migrants pour into this country for 70 years now and as I said, the game has never been stronger.

 

[Alexander323bc]

I think many people underestimate just how deeply our culture connects to our indigenous game. For all the doom and gloom constantly spouted the game is in better shape than it has ever been in its history. The AFL has never been more financially powerful, membership records are broken every year, attendances are phenomenal-(top four of world sport) and the dream of a flag is more realistic for more clubs which makes for a healthy competition.

We have had huge numbers of migrants pour into this country for 70 years now and as I said, the game has never been stronger.

I agree in most part. Where I disagree is that until now there has been no real option. The old soccer league had no marketing power and was run by amateurs. I too love afl and I would have never gone to the old soccer comp but find myself going to many a league matches and watching it in TV.

 

[domus]

I agree in most part. Where I disagree is that until now there has been no real option. The old soccer league had no marketing power and was run by amateurs. I too love afl and I would have never gone to the old soccer comp but find myself going to many a league matches and watching it in TV.

The A League has been around for a few years now and I would like someone to point out any negative impact it has had upon the AFL financially or in attendances or media coverage. It simply hasn't impacted at all.

 

[domus]

Just before I get back on topic.. Our Roos winning on Saturday night would have made young Jillian McLachlan a little uncomfortable. The round ball game will get a lot of publicity because of this, which short term may not mean much, but an international platform always attracts a lot of support. Make no mistake about it, Soccer has the potential to be a giant sport in this country.

On the game, was it a technical masterpiece? Not at all. The more attacking team was not allowed to play with the freedom they would have liked. But it was incredibly dramatic.. to have the cup won, only to concede and have to win it again.. on home soil.. amazing.

Same song, different day. The Socceroos will always be popular and when they play in the World Cup/Asian Cup or internationals they will get good coverage and big crowds. So what? In the 80's basketball was considered a huge threat and it was the flavor of the month for quite a while. The Rugby League state of origin gets huge coverage and is very popular here in Victoria and crowds of 80 000 plus have attended SOO games at the sacred home of the AFL. So what? They are one offs that catch the imagination on any given night usually due to the high stakes involved as most of the games rarely live up to the hype. "All sizzle and no sausage" Allan Jeans used to say.

I recall the Age featuring articles from its chief sports writer saying the VFL was under great threat from the NRL after a big crowd attended a game at the G. The following year I remember the crowd were chanting "BORRRING......BOORRRING" throughout the second half of a SOO at the G.

When crowds of 50 000 are regularly attending A League games you might have a case and even then it is a summer comp and has no impact on our AFL season.

Our game is in great shape. Let the soccer fans enjoy their time in the sun and but stop the sleeping giant crap-he's a taken an eternity to wake up and may in fact be in a coma.

 

[Markfs]

Same song, different day. The Socceroos will always be popular and when they play in the World Cup/Asian Cup or internationals they will get good coverage and big crowds. So what? In the 80's basketball was considered a huge threat and it was the flavor of the month for quite a while. The Rugby League state of origin gets huge coverage and is very popular here in Victoria and crowds of 80 000 plus have attended SOO games at the sacred home of the AFL. So what? They are one offs that catch the imagination on any given night usually due to the high stakes involved as most of the games rarely live up to the hype. "All sizzle and no sausage" Allan Jeans used to say.

I recall the Age featuring articles from its chief sports writer saying the VFL was under great threat from the NRL after a big crowd attended a game at the G. The following year I remember the crowd were chanting "BORRRING......BOORRRING" throughout the second half of a SOO at the G.

When crowds of 50 000 are regularly attending A League games you might have a case and even then it is a summer comp and has no impact on our AFL season.

Our game is in great shape. Let the soccer fans enjoy their time in the sun and but stop the sleeping giant crap-he's a taken an eternity to wake up and may in fact be in a coma.

You make some good rational points and you didnt even mention that soccer is fundamentally a boring game. However, when it comes to the younger generation of Australians, rational thinking isnt a strong point and they will follow the world game because the rest of the world is telling them that it is the beautiful game.

 

[vinnie]

You make some good rational points and you didnt even mention that soccer is fundamentally a boring game. However, when it comes to the younger generation of Australians, rational thinking isnt a strong point and they will follow the world game because the rest of the world is telling them that it is the beautiful game.

You may well have the right to speak on behalf of the world claiming soccer is boring but the reality is AFL is going to have a hard time fending off all the different forms of showcase events that soccer comes in. World Cup, Asian Champions League, Federations Cup, Club friendlies (Liverpool/Real/AC Milan visits to 95K people in Melbourne), Asdian Cup, International Friendlies (German in March), Club World Cup, World cup qualifiers, Womens world cup, under 20's world cup, Joey's world cup, FFA Cup - that's all beyond the A-LEague.

I mean seriously, how is AFL going to compete with that??? - you're going to spend a long time dissing soccer each time these events take place?

AFL has nothing on this, it only has its regular season with the same players, same clubs every year - that's boring! - they even got rid of state of origin - maybe the ireland game surpasses this. Really.

 

[Markfs]

You may well have the right to speak on behalf of the world claiming soccer is boring but the reality is AFL is going to have a hard time fending off all the different forms of showcase events that soccer comes in. World Cup, Asian Champions League, Federations Cup, Club friendlies (Liverpool/Real/AC Milan visits to 95K people in Melbourne), Asdian Cup, International Friendlies (German in March), Club World Cup, World cup qualifiers, Womens world cup, under 20's world cup, Joey's world cup, FFA Cup - that's all beyond the A-LEague.

I mean seriously, how is AFL going to compete with that??? - you're going to spend a long time dissing soccer each time these events take place?

AFL has nothing on this, it only has its regular season with the same players, same clubs every year - that's boring! - they even got rid of state of origin - maybe the ireland game surpasses this. Really.

Totally agree. I love all the cups. And as for friendlies....arent they all? It's unwise not to be friendly with someone who might be your employer next year. I love that there's a pivotal high performance, top of the wozza cup every two weeks. Like you, I get bored waiting for the whole AFL season to get to the end. I wanna see finals every week. If you read my earlier posts, I was saying that soccer is going to take over Australia. I can see millions of aussie kids kicking the ball around in the backyard, falling over themselves praticising for that big penalty. I was just hoping that it wont happen for another 30 years so I can see it all from the urn on the mantelpiece.

 

[Markfs]

You may well have the right to speak on behalf of the world claiming soccer is boring but the reality is AFL is going to have a hard time fending off all the different forms of showcase events that soccer comes in. World Cup, Asian Champions League, Federations Cup, Club friendlies (Liverpool/Real/AC Milan visits to 95K people in Melbourne), Asdian Cup, International Friendlies (German in March), Club World Cup, World cup qualifiers, Womens world cup, under 20's world cup, Joey's world cup, FFA Cup - that's all beyond the A-LEague.

I mean seriously, how is AFL going to compete with that??? - you're going to spend a long time dissing soccer each time these events take place?

AFL has nothing on this, it only has its regular season with the same players, same clubs every year - that's boring! - they even got rid of state of origin - maybe the ireland game surpasses this. Really.

btw I can see why a richmond supporter might be hoping for the end of AFL footy. I imagine it's a tough gig to keep depression at bay.