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Anyone else enjoy Aussie rules; perhaps some Hibees who now live out there? I'm not into American sports, such as NFL and baseball, but I've really gotten into Aussie rules in the past couple of seasons and have adopted St Kilda (perennial underachievers with one title in their history) as my team :agree:. Tremendous sport which demands skill, fitness and courage.
New season kicks off in a couple of weeks time - BT Sport has live games :aok:
Looks like I'm the only Aussie Rules fan on .net :greengrin. Grand Final next Saturday, live on BT, Richmond v Great Western Sydney Giants. It's the Giants' first Grand Final; they will be big underdogs, but I hope they do it.
I enjoy it. And used to follow it weekly back in the day (30 years ago, jeez) when it was first in Channel 4.
Obviously Hawthorn were the team for me - HFC all the way.
I rarely catch it these days, sadly.
Though now that I think of it I'd STILL say it's my second favourite sport behind the real HFC.
Go Hawks!
I posted on the other thread! I’ve seen Richmond live, playing against Collingwood. I was supporting Collingwood but I think they are maybe like the Rankgers of AFL. Also had a liking for West Coast Eagles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
I have BT so might make more of an effort to catch games in the future.
I watch it every week mate - the Collingwood v GWS semi was a cracker.
It’s a pity BT scrapped the highlights show this season as I’ve not got the time to watch 3 or 4 live games every weekend but I make sure I watch the finals in full - amazing games.
I’ve not got a team as such - I just enjoy watching.
Sorry I missed this post!
I’m a West Coast Eagles fan. Was at two games in May and was lucky enough to see Liam Ryan’s mark of the year right in front of me.
Was disappointed how we went out but it was a fun season to get into the sport (although obviously I look like a glory hunter after last year... both my sisters live in Perth though.)
I’m actually moving to Brisbane in 3 weeks so will be able to enjoy next season at the Gabba... I’ll still be an Eagles fan though.
Wow, bon voyage, mate. Why are you also making the move? Brisbane to Perth is only 3000 miles :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
I know right! An opportunity came up with work so I thought I should take the chance to live down there for a few years! Plus I suppose a 5 hour flight to see the rest of the family is more manageable than the 17 hour flight just now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Great, that will be some adventure. The weather will be a bit nicer in Queensland!Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Anyone setting the alarm for the final?
I’m just going to record it and watch it later in the afternoon or maybe even on Sunday. Fairly easy to avoid the score.
Yeah I’ll be up early for it. Heading north for Preston v Bristol tomorrow so won’t be able to avoid the result all day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
I better go to sleep now actually!
Are we now safe to say that Saturday’s game was a shocker?
Probably the most one sided game I’ve watched all season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
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Originally Posted by Calvin
I got up in the middle of the night to watch it; certainly the most one-sided Grand Final I've watched. I felt sorry for GWS; they were beaten early into the second quarter, then it just kept getting worse. A shame the biggest game of the season wasn't competitive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
Are BT sport still showing the AFL season here in the U.K.?
Yes - it’s been on this weekend although I’ve not seen any of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyser Sauzee
I think they’re playing games behind closed doors.
AFL now suspended season until June at earliest, a shame as I was looking forward to watching it again to fill that sporting void that now exists in my life.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
I watched the 2nd half of the game this morning. Why did they bother starting the season?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan91
Looks like the rugby league’s still on - might have to make do with that.
They probably would have continued but states in Australia started to close their borders which made interstate play impossible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
I bought an interstate membership this year and was on track for 7 games this season! Let's see how that works out...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan91
Tight last quarter in play-off between Port Adelaide and Richmond.
Was down in Adelaide on Friday but couldn't get a ticket.
Was at the Brisbane game last night. Not their best showing.
Still, finished the season with 18 games under my belt so counting my blessings!
Hope Geelong give Richmond a pumping at the weekend. Can’t stand Richmond fans and would be nice to see Ablett retire with a flag and Dangerfield finally get one.
Managed to get a ticket - absolutely cheering on Geelong.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
Enjoy your night at the Gabba, though hopefully it's a disappointing night for the Cats. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Only three minutes in and Ablett and Vlastuin are gone.
Yellow and Black go Back-to-Back
Quite an entertaining first weekend with a few surprising results!
No border closures or restrictions in place at all here just now so fingers crossed for a relatively straight forward season.
Yes, St Kilda started with an away win at GWS, despite an injury ravaged team :greengrin. I'm hoping for finals again this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Been some really really good games in the first 2 weeks of the season so far. Sydney have showed up really well with some young guns while Richmond look as good as ever and will be hard to stop again. Outside shout good be the Bulldogs, stacked midfield and if they’re just good at both ends the midfield is probably the best in the competition.
Well. If ever a post screams of "keep your mouth shut" then that was it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
I booked up to go down for the Bulldogs v West Coast game last Thursday. Got a case on Saturday. Border closed on Sunday. Missed out on getting to an absolutely phenomenal game.
Looks like we won't be travelling interstate any time soon so my trip to see us play St Kilda in 2 weeks and Collingwood in Perth in 3 weeks are all up the swanny.
Still, I'm liking how we're looking this season... and at least a lockdown allows for plenty of AFL time!
That's a real shame. Yes, West Coast could go very well again this year. Terrible result for Saints against the Demons, but Essendon this weekend should be a gimme. They already look like wooden spoon contenders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
I’ve been up early this morning and watched Essendon v St Kilda - it’s been 1 way traffic, 60 point lead and q3 not even finished yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
I’ll accept your apology for the outlandish writing off of my bombers in writing please.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Apology freely given. I can't believe Saints conceded 143 points to an injury ravaged Essendon. However, anything is possible with St Kilda. West Coast will destroy us this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
Just flew into Melbourne this morning. Off for a covid test now and have to isolate til my result comes back. Got my ticket for the game though, genuinely can’t wait!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Got the alarm set, even though I'm dreading it. Enjoy the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Some game this has been. That should be it all over now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Shambles
Wrong again! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Game of two halves. Saints lifted massively in second half but their effort and pressure was there all game. Steele is absolutely superb. Eagles had no answer at all.
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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
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Originally Posted by Calvin
I should have bet in play when Saints were 33 points down. Eight consecutive goals later and it's a great win. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
That was St Kilda summed up in one game! You never know what you're going to get. I'm zero from four on my game predictions so far! :agree:
I'm still pretty salty about the game. What a capitulation. You'd rather it happened now than at the other end of the season though.
West Coast, Geelong and Collingwood are 3 teams I would be looking closely at this season as with the new man on the mark rules and ageing squads they could be in a spot of bother. Youthful teams with runners from deep will benefit the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Couldn't agree more. Swans early success is a great example of this. That being said, I still think West Coast will come out as a top four team once everyone figures it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
One thing that frustrates me about the sport is the constant rule changes. Every year there is something new to adapt to. Surely, after 150 years they can figure out what's best and stick with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
I agree. Think Optus is a big advantage for them and will help them in. They do still have a really good squad too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Yep you and everyone else. Constant tinkering with the game does no good. Should be a review every 2/3 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
St Kilda's 88 point defeat to Richmond in Round 5 was every bit as bad as the Melbourne hammering. The most unpredictable team in the competition, but the defence is a massive worry: over 500 points conceded in five games is appalling.
Anzac Day weekend this weekend so the big Collingwood vs Essendon headline is only a few days away. Both teams having a tough time with injuries but buzzing nonetheless.
**** the Pies
Another disaster class from St Kilda against Port. The Hawthorn game is now a must win.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
No idea what’s happened to the Saints this year. Look a shell of the team from last season. Midfield is slow and small forwards not nearly as productive. Worrying for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Still good enough to beat West Coast though....Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
Our game against the Cats on Saturday was as bad as I’ve seen from any of my teams in any sport for a long, long time.
There are rumours of splits in the dressing room etc, but I don't know if it's just media talk. Yes, they've taken a big step backwards this year, which is surprising, as they were hoping to build on making finals. There are two winnable games coming up (Hawthorn and Gold Coast) which are now huge. Lose those and it's going to get grim.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibernianJK
I've just come across this thread! Although I've not followed the AFL properly for a few years, I stil love watching it when I can. I lived in Perth for a while many years ago, with some diehard Eagles fans. So naturally I opted to support the Dockers to noise them up - a port side who at the time favoured purple and green as part of their colours :) Had some brilliant experiences going to games, although at the time WCE were by far the strongest Perth team and humped the Dockers when I went to any derbies. Also managed to see the Swans in Sydney a few times. I find Aussie Rules a brilliant game to watch, and wish it had more coverage over here.
BT sport has very good coverage, with live games and highlights show. :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zorro
Welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zorro
Against all odds I've managed to get a ticket for the derby on Sunday. Masks required, but a small price to pay - albeit I fear it'll be to see Fremantle end our winning streak against them.
I had a check of the ladder for the first time in a long time, and saw that the Eagles hadn't had the best season, is this a blip or has it been like that for a while? Although from what you say they've still had the upper hand on Freo for a while... I lived in Perth back in the 90s so at that time the Eagles were very much the dominant derby side, and Freo were complete underdogs. Enjoy the match, had some great banter with Eagles fans at the games I went too, and my Perthmates are all Eagles fans but I still have that soft spot for the Dockers!Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
Thanks for that, will check it out and see if I can get it. Can't believe I've missed it for so long, but now I really want to see a match!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
My brother in law is an Eagles fan so I didn't have much choice but to barrack for them; long before I ever thought I'd live in Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zorro
Not travelling well has been our problem forever; but especially the last couple of seasons.
I really was not expecting such a convincing win yesterday - shame we were locked out in the end. That's the third game this year I've had a ticket for and been unable to go to because of Covid!
A much better performance and the Dockers will be rightly annoyed at themselves.
I'm down in Melbourne for my first MCG visit on Sunday for the Hawks game though so fingers crossed we carry the form on; especially after Hawthorn's inauspicious recent form. Mind you, that didn't stop us crumbling to the Saints.
Just checked in to see the weekend results - oofty, that looks like a doing, Eagles by 59! Well done, but that's a real shame the fans couldn't be there, hopefully next time. Enjoy the MCG, I never saw a game there but it's some ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
St Kilda hammered Hawthorn. Superb performance from such an unpredictable team.
Just watched the highlights - an absolute rout!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
St Kilda beat Gold Coast 63-54. The season mightn't be dead yet.
The Aussie rules players absolutely love a moustache. There’s some crackers on show in this game.
I came down to the GC for the game... the moustaches are probably the most entertaining thing on show.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
True, it was a bit one sided. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Calvin
St Kilda completely destroyed by Western Bulldogs, losing by 111 points. Another shambles.
Big result for Melbourne at the Bulldogs.
Really entertaining opening week of the season. Might be a long year in store for West Coast...
Especially after Freo's last 2 wins. The Dockers are having an amazing season and I can't wear my hoodie out here in the Midlands in case people think I'm celebrating auld Lizzie.:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Calvin