Danes bring handball precision to International Cup

[benjamin]

But yet, still there are draws in the AFL. And they're even less satisfying than in football, because at least in football, a draw can still mean a hell of a lot.

Now this is an interesting comment. By claiming that draws in Australian Football are "even less satisfying than in football (soccer)", you are conceding that they ARE indeed somewhat dissatisfying even in soccer. And given the number of drawn games, the sport on the whole must be pretty unsatisying, wouldn't you agree?

In any case, the only reason draws are a downer in Australian Football is that everyone, players, officials, fans, all are expecting a result because 99% of the time they get one. Now do you want to compare the exhilarating excitement of the last half hour of a drawn Australian Football match to that of a soccer game? No contest there.

And you talk about draws "meaning something". Why on earth do we have sport, a contest? Why do the players go out there at all? It's to see who's better at something (for whatever reason).

I think you're clutching at a pretty flimsy bunch of straws here, Freddie.

 

[cos789]

Now this is an interesting comment. By claiming that draws in Australian Football are "even less satisfying than in football (soccer)", you are conceding that they ARE indeed somewhat dissatisfying even in soccer. And given the number of drawn games, the sport on the whole must be pretty unsatisying, wouldn't you agree?

In any case, the only reason draws are a downer in Australian Football is that everyone, players, officials, fans, all are expecting a result because 99% of the time they get one. Now do you want to compare the exhilarating excitement of the last half hour of a drawn Australian Football match to that of a soccer game? No contest there.

And you talk about draws "meaning something". Why on earth do we have sport, a contest? Why do the players go out there at all? It's to see who's better at something (for whatever reason).

I think you're clutching at a pretty flimsy bunch of straws here, Freddie.

An intelligent and logical response is lost on some people .

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[The Frederick]

Now this is an interesting comment. By claiming that draws in Australian Football are "even less satisfying than in football (soccer)", you are conceding that they ARE indeed somewhat dissatisfying even in soccer. And given the number of drawn games, the sport on the whole must be pretty unsatisying, wouldn't you agree?

Umm, no. Draws can be thrilling. If a much lower team can get a draw against a much better team, that's great for them. Also:

AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool

Go tell a Liverpool fan that was unsatisfying and we'll see how many limbs you come out with.

In any case, the only reason draws are a downer in Australian Football is that everyone, players, officials, fans, all are expecting a result because 99% of the time they get one. Now do you want to compare the exhilarating excitement of the last half hour of a drawn Australian Football match to that of a soccer game? No contest there.

Well, yes, because AFL is shit boring. At times, curling is more entertaining.

And you talk about draws "meaning something". Why on earth do we have sport, a contest? Why do the players go out there at all? It's to see who's better at something (for whatever reason).

Australia vs Croatia, 2006 World Cup Group Stage: 2-2, Australia qualifies for second round. If they had lost, Croatia would have qualified for the group stage. Tell the Green and Gold army that draw meant nothing.

 

[cos789]

If a much lower team can get a draw against a much better team, that's great for them.

Why have a competition that finds it difficult to promote the best team .


Ludicrous .

 

[The Frederick]

Why have a competition that finds it difficult to promote the best team .


Ludicrous .

What did that even mean?

 

[cos789]

What did that even mean?

Oh boy , just re-inforced the stereotypical soccer supporter .

 

[The Frederick]

Oh boy , just re-inforced the stereotypical soccer supporter .

No, your post just made no sense.

 

[cos789]

No, your post just made no sense.

Oh boy oh boy , you just did it again .
You just re-inforced the stereotypical soccer supporter .

 

[terrybull]

Yes a draw can be thrilling... if it means something! If it's the last round of the AFL and your club needs a win or a draw to reach the finals, I bet there will be heaps cheering a draw.

Your comparisons in soccer, is in cup games or qualifications which means hell of a difference than the home and away season.

Even in soccer draws are not cherished upon as it gets the team only 1 point. Sure it gives some chance for shitty teams against better teams a chance to try to play 0 - 0 by hogging the ball... but if you call that entertainment then you are welcome to it... And teams with a lot of draws have no chance for the gold..

I don't know really what you are trying to argue here.. you think footy's boring shit... good for you.. you don't have to watch it.. as for those who thinks soccer is boring don't have to watch it either. But, making your comments on a Aussie Rules board means you are obviously threatened that Aussie Rules has made it's entry outside of Australia. But don't worry mate... just like in the computer world, the best is not the most popular...

 

[The Frederick]

But, making your comments on a Aussie Rules board means you are obviously threatened that Aussie Rules has made it's entry outside of Australia. But don't worry mate... just like in the computer world, the best is not the most popular...

Again, the Nazis didn't invade France out of fear. And, AFL the best? Hahahaha. You had your chance to expand your game, and nobody cared. What happened to "the best"?

 

[terrybull]

Again, the Nazis didn't invade France out of fear. And, AFL the best? Hahahaha. You had your chance to expand your game, and nobody cared. What happened to "the best"?

So you are comparing yourself to a Nazi????? Nice one mate, send ol' Adolf my greetings.

C'mon, do you really believe that posting here is going stop the progress of Australian Rules? Your above comment made me realise how immature you are and any discussion with you is pretty pointless. Did the soccer boards get tired of you and told you to express your bullshit here?

 

[The Frederick]

So you are comparing yourself to a Nazi????? Nice one mate, send ol' Adolf my greetings.

Well, how about "Napoleon didn't invade Russia out of fear"?

C'mon, do you really believe that posting here is going stop the progress of Australian Rules? Your above comment made me realise how immature you are and any discussion with you is pretty pointless. Did the soccer boards get tired of you and told you to express your bullshit here?

Nah, the AFL will stop itself; Australians may stand for such a silly, silly sport, but not the rest of the world.

 

[cos789]

C'mon, do you really believe that posting here is going stop the progress of Australian Rules? Your above comment made me realise how immature you are and any discussion with you is pretty pointless. Did the soccer boards get tired of you and told you to express your bullshit here?

Names himself Federick and compares himself to Hitler and now Napolean .
He doesn't realise his actions damage the soccer brand .
he doesn't realise that where people have had the knowledge and freedom
to choose Aussie rules they had .Australia successfully took Assie Rules
to NZ however an influx of English saw them play RU not soccer .

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[Thunderer]

Just read this thread from start to finish and would like to remind everybody that the topic is "Danes bring handball precision to International Cup". It's not believe it or not Danes think European Football is better than Australian Football and/or vice versa because draws are boring.

As for the current argument: Soccer is a very good game. Australian rules football is a very good game. Both have their positives and negatives. Arguing about which is better is simply childish, or should be relegated to appropriate thread.

 

[cos789]

Just read this thread from start to finish and would like to remind everybody that the topic is "Danes bring handball precision to International Cup". It's not believe it or not Danes think European Football is better than Australian Football and/or vice versa because draws are boring.

As for the current argument: Soccer is a very good game. Australian rules football is a very good game. Both have their positives and negatives. Arguing about which is better is simply childish, or should be relegated to appropriate thread.

I think we all quite agree we could do without certain postings
but then we'd look like being discriminatory .
IMO people were arguing the general point that playing for a draw is not
desirable and indeed it is topical because some people are suggesting that
Australian Football follow some other sports and have the "golden score" .
IMO we don't have enough drawn games in Australian Football to warrant
the introduction of this , especially as well over a century ago Australian
Football had the foresight to introduce the "behind" to reduce the
occurance of drawn games .

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[The Frederick]

Football had the foresight to introduce the "behind" to reduce the occurance of drawn games

Is this the same foresight that causes the AFL to change the rules every year?

 

[rooboy]

Again, the Nazis didn't invade France out of fear. And, AFL the best? Hahahaha. You had your chance to expand your game, and nobody cared. What happened to "the best"?

And look what happened to the Nazis. But back to the subject at hand, isn't it truly wonderful, that the Danes are playing Aussie Rules?

Why, I have no doubt that " the Frederick " would also love to play Aussie rules, if only he could mark, and kick, and have speed, and some guts. But sadly he has none. Or is it she has none?

 

[The Frederick]

Why, I have no doubt that " the Frederick " would also love to play Aussie rules, if only he could mark, and kick, and have speed, and some guts. But sadly he has none. Or is it she has none?

I could play AFL, I just need to take some steroids and then I can beat the crap out of everyone. There's no skill in AFL.

And sexism isn't helping your game. AFL throws women away, football embraces them.

 

[cos789]

Is this the same foresight that causes the AFL to change the rules every year?

Have you got some mental disease ?

You've already posted that . You've forgotten haven't you .
To save further embarassment to you (but mainly for the others
that follow your code )I'll inform you that you got
done like a dog's dinner .

 

[benjamin]

I could play AFL, I just need to take some steroids and then I can beat the crap out of everyone. There's no skill in AFL.

And sexism isn't helping your game. AFL throws women away, football embraces them.

I think whatever credibility you had left just went out the window.

Oh, and by the way, the name of the sport is Australian Football. Calling it "AFL" is like calling soccer "FIFA".

 

[The Frederick]

I think whatever credibility you had left just went out the window.

A mate of mine is a big AFL fan; he tried to convince me that AFL had skill by jumping on my back.

Oh, and by the way, the name of the sport is Australian Football. Calling it "AFL" is like calling soccer "FIFA".

Difference is that AFL is the only professional body that sport has. And I'll call AFL "Australian football" when you call soccer "football".

 

[mango14]

A mate of mine is a big AFL fan; he tried to convince me that AFL had skill by jumping on my back.

Let's be honest everyone, this is an area where we can all talk about Australian Football internationally. I have been involved with Australian Football for quite awhile, as probably a lot of other fine people here have and the question is:
Do we really want to listen to someone rant and rave on about something that they have never played or follow.
Moderator, let's remove arguments that have no relevance to the subject please. (Danes bring handball precision to International Cup).
To promote our sport we need positive movements forward and I have seen those movements over the past 6 years with the International Cup (in which I have been involved with both).
To you "The Frederick", concentrate on promoting your sport, don't bring negative crap to other peoples interests and Freddy maybe you can tell us with your last input to this forum - did your "mate" jump on your back and were you standing or lying on your stomach at the time.