Resource Non-AFL General Chat

[MadMac]

As a Welshman, I'd say it's much less genetics, and much more free-to-air access ensuring strong grass roots.

On SM-G955F using BigFooty.com mobile app

My missus is Welsh and her number one sport is Union by far, soccer distant second then pretty much any other sport (I did get her to watch Aussie Rules games with me and she’s slowly getting into it)
For most Welsh people rugby union is number one, I was told

 

[MadMac]

Anyway, looks like Eddie’s return ended up being a disaster

 

[Dump Truck]

Yea I know that - just couldn’t resist the opportunity to take the piss out of England.

Making fun of England?

 

[Outshined]

My missus is Welsh and her number one sport is Union by far, soccer distant second then pretty much any other sport (I did get her to watch Aussie Rules games with me and she’s slowly getting into it)
For most Welsh people rugby union is number one, I was told

The same with South Africa too. Even England and France don't have the added competition of an additional football code on top of soccer and rugby league (which I don't think is as popular as here).

We're in the same boat as the USA in terms of competition amongst codes. Like most things Aussie sport, we punched well above our weight for a long time before the other nations started to catch up/match our sport obsession.

 

[Alfonz]

The same with South Africa too. Even England and France don't have the added competition of an additional football code on top of soccer and rugby league (which I don't think is as popular as here).

We're in the same boat as the USA in terms of competition amongst codes. Like most things Aussie sport, we punched well above our weight for a long time before the other nations started to catch up/match our sport obsession.

Also most of the rugby nations (minus NZ) have always had soccer at the top of the tree as a competing code. So it's not really going to take further away from rugby as time progresses. Whereas in Australia, soccer has grown at a huge rate. Basketball as well, which I don't think is very popular in the UK. Soccer and basketball are now the two highest participation team sports in Australia for both 6-13 year olds and 14+. Rugby union is way down the list, below minnow sports like volleyball and tee-ball.

 

[Chicken Treat]

A lot of ex-Islanders and ex-(white) Africans making up a significant chunk of our rugby union talent which is now telling. Not that there's an issue with them playing for Australia but they are picking up a fair bit of slack.

 

[BlueE]

Seriously, have you seen a Māori person? They are genetically bigger and with weights training program much more powerful than the average Australian.

Plus as others have mentioned. Rugby union is their number 1 sport so get the pick of all athletes.

Yes, I've seen many Maori and related to a couple.

Don't think there are any Maori in the Welsh team.

I'm curious if you claim Australia doesn't have a genetic advantage like being Maori, why don't the many (over a third) Australians with Pacific Island backgrounds in the squad count?

 

[Bigger]

Union is strictly private school bumsniffer stuff. Not the activity for a truly egalitarian nation.

I could give less of a shit but it would be very difficult.

 

[Joao]

Union is strictly private school bumsniffer stuff. Not the activity for a truly egalitarian nation.

I could give less of a s**t but it would be very difficult.

Funnel the talent to other sports IMO.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

Union is actually a good game, unlike thugby league which is essentially a 3 minute training drill taken too far.
The Welsh are the nicest people I have met in my travels, so Cymru 4 the win

On SM-G960F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Paracleet]

Is it physically possible to do less research than Brendan Julian?

 

[Paracleet]

Does he spend the week encased in carbonite on the off chance he might hear something that pertains to his job? Clarko deserves doubtetime for covering for him without ever gibbering.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Bibra Lake lunch bar, Banh Mi Thit Phuong Nga Midland, Bite my Banh Mi Morley. All give Munch Box a run for its money.

That Bibra Lake lunch bar is next to my local home brew store. Heaps of great Vietnamese food and the place is always busy.

 

[greatgatsby]

Terrific NRL grand final!

 

[King Tenz]

Terrific NRL grand final!

It's legit. Panthers back to life now, they looked dead and buried like 15 minutes ago.

 

[freo_leo29]

Panthers have done well to come back

 

[freo_leo29]

Pantherrrssssssssss

 

[King Tenz]

HOLY SHIT WOW CLEARY

 

[gaskin]

I can't tell you just how much I ****ing hate the Cleary's. Of course it had to be that campaigner.

 

[King Tenz]

I can't tell you just how much I ******* hate the Cleary's. Of course it had to be that campaigner.

I barely watch, what's wrong with the Cleary's lol?

 

[freo_leo29]

What an absolute belter, the turnaround after it looked like it was gonna fizz out in a boilover

 

[s_wd6]

Imagine being a Brisbane sports fans this weekend

 

[largebus]

That's a bigger choke than the 28-3 super bowl a few years back.

Sucks to be a brisbane sports fan this weekend

 

[Kapow!!!]

An out and out legendary GF performance from Cleary there.

 

[largebus]

As he said himself, he was worst on ground in the first half but that last 25 mins was Clive Churchill worthy