"Tackling might go from IR"

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More advantages for the Irish, perhaps?

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport...ish-Rules-games/2006/11/22/1163871477092.html

The AFL will consider the elimination of tackling from International Rules matches as it tries to keep the annual series alive.

League chief executive Andrew Demetriou said the reaction to last month's controversial series in Ireland had been "quite incredible", but stressed the AFL was determined that the concept should continue.

A series of onfield incidents, particularly early in the second Test, led to widespread calls in Ireland for the series to be abandoned.

Demetriou said the AFL and its Irish equivalent, the GAA, would meet before the end of the year to discuss the issue.

"We chose not to do that shortly after the second Test because it was just the wrong environment, there was a lot of emotion around that particular game," Demetriou said.

"We all know the first 10 minutes of the second game was unacceptable, both the AFL and GAA were one on that.

"It was a terrible advertisement for that particular game and series.
"Some people are suggesting that could mean the series is over, I don't know whether it is or not."

Demetriou said "all options", including fundamental changes to the rules, must be considered.

"One of the fundamental things we've learnt is that it is true that there's a cultural difference between the games we play and they play," he said.

"When you're in a competition that they play, that doesn't have tackling, and we have tackling and tackles occur, their reaction is completely different.

"They react in a way that's not pleasant because they don't like tackles - and you understand that.

"That's almost a catalyst for some of the things that happened, it's foreign for them, tackling."
 

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Demetriou said "all options", including fundamental changes to the rules, must be considered.

How about the option of ditching the whole bloody thing? Honestly, no-one gives a stuff any more. If the Irish don't want to be tackled they can go play by themselves. We'll play state of origin instead
 

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Play gaelic football.

Why not also have a quick gaelic footy tournament in the AFL off season here ?

each team could be a joint venture between an AFL club, an irish gaelic cclub and a local gaelic club.

Could have advantages for all 3 leagues, and the afl angle would bring in some fairly good crowds.

Not exactly footy but would break the monotony of the off season


plus of course the Aus v Irl series
 
How about keep tackling, but ban tackles where players are ridden into the ground?

I never understand this aspect to it, other than as a war of attrition tactic to make the other bloke feel pain.

Take Rocca on Murphy as an example. Rocca doesn't eneed to make him eat the grass, just hold him up. If Murphy doesn't get rid of the ball correctly, it is holding the ball. No knee injuries necessary for that.


(and no I'm not casting any aspersions on Rocca, his tackle is just an example of the style of tackling that has become prevalent over the last ten years)
 
I am a big fan of IR, but I wish we were playing someone other than the Irish.

The Irish have become an embarrassment. Last year Australia did some dirty things, but I thought the criticism was slightly over the top. It was clear the Irish were provoking the Aussies, and while we were at fault for the way we acted, it was not exactly one-sided.

This year, however, was nothing short of pathetic. The Irish were every bit as dirty as the Aussies. They matched us pound for pound in that department. But damn, they carried on like a spoiled brat this year crying foul. The are terrible sports. Disgraceful.

And if it is gonna take the removal of the tackle to keep them happy, then sadly the series isn't worth it. You would struggle to find a more enthusiastic supporter for the concept than myself, but there is no point in just letting them win at their own sport to make them happy.

Very disappointing by the Irish. This has nothing to do with 'culture issues'. The Irish fought and were beaten. its simply churlish.
 
I have enjoyed watching the game in the past, but the Irish reaction made me sick, and showed that they are simply not up to top level sport while they retain an anachronistic amateur status. Give it the bullet, I say. I have no respect for the opposition in this case. Goddam sooks.
 
Next Rule : Australians arnt allowed to touch the ball.

This is ridiculous. Anything that will give an advantage and help these soft ****ters from Ireland. If this is the case we should be able to bring in the Oval Ball. If tackling goes though it's likely the whole series will go because this has been the reason there have been consistent sellouts every year.
 
I like IR, but not to the point where we get rid of the one thing that actually differentiates the actual play from Gaelic football. Certainly not merely to satisfy that pack of whinging sooks. Mind you, when we beat them at Gaelic football as well they'll have no damn excuse for their utterly pathetic carry-on. Hey Boylan, did Geraghty break a nail this time round? Diddums.
 
Lads, you might as well have a thread about how some TV executive has proposed changing the colour of the A-Teams bus. It's equally pointless. The ship has sailed. IR is no longer. Demetriou is grasping at straws to try and keep his first class frequent flyer miles.
 
I'd love to play them at straight Gaelic personally, be good for our guys to employ different skills and use our superior fitness to attempt to overcome their superior gaelic skills. I think it would be great to watch, and there'd be less chance of injury for the guys representing.
 

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