I grew up in QLD, and now live in NSW. In between these two states, I lived in WA for about 18 months. During this time, I was introduced to AFL. Now I love it.
I'm not sure I can describe why I have fallen in love with the game, but it must have something to do with speed of the game, the flair, the skills from the stars of the sport, the excitement of marks, monster goals from outside 50, the rivalries, the tackles from every direction... and then the atmosphere and passion by the supporters. It is awesome. I love the history and customs such as running through the banners, and the victory songs. I was in Melbourne for some work training during September last year, and the buzz in the city... you couldn't help but get into it.
But, now living in a RL dominated state again, when I let people know my appreciation for the "other" code, I often get the following comments.
"GAY F L"
"Aerial Ping-pong"
"Cross-country netball"
I'm not really comprehending all this hostility? What is it that the great unwashed in NSW/QLD hate about this game? When I was in WA, or when I visit Melbourne, people as a whole really don't give two tosses about RL. Most people hardly even know the game exists.
Over here in NSW, and when I visit QLD, people literally can't wait to put in the lastest insult they have thought up about Aussie Rules. People just HATE it.
I invited some mates over to watch a game (finals game - my team was playing) and two mates said they refused to even watch it. It was like they were cheating on RL or something by watching it. The others that came really enjoyed it (Lions vs Blue last year... GO LIONS).
I'm not a big League fan. Although I grew up with the game, I only watch the occasional game (when Bronco's are going well), but honestly find the game pretty boring in comparison. Fair nuff though right? I can understand that other people just don't care for Australian Rules (although I bet most that don't haven't even given it a go).
I don't visit this forum often. Surely though, the AFL hating bogans I know in person that bag out another sport with such enthusiasm haven't got the brains to use a computer. It seems I am wrong... I am often shocked at how much hate people have for AFL on this site.
99% of the time, the hate comes without specific reason given. Sometimes it is claimed that the game is "unskilled" or even just "gay". I don't think the game being "gay" has anything to do with anything. (Only big bulky blokes with no necks are straight?) And I'm not sure what makes it require less skill than Rugby. It certainly seems to require more skill. I joined a small Aussie Rules team when in rural WA. I certainly don't think it requires no skill. (I didn't last the preseason).
RL just looks likes you need to be big, lack a neck, and run into people. I honestly can't see much skill at all in this.
Anyways. That's my rant for the day. If someone on here could maybe shed some light on way there is so much hate for this exciting game, it would be much appreciated.
I'm not sure I can describe why I have fallen in love with the game, but it must have something to do with speed of the game, the flair, the skills from the stars of the sport, the excitement of marks, monster goals from outside 50, the rivalries, the tackles from every direction... and then the atmosphere and passion by the supporters. It is awesome. I love the history and customs such as running through the banners, and the victory songs. I was in Melbourne for some work training during September last year, and the buzz in the city... you couldn't help but get into it.
But, now living in a RL dominated state again, when I let people know my appreciation for the "other" code, I often get the following comments.
"GAY F L"
"Aerial Ping-pong"
"Cross-country netball"
I'm not really comprehending all this hostility? What is it that the great unwashed in NSW/QLD hate about this game? When I was in WA, or when I visit Melbourne, people as a whole really don't give two tosses about RL. Most people hardly even know the game exists.
Over here in NSW, and when I visit QLD, people literally can't wait to put in the lastest insult they have thought up about Aussie Rules. People just HATE it.
I invited some mates over to watch a game (finals game - my team was playing) and two mates said they refused to even watch it. It was like they were cheating on RL or something by watching it. The others that came really enjoyed it (Lions vs Blue last year... GO LIONS).
I'm not a big League fan. Although I grew up with the game, I only watch the occasional game (when Bronco's are going well), but honestly find the game pretty boring in comparison. Fair nuff though right? I can understand that other people just don't care for Australian Rules (although I bet most that don't haven't even given it a go).
I don't visit this forum often. Surely though, the AFL hating bogans I know in person that bag out another sport with such enthusiasm haven't got the brains to use a computer. It seems I am wrong... I am often shocked at how much hate people have for AFL on this site.
99% of the time, the hate comes without specific reason given. Sometimes it is claimed that the game is "unskilled" or even just "gay". I don't think the game being "gay" has anything to do with anything. (Only big bulky blokes with no necks are straight?) And I'm not sure what makes it require less skill than Rugby. It certainly seems to require more skill. I joined a small Aussie Rules team when in rural WA. I certainly don't think it requires no skill. (I didn't last the preseason).
RL just looks likes you need to be big, lack a neck, and run into people. I honestly can't see much skill at all in this.
Anyways. That's my rant for the day. If someone on here could maybe shed some light on way there is so much hate for this exciting game, it would be much appreciated.
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