Talking Footy

Fred wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:30 pm

I think southeast qld has a very strong Aussie rules presence - not as big as RL but possibly big enough for a one off weekend. Adding to that, plenty of people would more likely come from across the country given qld is a holiday destination so makes the trip more attractive. Think it would work - maybe more as a one-off as novelty may wear off. But there are plenty of Aussie rules supporters on gc and Brisbane I think - many who follow non local teams (as noted then suns play - always opposition team supporters lol). Do gives them another game to go to.

Beaussie wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:07 pm

Fred wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:30 pm

I think southeast qld has a very strong Aussie rules presence - not as big as RL but possibly big enough for a one off weekend. Adding to that, plenty of people would more likely come from across the country given qld is a holiday destination so makes the trip more attractive. Think it would work - maybe more as a one-off as novelty may wear off. But there are plenty of Aussie rules supporters on gc and Brisbane I think - many who follow non local teams (as noted then suns play - always opposition team supporters lol). Do gives them another game to go to.

Brisbane ruled out with run down Gabba I suspect. The AFL planning 3 Gather Rounds.

Beaussie wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:44 pm

Someone’s triggered yet again

Fred wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:58 pm

From my experience, I think you are right in that there are a lot of ex-pats ion the gc - but I also know of many born and bred Queenslanders who follow the game - they may also follow RL and maybe even soccer (usually epl) but also Aussie rules. I think the days of you either like this or you like that are fast becoming a thing of the past. Like me - I turned over to watch the end of the Storm game.

azif wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:45 am

Fred wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:58 pm

From my experience, I think you are right in that there are a lot of ex-pats ion the gc - but I also know of many born and bred Queenslanders who follow the game - they may also follow RL and maybe even soccer (usually epl) but also Aussie rules. I think the days of you either like this or you like that are fast becoming a thing of the past. Like me - I turned over to watch the end of the Storm game.

born & bred whos daddys moved there from the sthn states & their kids are slowly having it bred out of them by their environment, sure they'll play it , its soft & safe . But they're watching Reece Walsh , The Hammer . Tommy Deardon, because the NRL is in... cool ... sick.
sorry , if you are generationally a qlder from prior to the 80's you have little interest in afl

TV ratings disprove their is a growing trend of enjoyment for both codes , there really isn't.

Fred wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:44 am

azif wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:45 am

Fred wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:58 pm

From my experience, I think you are right in that there are a lot of ex-pats ion the gc - but I also know of many born and bred Queenslanders who follow the game - they may also follow RL and maybe even soccer (usually epl) but also Aussie rules. I think the days of you either like this or you like that are fast becoming a thing of the past. Like me - I turned over to watch the end of the Storm game.

born & bred whos daddys moved there from the sthn states & their kids are slowly having it bred out of them by their environment, sure they'll play it , its soft & safe . But they're watching Reece Walsh , The Hammer . Tommy Deardon, because the NRL is in... cool ... sick.
sorry , if you are generationally a qlder from prior to the 80's you have little interest in afl

TV ratings disprove their is a growing trend of enjoyment for both codes , there really isn't.

Fair point re: ratings- nrl still dominant in qld - and Aussie rules still disappointing I think. A long way to go indeed. Definetely a niche market though for AFL but is it enough?

Fred wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:34 pm

AFL having been doing it for a while Leroy. Cairns, Ballarat, Alice Springs, cairns, Darwin …. Not a new thing in afl.

azif wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm

Fred wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:34 pm

AFL having been doing it for a while Leroy. Cairns, Ballarat, Alice Springs, cairns, Darwin …. Not a new thing in afl.

Leroy didn't infer it was new in the afl

he said the afl are carrying on like they invented elite sport in regional australia ... they carry on like they invent a lot of things when in reality im not sure they've invented anything .... like they haven't had an original idea ever



well theres origin i guess
so
one thing

Fred wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:25 am

azif wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:36 pm

Fred wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:34 pm

AFL having been doing it for a while Leroy. Cairns, Ballarat, Alice Springs, cairns, Darwin …. Not a new thing in afl.

Leroy didn't infer it was new in the afl

he said the afl are carrying on like they invented elite sport in regional australia ... they carry on like they invent a lot of things when in reality im not sure they've invented anything .... like they haven't had an original idea ever



well theres origin i guess
so
one thing

Fair enough - must have interpreted what he was saying incorrectly.

Yes, SoO is an Aussie Rules invention

What else is there I wonder? The final 8 Mcintyre system(s) - was this first used in AFL? How about the final 8 system used now - I believe the AFL moved away from the latest version of the McIntyre system before the NRL to the current system both codes use.

And don't forget AFLX . Or may be we all should forget that abomination!!!

But AFL in and of itself is very unique - invented here and followed by millions - and some hate it too

Do NRL have a massive banner they run through at the start of the game? could this be an AFL thing? Also, signing the club song after a game? But are these traditions rather than inventions.