Talking Footy

King-Eliagh wrote:

Oh dear. TLPG there's a sense of community in every sports club you dimwit. I've played union and RL and in both there was a strong sense of community. But in any case we're talking here about which code has a greater presence internationally you silly peanut. And you're nattering on about sense of community.

This one's well and truly over and like parra said, it was over before it began. But what a funny thread indeed. 'Community'!

King-Eliagh wrote:

I would concur with this pies, although im not too privy as to what is going on in SA. I know what goes on in Europe in regards to marngrook and that's pretty little. We shouldnt lie about it and make stuff up i think. Its better to tell the truth and be real about what's working well and what isnt. Although i gotta say, watching those who lie through their teeth or are completely deluded about the standing of their favourite sport is kinda funny.

I still believe NZ would prob be the best option for growth internationally for marngrook. Its close and they could easily be included in the national comp eventually like in RL. BUT. I still believe they wont take it up simply because its commonly called Aussie Rules. Kiwis just wont buy into a code that is called that, simple as that. And I believe neither will many other countries take to the game, above an expat driven novelty amateur level, while it is called aussie rules either. Its just not kocher.

eelofwest wrote:

King-Eliagh wrote:

I would concur with this pies, although im not too privy as to what is going on in SA. I know what goes on in Europe in regards to marngrook and that's pretty little. We shouldnt lie about it and make stuff up i think. Its better to tell the truth and be real about what's working well and what isnt. Although i gotta say, watching those who lie through their teeth or are completely deluded about the standing of their favourite sport is kinda funny.

I still believe NZ would prob be the best option for growth internationally for marngrook. Its close and they could easily be included in the national comp eventually like in RL. BUT. I still believe they wont take it up simply because its commonly called Aussie Rules. Kiwis just wont buy into a code that is called that, simple as that. And I believe neither will many other countries take to the game, above an expat driven novelty amateur level, while it is called aussie rules either. Its just not kocher.

I gotta say Pies is the only sane AFL fan on this site who puts the facts on the table and does not let his passion for the game he loves blind him to no end.
Everybody knows AFL is non existent at or close to a Pro level anywhere in the World and to try and prove otherwise with dodgy arguments is just insane.
For a good example of what i am talking about just read some of these OS threads to see who the insane ones are, not hard to spot out.
Coslettuce is sitting on the Iron throne of insanity, and Xman is is hand.. :lol:

piesman2011 wrote:

Guess we ned a name change. Hows Australasian footy or Southern footy sound. Yeah I understand what you are saying about the name. For me if the game itself is good enough then people will play and watch it, even then I believe that codes like soccer are so big it will be hard to get a footprint any where off Australian soil.

TLPG wrote:

piesman2011 wrote:

Guess we ned a name change. Hows Australasian footy or Southern footy sound. Yeah I understand what you are saying about the name. For me if the game itself is good enough then people will play and watch it, even then I believe that codes like soccer are so big it will be hard to get a footprint any where off Australian soil.

We already have a small footprint in many countries, Pie. More countries than thugby can claim that's for sure. Yeah, thugby does have more countries playing the game at a semi pro level - that's true. But beyond that they drop off very badly.

As far as soccer goes - certainly in Europe it will be hard to shift off number one. After all, the German soccer comp averages higher crowds than the AFL does, and the EPL is only just behind the AFL as well. There's a lot of money as a result and shifting that is going to be the hardest. It can be done though - it just needs strong promotion as a strong alternative. Numbers are climbing, as the International Cup is a testament to.

RLIF successfully gains recognition from Commonwealth Games Federation
BY RYAN NORMAN – MAY 10, 2011
POSTED IN: NEWS/RESULTS

The Rugby League International Federation has successfully gained support from the Commonwealth Games Federation to possibly be included in future Commonwealth Games. This announcement comes after the Commonwealth Games Federation’s meeting in Kuala Lumpar, the Malaysian capital.

Whilst Rugby League is not guaranteed to be in future Commonwealth Games this is an important first step for the Rugby League International Federation. Rugby League is now a “Category Three” sport, which means the Commonwealth Games Federation now recognises Rugby League as a sport working towards future inclusion in the Commonwealth games. Other “Category Three” sports include Cricket, European Handball, Volleyball, Water Polo, Golf and Fencing.

The Rugby League International Federation’s case was presented by Rugby Football League director of participation, David Gent, who, in the past, had successfully presented the International Canoe Federation’s case for addition to the list of optional sports at the Commonwealth Games.

It is believed that the Rugby League International Federation is keen to promote the shortened form of the game, Rugby League Nine’s, as the form played in the Commonwealth Games. If Rugby League is accepted in the Commonwealth games it will greatly help the funding Commonwealth nations get for developing Rugby League.

eelofwest wrote:

TLPG wrote:

We already have a small footprint in many countries, Pie. More countries than thugby can claim that's for sure. Yeah, thugby does have more countries playing the game at a semi pro level - that's true. But beyond that they drop off very badly.

As far as soccer goes - certainly in Europe it will be hard to shift off number one. After all, the German soccer comp averages higher crowds than the AFL does, and the EPL is only just behind the AFL as well. There's a lot of money as a result and shifting that is going to be the hardest. It can be done though - it just needs strong promotion as a strong alternative. Numbers are climbing, as the International Cup is a testament to.

Oh here we go again the looney is back. :D England super league semi pro? New Zealand world cup champions and former 4 nations champions semi Pro the Auckland Warriors finalists 2011 semi Pro? Mate spare yourself the embarrassment you have no idea what your talking about. And as for this international cup you talk about, mate all those countries that play in it are below amateur level. Its now clear why Aus don't compete in it, there will be scores of 200 - 20 if they did.