P & K

With the big kick off upon us I've just been on http://www.epltv.com checking the football on Tv worldwide. It seems that the Aussie & NZ get more live games than anyone, more so than the UK!
Is it right that you're down for five live games per weekend? North American coverage seems to be hit and miss depending where you live - can only get one guarenteed on the West Coast at the moment Might have to reassess the immigration plans!

charb

Not really sure about all the 'details', all I know is my OH is very excited, the fridge is full or lager, the laptop is all rigged up, there are about 500 friggen wires & leads around our house - all so he can listen / watch the football (aka soccer !). I think he'll be watching more here than he did back in England ! lol !

Anyway, thought I'd share that with you !!

worzel

That sounds about right. There are 3 live games tonight but at 8pm, 10pm and midnight (ish) WA time I won't be watching much. To be honest, I would rather watch the AFL these days anyway.

P & K

So let's get this right, weather, beeches, great cities, more soccer than you can be bothered watching..and the AFL is even better! Mmmm, might have to have chat with the wife and kids....

charb

We've only been here 3 mths, & I wonder if my OH will ever convert to AFL...??!! I can't see it myself, but I suppose over time perhaps....

moneypenny20

Ah but don't forget, some people (OMG) actually go outside in public not wearing shoes I think that should put everything in perspective

Red_V_Roger

Follow a proper sport like Rugby League.....

Come on you Saints!

worzel

If there was a team in WA I would. I used to prefer watching it on tv to soccer in the UK (Saints also). Maybe one day? 2010 perhaps?

http://www.warugbyleague.com.au/content/nrlperth/

brido

Sunderland v Spurs right now followed by West Ham v Man City then Aston Villa v Liverpool,im hoping the wifes 40 winks lasts all night!

Roll on Setanta going out on Foxtel in Sept so i can see my beloved Rangers again!

Vin 'n Bin

Yup, five games on a weekend ...I'm staying up to watch Liverpool at midnight ...but don't know if OH will still be awake ( ). I do miss watching 'Saints'...St.Helens, but like worzel I just love Aussie Rules

Rich_Lyn

We have all the games setg up to record all weekend. I think we also get a lot of European games which is great cos they are in the morning. Beer + cornflakes!!. We went to AFL recently (Swans V WCE). It was a great close game, better live than watching on TV but a little bit too long for Mrs. We hope to get to the NRL semis and final in the next few weeks. First sport game we went to was Rugby Union (Eng V Aus) Eng got slaughtered!
The big thing we miss at the games (Sydney) is the lack of atmosphere, oh I miss the terrace surgin....

wmoore

Also on Fox for the first time tonight, you can choose which '3pm' game you want to watch live! It's like having a season ticket but without the over-priced beer and second-hand cigarette smoke

sambo76

What a great place! I was getting a bit fed up of it being dark by 6pm, but now we have footy coming out of our ears! Watched a couple of games last night, day off today & then Blues v Blues tomorrow, followed by Man Utd.
Then maybe a barbie & beer down the beach afterwards to celebrate Jose's first home defeat at The Bridge, sweet!!!!!
Sam, KRO

worzel

I have a theory. Soccer is short of two hours from kick off to final whistle. Not that popular over here. AFL takes about 3 1/2 hours and is very popular. Cricket is the national sport and takes all day or 5 days straight for a test match. So the longer the sport, the more drinking you get to do and the more popular the game is.

wmoore

You'll have the feds knocking on your door any minute now. Shame on you, giving away national secrets.