Sport?
Apr 21st 2004, 2:12 pm
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Sport?
Does anyone know what the main sports are in the Perth area? Are there any decent football, (soccer) teams out there? I think I recall a team call the Perth Glory playing Man United in Brazil in 2000, they any good? Or should I start looking at other sports, (sport mad, mainly soccer). Rugby League isn't too bad I suppose.........
Apr 21st 2004, 3:02 pm
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Re: Sport?
Think you may be struggling mate.
Perth Glory are the football team in Perth (think they are one of the better teams) but it is still a small sport in Oz.
Dont think Perth have a RL team in the top flight either they are mainly from NSW with a couple from QLD and one from VIC.
Looks like you will have to follow Aussie rules (AFL) think that is the biggest sport on that side of the country.
I'm in the same situation when I get to Brissie think I will follow the Lions (AFL) and the Broncs (NRL).
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Perth Glory are the football team in Perth (think they are one of the better teams) but it is still a small sport in Oz.
Dont think Perth have a RL team in the top flight either they are mainly from NSW with a couple from QLD and one from VIC.
Looks like you will have to follow Aussie rules (AFL) think that is the biggest sport on that side of the country.
I'm in the same situation when I get to Brissie think I will follow the Lions (AFL) and the Broncs (NRL).
TT
Originally posted by The Hun
Does anyone know what the main sports are in the Perth area? Are there any decent football, (soccer) teams out there? I think I recall a team call the Perth Glory playing Man United in Brazil in 2000, they any good? Or should I start looking at other sports, (sport mad, mainly soccer). Rugby League isn't too bad I suppose.........
Does anyone know what the main sports are in the Perth area? Are there any decent football, (soccer) teams out there? I think I recall a team call the Perth Glory playing Man United in Brazil in 2000, they any good? Or should I start looking at other sports, (sport mad, mainly soccer). Rugby League isn't too bad I suppose.........
Apr 21st 2004, 3:15 pm
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I don't like rugby/soccer/AFL etc. I don't like cricket in the UK either, but I reckon it might be a sociable thing to follow, or even play in Oz. I'd like to be able to have at least one team sport I can discuss at a barbie, and get involved in with my kid when he's old enough. Is it popular at local level? Everyone on this forum seems to be interested in versions of football.
Apr 21st 2004, 3:19 pm
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I think Perth Glory are now defunct as are all other Aus Soccer teams. Next year sees the start of the New Australian Premier league & nobody knows what the teams will be yet. There hoping for at least one team from each city & one from New Zealand.
Apr 21st 2004, 4:15 pm
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Aussie rules, jeez. I don't know the 1st thing about that, isn't it a mixture of Gaelic football and something else?
Cricket might be the social thing to follow, (although it'd have to be 1 dayers, 4 dayers too long and boring!).
I was hoping there might be a RL team there but from the sounds of things it looks like I might have to get the Aussie rules code book out!
Cricket might be the social thing to follow, (although it'd have to be 1 dayers, 4 dayers too long and boring!).
I was hoping there might be a RL team there but from the sounds of things it looks like I might have to get the Aussie rules code book out!
Apr 21st 2004, 4:18 pm
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Never mind girlie softball (football) and coma ball (cricket) where the hell is rugby union played. Considering that the Oz RU team are the 2nd best in the world, it seems that only RL is mentioned or played (including in schools).
Do you get coverage of Moto GP and WSB out there too? I will seriously miss my two wheeled sport if not. Ah well! will have to get out on MY 2 wheels instead. I hope to get to Phillip Island one year.
Do you get coverage of Moto GP and WSB out there too? I will seriously miss my two wheeled sport if not. Ah well! will have to get out on MY 2 wheels instead. I hope to get to Phillip Island one year.
Apr 21st 2004, 4:33 pm
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Originally posted by LaraandBryn
Never mind girlie softball (football) and coma ball (cricket) where the hell is rugby union played. Considering that the Oz RU team are the 2nd best in the world, it seems that only RL is mentioned or played (including in schools).
Do you get coverage of Moto GP and WSB out there too? I will seriously miss my two wheeled sport if not. Ah well! will have to get out on MY 2 wheels instead. I hope to get to Phillip Island one year.
Never mind girlie softball (football) and coma ball (cricket) where the hell is rugby union played. Considering that the Oz RU team are the 2nd best in the world, it seems that only RL is mentioned or played (including in schools).
Do you get coverage of Moto GP and WSB out there too? I will seriously miss my two wheeled sport if not. Ah well! will have to get out on MY 2 wheels instead. I hope to get to Phillip Island one year.
As for RL, aren't the Aussies World Champs? I know they aren't in RU
Apr 21st 2004, 5:30 pm
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Originally posted by The Hun
Wouldn't mind watching union too if they play that in Perth, (to a decent level!).
As for RL, aren't the Aussies World Champs? I know they aren't in RU
Wouldn't mind watching union too if they play that in Perth, (to a decent level!).
As for RL, aren't the Aussies World Champs? I know they aren't in RU
If not, there's lots of cricket and a bit of football (soccer).
Apr 21st 2004, 5:41 pm
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Originally posted by Innyjim
If watching a bunch of blokes, poncing around an oval pitch, greased and dressed up like they're off to some high energy gay trance dance event, then Aussie Rules is probably for you......
If not, there's lots of cricket and a bit of football (soccer).
If watching a bunch of blokes, poncing around an oval pitch, greased and dressed up like they're off to some high energy gay trance dance event, then Aussie Rules is probably for you......
If not, there's lots of cricket and a bit of football (soccer).
Apr 21st 2004, 5:45 pm
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Originally posted by Bordy
Would love to hear you say that in a pub in Melbourne on a Saturday afternoon. :scared:
Would love to hear you say that in a pub in Melbourne on a Saturday afternoon. :scared:
Apr 21st 2004, 5:55 pm
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Originally posted by Innyjim
Oh come come now. Those tight shorts and cut off sleeves, they're definitely going for the pink vote !!!
Oh come come now. Those tight shorts and cut off sleeves, they're definitely going for the pink vote !!!
You sure know your sport.
Apr 21st 2004, 6:21 pm
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Originally posted by Bordy
Yes true, it is a very soft game, idiots playing on after being knocked out or dislocating fingers etc etc. Not like the big hard men of soccer who roll around after a tap on the ankle.
You sure know your sport.
Yes true, it is a very soft game, idiots playing on after being knocked out or dislocating fingers etc etc. Not like the big hard men of soccer who roll around after a tap on the ankle.
You sure know your sport.
Anyway, the tight vests and shorts don't do it for me, maybe for people down the Village in Manchester...........
So it's not looking good at the moment, might have to be content with the footy on TV.
Apr 21st 2004, 8:20 pm
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OK then. Assume I haven't the first idea about cricket (and the comments on AFL dress sense have firmed up my resolve to have nothing to do with that sport! )
What can I do in the UK to learn about cricket that doesn't involve me actually going to a club?
)What can I do in the UK to learn about cricket that doesn't involve me actually going to a club?
Apr 22nd 2004, 2:09 pm
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If Aussie Rules jumpers are tight then what the hell have Tottenham Hotspur been wearing this season?!!! The shorts are no where near as tight as they used to be and any 'soccer' fan referring to it as being agy should take a look at some of the nancy boys running around in the various leagues around Europe.
Apr 22nd 2004, 4:32 pm
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Originally posted by jezdavies
If Aussie Rules jumpers are tight then what the hell have Tottenham Hotspur been wearing this season?!!! The shorts are no where near as tight as they used to be and any 'soccer' fan referring to it as being agy should take a look at some of the nancy boys running around in the various leagues around Europe.
If Aussie Rules jumpers are tight then what the hell have Tottenham Hotspur been wearing this season?!!! The shorts are no where near as tight as they used to be and any 'soccer' fan referring to it as being agy should take a look at some of the nancy boys running around in the various leagues around Europe.
Ah, to be a Gooner.......