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My Aussie friend told me years ago about the never-ending feud between Union and League in Australia. And then he said the never-ending feud between Aussie Rules and Rugby.
He said his take was, all of those sports are great and Australians should just learn to love them all and not banter back and forth which one is better.
I said, we as Americans know that feeling because we drown in sport every single day. I also said that is probably the main reason why I didn't understand the constant arguments Australians have between League and Union, Rugby and Aussie Rules.
Shit, I love all three. And, for the record, I think Australian Rules is one the coolest, most unique sports on the planet. As a huge hockey fan, I fell in love with it at first sight as a young child because it has all the same appeal. Tough team sport played by tough blue-collar guys, fast-paced, heavy hits (not as much nowadays
), and rabid fan bases who wear their team's colors to the grounds. Not to mention team songs and anthems. Very much like NHL hockey!
Anyway, I'm off my soapbox. I worked 14 hours today so I am a babbling mess.
He said his take was, all of those sports are great and Australians should just learn to love them all and not banter back and forth which one is better.
I said, we as Americans know that feeling because we drown in sport every single day. I also said that is probably the main reason why I didn't understand the constant arguments Australians have between League and Union, Rugby and Aussie Rules.
Shit, I love all three. And, for the record, I think Australian Rules is one the coolest, most unique sports on the planet. As a huge hockey fan, I fell in love with it at first sight as a young child because it has all the same appeal. Tough team sport played by tough blue-collar guys, fast-paced, heavy hits (not as much nowadays
), and rabid fan bases who wear their team's colors to the grounds. Not to mention team songs and anthems. Very much like NHL hockey!Anyway, I'm off my soapbox. I worked 14 hours today so I am a babbling mess.
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). so taste. where is the NRL channel? (there aint gonna be one)
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