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Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #45
Thry its a disgrace of a spectacle though, its hard not focus on it. I realise its largely a non contact game but the slightest bit of contact and they go down like a bag of spuds, for me its embarrassing.
its actually not a non contact game, its a game where you can't play the man without playing the ball.  That means no push and shove unless you're shoulder to shoulder and using your hands to push isn't legal, and you can't hold an opponent.  It also means clipping a player, or tackling through a player isn't allowed.

The definition of the foul is your issue. 
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #46
Why play Soccer when you can play a better game in Aussie Rules? You don't have to go overseas to be successful. As for the game, well half of the world cup games so far have had neither side scoring. That is supposed to be interesting?

It is a good thing that the best athlete here don't play soccer.
$$$

A professional soccer player in the second tier competitions around most of the prominent European leagues (Spain, France, Germany, england) has more earning power than those in Australia playing afl and will pay in the vicinity of a couple of hundred thousand euros per season to play sport at a professional level.  The equivalent of your bog average vfl, sanfl,  wafl players in other words can earn 200k Aussie for the privilege.  Thing is if you can get into elite comps from there your earning power will get to a million a season just by making it into the top flight in most of the leagues. 

There are usually no more than about 10 afl players that earn 1 million a season and that seems to be limited to the cream of the crop for a really short period of time unless you're a buddy franklin.

Most afl players have a career that spans about 5 years.  If the players we are talking about are also rans, they're more likely to be under the annual wages for an average AFL player of lets say 450k a season.

At the end of the day, people will play the sport they want to, and not many on an AFL forum are going to appreciate soccer and thats perfectly fine. 
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #47
its actually not a non contact game, its a game where you can't play the man without playing the ball.  That means no push and shove unless you're shoulder to shoulder and using your hands to push isn't legal, and you can't hold an opponent.  It also means clipping a player, or tackling through a player isn't allowed.

The definition of the foul is your issue. 
Mate I dont have an issue with the rules or definition of the fouls, its the theatrics afterwards that I can't stand.
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Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #48
The theatrics in soccer are a small part of a much bigger whole. Don't get sucked into focussing on those. It's a beautiful game, harder to play than it looks.

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #49
The theatrics in soccer are a small part of a much bigger whole. Don't get sucked into focussing on those. It's a beautiful game, harder to play than it looks.
I get it @PaulP , but it's impossible for me to let go the con, it leaves me feeling ripped off.

It may be a beautiful game, but it's far far far from pure!

I'll never understand any endeavour, sport, business, politics or law, that rewards scoundrels.

In religious circles, Judas wasn't someone to be idolised!
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Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #50
Well you can earn millions and not get brain damage.
You will get brain damage: they hit the ball with their heads. Insane!
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Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #51
You will get brain damage: they hit the ball with their heads. Insane!

In "our" game you can legally knee a player in the back of the head as long as it looks like you're going for the ball.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #52
Can't get brain damage? At least one side has banned headers at training.

And the theatrical component is pathetic, diving is a form of cheating.

DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #53
Is what we witnessed overnight with Ronaldo, claiming credit for a goal even though he never even made contact with the ball, ultimately the outcome of allowing the ongoing fakery?

We aren't talking the Heidelberg Back Paddock Floggers, this is the best of the best, the games pinnacle showcase!

Then we have the apologists in the commentary claiming Ronaldo was a deliberate decoy and deserves all the credit for the score. :o
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Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #54
Research into CTE is still nascent, but current indications are that whilst CTE can and has occurred in soccer players, it is less likely than in other sports, and would require long careers by players who are known for heading. There's plenty on the internet. This article is a small taster :

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2693047-brain-damage-cte-discovered-in-former-soccer-players-known-for-heading

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #55
Brave to make it this far, the difference in class is again evident. A couple of defensive howlers, especially the 2nd goal. Consulation goal will mean nothing. 2-1 is not an embarrassing scoreline if they can hold it to that. Proud.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #56
Brave to make it this far, the difference in last is again evident. A couple of defensive howlers, especially the 2nd goal. Consulation goal will mean nothing. 2-1 is not an embarrassing scoreline if they can hold it to that. Proud.

Here in Brisbane it's only half time ::)

If an atom bomb was dropped we wouldn't know about it until an hour later if we were watching the Today show.

We're down 0-1....How do I get a bet on.

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #57
Breaking news :o
Down 0-2 now.

(To be fair Sunrise are an hour behind the rest of the world as well.)


Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #58
The sbs app is stuck in the year 2014.

Can't rewind live tv, highlights only available now.

Optus sports have had this stuff for at least 5 years.
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Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Reply #59
Breaking news :o
Down 0-2 now.

(To be fair Sunrise are an hour behind the rest of the world as well.)


So it wasn't live on SBS into QLD?
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time