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Duckman

Sound points.
If Aust had a team playing all others regularly then that would increase interest.Particularly home games.

When in the States AFL had a bigger than expected following.
In the "Outback" steak houses "Manned by very poor examples of Yanks Impersonating aussi's" TV's played AFL highlights.

Many a groan came from the bar.
There was a great deal of interest in the Rules which I explained to a group of 10.
Sent them a ball and a tape of the Crows V Roos Grandfinal.

I got back a grid Iron ball a Hooters T shirt Minus the girl and a photo of the Outback staff having a kick (It was placed like a rugby place kick in the turf) ----From Miami.
 

hehe mate im italian (background) and i would never criticise my own team i have been following for all my life in big events like the World Cup and Euro etc.. But i also know Italy can be sly at times as Juventus have won Scudetto's which now they are finding that alot of games were fixed (i watched alot of those games, and 12 italian players have to undergo court trials). Italy is a better team than that, and personally i was ashamed at the way they played. Why would you take off 2 of your best strikers and defend in a knockout round at 0-0? And then how convenient a penalty in the last seconds of the match.

P.S there are only a few players i respect and enjoy watching in the italian side which includes cannavaro, Toni and a few others. But players like Totti, Del Piero etc.. should become hairdressers.
 
The traction for soccer growing in Aus will lie in a few key areas:
- Increasing the local league's player quality through imports etc.
- Youth programs in schools
- Regular participation in international competitions (at both club and national levels)
- As much international experience as possible for the players (club or national)

Personally, I think forming some kind of Asian super-club league would be a great start. Something akin to the Super 14 rugby competition.

The prowess of European countries in soccer owes primarily to their strong national leagues featuring players from all over the world. I think Aussie might be too small (and sport-divided) a country to ever gain a really strong local league, but a regional league would be possible.
 


The a-league is starting to get a few imports in the mix- I think adelaide have got themselves a brazilian or 2 for next season, and I think newcastle is looking at importing a goalkeeper and possibly a striker.
The move into asia(at national and club level) will help alot for the local players getting international experience.
Asia does also have a champions league(however, I don't think we'll be in that competition until next year), and the top 2 a-league clubs will be involved.

All up, the game is going to be expanding alot here over the next few years.
 

I have played professionally (marconi) and i also was in the U17 Australian Joeys. Now when i was 13 we went to sweden in the Gothia Would Youth Cup where 160 teams participate and we finished 3rd. Australia has one of the best youth players in the world but we also have the worst coaching in the world (Guus proved that). Get a guy like Guus to duplicate himself to thousands of coaches around Australia and you will see the quality soar through the roof. Australia does have the potential to win a world cup if they continue to progress the way they are going in not too long future.
 
AGEO...............
I enjoyed reading your last post ......It's so strange like myself who had opportunities of becoming a professional player in England ,but my dad saw to that ,ie education lalalala . I rebelled against that sentiment.....but anyway.The point that interests me is the coaching you mention about. My daughter is connected to soccer in Victoria,and the comments or whispers I hear ,are things like "the best way that ozzie football to progress is to get Brazilian,African coaches ,anybody but British coaches" .Now this is said at the FFV amongst a few high ranked coaches.!!!!
Ageo in your day playing at youth level did you hear this sorts of whispers.....because I do agree with these whispers.
I remember Cryuff doing the Cruyff turn,in the WC .My coach at the time in England would have dropped me if I played fancy stuff.I played against AS Roma youth level when I lived in Rome,and those kids where like chalk and cheese to me.My Coach would see keep your eye on the ball ,if you miss the ball then you've got his leg!
I digress.....perhaps I'm pissed hoff! black arm band day !
Come Lebanon....see you Sydney! Da Di Vinci Cup !!!! haaaaaaaaaa
 
Hey, before I whinge, I know that everyone is looking for a scapegoat for our loss (the ref has copped alot of it...)
but I am confused (disappointed?!) that Guus didn't make a couple more substitutes and sooner.

Aloisi didn't come on till 75th minute, and the rest of the bench stayed put while our team tired out. Kennedy? Skoko? These guys have alot of talent, and we have seen what a difference impact subs can make (i.e. Cahill and Aloisi vs Japan).

When the Italians were down to 10- we didn't go for the juggular. But hey, I realise everyone is looking to pin the blame on the donkey right now...
Kudos to our defence, Chipperfield, Neil, Schwarzer- all played some very inspired football last night...
 
Get into Lewie!!! It's a grouse game, and can be enjoyed up to a pretty good vintage. I play every Sunday with alot of older guys (30's and 40's) all who are miles better than (age 26).
5 v 5 is my favourite if you can find (even better if it's a mixed comp- it takes the agro out of the game). Good luck...
 
don't the whistles going off in the crowd really p@!$ you off??

i was watching the Portugal v England match and it seemed as though every spectator wanted to umpire the match! they were going berzerk!

i've heard they sell them in bulk just about everywhere near the world cup stadiums, with soccer fans snapping them up.

there have been several times already where players have stopped or hesitated because they thought it was the actual referee's whistle.

it's funny at times but can really get on your nerves after a while.

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ahhh... witnessing the highs and lows of two penalty kickouts in two days... priceless!

some awesome saves and some really bad misses!
 
I dont understand when watching the knockout matches, why the commentators keep saying 'they are playing for the shoot out.'

Whats the point of extra time if thats the case.

Also these are meant to be world class players and teams, why wouldnt they want to win the game in normal time.

Thats the only thing i dont like about this game 'the shootouts.' Its good for entertainment, but from a player point of view, it isnt. If they miss and lose the game. Hence, as above, why not try and win, prior to this.

An example of the shootout being unfair is, Switzerland. They didnt conceed a goal in the tournament, yet they are out of the cup.

I want to see the best team win, not the team that can score the most penalties.
 
Hi Bomba,

Yes, you only have to look at the Aussie loss, Guus held players back for extra time instead of fresh legs at 60 mins like Italy, our blokes were stuffed, starting making tired mistakes and lost the game.

Every other game he put them on.............. aarrggghhhh

The reason they have penalty shoot outs is so they can get a result on the day, with so many games to play there is no time for a replay
 
scsl
don't the whistles going off in the crowd really p@!$ you off??
i was watching the Portugal v England match and it seemed as though every spectator wanted to umpire the match! they were going berzerk!
i've heard they sell them in bulk just about everywhere near the world cup stadiums, with soccer fans snapping them up.
there have been several times already where players have stopped or hesitated because they thought it was the actual referee's whistle.
it's funny at times but can really get on your nerves after a while.


Forget it! whistles are not as bad as to some of the South American games I have watched live .All you need is some Alphonso Ponzo with his sombrero and drum banging constantly behind your ears,I was ready to crunch him with his own drum over his head and stuffing the bongo sticks up his rear!
 
anyone know at what time the final kicks off at?

I know the coverage on SBS starts at 3am, but what time does the actual game start at?
 
Football looks more and more like thugs game, where anything goes.

Some life bans (like ones on our Forum) would clean up the game, this could also apply to artists who stage spectacular fouls, like one player who was touched on shoulder but fell down holding his face.

Even referees could lift up their game.

In few words, I am disappointed, and since Italy narrowly bitten us, it puts more fuel on speculations fire what could have been.
 
The aussie's did well, but Italy came through......

"Forza Italia"

They deserved it (Cannavaro player of the tournament by far).
 
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