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Couldn’t agree more. The WC in Qatar will be region changing, perhaps even with definining issues such as womens rights and freedom of the press/religion/open expression of opposition to the ruling class.
But the question is: will the money stay at the top or siphon down the clear class divides that exist there so that every Qatari has an opportunity to benefit?
FIFA disgraces game with farcical decision on Qatar
The FFA have bet heavily here. I fear the fallout for the sport in Australia may last a long time.
We lost, now it's time for football to move on
In the cold, hard light of day I think we lost on merits as much as anything else, and given the parlous state of the sport in Australia and the political fallout (particularly if the rumours of being voted out in the first round are realised), I think it will be some time, perhaps a few decades atleast, before Australia steps up to bid again.
In the meantime, Australians should take this on the chin and funnel their support for the Australian Football (AFL) International Cup next year in Sydney and Melbourne. It’s our game and nothing could be more worthy of our support than coming and supporting as many as 20 countries participating (no expats permitted).
Come play!
Qatar win 2022, but football will still thrive in Australia
Was there for the Croke Park game. Great atmosphere and a thrilling finish to boot.
I’d like to see the series continue for almost all of the reasons mentioned.
An interesting development would be to play a game in New York (or Boston) at some stage, tapping into the massive Irish diaspora and heritage there (a la the Galahs tour back in the 60’s).
Australia win International Rules series 2-0
Thanks for the article Daniel.
Hope it gains traction with NZ if only for the reason that it shows the greater football public that the overseas programs are starting to show themselves as a viable pool of future AFL talent, for an ever growing AFL competition.
But… let’s not forget Europe. NZ is but one country with around 4.5 Million and benefits from a close (not just geographical nor historical) relationship with Australia. Europe is 30+ countries of which some 25 have a growing Australian Football presence, with a population of 450+ Million and one of the worlds largest consumer (and sporting) markets.
Players of European backgrounds (many first or second generation) have done very in the WAFL/SANFL/VFL/AFL since WWII, and there is no reason if the correct structures and pathways are put in place (in progress) that home-grown European players will offer AFL clubs a mature market to draw future talent from.. but potentially in greater numbers (and also coming from a variety of international sports with some matching skills to Australian Football such as European Handball).
AFL in New Zealand
I wouldn’t be too hard on Ireland. Not only do they have to travel the farthest to get to Melbourne but they get less than $800K less a year poured into their game than the South Africans over the last few years. Having seen them play in the recent EC and seen them grow their domestic league in the last two years, I think they will be a top 3 side next year.
Can Aussie Rules really rule the world?
Also, for interest sake, the annual Euro Cup tournament takes place in Milan, Italy this Saturday.
* 15 mens nations
* and for the first time 2 womens nations will play a match in Europe
Almost 99% locally developed players (under International Cup rules). First time countries like Switzerland get allowances for a couple of Aussies to help with the numbers since they have only started playing there this year.
Website: www.eurocup2010.info
With 250+ players from all corners of Europe, this tournament has been in existence since 2005 and is a big deal for Europe. It is by far the biggest annual tournament of its kind in the world.
I can’t understand why it isn’t getting much press back or interest in Australia. Just a little support from the games heartland can really go a long way to getting local people more engaged into the sport (at all levels).
Aren’t footy people back home even slightly interested?
Or… are there other concerns playing out in peoples mind with the game expanding overseas and actually doing well in the given circumstances (minimal direct support from Australia)?
Can Aussie Rules really rule the world?
MC,
The first round at Copenhagen saw 700 people turn up.
The next two rounds were split between Farum, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden with the second round seeing 200 & 400 respectively, and then the 3rd round with 300 and 400.
The finals round was held entirely in Malmö and again saw around 700.
It certainly helped that the entry was free, the home nations performed well and that the local media buildup was extensive, as more than a few “curious” locals came by to see the games.
Future ECs will probably be held every 3 or 4 years; depending on the International Cup cycle – currently 3 years. There is a school of thought that the IC cycle should go to 4 years, with the EC held in between.
When Irish eyes smiled on Aussie Rules
Agree with all sentiments.
While not wanting to burden Jim during his convalescence, I think it would be great if he could engaged to promote Australian Football and back in Ireland given that the Irish team became the first ever Australian Football European Champions by defeating Denmark in the final last Saturday.
I think there is a natural link there given his roots and legacy in the sport.
When Irish eyes smiled on Aussie Rules
In 10 years from now:
TAS19.
NZ20 or better still SA20 (as in South Africa), based out of Johannesburg.
You know it makes sense. 🙂
Does the AFL care about teams in Tasmania and Darwin?
I hope he does his penance soon as it would be fantastic to get him up here to Milan, Italy for the Euro Cup in October.
AFL in the running on a global stage
Watching the game today, I came to the following conclusion:
They really should ban soccer matches at Vuvuzela concerts.
That is all.
Ban vuvuzelas? Get over it!
Marvellous ending to the game and a great story in the making. There must surely be a world of difference between the feelings of the Socceroos and the All Whites. The Kiwis showed the Aussies how you can never give up in this tournament. Let’s hope they pay heed to this example for the Ghana game.
New Zealand All Whites snatch historic draw
Can we make these vuvuzelas play different notes? If we must persist with them, I for one wouldn’t mind a little jazz or blues instead of the constant drone during the games.
An open letter from a South African
It will take a true test of character and inner resolve for this team and the players to get up and get the result versus Ghana, and bring it home against Serbia. I watch with great interest.
Thoughts on the 2010 World Cup thus far
Oh what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practice to deceive.
Craig Foster has reached a new low
And not just beat Ghana, but knock a few in as well which with Cahill out is going to be a very tall order.
Socceroos vs Germany: As it happened analysis
Thank the maker for the final whistle. It was getting beyond embarrassing.
I’d say 2 wins in the final 2 games was still possible but for Cahill missing the next game.
Socceroos vs Germany: As it happened analysis
Cahills Red probably ends our World Cup campaign right there.
Socceroos vs Germany: As it happened analysis
40′. The Germans have a ball on a string. A masterclass display and Australia are really, really lucky to not be 4 or 5 goals down at this stage.
Socceroos vs Germany: As it happened analysis
None of this is a surprise really – Europe has always been a given for 2018. But why in the name of the flying spaghetti monster did we persist with a dual bid, and at what cost to the taxpayer and the integrity of the 2022 bid?
Australia pull out of bidding for 2018 World Cup
Give it to the US at that point. By then you’d hope that the 7s coverage on NBC is rating well, and that is providing a pathway for new players (college system dropouts, for example) to enter the sport.
Who will be World Cup hosts in 2023?
Why bother? This bid was clearly lost against much larger forces than the AFL/NRL/ARU.
Qatar win 2022, but football will still thrive in Australia