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Little Goffy
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Here's something lighter to distract ourselves with.

My sister-in-law (from Vietnam) has been practising her English with me in afternoon video calls recently, and, would you believe it, somehow, mysteriously and to the whole world's surprise, I ended up raving about how Australian football is the greatest sport in the world and all that. It was actually really refreshing because in a second-language conversation like that you're never going to start talking about all the garbage meta-game and politics and irritating rule tweaks - it was a conversation about the purest joy of our  insane game. I recommend the experience.

Anyway. The point.

She did a really good job of pretending to be interested so I promised I'd share some material that would help her understand what the hell this game is, how it goes and why it is so glorious.

So, this thread is a call out to share links and whatever else you've got that can be offered to support the claim that Australian football is the greatest. Or, at least, help someone grasp what it is.

Anyway, the obvious thing to include is of course the moment Australian football achieved perfection.

 

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    Growing up there was a book I had that I'm pretty sure was called "A footy is a ball". Can't seem to see it online but it was was funny and explained the game parodically. Explained positions like the full forward, "used to be a skinny young tall but with the advent of gorilla full backs have had to become man mountains", or "...for some reason decides it is more sporting to win the game through kicking points than goals", or words to that effect. Now that would educate her.

    Gee I wish I still had a copy!!!

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    11 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

    Here's something lighter to distract ourselves with.

    My sister-in-law (from Vietnam) has been practising her English with me in afternoon video calls recently, and, would you believe it, somehow, mysteriously and to the whole world's surprise, I ended up raving about how Australian football is the greatest sport in the world and all that. It was actually really refreshing because in a second-language conversation like that you're never going to start talking about all the garbage meta-game and politics and irritating rule tweaks - it was a conversation about the purest joy of our  insane game. I recommend the experience.

    Anyway. The point.

    She did a really good job of pretending to be interested so I promised I'd share some material that would help her understand what the hell this game is, how it goes and why it is so glorious.

    So, this thread is a call out to share links and whatever else you've got that can be offered to support the claim that Australian football is the greatest. Or, at least, help someone grasp what it is.

    Anyway, the obvious thing to include is of course the moment Australian football achieved perfection.

     

    My wife was a late out (on the day of the final ) for the final against Carlton in 2023, so I offered a French girl from work the spare ticket. I sent her this link which she found very helpful. 
     

     

     

     

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    As far as Demon content goes...

     

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    When explaining, you can use illuminating phrases like “lower the eyes”, “ take it at its highest point”, and “he gets on his bike”. These are sure to help.

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    Something I am yet to fully understand. The high half forward position.

    The "high" is used because that players covers all the ground between the two arches?

    Like ANB who is a defensively minded HF.

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    4 hours ago, Fanatique Demon said:

    When explaining, you can use illuminating phrases like “lower the eyes”, “ take it at its highest point”, and “he gets on his bike”. These are sure to help.

    I love the phrase "lower your eyes". To my mind it doesn't get used nearly enough....🙄

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    1 hour ago, chookrat said:

    Here is some good material

    Cam Schwab Whiteboard Wednesday

    See, that is what people are asking for when they complain that Goodwin's interviews are just talk and don't share any plans of how we're going to turn things around.

    (ducks for cover)

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    19 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

    See, that is what people are asking for when they complain that Goodwin's interviews are just talk and don't share any plans of how we're going to turn things around.

    (ducks for cover)

    i wonder what a goody inspired blazer or logo might look like?

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    Highlights of big marks are always impressive.

    Later you turn into a horribly jaded cynic and realise that a Mark of the Year instantly turned over isn't worth as much as a chest mark followed by an effect disposal. Or maybe that's just me...

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    16 hours ago, Supermercado said:

    Highlights of big marks are always impressive.

    Later you turn into a horribly jaded cynic and realise that a Mark of the Year instantly turned over isn't worth as much as a chest mark followed by an effect disposal. Or maybe that's just me...

    No, it isn't. A team that kicks 6 goal of the year contenders and takes 6 marks of the same standard will walk off the field embarrassed if they lose 6.17 to 27.13

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    On 27/03/2025 at 18:14, chookrat said:

    Here is some good material

    Cam Schwab Whiteboard Wednesday

    It's like you've taken two of my favourite things - Demons in their lost-cause era and meetings so boring you actually want to go back to your boring paperwork - and blended them together like 'Jeff Goldblum' and The Fly for sexy results. 🤢

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    20 hours ago, Supermercado said:

    Highlights of big marks are always impressive.

    Later you turn into a horribly jaded cynic and realise that a Mark of the Year instantly turned over isn't worth as much as a chest mark followed by an effect disposal. Or maybe that's just me...

    3 hours ago, Go Ds said:

    No, it isn't. A team that kicks 6 goal of the year contenders and takes 6 marks of the same standard will walk off the field embarrassed if they lose 6.17 to 27.13

    Sun Tzu also expressed the same sentiment.

    He was actually quite the footy fan.

    Real quote, not kidding, and I can provide evidence to support this if challenged;

    "The side which gains the most points wins"

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    On 27/03/2025 at 11:01, Demon Jack said:

    As far as Demon content goes...

     

    wonderful

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