Why does the AFL persist with entering a camel in the Melbourne Cup? Sure, the camel has four legs, and it can carry a rider, but that doesn't make it a champion stayer.
The “International Rules” series commencing later this month pits Australian Rules against Gaelic football, with both hobbled. No amount of fiddling will produce an even contest. If the Aussies can't exploit their advantage in physical agression, the Irish will use their superior skills with the round ball to win — and vice versa.
The notion that the Australian players are representing their country in this confected curiosity is fanciful and playing out of training simply increases the risk of injury. None of it makes sense. There aren't huge crowds, so there's no pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Neither fish nor fowl
The “International Rules” series commencing later this month pits Australian Rules against Gaelic football, with both hobbled. No amount of fiddling will produce an even contest. If the Aussies can't exploit their advantage in physical agression, the Irish will use their superior skills with the round ball to win — and vice versa.
The notion that the Australian players are representing their country in this confected curiosity is fanciful and playing out of training simply increases the risk of injury. None of it makes sense. There aren't huge crowds, so there's no pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.
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