Aussie Rules Football

[Steadmund Brand]

Good day , I actually became a Brisbane supporter about 10 years ago when I first discovered the sport (in America there is next to no coverage, one channel years ago played a game a week for a while, thats how I found it) so it was just before the Lions became so good.. I was thrilled that the team I adopted started to win.. and win and win....so even now when they are close to the wooden spoon I'll stay loyal!!

I will admit to being a bit scared this week, Why do we have to play Geelong hahaha.. but hey next month we get our re-match with Gold Coast... that loss is the one that hurts most this season!!.

so tell us a bit about yourself Dr.Strange, where your from etc...as you may have seen I'm in New York (state not city.. I live in Buffalo NY) and have been a Lions supporter since I started watching the sport, I'm not sure, but I may be the only Lions supporter in the USA ..I'm a fan of all sports (Baseball being my favorite team sport) but above all I am a boxing fan, and part time boxing writer....again, welcome to the thread....

And Adam...I just purchased a book on "the rules of cricket" so.. by next season I hope to be an active member of that discussion (I still think the sport makes no sense hahahah.. but it's fun to watch)

Your friend---Steadmund T. Brand

[Adam Went]

Glad to hear it, Steady - and good luck. Let us know how you get on when you get to the rules of LBW.

Cheers,
Adam.

[drstrange169]

hello Adam,

If they stick with Damian Hardwick, I think he could be your man.
You gave us Sheedy, Damo's are return gift.

[drstrange169]

hello Steadmund,

I was what we call here, a Pom. An Englishman, brought over by my Aussie wife as a holiday souvenir. Over the years I became an official Aussie and a footy fan. We were in New York (the city not the State, well I suppose it IS the State but you get what I mean;-) last November visiting our daughter who was working there. Furthest i ventured was White Plains but we're hoping to go even further next time.

[Adam Went]

Dr:

Definitely like Dimma, no doubt about it. But if it doesn't work out with him, as I mentioned to a couple of fellow Richmond supporting friends the other day, we should "do an Essendon" and make Matty Richardson our coach. Seems to have done the trick for the Bombers to have a recent club legend at the helm, and it would be impossible not to play well for a man like Richo who gave 110% of his heart and soul to a club that was constantly rubbish.

Mind you, it doesn't always work out that way, having a club legend as coach...won't mention any names....*cough* Brisbane *cough*.

Cheers,
Adam.

[Steadmund Brand]

been quiet around here eh.. as you can imagine I had nothing to say.. still licking my wounds from the Geelong beating... actually to be fair, Brisbane played a hell of a match and it wasnt a blow out like i was expecting!!

other than that.. it's very hot and miserable in Buffalo these days.. not much to report .. how goes things with you?

Steadmund Brand

[Steadmund Brand]

ohh and by the way.. Brisbane did win three premierships under Leigh Matthews did we not (and it should have been 4!!!) and hey.. he was a legend ( I know not a club legend.. but still )

Steadmund

[drstrange169]

At this stage, commiserations seem appropriate for all our sides this weekend!

[Adam Went]

Never fear Steady, the mighty Tigers will gain redemption for your Lions against the Kittens this weekend!

(I wish I actually believed that, lol...)

Cheers,
Adam.

[Steadmund Brand]

It's not fun playing the Cats eh Adam?.. Kinda hurts... well a much needed bye week for the Lions....lets see if we can come back and win at least 1 more game eh?

how is everyone else doing out there?

Steadmund Brand

[Ausgirl]

Go the Tiges!!!

(like you used to, in the 70's...)

[Steadmund Brand]

Welcome Ausgirl... Another Tigers fan??? wow where are my fellow Lions fans... actually after this season I'm pretty sure there are none left, I have always been the only one in the United States.. but I think all the Aussies jumped ship too

But again, welcome to the thread and please come back and tell us a bit about yourself.... even if you are a Tigers supporter

Steadmund Brand

[Adam Went]

A very big welcome, Ausgirl!

Maybe we should just call back the entire 1980 premiership team....hey, it would be impossible for them to do any worse!

Cheers,
Adam.

[Ausgirl]

Thanks for the welcomes! I'm the lone Tigers supporter in a family of Carlton and North Melb. supporters. I am pretty sure this came about when I was made to sing 'Ron Barrassi walks on water, fa lalala' one too many times and just sort of cracked. Good matches back then, though, when all round fisticuffs were the highlight of the game.

Steadmund, too many Tigers fans have jumped ship. It's terrible. One bad decade and off they go... Oh, well. Maybe next year. Always nice to meet fellow Aussies, wherever they are.

Adam - LOL! A lone Kevin Bartlett with a walking frame could do better, I think! I'll never forget that day - I was in Collingwood late that evening and I swear it was like a scene from Day of the Dead once the pubs closed - and in black in white, too! Walking around in Tigers colours was risky, but all the Collywobblers were too blind to chase us. Was funny watching them try.

I must admit to having become a lax supporter. To be honest I was dismayed when South Melbourne hit the dust and things went corporate. Footy's not been the same since! What a codger I've become...

As for me? I'm armchair wannabe sleuth who lives in a prohibition-era backyard brewery (we even have a bronze plaque on the back door from those days: "Temperance Is Ignored Here", and it still is!).

Nice to be here, anyway. This is a pretty darned impressive forum. So much reading to do!

[Steadmund Brand]

Again.. welcome... I think you'll have a blast here, it's fun and a nice group of people...even if I'm the only Lions supporter

And the truth is, I'm not an Aussie in the USA, I'm actually an American, born and raised who just fell in love with the AFL (I'm also one of the few Americans who thinks American football is boring and almost un watchable... strange what with being a big fan of all sports.. oh well). My favorite sports are boxing and baseball, and I am in the process of trying to learn and understand cricket (with the help of Adam...but I must admit.. it's slow going)...

I so want to plan a trip to Australia soon... take in a Lions game or two and see the country...have you ever been to the States? Don't believe everything you read... it's not that bad here really.....well depends on where you go I guess.. but New York is great (I'm not in the city...just the state, actually live near Buffalo NY and a few miles from Niagara Falls..amazing area)

And Adam... still waiting on the picture (and phew am I glad we didn't bet on the second game as well hahahahah)..

Well the weather is starting to get better here, my head doesnt feel like it's going to explode anymore so I am going to try and enjoy my weekend (espically knowing that since it is a bye week, my Lions can't lose)...

Hope to hear from you all soon..

Your friend across the ocean

Steadmund T. Brand