Soccer/football - which is it?

[westozfalcon]

Some time back I believe it was declared that the round ball game in Australia would be officially called football yet the national team still being referred to as the Socceroos.

[Dogwatcher]

It doesn't matter.
Call it what you want.
Embrace it.

[Il Duce]

Agree with DW, just love the sport

[gadj1976]

Soccer...

The reason I say that is that Aussie Rules should be referred to as football or Aussie Rules, not AFL. Not all Aussie Rules players and teams play AFL hence it shouldn't be referred to as a sport. It's a competition that the sport occurs within.

[devilsadvocate]

Soccer...

The reason I say that is that Aussie Rules should be referred to as football or Aussie Rules, not AFL. Not all Aussie Rules players and teams play AFL hence it shouldn't be referred to as a sport. It's a competition that the sport occurs within.

Despite players specifically being able to use their hands?



Football/Soccer/Wogball, it's still better than GAYFL

[westozfalcon]

It doesn't matter.
Call it what you want.
Embrace it.

I do embrace it. I've supported Aston Villa quite passionately for over 30 years.

I've just always thought Socceroos is a silly name and now it's even sillier because the game is no longer (officially) referred to as soccer in Australia.

[devilsadvocate]

It doesn't matter.
Call it what you want.
Embrace it.

I do embrace it. I've supported Aston Villa quite passionately for over 30 years.

I've just always thought Socceroos is a silly name and now it's even sillier because the game is no longer (officially) referred to as soccer in Australia.

Remember to jump on the EPL threads when the season fires up!

Also, call Aus the Footballroos like me!

[Mr66]

Footy/Football
League
Union
Soccer

Are these names too difficult to say?