Footy v Soccer

[The Dark Knight]

Yes it may be more difficult, I wasn't arguing that, but 'Dark Knight' stated that anyone can kick a soccer ball as if it is an easy thing to manage. You must remember that the goal is a lot smaller, actually has a height limit, and has a big bloke trying to stop the ball from entering the net. Plus the fact that they can only use their feet, chest, head which is not as easy as it sounds.

Both sports are fantastic and it is funny to see people trying to make footy out to be rocket science while Joe Bloggs can master soccer within minutes.

I was talking about kicking in general play RM. It's much easier to learn how to kick a soccer ball correctly as to perfecting a drop punt. A soccer ball starts on the ground and is kicked off the ground. A footy starts in the hands and gets dropped onto the foot, which is swinging though looking for the perfect timing, the ball never touches the ground. IMO this takes longer to learn and perfect than a kick with a soccer ball.

[FlyingHigh]

Since when has AFL been a game?

[Dutchy]

But you're a good wanker Pseudo

How do you know?

[redandblack]

I just saw a replay of a Brazilian player getting a red card (therefore missing the next match) for something that the commentator said wouldn't have killed a wasp.

The player went down as if he'd been shot.

Farcical.

[redandblack]

More on that incident.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010 ... te=thedrum

[whufc]

Very similar to incidents players are getting reported for in the AFL these days.

[redandblack]

Very similar to incidents players are getting reported for in the AFL these days.

Is that so, WHUFC?

Name one such report.

[mal]

Harry Kewell will never be as good as Diego Maradonna or Thierry Henry...

[whufc]

Very similar to incidents players are getting reported for in the AFL these days.

Is that so, WHUFC?

Name one such report.

Just quickly off the top of my head while its not AFL Lee Spurr report against North on Saturday was similar, even North supporters were laughing about it.

[redandblack]

Are you seriously suggesting that footy reports are remotely similar to the video of the soccer report I mentioned

Such extreme acting is endemic in soccer and is often rewarded.

In the Spurr report, did the player supposedly infringed writhe in agony????

If not, why is it similar?

[whufc]

Are you seriously suggesting that footy reports are remotely similar to the video of the soccer report I mentioned

Such extreme acting is endemic in soccer and is often rewarded.

In the Spurr report, did the player supposedly infringed writhe in agony????

If not, why is it similar?

Kind of Yes, he laid on the ground with hands in his face when the hit(lose term) was from behind him, though he did not roll around though.

AFL reports are getting extremly soft where players have been reported for very soft kindney punches, and extremley minimal contact to the head.

Its not as bad as Soccer YET but it is definatly heading that way.

Who was the Freo player recently that was busted for diving and how could we ever forget Milnes academy in last years AFL grand final when hit in the stomach threw the head back and held his head.

[kicks.like.a.girl]

I was born into a soccer family, and in turn given Chelsea as a middle name yes I’m a Chelsea supporter, hehe

I played from the age of 11 until this year... when I turned to the dark side ... haha

Pesonally i think the world cup doesn’t show soccer for what it is. I hate the world cup!!! It's all about diving to win free kicks to get set shots at goal. I definitely prefer local soccer to the World Cup...

I do love both sports, however after being so involved in both sports now... my vote is for FOOTY it's a sport that players and spectators can all enjoy. It's amazing how it can be all guts and glory on the field, then after the game all is forgotten and everyone’s having a beer (or coke, lol) together.

Basically, yes I agree that soccer players have a lot more foot skill (just look at that kid from Argentina juggling a footy) and great judgement. Footy players have great hand eye co ordination, and awesome motor skills to be able to incorporate their feet... All athletes are skilled. Lets give them all credit

Footy has more components to the game which make it more exciting… and the show ponies at the world cup are destroying the world game…

[mal]

QUESTION
Would it be easier for a AFL football player to play for the Socceroos
OR
A socceroo to play AFL football



PS
Best post Ive read on this topic is from KLA GIRL

[whufc]

QUESTION
Would it be easier for a AFL football player to play for the Socceroos
OR
A socceroo to play AFL football



PS
Best post Ive read on this topic is from KLA GIRL

Agree great post,

Answer to your question Mal............................................Neither.

Both sports have skills that make each game unique and individual to itself.

Eg, AFL thinks its amazing when a player scores a goal of the ground from ten meters out, while Soccer think its amazing when a keeper comes out and catches a cross above 5-6 heads.

If anything maybe an AFL player with the right training and loads of time could make a good keeper.

Have played against Nathan Bassett this season who keeps for the ISC Raptors and his amazing at taking incoming crosses and corners as well as any ball within hands reach of him, his positioning at times is questionable but that can be taught.

Funny story, Bass doesn't mind the sledge and was having a 'chat' with a few of our players including myself, at this stage Norwood were 0-4. I found it appropiate to tell him that maybe he should be concerntrating on the coaching gig more so than his soccer.

Unfortunatly for me he took my advice and now Norwood are travelling nice, that will teach me for opening my big trap.

[Media Park]

Footy...

DAYLIGHT...

Cricket...

MORE DAYLIGHT...

EVERY OTHER SPORT...

Synchronised knitting...

Soccer...

[White Line Fever]

QUESTION
Would it be easier for a AFL football player to play for the Socceroos
OR
A socceroo to play AFL football



PS
Best post Ive read on this topic is from KLA GIRL

Agree great post,

Answer to your question Mal............................................Neither.

Both sports have skills that make each game unique and individual to itself.

Eg, AFL thinks its amazing when a player scores a goal of the ground from ten meters out, while Soccer think its amazing when a keeper comes out and catches a cross above 5-6 heads.

If anything maybe an AFL player with the right training and loads of time could make a good keeper.

Have played against Nathan Bassett this season who keeps for the ISC Raptors and his amazing at taking incoming crosses and corners as well as any ball within hands reach of him, his positioning at times is questionable but that can be taught.

Funny story, Bass doesn't mind the sledge and was having a 'chat' with a few of our players including myself, at this stage Norwood were 0-4. I found it appropiate to tell him that maybe he should be concerntrating on the coaching gig more so than his soccer.

Unfortunatly for me he took my advice and now Norwood are travelling nice, that will teach me for opening my big trap.

I'd say it would be easier for a Socceroo to play AFL, as he would be carried by 21 other blokes.
The AFL player would get found out on a soccer pitch, and one mistake could cost a goal.

[redandblack]

Neither game would get very far.

The footy players would soon be all sent off in a game of soccer for any contact.

The soccer players would all be quickly off injured in a footy game.

Failing that, I'd play the football player as a lone striker and he might do some damage with pace and it wouldn't affect the defence..

Hard to find a spot to hide a soccer player in footy.

[Dogwatcher]

Maybe Melbourne's Brad Green would be able to provide an informed answer about this debate...

[Q.]

Maybe Melbourne's Brad Green would be able to provide an informed answer about this debate...

Clive Waterhouse?

[Dogwatcher]

Him also.