One for the boys
On Sunday afternoon I went to the AFL (football for those not in Australia). That’s about all I can tell you about it, cause that’s about all I know about it! The Sydney Swans played the Essendon Bombers, and the Swans won, by a whopping 143 to 52, which is all that really matters (though I am still undecided about a football team that call themselves the "Swans”). A chap, whose name I believe is Michael O’Lachlan, gave us lots to cheer about, as did the unknown No. 26, who scored a number of goals himself and kicked the ball to a few others (when I am sure he could have done it himself) to score an easy one (I liked the way he did that – nice little bit of sharing – I’m all for caring and sharing with my football). I’ve never been to a live football match in my life, and it was actually a lot of fun! Even when you’re not taking much notice of the football the atmosphere is just lively and exciting. (And what can I say, I think AFL players have nice physiques – they still have necks ...) Of course we ate the obligatory junk like hot chips with tomato sauce and all that which just comes with the event. Here are some photos:
We had great seats, right down near the goal posts
Some of the gang who went. Me (in bad perspective), my friend Trish, who actually coaches Auskick and actually knew the rules - very impressive, Candice and Evan.
This was a successful goal kick, but I don’t know what happened to the ball
