Australian Rules Football going in October?
Jan 25th, 2007, 07:02 PM
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Australian Rules Football going in October?
My husband is very interested in attending an Australian Rules football game while we are in Oz in October. Are there any games going on at that time? What about rugby? We will be in Sydney at the end of the month and then FNQ the rest of the time, although the itinerary is quite flexible at this time. Thanks!
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Jan 25th, 2007, 08:43 PM
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I am not sure about Aussie Rules but there won't be any Rugby in October as the season this year is all geared around the World Cup to be held in September and most competitions will start and finish earlier than normal.
Jan 25th, 2007, 11:43 PM
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Aussie Rules is the major winter sport in the Southern States i.e. Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. However there is one team from Brisbane (Brisbane Bears) and one team from Sydney (Sydney Swans) in the Australia Football League (The AFL) that make up the 16 team competition.
The season starts with a pre season competition at the end of Feb. followed by the season proper. The finals are held in September with the Grand Final on the last Saturday in September. The Grand Final is Australia's Superbowl (only better!) and is always held in Melbourne at the MCG that has a 100,000 capacity. October is a sort of in between month for major Australian sporting competitions.
The season starts with a pre season competition at the end of Feb. followed by the season proper. The finals are held in September with the Grand Final on the last Saturday in September. The Grand Final is Australia's Superbowl (only better!) and is always held in Melbourne at the MCG that has a 100,000 capacity. October is a sort of in between month for major Australian sporting competitions.
Jan 26th, 2007, 10:32 AM
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Ooops! it is the Brisbane Lions. They combined with Fitzroy a few years ago and changed from Bears to Lions. It is a pity you will have to miss a spectacular form of football as I know this year will be the year of the Richmond Tigers (my team). Still enjoy your trip downunder.
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