Will the LA match be televised?

[Charlie]

I had assumed it would be without giving it any thought. A thread on BF, however, suggested that it isn't. Does anyone know either way?

Is it worth us inundating Channels 9 and 10 with e-mails pleading with them to televise the game?

[swans05]

would seriously doubt it

[NMWBloods]

I reckon my time spent not sending emails is worth more than seeing that game!

[liz]

Originally posted by Charlie
I had assumed it would be without giving it any thought. A thread on BF, however, suggested that it isn't. Does anyone know either way?

Is it worth us inundating Channels 9 and 10 with e-mails pleading with them to televise the game?

Would think it will depend on whether any US station thinks there is a market for it. If so, they might be inclined to organise coverage, whether on their own or in conjunction with an Australian channel.

It is hard to see Nine, Ten or Fox going to the expense of covering it just for a small, diehard domestic market.

[Charlie]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
I reckon my time spent not sending emails is worth more than seeing that game!

I'm starved of footy. It's been 94 days! :(

[BonBon]

Originally posted by Charlie
I'm starved of footy. It's been 94 days! :(
How long to go?

[Charlie]

60, unless the LA game is televised.

[BonBon]

Umm, don't you mean 90?

[Charlie]

60 to the Kick and Giggle Cup.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Charlie
I'm starved of footy. It's been 94 days! :(
I'd rather watch previous season replays than the crap that is an overseas end-of-season game.

[Cher]

I watched a great replay last night. Swans beat WCE by 4 points. I hadn't seen it in full for a few weeks.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
I'd rather watch previous season replays than the crap that is an overseas end-of-season game. I remember watching them about 15 years ago...they were pretty ordinary:frown

[ScottH]

Originally posted by Charlie
Is it worth us inundating Channels 9 and 10 with e-mails pleading with them to televise the game? Why?

[j s]

Originally posted by Charlie
60 to the Kick and Giggle Cup.
Less than that to Nth Sydney!!

[Big Al]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
I'd rather watch previous season replays than the crap that is an overseas end-of-season game.

Totally Agree. I am going to livid if we get a serious injury out of this game. A waste of time IMO

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Big Al
Totally Agree. I am going to livid if we get a serious injury out of this game. A waste of time IMO Send the reserves...not the seniors. Actually I think that is what the coaching staff were alluding to, mainly the younger players, and new recruits.

[BonBon]

Originally posted by goswannie14
Send the reserves...not the seniors. Actually I think that is what the coaching staff were alluding to, mainly the younger players, and new recruits.
Yeah, but others reckon that the Wizard Cup is good for us because we get fired up and ready for the 2006 season. Wizard Cup is ok, but it's taken too seriously. They should be treated as practise matches, not matches where you compete to win at the end.

When St Kilda won the Wizard Cup Grand Final, it went straight to their heads.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by BonBon
When St Kilda won the Wizard Cup Grand Final, it went straight to their heads. ...and their supporters went straight to being @@@@heads...:p

[BonBon]

Originally posted by goswannie14
...and their supporters went straight to being @@@@heads...:p
It's amazing what Grand Finals do to you.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by BonBon
It's amazing what Grand Finals do to you. I hope the same can't be said for us.:frown

[BonBon]

Ofcourse not. Welcome to the 21st century.

[Wardy]

Originally posted by Big Al
Totally Agree. I am going to livid if we get a serious injury out of this game. A waste of time IMO

totally agree - any injuries and there will be a rather large bunch of unhappy campers back here.

[FootyontheBrain]

My understanding is that one of the networks is paying big money to have satellite transmission live back to Australia. I know there is going to be media coverage and I'm 99% certain the match will be broadcast as well.

Rest assured none of the top players will be playing in this one. I'm sure Roosy going to have a very young rotation slotted in. I read somewhere that anyone with the slightest of twinges wouldn't be getting a run.

[Ajn]

Originally posted by BonBon
Yeah, but others reckon that the Wizard Cup is good for us because we get fired up and ready for the 2006 season. Wizard Cup is ok, but it's taken too seriously.

NAB cup this year...not sure on whether the rules change back to normal though. Hope so, cause the super rules ruin any benefit from playing in it. Better to play "real" practice matches

[hammo]

Originally posted by Ajn
NAB cup this year...not sure on whether the rules change back to normal though. Hope so, cause the super rules ruin any benefit from playing in it. Better to play "real" practice matches
As a form guide I think 2005 summed up the value of the Wizard Caup - Carlton win but end up with wooden spoon, Swans get smashed (can't even remember by who) and win the flag. Useful for giving young players a run but that's about it.

[ScottH]

Originally posted by hammo
As a form guide I think 2005 summed up the value of the Wizard Caup - Carlton win but end up with wooden spoon, Swans get smashed (can't even remember by who) and win the flag. Useful for giving young players a run but that's about it. Bulldogs.

And your comments are very true. Fev and Big Red had such big wraps in the Nab cup. "The dynamic Duo, how is anyone going to stop them?". Easy, play your real defense against them rather than the 18yo kids.

[Zlatorog]

The only reason I would watch the LA game is to our new playesrs and how are they playing.
Actually to be honest, anything that would keep me going until NAB cup. I'm desperate you know.;)

[EMJ]

Just wondering if we will ever get the game on TV here?

[ScottH]

So? Who won?

[Lucky Knickers]

Starts in about 1 hour.......

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by Lucky Knickers
Starts in about 1 hour....... Just heading to the ground now. Will let everyone know what happened when I get back to my hotel. Cheers.

[ScottH]

Originally posted by ROK Lobster
Just heading to the ground now. Will let everyone know what happened when I get back to my hotel. Cheers. You better get a hurry along then.

Starts in about 1/2 they said on da radio.

[j s]

Originally posted by ROK Lobster
Just heading to the ground now. Will let everyone know what happened when I get back to my hotel. Cheers.
L.A. is "Los Angeles" ROK - not "Lower Ainslie"

[elroy67]

According to ABC Melbourne Qrt time Kang 2.1 to Syd 1.1 No other detalis.

[stellation]

Has anyone found anything at all online giving any sort of update? I appreciate it is just an exhibition match, but you would think that the Internet gives the AFL and clubs the perfect vehicle to give fans a bit of love for something like this.
I had a look on afl.com.au, the more things change the more they stay the same... Last year we won the grand final and North made the finals series, now we're playing a game overseas and the only mention on the league's website is a poll down the bottom on "Who will win?". The four main news stories are on St Kilda, Melbourne, Collingwood and Hawthorn.

[NMWBloods]

The only result I am looking forward to is "Injuries: Nil".

[Mike_B]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
The only result I am looking forward to is "Injuries: Nil".

What about "Best: Roberts-Thomson, ...."???

[stellation]

haha. Hopefully! On the today show this morning Jude said that 6 premiership players were taking the field.

[Ryan Bomford]

Originally posted by stellation
haha. Hopefully! On the today show this morning Jude said that 6 premiership players were taking the field.

You mean 'Hollywood' Jude B?

[elroy67]

Half time (i think) Kang 7.4 to Syd 3.1. Not a lot of detail coming with ABC reports.

[Jeffers1984]

Originally posted by elroy67
Half time (i think) Kang 7.4 to Syd 3.1. Not a lot of detail coming with ABC reports.
Any details on line ups?

[Jeffers1984]

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=242752
28 point lead to the roos. Ted Richards playing well.

[elroy67]

3q time Kang 10.8 to Syd 3.2. Gerard Whateley declares Swans suffering premiership hangover!
:D

[ScottH]

Originally posted by elroy67
3q time Kang 10.8 to Syd 3.2. Gerard Whateley declares Swans suffering premiership hangover!
:D Give them a Panadol each and they will be right by April

[stellation]

Originally posted by elroy67
3q time Kang 10.8 to Syd 3.2. Gerard Whateley declares Swans suffering premiership hangover!
:D
Based on the team I assume they are fielding it must be a hangover of their ACT AFL prermiership!

[mocaholic]

That's it. We're shot. We won't win a game for the rest of the year.

[robbieando]

Well thats it, life is no longer worth living.

We have lost the all important meaningless match. Might as well pack up and head home without bothering to defend our flag.

[robbieando]

Originally posted by stellation
Based on the team I assume they are fielding it must be a hangover of their ACT AFL prermiership!

I know. How will these kids cope, after all most of them have never expirenced losing in Swan colours before.

[Ryan Bomford]

Originally posted by mocaholic
That's it. We're shot. We won't win a game for the rest of the year.

It's not over yet! Where's Nick Davis???

[cruiser]

I am devastated! Our season is shot. The 2005 premiership is now just a distant memory and 2006 will be nothing but misery. ;)

[NMWBloods]

Right, no time to mess around - who do we need to trade and how should we change our game plan...

[OldE]

Originally posted by Ryan Bomford
It's not over yet! Where's Nick Davis???

In the stands.

The seven premiership players are Luke Ablett, Jude Bolton, Craig Bolton, Sean Dempster, Paul Bevan, Lewis Roberts-Thomson and Nic Fosdike.

[elroy67]

Final score Kangaroos 13.8 to Sydney 6.2

I've torn up my membership.

[SimonH]

LRT and Fosdike-- one-game wonders. Trade 'em.

PS No mention of any injuries yet. Here's hoping.

[mikesmi]

i wouldn't read much into it, it's only an exhibition game, the real thing starts in late march, not now

[stellation]

Originally posted by Ryan Bomford
It's not over yet! Where's Nick Davis???
Researching. (http://www.nfl.com/)

[stellation]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Right, no time to mess around - who do we need to trade and how should we change our game plan...
I say we bundle LRT, both Boltons and Fosdike to the Crows for Scott Stevens.

[hammo]

Only scoring 6 goals is disappointing - even though it is only an exhibition game. As long as there are no injuries I'll be happy.

[OldE]

Now for the important information: will there be photos and, if so, where. I feel the need to assess off-season haircut choices.

[satchmopugdog]

I've gone straight into slit the wrists mode. This is more like reality...the premiership was just a dream. I knew it was too good to be true.



P.S. Glad to see Laidlaw my lovechild got a mention in despatches

[satchmopugdog]

Erin... think Barry hall was going to part his on the side with one of those 45 degree fringes and three different coloured foils.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by stellation
I say we bundle LRT, both Boltons and Fosdike to the Crows for Scott Stevens. If we bargain hard enough we could also get Ryan Fitzgerald and Ricky O'Loughlin...

[Jeffers1984]

Paul Currie got 2 goals. I've heard some good raps about him. Anyone know much more about this rookie?

[ScottH]

Originally posted by Jeffers1984
Paul Currie got 2 goals. I've heard some good raps about him. Anyone know much more about this rookie? He is a rookie.

[SimonH]

Originally posted by Jeffers1984
Paul Currie got 2 goals. I've heard some good raps about him. Anyone know much more about this rookie? The magic of the interweb (http://www.footydraft.com/players.php?player=paul_currie) does its thing again. And I also know that he's only played one exhibition match in Swans colours, yet he already qualifies as officially overrated (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=242807), courtesy of Ross Lyon's seemingly optimistic statement, "Paul Currie kicked three goals".

[SimonH]

PS Have a look at the photo accompanying the official AFL match report (linked above). Tell me that Kristin Thornton hasn't been borrowing LRT's XXXL mouthguards and 'oh, @@@@@, better concentrate' facial expressions. Coincidence that he lined up at half-back? I think not.

[woo]

I have no interest in watching this game should it be shown....but of course I am a sore loser.....and prefer to stay on the high from the season 05

where can I see a pic of ROK....?

[katie-scarlett]

i'd watch it.
i a) need my fix b) wanna see how teddy oh teddy richards went.

[woo]

Did Jack get a run?

[cruiser]

Originally posted by mikesmi
i wouldn't read much into it, it's only an exhibition game, the real thing starts in late march, not now Siriously :confused:

[ScottH]

Originally posted by cruiser
Siriously :confused: You coasters are so far behind the times.

[jermaink]

WWWLWWWLWWWLWWWLWWWL

Maybe just continuing the pattern. (^^that ain't exact).

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by mikesmi
i wouldn't read much into it, it's only an exhibition game, the real thing starts in late march, not now Fair enough, but when did a reigning premiership side last lose a pre-season game in Los Angeles and go on to defend the cup? Things are grim!

[katie-scarlett]

but it technically wasn't the premiership team.
wasn't it only about 6 of the 22 that was in the line up?
& a lot of the players that played weren't seniors were they..?

[cruiser]

Originally posted by Compact Disc
I'm on the tour. What number do you wear?

[cruiser]

Originally posted by ScottH
You coasters are so far behind the times. Is that why people point and giggle at my flares and body shirts?

[ScottH]

Originally posted by cruiser
Is that why people point and giggle at my flares and body shirts? Partially!! ;)

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by Compact Disc
I'm on the tour.

It was at best an entertaining scrap on a ground which felt like soap.


The Swans were never in the hunt in perfect conditions at UCLA stadium. (Source (http://www.sundaytimes.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,7034,17847931%255E23211,00.html))

See, now I'm confused.

But on another note:


The North Melbourne Kangaroos handily beat the world champion Sydney Swans


(Source (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060116005512&newsLang=en))

I like the sound of that :p

[ScottH]

I liked the World Champion bit. Very American.

[Compact Disc]

Ask anyone who was there, people where slipping all over the place.

I saw Spriggs get bumped right infront of me and a sand came flying up about 20 inches above the ground.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Compact Disc
Ask anyone who was there, people where slipping all over the place.

I saw Spriggs get bumped right infront of me and a sand came flying up about 20 inches above the ground. sounds like Telstra dome a few years ago.

[Provost]

Originally posted by ScottH
I liked the World Champion bit. Very American. Yes America, I AM the centre of the universe. World series is a common joke with American Baseball.

Good to see there was a sell out crowd of 3,000. What dose the UCLA stadium hold when college football is played there?

[Eala ?ireann]

I like that too. My footy side is in the all-Ireland (which makes it the all-Earth) club semi-final this year and if we go on and take the honours in Croke Park on Paddy's Day we will be World Champions!!

I really like the sound of that. The yanks have always a good way to swell the ego!

:D

[katie-scarlett]

Originally posted by Eala ?ireann The yanks have always a good way to swell the ego!

:D [/B]

they invented the concept.