Do agree with a lot of what Stajcic says.
I don't watch alot of NRL or AFL, but when I do watch a bit of NRL I do find some of the TV comments dumb arse nauseating OTT hyperbole. 'best game in the world etc etc'. And having lived in Melbs for 6 years (2005-2011), the way AFL dominates everything just grates.
However you do know when you watch someone like Reece Walsh you are witnessing an excitement machine freak. The best in the world at what he does.
You can be as positive about football in Aus/NZ, and the A Leagues as much as you like - but you do know you ain't watching the world's best in the sport.
It's one of the bigger battles football faces in our part of the world, and it's a difficult one to win over.
I don't watch alot of NRL or AFL, but when I do watch a bit of NRL I do find some of the TV comments dumb arse nauseating OTT hyperbole. 'best game in the world etc etc'. And having lived in Melbs for 6 years (2005-2011), the way AFL dominates everything just grates.
However you do know when you watch someone like Reece Walsh you are witnessing an excitement machine freak. The best in the world at what he does.
You can be as positive about football in Aus/NZ, and the A Leagues as much as you like - but you do know you ain't watching the world's best in the sport.
It's one of the bigger battles football faces in our part of the world, and it's a difficult one to win over.