My favorite football team, remember we are world wide. Our season is coming to a close with the finals and sadly (for me) we got knocked out of the finals race in extra time. for those that haven't seen Australian Rules Football it is unique to Australia with some ex-pats playing in other parts of the world. Top left is "Mark of the Year" 2004, yes he did get off the ground and his feet are level with their heads! he would be looking at the top of a basketball backboard and thats on the way down.

My favorite football team, remember we are world wide. Our season is coming to a close with the finals and sadly (for me) we got knocked out of the finals race in extra time. for those that haven't seen Australian Rules Football it is unique to Australia with some ex-pats playing in other parts of the world. Top left is "Mark of the Year" 2004, yes he did get off the ground and his feet are level with their heads! he would be looking at the top of a basketball backboard and thats on the way down.

Top right is the captain with last years premiership cup (pregame) so has his game face on. He has captianed a premiership side, won club & league fairest and best & grandfinal F & B 2 yrs ago and still only 24. The bloke bottom was last years grandfinal Fairest & Best. We do not have a college system of sport like America so many players start at this level at 17 years old and retire before 30, ten years at this level is a long time.

Top right is the captain with last years premiership cup (pregame) so has his game face on. He has captianed a premiership side, won club & league fairest and best & grandfinal F & B 2 yrs ago and still only 24. The bloke bottom was last years grandfinal Fairest & Best. We do not have a college system of sport like America so many players start at this level at 17 years old and retire before 30, ten years at this level is a long time.

gypsykate says:
love your layout, 10+10!
Oct 6, 2007

Serendipity says:
I thought you said they start at age 17? Well judging by that bottom photo it looks like you've got a bit of child labour going on here! They only look 6 or 7 to me! There are laws against this kind of thing! As for their energetic big brothers in the other pics...Mmmm..where are their shower room photos, please? Don't know a thing about Australian Rules, but these guys look like winners to me!
Sep 18, 2007

grandpa_david says:
Yup you are so right there mate! It is certainly unique to Australia! It seems to be an excuse for a brawl most of the time and I don't think they know if they are playing rugby, football or wrestling - it just ain't cricket Boss!! One of the most dangerous field sports around!! 10 + 10 challenge points having said all that!!!!!!
Sep 18, 2007

vicarara says:
Very cool page DonDon ... and great narrative.
Sep 17, 2007

TracySW says:
Great Page Don...10+10
Tailz.. na na na na na na!
Sep 16, 2007

kiwigirl06 says:
Aussie Rules rocks!
Sep 16, 2007

DADOF3 says:
"Great Page Well Done"
Sep 15, 2007

cteate says:
WAY TO GO WONDERFUL WORK ON THE PAGE LOVE IT
Sep 15, 2007

BrittyGurl says:
I see your sticking to your roots! I would vote in the challenge, but you obviously know why not! lol. Great page!
Sep 15, 2007

echoes says:
Wonderful page-off to vote!!
Sep 15, 2007