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Post by marysgurl1 on Aug 28, 2005 21:23:15 GMT -6
by the gods!!! can you forgive me my transgression?? i didn't know.... so is the ball round or oval??
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 28, 2005 21:32:57 GMT -6
by the gods!!! can you forgive me my transgression?? i didn't know.... so is the ball round or oval?? Yikes, that's a bit drastic just for a small slip up, and yeah I'll forgive ya. The ball is oval, takes a lot of skill to master.
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Post by marysgurl1 on Aug 28, 2005 21:51:25 GMT -6
so more like american football?? am i digging a deeper hole...
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 28, 2005 21:58:29 GMT -6
so more like american football?? am i digging a deeper hole... Yep, you've almost reached China by now I'm afraid. It's really like, well it's not like any other football game actually, though it's a bit of a hybrid of Irish Gaelic footy I guess.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 28, 2005 22:01:52 GMT -6
Here ya go, I posted this on another thread some time back, it may help a little, then again it may not. A brief dissertation on the great game of Aussie rules football.... part one. Easiest way to explain the rules I guess is to say how they differ from Gridiron or Rugby. As with those codes, players can run as far as they like with the ball, but must bounce it, or touch it to the ground, every fifteen metres [ or less ] otherwise they will be penalised, and the ball given to the opposition team. Players can dispose of the ball by foot or by hand, but can't throw the ball. To dispose of it by hand, the ball must be held stationery in one hand and struck with the clenched fist of the other hand [ obviousely ] If the ball is kicked over a distance of fifteen metres or more, and is marked [ caught ] by another player, that player can then elect to stop and have a set kick, or "play on" by immediantly disposing of the ball by hand or foot, or, as is most often the case, running on with the ball. Free kicks [ penalities ] are awarded for numerous infractions of the rules, most common being incorrect tackling of a player with the ball, i.e. pushing in the back, or grabbing above the shoulder or below the knee. Holding the ball, if a player in possession of the ball is correctly tackled and makes no attempt to dispose of it, he will be penalised. This post would go on forever if I tried explaining all the rules, but I think the most pertinent ones have been covered. Any and all queries about the greatest sport on earth [ or the second greatest as well... cricket ] will be promptly dealt with by yours truly [ that's me ] Go Cats. A brief dissertation on the great game of Aussie rules football.... part two I guess no in depth analysis of the greatest game on earth would be complete without reference to the most integral part of that game... namely the supporters. Generally the typical aussie rules follower is to be found, come rain, hail or shine, lending vocal support to their team, often decked out in their favourite teams colours, a warm pie in one hand [ barely fit for human consumption ] and a "coldie" in the other. Barracking is, of course, greatly encouraged, and is fairly boisterous right from the beginning of the game, but as said game progresses, and vast amounts of amber fluid are consumed, it becomes much more "colourful" as the wit and wisdom of the crowd reaches new heights. Remarks directed at the gladiators on the field of battle become more and more descriptive, usually bringing into question their..... A. parentage... B. sexual orientation... C. courage... D. skill... E. intelligence... and this is only at members of their own team when it's considered they're not performing at the optimum [ or above ] of their ability. Remarks directed at members of the opposition team are best left untouched within the family confines of this forum, and those directed at the umpires of the match best left untouched in ANY forum. Lobbing projectiles onto the arena or attempting to thump the players as they leave said arena are generally frowned upon, and will bring a swift response from the constabulary, large numbers of which are stationed at each match to maintain a sembelance of decorum. At the conclusion of the match, large sections of the crowd will repair to the local watering hole, where much good natured bantering will ensue, aided of course by a continuous supply of amber fluid. Well I think that just about covers everything...... three weeks to go and counting. Go Cats.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 0:11:18 GMT -6
Nice expalnation there Kat....and yes you are on the right track.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 0:14:59 GMT -6
Has it got Club in the title? Something club, sheesh, it's right on the tip of my tongue, I recall seeing trailers for it not long ago.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 0:17:22 GMT -6
Getting warmer....
Two words...first word starts with E...second word Club.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 0:23:40 GMT -6
Ahhhhh, I can see lots of kids in red jumpers I think, but the name ...................... starts with an E you say, errrr, Eskimo Club?, Elephant Club? dang this is frustrating, where are Mg or Jox when ya need them?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 0:32:59 GMT -6
Well..considering that it's like almost 3am where they are...I'm betting they are in bed. lol
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 0:38:16 GMT -6
Good point Scrappy. And what time is it where you are?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 0:41:36 GMT -6
right now it's 11:43....can't sleep again...so here I am.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 0:50:08 GMT -6
Bit of insomi? insoin? insom? .... sleeplessness have you?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 0:51:40 GMT -6
Yeah....happens occaisionally. Normally I can fall asleep anywhere any time.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 0:56:10 GMT -6
Yeah me to [ almost nodded of just then actually ] I hate to leave you in the lurch but I gotta dash, maybe if ya tried a nice cup of warm milk you may get to sleep. Failing that, I see Le lurking down there, if you ask her nicely I'm sure she'd keep you company.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 0:57:29 GMT -6
Actually...think I'm gonna try and sleep some....wish me luck! Night Kat....sweet dreams when you get there.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 1:02:28 GMT -6
Thanks Scrappy, and best of luck getting to the land of nod.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Aug 29, 2005 1:04:27 GMT -6
Thank you.
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Mij
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Mein ungew?hnliches Leben
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Post by Mij on Aug 29, 2005 15:43:04 GMT -6
Can't help with Joel Gretsch sorry, well, not without looking at IMDB at any rate, LOL.... (& I will resist the temptation...)
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Post by Joxcenia on Aug 29, 2005 18:33:03 GMT -6
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 29, 2005 22:05:57 GMT -6
Ummm, that just leaves MG then. Any idea from the clues Scrappys given?
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Post by marysgurl1 on Aug 30, 2005 7:10:01 GMT -6
i was the first to say
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 30, 2005 19:19:37 GMT -6
Eureka, I think I've got it, is it .....................................
Minority Report. ;D
Cop accused of killing someone in the future [ your other clue Scrappy ] sounds a lot like MR. Have we broken the impasse?
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Post by marysgurl1 on Aug 30, 2005 19:39:58 GMT -6
sounds wonderful to me......
max von sydow
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 30, 2005 19:46:27 GMT -6
Mg, ya reckon that's right do you? We'll carry on then, and if we're wrong we can go back and start over if that's alright with you Scrappy. MVS ................. Think we've done this, but reckon it's worth another go The Exorcist.
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Post by marysgurl1 on Aug 30, 2005 19:56:56 GMT -6
lee j cobb
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 30, 2005 20:01:19 GMT -6
Reckon I could use an Exorcist myself, I just moved Jox from Kentucky to Texas. LJC ............... Exodus.
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Post by marysgurl1 on Aug 30, 2005 20:05:35 GMT -6
thank the gods if it wasn't a western on sunday morning, it was a war flic....
PAUL NEWMAN
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 30, 2005 20:10:10 GMT -6
thank the gods if it wasn't a western on sunday morning, it was a war flic.... PAUL NEWMAN Brings back memories eh? Paul Newman ......... Road to Perdidion.
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Post by katina2nd on Aug 30, 2005 20:12:00 GMT -6
Or maybe Road To Perdi"t"ion. ;D
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