tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65822414368683598052024-10-18T00:02:41.627+08:00Bring your passion for AFL footy alive!Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-80204871970471562842010-03-12T13:16:00.001+08:002010-03-12T13:16:47.908+08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/icc-cricket/324545380/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/324545380_b9537cc97a_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/icc-cricket/324545380/">MCG stadium</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/icc-cricket/">Rick212</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-17318013068941933242010-03-06T12:48:00.001+08:002010-03-06T12:48:58.461+08:00<div style="float: right; 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margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9753072@N03/1460035663/">The Geelong Banner</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/9753072@N03/">AsianFC</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-20455747125670573652010-01-30T19:23:00.001+08:002010-01-30T19:23:06.099+08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelspencer/3851623695/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3851623695_1b07aa5ac6_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelspencer/3851623695/">Fremantle Dockers Banner Round 21 2009</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/michaelspencer/">Michael_Spencer</a></span></div>Go dockers<br clear="all" />Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-63194870445779733382010-01-28T13:55:00.001+08:002010-01-28T13:55:27.930+08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmyharris/23628862/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/18/23628862_a11cad4bda_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmyharris/23628862/">Great Southern Stand and light tower</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/jimmyharris/">jimmyharris</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-63683602739435590562010-01-26T09:23:00.001+08:002010-01-26T09:23:57.149+08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedronet/14477942/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/11/14477942_8c4e150d56_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedronet/14477942/">Footy clinic tackling</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pedronet/">Pedronet</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-447845797604001262010-01-25T08:07:00.001+08:002010-01-25T08:07:10.491+08:00<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/adselwood/2811290938/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2811290938_984c4de7a5_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/adselwood/2811290938/">Buddy Rush 1</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/adselwood/">AdamSelwood</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-53169155582517950632009-12-31T16:20:00.000+08:002009-12-31T16:20:37.411+08:00<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So why are fans so passionate about AFL footy?<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think there are 5 reasons why people really like their footy.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. Tribal<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">People love belonging to a group. They get a deep sense of belonging by following their &nbsp;team. The colours, triumphs &amp; losses, team song all build connection and loyalty to a team. People long to belong. Footy helps meet that need.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2.&nbsp; Skills</span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Players need high level skills to be successful in AFL. Skills like accurate kicking of the ball over long distances; marking the ball and effectively tackling opposition players. Such skills &nbsp;make Aussie rules exciting.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. Winter<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let's face it everyone prefers being indoors in winter.Whilst inside people therefore tend to spend more time watching sport on TV. As AFL telecasts have improved &nbsp;so has the game's popularity.</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. Personal involvement<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fans get personally involved with Aussie rules through merchandise, tipping and dream team competitions. These diverse elements draw the fans into a deeper connection with tea, and the game in general.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. Tradition</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Passionate AFL fans love raising their kids in the grand traditions of going to the game, watching it on TV and wearing the team colours with pride.&nbsp;</span></span><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /> </span></span><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3j7NAxaJeD4sum10x_XXIe9iboSIgIBncImi6YP-C9MNZUkhJU0E91M4dZF1ONm5f6dJmuHYETulz3wa2cFCQVdlc5KmNhfweWIV13-mC0NKQOMVL7sgqg6uyr6KIGW0IH-u1S8ne8c/s1600-h/afl_generic_246x316a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3j7NAxaJeD4sum10x_XXIe9iboSIgIBncImi6YP-C9MNZUkhJU0E91M4dZF1ONm5f6dJmuHYETulz3wa2cFCQVdlc5KmNhfweWIV13-mC0NKQOMVL7sgqg6uyr6KIGW0IH-u1S8ne8c/s200/afl_generic_246x316a.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So there you have it, 5 major reasons why fans are so passionate about AFL footy.</span></span><br /> </div>Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582241436868359805.post-88875346848157283742009-12-31T13:01:00.001+08:002009-12-31T15:28:40.306+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-FrOG3wkmCFxC_rqSbqc3x1YJtEtbIQm1maqXpaUKT3RtuxSFNu91I3eZqPAvTgPykNx019kPyg39EEHi27F6BOgcndkuRw4NuxMjvX6fprjnPrcCAGcMmIbv102b3NG8Lu5u-cVaU0/s1600-h/IMG_8934_0132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-FrOG3wkmCFxC_rqSbqc3x1YJtEtbIQm1maqXpaUKT3RtuxSFNu91I3eZqPAvTgPykNx019kPyg39EEHi27F6BOgcndkuRw4NuxMjvX6fprjnPrcCAGcMmIbv102b3NG8Lu5u-cVaU0/s200/IMG_8934_0132.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Welcome to AFL Footy Alive!</span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">This site will fuel your passion for the great game of AFL.</span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Even though the footy season is a few months away, it's time to get your footy tipping skills sharpened &amp; your dream team strategies ready for action.</span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Whether you follow the Crows, Collingwood, Brisbane Lions or the Sydney Swans AFL Footy Alive will inspire your passion afresh!</span><br /> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif;"><b><br /> </b></span>Blogmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572243469781921709noreply@blogger.com0