Rugby is over for the season (Go Eels!) but there is a huge variety in the summer...
I know soccer is not as big here as in Europe or other countries but we do plan on seeing some Syndey FC games.
Last night I watched a combination Gaelic Rules / Aussie Rules football game between Ireland and Australia. They kicked the ball, they threw the ball (which was round like a soccer ball), they tackled each other, but mostly they just fought. AWESOME!
Been watching some lawn bowling between Australia and South Africa...it's really funny listening to the commentators try and make this game sound exciting.
And right now I'm sitting here watching Day 3 of a Pakistan versus Sri Lanka cricket match (don't worry I did not watch Day 1 or 2)...and you know what? I have absolutely no idea what the point of this game is. They throw a big raquet ball at a guy in hockey pads who then tries to hit said ball with what looks like the paddle the pledges in Animal House got hazed with. Thank You Sir May I Have Another? I don't think so.
Cricket doesn't sound like that much fun! Hopefully you can pick up some stations with some good ole fashion american football :) Go horned frogs!
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