I am the first to admit that I do not understand AFL, but after this weekend, I am even more confused.
On Saturday we had the AFL Grand Final - Collingwood vs St Kilda. I support Geelong (who have been in the finals the last three years but alas not this year) so I was not really passionate about either team winning, but living in Melbourne, you are obligated to watch the match (I think they make you sign something when you settle in the city).
Anyway, at full time the score was tied. And then, as the final siren blew, the players just stopped. I couldn't figure it out. In rugby, you go into extra time until there is a winner. I thought perhaps in AFL that they just end with a draw and everyone wins. But no, apparently, in the case of a draw in the Grand Final, they come back the next weekend and play the whole match again.
I couldn't believe it! Those poor players have hyped themselves up for this big match and then have to do it all again. Not to mention the fans who have to buy tickets again and cancel plans they had for the following weekend (which according to the radio meant some people trying to move their weddings!!!).
Absolutely insane.
On Saturday we had the AFL Grand Final - Collingwood vs St Kilda. I support Geelong (who have been in the finals the last three years but alas not this year) so I was not really passionate about either team winning, but living in Melbourne, you are obligated to watch the match (I think they make you sign something when you settle in the city).
Anyway, at full time the score was tied. And then, as the final siren blew, the players just stopped. I couldn't figure it out. In rugby, you go into extra time until there is a winner. I thought perhaps in AFL that they just end with a draw and everyone wins. But no, apparently, in the case of a draw in the Grand Final, they come back the next weekend and play the whole match again.
I couldn't believe it! Those poor players have hyped themselves up for this big match and then have to do it all again. Not to mention the fans who have to buy tickets again and cancel plans they had for the following weekend (which according to the radio meant some people trying to move their weddings!!!).
Absolutely insane.