Australia's 2022 World Cup Bid

[benchmark00]

So do you hope we have a high or low chance of winning it?

As low as an Englishman's hygeine.

 

[benchmark00]

Other than the economic boost it would give, I have no desire for it to be here.

Should bid for the Olympics again imo.

Or maybe the Superbowl.

 

[ripper868]

Obviously never seen a lower league game

They aren't little darlings though, they're just sad englishmen

 

[ripper868]

I'm a bit torn by it. On the one hand it will be a nightmare for the next decade and will threaten AFL (not the whole thing, but some of the side effects might be dire) on the other hand it'll offer many opportunities for this country and if so many of my compatriots want it, then let them be happy. Also could offer more opportunities for the AFL when people come here and realise how much more superior it is to soccer. Also, do not want to lose out to America and Qatar on principle. We have a great track record for putting on excellent sporting events and no other country, IMHO, is more qualified.

Lolling at the thought you think people coming here to watch soccer will see afl and think "ooo that's a better sport than the one i've just flown half way around the world to watch my country for, where do i get one of those singlets and a pair of tight shorts".

Do agree on the beating Qatar and USA though, as well as the improved infrastucture it would bring for all codes (except maybe netball)

 

[Ausage]

I'm a bit torn by it. On the one hand it will be a nightmare for the next decade and will threaten AFL (not the whole thing, but some of the side effects might be dire) on the other hand it'll offer many opportunities for this country and if so many of my compatriots want it, then let them be happy. Also could offer more opportunities for the AFL when people come here and realise how much more superior it is to soccer. Also, do not want to lose out to America and Qatar on principle. We have a great track record for putting on excellent sporting events and no other country, IMHO, is more qualified.

Other than junior participation numbers, I don't see either the AFL or NRL having anything to be concerned about from soccer, with or without the WC. Both will continue to be the preeminant winter sporting codes in their respective states for the foreseeable future, with soccer merely boosting its income over the summer months, and becoming more financially stable.

2022 would be a tough year for both codes to be sure. But for the biggest sporting event in the world I think we can make a few concessions.

 

[Ausage]

Lolling at the thought you think people coming here to watch soccer will see afl and think "ooo that's a better sport than the one i've just flown half way around the world to watch my country for, where do i get one of those singlets and a pair of tight shorts".

AFL is starting from such a low base internationally that any publicity is good publicity

 

[pasag]

Lolling at the thought you think people coming here to watch soccer will see afl and think "ooo that's a better sport than the one i've just flown half way around the world to watch my country for, where do i get one of those singlets and a pair of tight shorts".

It's that good

 

[ripper868]

haha, gotta love an optimist

 

[pasag]

haha, gotta love an optimist

Seriously though, you don't think that whilst here people won't want to sample some of the Australian stuff if they have time? IMHO there will be opportunities for the other codes if they play their cards right.

 

[ripper868]

Seriously though, you don't think that whilst here people won't want to sample some of the Australian stuff if they have time? IMHO there will be opportunities for the other codes if they play their cards right.

Maybe culturally, such as throwing a boomerang, cuddling koalas, drinking fosters, hotting up mazdas and bashing wives, but as far as sampling other sports I'd say probably not. Whilst the other codes may be able to get some exposure, the people who have travelled over are here for one sport - soccer. Just as people who travel to Melbourne from Geelong for the Grand Final are there for the AFL, so to are the people from other countries coming to Australia for soccer. Whilst here, they'll live, breathe and drink soccer with scant regard for any of the other local leagues going ons.

While there may be an opportunity for some sampling programs, I'd give little hope of someone coming over from Poland or Chile and going back home saying what a great game AFL/Rugby/League is.

They may well say what a great country Oz is but I'd hold little hope of them taking a sherrin/Gilbert/Steeden back with them and knowing what the hell they are meant to do with it.

 

[social]

Nah I'm pretty sure you will, although I'm not sure on the mail over your side.

Yeah, very surprised if they dont

 

[pasag]

Maybe culturally, such as throwing a boomerang, cuddling koalas, drinking fosters, hotting up mazdas and bashing wives, but as far as sampling other sports I'd say probably not. Whilst the other codes may be able to get some exposure, the people who have travelled over are here for one sport - soccer. Just as people who travel to Melbourne from Geelong for the Grand Final are there for the AFL, so to are the people from other countries coming to Australia for soccer. Whilst here, they'll live, breathe and drink soccer with scant regard for any of the other local leagues going ons.

While there may be an opportunity for some sampling programs, I'd give little hope of someone coming over from Poland or Chile and going back home saying what a great game AFL/Rugby/League is.

They may well say what a great country Oz is but I'd hold little hope of them taking a sherrin/Gilbert/Steeden back with them and knowing what the hell they are meant to do with it.

Don't agree.

 

[ripper868]

Then your wrong!!!!!!!!11111

Can see your side of things tbh and understand the theory

 

[superkingdave]

Mail is Russia for 2018. I'm glad they showed the Panarama program, from what I've heard and read about FIFA in the past its possibly close to the most corrupt organisation around. It comes across as a case of 'keep quiet on our corruption or you don't get the world cup' and that stinks. Only hope is that they just see the dollar signs in front of them and our bid will probably make the most money (at least it does by their measuring). Mind you it's not the end of the world if we don't get.

 

[_Ed_]

Oceania likely to regain vote in World Cup bid boost

Didn't happen, sadly. The bastard's appealing his suspension.

 

[duffer]

I'm loving this Australia bid. It just fits exactly what they want to showcase.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

 

[howardj]

Frank Lowy

WAG

 

[duffer]

Losing out to Qatar qould be heartbreaking. The US I could understand, and Japan and Kore if they hadn't had one so recently would be fair enough too. Losing to Qatar would be another level of **** though.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

****ing Qatar.