US basketball players recruited for Aussie rules football

[WestCoastWildcat]

http://www.greatbigstory.com/storie...wn-under?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool

Tall US basketball players over 6'7 are being recruited for professional Aussie rules football. Some former US college basketball players are now stars in Aussie rules football.

 

[WildcatWillie]

I've seen it only on TV but based on how players jump into opponents' backs with knees up makes one wonder how any Aussie footballer avoids kidney injuries. I can't tell what's a foul.

Used to love the goal judges' little white coats, though. Now they seem to wear another outfit.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Isn't it funny how Australian Rules Football probably hasn't come up on these boards in years, and now it has appeared in two different threads in the span of a week. Life comes in clumps that way, it seems.

 

[Hungry Jack]

When I was living in Budapest there were some good European handball players recruited from US college basketball programs. I guess their length and ability to run were very appropriate for handball--a sport I really did not follow.

 

[docrugby1]

I am surprised that BB players are being recruited ,since kicking is an integral part of "footie"

 

[StreamCat]

http://www.greatbigstory.com/storie...wn-under?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool

Tall US basketball players over 6'7 are being recruited for professional Aussie rules football. Some former US college basketball players are now stars in Aussie rules football.

An article about my ex-student, Jason Holmes, the first one.
http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...azing-journey-nba-hopeful-australian-football

 

[WildcatWillie]

Sounds like a great fellow, and I wish him best.

 

[Gladeskat]

An article about my ex-student, Jason Holmes, the first one.
http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...azing-journey-nba-hopeful-australian-football

You taught at Conant? Man, did we crush Conant in football back in the day. Almost as bad as the beating we gave Glenbard North.

 

[StreamCat]

You taught at Conant? Man, did we crush Conant in football back in the day. Almost as bad as the beating we gave Glenbard North.

Your very name strikes fear into the heart of Conant High School.
Actually, I taught at Mead Junior High School which feeds into Conant and Fremd..

 

[Gladeskat]

Your very name strikes fear into the heart of Conant High School.
Actually, I taught at Mead Junior High School which feeds into Conant and Fremd..

At least to the Conant QB way back when. I did refrain from tackling him high when his helmet came off in his own endzone, though. I caught grief for it from the headhunters on my team.

It's neat that you taught these guys as kids.

 

[phatcat]

Aussie rules is an amazing game. I've only seen one match live, but it was like rugby on steroids. These guys are amazing athletes and the game moves at a fast pace. Oh, and your wife will like how they look.