Much has been written in response to the nonsensical dribble that was spat out by Rebecca Wilson and her article only days ago. I normally don’t do this here, but I made a legitimate comment about her article and it was never published… so I’m doing what anyone with an opinion on the matter would do and I’m getting it out there – go me!
Wow, I can’t believe that such biased ignorance and bitterness is still aimed at a sport, which in its infancies is kicking goals all over the world. Hear that Rebecca… WORLD! Please enlighten us of the AFLs (global) achievements in the last century. A handful of amateur leagues around the world made up of reminiscent ex-pats or the poor excuse for a post season “International Rules” series perhaps? Talk about crisis, the later involves the use a round ball, goals and a goal keeper! More like identity crisis! Since its inception, a mere four years ago, the A-League has changed the Australian sporting landscape on so many levels and development systems are next. The National Youth League is testament of that and in a couple years we’ll see a finer crop of players come through the ranks. Unfortunately, these things take time. Sure our best players want to play in Europe, all players want to. Whether they’re technically sound or not, whether they’re from the Americas, Africa or Asia (where great development systems are in place), who wouldn’t want the chance to play against a Ronaldo or Lampard and make AU$150,000 a week!?
Out of curiosity, did you know there was more coverage of the ACL final here in Dubai (4 free to air channels playing both legs live), than there has been of the entire Rugby world cup? Funny that, but of course you didn’t. You were annoyed that a match of this stature interfered with the media coverage of the rugby and following the buzz, deemed it necessary to defame the “rival code” and taint the perception of more Australians. Sounds like that good’ol case of cutting down the tall poppy again. I understand if you felt you had too, heck it’d almost be un-Australian of you not too. In the future Daily Telegraph, before you employ another half-wit to write your football articles consult an expert on the matter or someone who knows about the state of the game in Australia or alternatively, hire me! I’ve been out of the country for the last 6 months but hands down I’d still know more about the state of the sport back home than Rebecca “sitting snug in her cubicle of an office writing farcical articles” Wilson. Please consider!