Having the opportunity to watch the odd soccer game during this World cup, the greatest show on Earth, has allowed me to ponder the game vis-a-vis Australian Football in terms of the philosophies of both games.
It is worthwhile reviewing the philosophical foundations of the great Australian game:
1. Always keep your eye on the footy, come what may;
2. Get your head over that footy, regardless of the consequences;
3. Run straight at the footy, regardless of what's in the way;
4. if you get hit, no matter how much pain you feel, get straight up and look for the footy; and most importantly
5. always, I repeat always, put your team well ahead of your own personal safety.
These central tenets are in stark contrast to those of soccer:
1. It always pays to go to ground first oportunity (and most certainly before your opponent does);
2. stay there till you know what the ref is going to do;
3. stay down anyway;
4. you are far more important than the team; and
5. if in doubt, repeat steps 1 to 3.
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