Some good action shots there Frank.

Dave

On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, frank theriault
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> The other day I was headed down to the lake to shoot whatever flora
> and/or fauna was making itself available, when I heard the sounds of a
> sporting event from the other side of the trees at what I knew to be a
> playing field at a local college.  As I approached I ascertained that
> they were playing Australian Rules Football - which I had no idea was
> played in these parts.
>
> But I was wrong.
>
> Watched about 3/4 of a game and I'm still not sure I fully understand
> it, but it seems a cross between Rugby and North American Football.
> As opposed to our football, these guys actually kick the ball quite a
> bit.  They catch it, too, and if they do that before the ball hits the
> ground the whistle blows and they kick it again.
>
> I think.
>
> Seems like organized mayhem, with lots of scrums, yelling and swearing
> (much of that with an Aussie accent - seems many of the players are
> antipodean), but it was all in good fun:
>
> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/aussie-rules-football.html
>
> Hope you enjoy this little gallery.  Comments welcome.
>
> BTW, congrats to those of you down under for Cadell Evan's Tour de
> France victory on the weekend.  Well done!!
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
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