Best AFL game to watch

[BAM_BAM]

Hi everyone,

My Boss has just returned from o/s While there he was asked what sort of football they have in the land of Oz. He tried to describe Aussie Rules. He has asked that I suggest to him a good game he could possible purchase to send over to the family (I think they live in Switzerland).

I smiled at him and told him he could always buy the GF and send that over, to which he told me "the result may have been good, but the game? I want a game that was great to watch. One that was high scoring but not one sided."

I've got all of the Swans games on video from about mid 2003 so during that period are there any games that stand out which fit the criteria that he suggested?

thanks guys

[NMWBloods]

One of the best games for spectators is Essendon v. Kangaroos rd 16, 2001.

Hard to think of too many better.

I actually can't think of a single Swans game that neutral spectators will find enormously exciting.

[desredandwhite]

Was that the big comeback? A big comeback it was, but I don't think it was that thrilling a game, both sides dominated at different times, so it wasn't really a good "contest" throughout.

However, it WAS a great achievement.

As for Swans games.. Perhaps the '03 final against Port Adelaide?

[ugg]

I think there are a few in 2003 that could be suitable.

Of course we have the QF that Des already mentioned

How about Round 5 where we kicked the 10 goals in the last quarter to win? Not sure what the quality of the other 3 quarters were like though.

Round 6 against Collingwood at Docklands when they favourites was pretty satisfying from memory too.

[Slick Swans]

One of my favorite games was a few years ago, i think 2004 at Telstra Stadium against the Pies, we won by no more than a goal and if i remember correctly there was an insane amount of lead changes, it was practically goal for goal all night.

[ScottH]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
One of the best games for spectators is Essendon v. Kangaroos rd 16, 2001.

Hard to think of too many better.

I actually can't think of a single Swans game that neutral spectators will find enormously exciting.

If that was the one where Essendon came from miles behind, yes, that was the first one that came to mind.

[liz]

I think the Bulldogs game this year was a very good game. Not an all time classic but certainly a very good contest between two talented teams who both played well but with contrasting styles.

If you're looking for an example of a "normal" yet still high quality game that you have readily to hand, this one would be a good choice.

[deadan]

There was a game last year between the Demons and Freo, very entertaining. Not overly defensive and it was goal for goal all the way through. End to end footy as some would say.

[stellation]

I sent an American friend the Finals series DVD set, he says that the final quarter of the Geelong SF is by far the most exciting football of any kind that he has ever seen (he is a huge American football fan).

[swans05]

Western Bulldogs v Geelong Round 4

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by desredandwhite
Was that the big comeback? A big comeback it was, but I don't think it was that thrilling a game, both sides dominated at different times, so it wasn't really a good "contest" throughout.

However, it WAS a great achievement.

It was a superb contest. Fantastic end to end footy. Lots of goals. A tough contest. Neither side looking overwhelmed despite the score line. A close finish.

As for Swans games.. Perhaps the '03 final against Port Adelaide?

That was the only one I could think of. A pretty good game. Reasonably exciting for a neutral spectator. However, the Swans kicked away early and Port never really managed to get too close, so not really that thrilling for any non-Swans.

[Damien]

Get him to get the Swans 2005 Highlights Video.

I had some Scottish friends watch it and they were hooked!.

Cuts out any of the stuff that non-AFL people might find boring, but would give them a good grasp of what goes on. Also gives them an indication of how huge the game is from a cultural point of view (media etc).

[NMWBloods]

Highlights videos are a good idea.

[swans05]

Ramsgate Hotel 2003

[Dooloo]

What about the 1996 Prelim Final. Pluggers kick after the siren, cant get much more exciting than that