Aussie vs Kiwi

Posted by: auksiron2

4th Feb 2011 05:39pm

I find it astounding that the Australian sports person and general public seem to get hyped everytime they come up against any Kiwi sports team/person.
Why does the average aussie do that?
When you make a comparison to population and size australia you far outweigh the kiwi's. Please someone enlighten me why Australia feels the need to compete in most levels of sports to a country that's not even 1/2 the population and size of oz.
Hmmmm...methinks it's beause at the end of the day kiwis are superior sports people. And forever we remain sooooo

Lastcardlouis

29th May 2012 05:11pm

Hey Feral, since when was Rugby League our national sport? In practical terms it's only played in two states and caters essentially to the lower socio-economic strata, while Aussie Rules has a much broader appeal and is The Only Game in Victoria, Tassie, SA and WA. At the professional level the AFL leaves NRL (with all its broke and desperate clubs) for dead. But in terms of total player numbers Netball is the winner and NZ gives us some really serious competition.

I'm a Rugby Union ex player and ref and while I naturally want Australia to win I have to hand to the Kiwis - they are soooo good! If you want to know why, find out what you can about Colin Meads.

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