Another Aussie

Horza · Post by **Horza** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:36 am

Hey all,

I am a non-expat, non-family Trotter from Sydney.

A re-convert* I started rooting for the Whites during the Australian Football Renaissance of 2005. Initially to piss off my ManU/'Pool/Arse/Chelsea-supporting mates (so much for Aussies loving an underdog: farken everyone down here goes for the Big Four) but have developed a deep admiration for the pride and the sprit with which we play. In a league where hype has become the main product, it's great to support a team so long on history and short on delusions (mostly). Having a masochistic streak helps too

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Access to games is a little spotty down here if you don't have Pay TV, but you'll run into my half-formed opinions soon enough, until then, cheers!

* played as a kid in the legendary Marrickville Red Devils U/8-U/10s but lost interest in my teens

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:08 am

Welcom Horza. We have a few Aussie's here. Throw in a bit more about yourself and don't forget to join in the forums. Get posting.

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:12 am

G'day. Throw another shrimp on the barbie and crack a tinnie, sport!

Or Hello.

Worthy4England · Post by **Worthy4England** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:31 am

Welcome.

Lord Kangana · Post by **Lord Kangana** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:33 am

G'day Sport.

I'm thinking of taking a trip over to Oz next year to watch the Ashes....

...because it'll be cheaper than over here, smart arses

Puskas · Post by **Puskas** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:37 am

So it wasn't the thought of watching Con Boutsianis that made you want to watch the whites?

Hello, anyway...

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:40 am

alreet

Horza · Post by **Horza** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:51 am

Lord K: Sounds like a plan... you'll be a few thousand miles from the action, but the beer's better, cheaper too

Puskas wrote:So it wasn't the thought of watching Con Boutsianis that made you want to watch the whites?

Hello, anyway...

Unfortunately not, didn't pay much attention to NSL until a bit before it imploded so I missed the Shark Fin trial and the other batshit crazy stuff that made Australia's first nationwide football comp such a compelling (off-field) spectacle

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:06 pm

Horza wrote:Lord K: Sounds like a plan... you'll be a few thousand miles from the action, but the beer's better, cheaper too

Puskas wrote:So it wasn't the thought of watching Con Boutsianis that made you want to watch the whites?

Hello, anyway...
Unfortunately not, didn't pay much attention to NSL until a bit before it imploded so I missed the Shark Fin trial and the other batshit crazy stuff that made Australia's first nationwide football comp such a compelling (off-field) spectacle

Methinks you've an article to write sonny Jim. That sh*t sounds great!

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:11 pm

Welcome Horza - same trouble with games on tv here but sometimes there are streams and highlights. What part of Oz are you from?

Dave Sutton's barnet · Post by **Dave Sutton's barnet** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:42 pm

Welcome, chum. As has been said, we have a few Oz-based Whites on here. We also have a few far-flung "new" supporters, ie not ex-pats or members of the Daubhill Diaspora. Interesting to hear your story as to why you're now a Wanderer. Welcome aboard, both team and site.

Horza · Post by **Horza** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:03 pm

enfieldwhite wrote:
Horza wrote:Lord K: Sounds like a plan... you'll be a few thousand miles from the action, but the beer's better, cheaper too

Puskas wrote:So it wasn't the thought of watching Con Boutsianis that made you want to watch the whites?

Hello, anyway...
Unfortunately not, didn't pay much attention to NSL until a bit before it imploded so I missed the Shark Fin trial and the other batshit crazy stuff that made Australia's first nationwide football comp such a compelling (off-field) spectacle
Methinks you've an article to write sonny Jim. That sh*t sounds great!

Done - unfortunately some of the resources are no longer online, but should be worth a chuckle...

Dujon · Post by **Dujon** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:29 am

G'day, Horza, welcome aboard, but mind the gap.

There is indeed a small contingent from Oz somewhere in the upper deck though they've been a bit quiet of late. Probably gone walkabout or some such - you know what it's like when you travel first class.

Are you still in the Marrickville area? If it's not obvious from the guff over on the left, I'm in the lower Blue Mountains (I'm also a Bolton expatriate, but got my transfer back in '55).

Yes, the TV coverage of the EPL is dire. I cannot get pay TV where I live, other than satellite, and the cost of same would probably convince me not to subscribe anyway. Hence this site is a rather wonderful link to like minded people back 'home'.

superjohnmcginlay · Post by **superjohnmcginlay** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:50 am

Horza wrote:Lord K: Sounds like a plan... you'll be a few thousand miles from the action, but the beer's better, cheaper too

Puskas wrote:So it wasn't the thought of watching Con Boutsianis that made you want to watch the whites?

Hello, anyway...
Unfortunately not, didn't pay much attention to NSL until a bit before it imploded so I missed the Shark Fin trial and the other batshit crazy stuff that made Australia's first nationwide football comp such a compelling (off-field) spectacle

Whooa hang on. Are you having a fooking laugh?

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:22 pm

Another? The board's gonna be busier in the night at this stage

KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab · Post by **KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:51 am

Dujon wrote:G'day, Horza, welcome aboard, but mind the gap.

There is indeed a small contingent from Oz somewhere in the upper deck though they've been a bit quiet of late. Probably gone walkabout or some such - you know what it's like when you travel first class.

Are you still in the Marrickville area? If it's not obvious from the guff over on the left, I'm in the lower Blue Mountains (I'm also a Bolton expatriate, but got my transfer back in '55).

Yes, the TV coverage of the EPL is dire. I cannot get pay TV where I live, other than satellite, and the cost of same would probably convince me not to subscribe anyway. Hence this site is a rather wonderful link to like minded people back 'home'.

Really? Now, you see, my sister-in-law and her husband - a Bolton fan and the reason I met my wife - live in Melbourne. He says he see the Whites on telly more over there than he ever did over here (another former London White). Honestly thought the TV coverage of the EPL is better anywhere other than the place it actually takes place.

And welcome Horza. The more the merrier.

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