Post-Apocalyptic Sports
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Tennis would arguably require a new ball for each point, or at least each game (service game, not a match) with only the serving player handling the ball. Definitely doable though.
Other racquet sports could be a goer as long as they are across a net and can replace the ball/shuttlecock regularly.
Add other competitive board and card games to the list above e.g. Scrabble, Go, Backgammon, Checkers/Draughts, Euchre etc.
A decent-sized section and relevant gear would allow some field sports e.g. shot put, long jump etc.
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when the football codes come back, i would like people to realise that their darling son or daughter could catch a fucking virus from going to the shops, so maybe getting high tackled a couple of times isn't the worst thing in the world. And for sports administrators to realise this, and relax about physicality.
Bring back the biff in league. I want the old days back. This game is, for the majority, large humans running in to each other as hard as they can, from a long way back. Bring back shoulder charges. I have a theory that the ability to put a massive shot on will stop so many 3-in-the-tackle situations, and thus the wrestle and the slow play-the-ball. Then let the fights back. People who love league love big hits and fights. There is none of either in today's game, and it has lost a lot of its appeal. Watching throwback games has highlighted that to me. By all means have a judiciary if shit gets out of hand. But lets get it on while they boys are playing!
In rugby, i want rucking, big hits, and yes, the occasional stink. Bring back the enforcer! I don't think rucking really quickens up that many rucks, but it will a few, wingers and fullbacks won't be diving in with hands if a couple of flankers are in close proximity. There will be less hands if someone is going to stand on them. And it might make the cannonball cleanout redundant, making the game safer. And if niggly fuckwits want to clap and rub heads, i want some gnarly veteran to stick one on him, with only the threat of a solid talking to from the ref to make him think twice. Seatbelt tackles are not swinging arms to the head. People falling in to shoulders are not swinging arms to the head. Re-think the high tackle rulings!
In short, i want my physical football codes back. When i see harder hits in AFL i know things have gone wrong. Tell Karen that her babies will love it, and let the boys play ref!
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@taniwharugby Not hand machined, possibly? Also possibly wrong thread, unless that is a sport now?
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@mariner4life that's the most Queensland post ever.
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@mariner4life said in Post-Apocalyptic Sports:
In short, i want my physical football codes [sued into oblivion by brain damaged ex-players]
That's why it ain't happening, just takes a few!
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@Machpants said in Post-Apocalyptic Sports:
@mariner4life said in Post-Apocalyptic Sports:
In short, i want my physical football codes [sued into oblivion by brain damaged ex-players]
That's why it ain't happening, just takes a few!
for the league players, i would like an examination from before they started playing, to compare any actual degredation
mandatory stand downs for concussion should take care of any legal issues.
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@Machpants said in Post-Apocalyptic Sports:
@mariner4life said in Post-Apocalyptic Sports:
In short, i want my physical football codes [sued into oblivion by brain damaged ex-players]
That's why it ain't happening, just takes a few!
Well in league they're going to have a difficult time proving the game was the cause of the degeneration.
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@mariner4life said in Post-Apocalyptic Sports:
In rugby, i want rucking, big hits, and yes, the occasional stink. Bring back the enforcer! I don't think rucking really quickens up that many rucks, but it will a few, wingers and fullbacks won't be diving in with hands if a couple of flankers are in close proximity. There will be less hands if someone is going to stand on them. And it might make the cannonball cleanout redundant, making the game safer. And if niggly fuckwits want to clap and rub heads, i want some gnarly veteran to stick one on him, with only the threat of a solid talking to from the ref to make him think twice. Seatbelt tackles are not swinging arms to the head. People falling in to shoulders are not swinging arms to the head. Re-think the high tackle rulings!
The point about rucking is a valid one IMO. Stomping was illegal for a long time, rucking nowhere near the ball followed. But the real damage is caused by having 110kg missiles flying into blokes who are bent over exposing their head, spine and shoulder joints.
Also, what exactly was wrong with old school scrums? Now they take half of the playing time which just leads to more power athletes rather than a running, skill based competition for the ball.
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coaching is what was wrong with old school scrums. It has gone from a restart to an opportunity to gain dominance and get penalties. Now we have specialist scrum coaches. And 3 minute set pieces (assuming one engagement). Pretty much everything we hate about modern rugby can be laid at the feet of coaches, and massive coaching teams. And i can't think of a way to get that toothpaste back in the tube. Any attempt at "shotclocks" will just result in props/hookers hitting the turf with niggles, and the army of trainers and physios rushing the field.
Seriously, ancillary staff is what has fucked modern football. Not the law makers.
Every football code has similar issues.
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