Aussie Rules Ball!!

FridaysWell

Hey all,

Just thought this might be a good place to ask, but I'm looking for an Aussie Rules football to help with a bitta technique with my rugby kicking. Just thought it would be fun to get a feel for a similar ball. Any places I can grab one in Dublin do ye know? Cheers.

Also are there any Aussie Rules teams playing here? Be great to play a bit over the summer. Cheers

LostAussie

I don't think you'll find anyone selling them over here. Try these guys out, a mate of mine runs this and they were the resellers for Sherrins in the UK.
http://www.activeantipodean.com/sherrin_footballs

And as for teams over there, there's a league of 5 clubs in Ireland, 3 in Dublin. Check out the league's website at www.arfli.com. I see your profile says you're from South Dublin, so you're welcome to come along to the South Dublin Swans for a game and to work on your kicking & fitness over summer. We won't start training till the new year, but are getting together for a pre-christmas kick on 12th Dec which should be nice & cold!

rossdale22

any idea where i can pick up an aussie rules jersey in dublin or even london?

LostAussie

Not sure really. I think a jersey'll be harder to find than a ball. Maybe by mail order? Big Grab Sports in the US say they're licensed to sell official AFL gear but they don't have a catalogue.
Maybe off Ebay or something similar?

rossdale22

ya i might have to give ebay a go!cheers

Xavi6

Be careful on eBay. There are a lot of fakes going around. If you aren't sure send me a link and I can have look.

Better off ordering straight from an official store than eBay.

FridaysWell

LostAussie wrote: »

I don't think you'll find anyone selling them over here. Try these guys out, a mate of mine runs this and they were the resellers for Sherrins in the UK.
http://www.activeantipodean.com/sherrin_footballs

And as for teams over there, there's a league of 5 clubs in Ireland, 3 in Dublin. Check out the league's website at www.arfli.com. I see your profile says you're from South Dublin, so you're welcome to come along to the South Dublin Swans for a game and to work on your kicking & fitness over summer. We won't start training till the new year, but are getting together for a pre-christmas kick on 12th Dec which should be nice & cold!

Ah cheers bru! Great info here.
I see that you South Dublin Swans are located in Lakelands, Terenure, sure thats only down the road from me! I'm doing my Leaving Certificate this year so I've only got a little time for rugby and nothing much else ha but I'll try come along in the new year some time. Great sport it is. . .

Anyway cheers thanks alot bru

f1hornet

FridaysWell - if ya want to join a successful Dublin team then join the demons.. we've won the comp for the last two season and beat the swans in the this years grand final!!!

If you're close to Terenure then join the swans and we'll see ya on the pitch next year! If you want to win something come join the demons!

http://www.dublin-demons.com

FridaysWell

f1hornet wrote: »

FridaysWell - if ya want to join a successful Dublin team then join the demons.. we've won the comp for the last two season and beat the swans in the this years grand final!!!

If you're close to Terenure then join the swans and we'll see ya on the pitch next year! If you want to win something come join the demons!

http://www.dublin-demons.com

I see. . .
Where are the Dublin Demons located? Sure if I join the Swans they'll beat ya next year because of me :P

silliegillie

Join the Saints. we come alomng way and even won a couple of games this year. We situated in Parnels in Coolock, But training will begin shortly probably on sandymount beach for the winter months.

jamesbondings

I started playin aussie rules this season, joined up with the Demons, great bunch of friendly lads as are all the teams! great nights out to be had with all the team mates together!

Well worth a look at joining at least!

Nuigforce

Hows it going lads, thinking of joining the clare crows, is there an age limit? the arfli site wasnt very clear, i just turned 18 so could i register for the adult competitions?

Midwest Magpies

Nuigforce, the age limit is 18 so you're good. The contact in Clare is Pa - top lad. You can get him by e-mailing clarecrows2010@yahoo.com. If you're around Galway for the summer, there is also ourselves.

LostAussie

But back to the topic FridaysWell!:

come on down to the Swans training and give it a go.
We're in Bushy Park this Sunday at 2pm, Terenure Rugby Club on Thursday night and then next Sunday 21st at 2pm is our Open Day where all (young or old, male or female) are welcome to come along and try to kick a footy and take a mark.

Swans Open Day

FridaysWell

LostAussie wrote: »

But back to the topic FridaysWell!:

come on down to the Swans training and give it a go.
We're in Bushy Park this Sunday at 2pm, Terenure Rugby Club on Thursday night and then next Sunday 21st at 2pm is our Open Day where all (young or old, male or female) are welcome to come along and try to kick a footy and take a mark.

Swans Open Day

Sunday 21st?
I relly want to go, I'm gonna try my best, I have a rugby match that day though so not sure I could be there at 2. What time is it finished at?

Bobby1984

FridaysWell wrote: »

Sunday 21st?
I relly want to go, I'm gonna try my best, I have a rugby match that day though so not sure I could be there at 2. What time is it finished at?

Probably finish up around 4 o'clock. There is training on Sundays as well in Bushy Park so you could go to one of them sessions either. Great craic and a great bunch of blokes. Check out the website for times www.southdublinswans.com :cool: