2009 AFL (Aussie Rules) Grand Final - 26 Sep
By malcolm young •
Does anyone know where I would be able to watch the 2009 AFL Grand Final (live) here in Doha, which is being played in Melbourne? The game would start about 7am Doha time.
I have satellite TV in my apartment, but unfortunately don't have the right channel - I beleive it's ShowSports2 - available to watch.
Some colleagues of mine suggested one of the Ramada's bars would be showing it live. However, I was there for a drink last night, and one of the staff that I spoke to about it said that the bars are only allowed to open at 5pm.
So I'm wondering if anyone has any other ideas. I'm running out of time!!
britexpat,
Well actually the game (at least the AFL competition) has become a lot more sanitised in the past 10-15 years, which many of the game's longer time fans have not enjoyed. All in brawls, like was common 20-30 years ago, hardly happen these days. But the three most common rules are tackling only between the knees and shoulders, tackling only when someone has the ball, and no pushing in the back.
Thanks TheMuss for the info on the rugby club. I have only been in Doha for a week and wouldn't even know where it is (have heard of it though).
Sorry.. Are their actually any rules in Aussie footie ? :O)
The Aussie Rules team in Doha is putting on an event for it at the rugby club. The bar will even be open and doors open at 7am. But I think its invittion only so you would need to contact the secretary of the club I think.