Posts by Thomas Bishop85

Keep an eye out—it’s not just happening, there’s actually a club right here in Washington, D.C., and we’re about to kick off training sessions soon. So, if you're interested, hit me up via email or PM. Once we get enough people together, we'll get the drills organized.

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/zgfooty/

Next summer, a group of American Australians is heading to Washington, D.C., looking to play us a match. There are clubs over in Vienna, Prague, Germany, and France too—and with some help from the Australian Embassy, it's pretty likely the club will be traveling for games.

Besides this club in Washington, D.C., there's also the American club in Melbourne that plays in the Multicultural Cup every single year.

http://www.aussierulesinternational....photos2004.php

The London European Union Cup is coming up in a month; we've been invited, but since we don't have a full squad yet, we'll have to sit this one out until next year. Personally, I'm heading to a coaches clinic and plan to catch those games, plus the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks matchup.

http://www.aussierulesuk.com/eucup/

Glad someone finally stirred the pot with this topic. I’m really hoping the skeptics—you know, the ones who think this is just a mindless sport—actually show up to training and realize how wrong they are. I've got about 30 tapes of matches back home, and I'd be more than happy to walk anyone through the details of what is, hands down, the greatest sport on the planet.

There are plenty of clubs around Washington, D.C., Miami, and San Francisco where you can get a game in—besides the obvious spots like the Grand Canyon or Martha's Vineyard. There’s even that little course right behind the university hospital in D.C. (it’s technically a 9-hole setup working toward 18, similar to those suburban courses), plus there's stuff out near Malibu and probably a few other spots too. Honestly, most Washingtonians just head over to Canada because it's cheaper, it's a quick trip, they have tons of courses, and the crowd isn't full of elitist snobs...

Because I can't stand the snobbery, I’m not actually a member of any club. I just own a full set of clubs and hit the driving range whenever I feel like it. For me, golf is hands-down the best stress relief out there—better than a massage or some overpriced getaway to a deserted island. And yeah, sure, maybe you aren't working every single muscle... but listen, if you play 18 holes, you're walking for four hours straight, not to mention all the swinging and the mental grind. I'm not saying you'll be exhausted like you would be rowing, but it's definitely more than just sitting around playing chess. My plan is simple: once I'm too old to play baseball, softball, or football, I'll start taking golf a bit more seriously...