Mark Planamente
NormIndigenous RLWC 2020 - book your tickets now..
October 27th 2008 00:33
I had to wash myself after watching the Australia vs New Zealand RLWC opener last night. The game itself was that filthy that only a twenty minute smelling-salt infused bubble bath would do the trick.
In stark contrast, the Aboriginal "Dreamtime Team" vs NZ Maori game was insanely entertaining. These people were made to play rugby league.
I propose an Indigenous World Cup, with the opening round consisting of the following fixtures:
1. Aboriginal "Dreamtime Team" vs Native North American Indians.
2. Inuit XIII vs Polynesian Mystiks (this would be a catch-all Pacific Island team that would include the NZ Maori side)
3. Amazonian "Yora" people vs Britain (players must have British-born descendants dating from before 1066)
4. South American "Quichua" side vs Sudanese Janjaweed (possibly a dangerous exercise given that these violent Arabs are responsible for grave acts of genocide, yet they would undoubtedly add a certain je ne sais quoi to the competition)
5. Rwandan Tutsis vs Guam Chamorros
6. Melanesian Papuans vs Tasmania.
Not only would this competition put Indigenous people on the map, it would also introduce rugby league to different parts of the world. The aim is to eventually assimilate (possibly an inappropriate term) these teams into a combined World Cup in 2020.
Just think of the possibilities. The Steeden is a powerful instrument of peace and forgiveness.
-SportingMind
"Hey, Presto!"...
In stark contrast, the Aboriginal "Dreamtime Team" vs NZ Maori game was insanely entertaining. These people were made to play rugby league.
I propose an Indigenous World Cup, with the opening round consisting of the following fixtures:
1. Aboriginal "Dreamtime Team" vs Native North American Indians.
2. Inuit XIII vs Polynesian Mystiks (this would be a catch-all Pacific Island team that would include the NZ Maori side)
3. Amazonian "Yora" people vs Britain (players must have British-born descendants dating from before 1066)
4. South American "Quichua" side vs Sudanese Janjaweed (possibly a dangerous exercise given that these violent Arabs are responsible for grave acts of genocide, yet they would undoubtedly add a certain je ne sais quoi to the competition)
5. Rwandan Tutsis vs Guam Chamorros
6. Melanesian Papuans vs Tasmania.
Not only would this competition put Indigenous people on the map, it would also introduce rugby league to different parts of the world. The aim is to eventually assimilate (possibly an inappropriate term) these teams into a combined World Cup in 2020.
Just think of the possibilities. The Steeden is a powerful instrument of peace and forgiveness.
-SportingMind
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Comment by Norm
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Comment by Norm
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Comment by David Edwards
That said, if embraced by the wider community, i would reneg all said comments and leap onto that bandwagon.
Comment by Cibbuano
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Comment by David Edwards
That said, i'd love to see the traditional Inuit practice of building an igloo performed live in the middle of Aussie Stadium.
Comment by sportsbar
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I would also demand a retro team be introduced... seeing Cliff Lyons run around yesterday proved he is still up to the task... A retro side would prove once and for all the argument between old skool and New Skool.
Were the players better in their day with ability to drink and smoke, were they tougher? Bring back Cliffy, Sticky, Raudonikis, Barnhill and co and see who comes out on top.
You could bill it as Retro vs Metro
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Comment by damian
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Maybe if the games got a bit heated, the teams could be forced to take time out and sit down to smoke the peace pipe together. Perhaps to take it further, each team could have their own particular stereotypical half-time activity. In this manner, we can all sit back and applaud the fact that they are not drinking themselves to oblivion or sniffing petrol, thus allowing us to go to bed with a warm, fuzzy feeling.
Comment by David Edwards
The idea of the Indigenous WC is to give credence to traditional practices; to showcase the various identities from the different regions; and to expand the game of league.
The great thing about this competition is that money is not a factor. In fact, there will be absolutely no prize money, as these societies don't see money as the 'be-all-and-end-all' - except for the British, of course. It is unlikely to see the impoverished Tutsis recruit a couple of marquee NRL players, or for the Chamorros to claim Nathan Fien just because his grandfather spent a few weeks as a POW back at Guam in WWII.
Another option is that the prize for the victor is to assume the land of the vanquished. Once a team loses, their land becomes void - under the doctrine of "terra nullius". So, if the Aboriginal people beat Britain, then they have the chance for payback by claiming Britain. This would certainly raise the stakes.
This is bona fide rugby league.
Comment by Norm
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