IES invades the AFL

I got another "free" event on IES! A ton of my mates in my program and I went to the AFL match on May 14th to see the Sydney Swans take on Port Adeliade! The match was at the Sydney Cricket Ground and since we were supporting the Sydney Swans, we received a free hat and scarf. These types of give aways are used in the States and certain big sporting events if you're supporting the home team. Again, they made for great souvenirs! My mates and I even dressed in red to support the team and some of us got a bit rowdy! The match was a different experience than the rugby games I had been to and watched on television. We learned in class that the players tend to be leaner and less muscular than rugby ones and boy, was this true. It makes sense due to the logistics of the sport. I still had a ton of fun, but again it could've been the group I was with and all the hype rooting for a home team. Of course,it always makes the experience better when your team wins!