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ORIGINAL: JeffK ... As mentioned earlier, Coutnries where Soccer is pre-eminent (or a religion) rule these events, it probably rates as our 4th Football code (Australian Rules, Rugby League, Rugby Union then Soccer) and about 6-7th Sporting code (Cricket & Netball rate better) so in our view, qualifying is pretty good and any competitive/positive result seen as a success. ... Actually this isn't really true Jeff, football (yes the round ball game) has the highest participation rates of any of the codes bar netball. But I will concede that Aussie rules has the highest attendance rates, a fact which really boggles my mind. Then league, union and football(A-League). The A-league is doing much better in recent years though. quote:
Wiki: While never receiving major media coverage, soccer is the only code of football that appears in the Australian Top Ten Sports and Physical Recreational Activities by Participation.[17]. Soccer enjoys a strong lead by number of participants ahead of the other popular football codes of Australian rules football, rugby league and rugby union [18]. but backed by Govt stats Anyway, I agree with the sentiments that just being there is a great achievement and if Australia can get through the group stage, which I doubt on paper, then it will be a terrific achievement. We was robbed against Italy last time
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