Anzac Day match... taken too far?

Question

who else agrees that the build up for the anzac day match was not needed? i mean, in reality, it's just another match for 4 points. its good that they can sell tickets by promoting the Anzacs, but i reckon they should stop when they start comparin the war to the footy field. im not saying the anzacs dont deserve a memorial day, but i think that a minute of silence and the national anthem is all that was needed in my opinion

Answer 1

i dont agree. i think its good that they have all the commercials showing the Anzac clash and stuff.

Answer 2

i agree kinda, i hate how they do compare the footy field as a battle field, and how the afl just use it to promote afl. But im sure the anzacs love the hype and respect they are given on the day, which they totaly deserve.

Answer 3

agreed

Answer 4

I agree. I think, in the spirit of Anzac, if they want to build hype and hysteria, they should think back to what Anzac is all about. Its about Australians and New Zealanders fighting together against a common enemy. So why not create a footy match based on that? Maybe have Australia and New Zealand v someone. I dunno who. Otherwise, have a Aus v NZ game, that way it has more of a link to anzac. Australians and new zealanders.

Answer 5

I agree but mostly disagree because the match is to remember the ANZAC's the people who helped us become who we are today and it's a little bit of recognition that means so much to them