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[Powderworks] LMOC - Aussie Rules/Capricornia Question

Pew117@aol.com Pew117@aol.com
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 01:02:43 EDT


Hello - I am looking for some feedback on a couple of things.  I was in 
Chicago for the Oils show on 4th of July, and later that night ended up 
watching a match of Australian Rules Football on Fox Sports World. It was 
pretty interesting - Melbourne was one of the teams - but I could not for the 
life of me figure out the point system or scoring rules. Yes, I know, silly 
American - I admit it. I am more of a baseball fan and enjoy watching a lot 
of sports, but this had me baffled. Maybe it was the "Guinness haze". So, if 
someone out there could explain the basics of Australian Rules Football, I'd 
appreciate it - best to contact me offline as I do not want to take up lots 
of space on the list!

Also, I'd be interested to know if others have read the book "Capricornia". I 
read it before my vacation and it was interesting, wild, disturbing, etc. 
There may have been earlier conversation about the book but I am not sure 
when that took place. If you could point me in the right direction, that 
would be appreciated as well. 

Thanks everyone - good to hear and see the Oils again and I look forward to 
hearing some of those live recordings soon!

Peace,
Jennifer
Peoria, IL