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1. Yes it’s a bastardised form of footy. There’s no cash grab, it’s free for everyone to play. Its 9 a side so that there’s enough players to field a few teams

2. AFL london is a big commitment. Not all of us want to be playing weekly and this is aimed at locals on the south coast. Once you factor in traffic, it could sometimes be a 6 hour round trip + game time which isn’t realistic. AFL England used to have a south coast comp but that was sadly decimated by the pandemic. The hope is that 9s might help to revive some of those old teams.

3. I don’t particularly care if it’s “sanctioned” by the AFL or not. These guys aren’t profiteering in the sinister way in which you’ve suggested. It’s an informal “competition”, in the loosest use of the term, and a great opportunity for people to have a kick about, meet new people and socialise. I’m sure you can empathise when I say that it’s nice to meet some other people who live nearby and are interested in the sport we all love.

Again, this thread is just to get the word out there for anyone who lives on the south coast of England and may want a kick about. As for the rest of you, off to the sick bay.