My Amercian mate reckons NFL is way softer then union

[lukeaye]

I tend to agree. You guys armour up like battle tanks and dont really run that hard at each other.

Guys who play union hit each other with nothing but there raw bodies. They also have the stamina to

complete every facet of the game, and run a full 80 minutes. NFL players specialise in certain areas and thus

are not overall as athletic. eg. blockers cannot run further then 30 yards at snail pace. A foward in union can run the whole game and still keep 120kg of bodyweight.

So my american mate, who played for the dallas cowboys 3 years ago summised that NFL players arent as athletic or tough as UNION players.

He was american. So he isn't biased.

As you were misc.

[rumpsicle]

your mate was a kicker/punter

[reluctant]

I'm aussie and would also like to add that I think that generally NRL players are the best all rounders, as there is in my opinion, less specialization in NRL then in union.

I love both codes so no code hate.

inb4 some afl ******* posts

[lukeaye]

I'm aussie and would also like to add that I think that generally NRL players are the best all rounders, as there is in my opinion, less specialization in NRL then in union.

I love both codes so no code hate.

inb4 some afl ******* posts

lol afl *******s. They are as tough as the national lawn bowl team

[Milo3]

I've watched 3 rugby world cup games and I haven't seen the same smash-mouth type of football like there is in NFL.

In rugby the players are quite close to each other to the hits on impact don't present the same force unlike there is in NFL. It seems like in rugby it's more grabbing and pulling your opponent to the ground.

Besides, if you've got more protective gear on you're more likely to go in harder on someone.

[vinhuman]

You might be 'armored up like battle tanks' but that means you're getting hit by battle tanks too. Those helmets and pads are straight up weapons.

[lukeaye]

You might be 'armored up like battle tanks' but that means you're getting hit by battle tanks too. Those helmets and pads are straight up weapons.

Helmet into helmet = sore head. Big whoop.

[NaturalLayne4]

Do you rugby people really think the no pads argument is legitimate? We have all played Football with no pads. Pads just make the game so much more fun because you can really lay down the hammer.

[Jayson01]

Helmet into helmet = sore head. Big whoop.

notsureifsrs

[rumpsicle]

Helmet into helmet = sore head. Big whoop.

lmao. if by sore head you mean knocked out cold and concussion then yes

[x ShAnE x]

Brb 'armoring up like a battle tank' because a 6'6 250lb linebacker is running at me to tackle me with 4.6 40 speed.
Not gonna say that the sport isnt a hardcore one but dont let what you see on TV fool you.

Sure on TV it looks soft, maybe even slow. But in real life everything moves at an incredible pace.
A small hit or tackle on TV would look like a crushing blow in real life..

I was lucky enough to be on the sidelines at a college football game last year. At that time I was 6' 230lbs and solid (played FB at the time). And the team dwarfed me.
Everything moved so fast and so violently that I was in awe.
By the time a quarter back takes a five step drop he can hit a receiver 20-30 yards down field.
Do you understand what that means?

And theres a guy keeping up with that receiver. And he's most likely a corner or safety (a safety can weigh anywhere from 180-225).
If a guy from your sport suited up for an NFL game I promise he would not come out saying that it is in any way 'soft'.

[saintpatrick]

people used to die before pads you Australian retard. football is for men, rugby is for bitches. you and your mate can reckon my dick ****.

[lukeaye]

Do you rugby people really think the no pads argument is legitimate? We have all played Football with no pads. Pads just make the game so much more fun because you can really lay down the hammer.

Ok lets break this down so everyone can understand it.

NFL players wear pads
who else wears pads?
Girls wear pads.
Where do girls wear pads?
On there pussies
therefore
NFL players = pussies

Thats maths bro

[jeff_vangundy]

Helmet into helmet = sore head. Big whoop.

you understand a year ago an NFL player was paralyzed from a hit, and people have died/ been paralyzed for like from some american football hits. the only reason pads other then a leather helmet were implemented was to prevent the amount of chronic injuries/ deaths in college football in the late 1800s and early 1900s

[rumpsicle]

Ok lets break this down so everyone can understand it.

NFL players wear pads
who else wears pads?
Girls wear pads.
Where do girls wear pads?
On there pussies
therefore
NFL players = pussies

Thats maths bro

lmao

[FonAequalsMASS]

Ok lets break this down so everyone can understand it.

NFL players wear pads
who else wears pads?
Girls wear pads.
Where do girls wear pads?
On there pussies
therefore
NFL players = pussies

Thats maths bro

LAWL

btw It is "on their pussies". Thats english bro

[lukeaye]

you understand a year ago an NFL player was paralyzed from a hit, and people have died/ been paralyzed for like from some american football hits. the only reason pads other then a leather helmet were implemented was to prevent the amount of chronic injuries/ deaths in college football in the late 1800s and early 1900s

Your arguement is invalid because cricket players wear helmets and pads.

[saintpatrick]

Ok lets break this down so everyone can understand it.

NFL players wear pads
who else wears pads?
Girls wear pads.
Where do girls wear pads?
On there pussies
therefore
NFL players = pussies

Thats maths bro

who else wears booty shorts besides girls?



oh yeah, *******s. lulz just Google image "rugby players" and you can see why its so popular in the gayest countries on earth.

[2swole2walk]

Shut your mouth... you cheeky ****.

[Jayson01]

Hey ******* OP, tell that to eric legrand and the dude on the lions who, in 1997, got paralyzed.

[T00thus]

you understand a year ago an NFL player was paralyzed from a hit, and people have died/ been paralyzed for like from some american football hits. the only reason pads other then a leather helmet were implemented was to prevent the amount of chronic injuries/ deaths in college football in the late 1800s and early 1900s

Oh look, it's this thread again. And Rugby is tougher than Football in my personal experience.

[dyd1]

Ok lets break this down so everyone can understand it.

NFL players wear pads
who else wears pads?
Girls wear pads.
Where do girls wear pads?
On there pussies
therefore
NFL players = pussies

Thats maths bro

lol'd.

[TroyLeroy]

OP has never played or watched football before, football players DO hit harder then rugby players,
rugby requires more speed and endurance, football is more strength and size

In rugby, players usually dont full on nail each other, in football you run at full speed plowing a person over, thats why pads are needed

EDIT: theres also a reason why intentional helmet to helmet hits in football is illegal, and players get fined for it

[lukeaye]

Hey ******* OP, tell that to eric legrand and the dude on the lions who, in 1997, got paralyzed.

He would have died the first game if he played union. We dont tolerate female behaviour on the field

[lced]

Game at Eden Park i was at the other day, fuk i love rugby.

[baseball_player]

I'm non-american (born in europe), and american football by far requires more physical hitting and athleticism.

[soljah808]

american football is a game of inches.

[lukeaye]

who else wears booty shorts besides girls?



oh yeah, *******s. lulz just Google image "rugby players" and you can see why its so popular in the gayest countries on earth.

Strong photo shop.

My american mate said that post game in NFL locker rooms it wasnt unsual to have "team building experiences" in the showers.

check mate

[ImpulsePainter]

Helmet into helmet = sore head. Big whoop.

Are you fukcing kidding? Helmets in football are horribly dangerous.

[lukeaye]

american football is a game of inches.

Aloha. Dropping pipe on a 20 foot day is more alpha then anything listed imo