Imagine this scene. Twelve 10 year old boys covered with protective body gear and helmets. They are all wielding lacrosse sticks. Because they are only 10, there is not a lot of passing happening in the game but a lot of crowding around the ball and a lot of hitting. Lacrosse is perhaps one of the only sports where you are actually allowed to hit the opposition. It is violent. It is easy to see how it appeals to 10 year old boys. The spectators were also interesting to observe. The mothers and fathers of the two country teams would put the most die-hard Collingwood fans with cries such as "Get them!" and "Hit him!". The only things missing were the foul language and Joffa. I sat with B's parents - we were like the Melbourne supporters (minus the Range Rover) - quietly applauding good play from both teams. Although I was first shocked by the violence, my competitive side could see that this could be a sport I'd like to try some time.
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