SkinnedAussie Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I know there are several topics already about our punting situation, but I'm interested in knowing opinions of whether teams should be looking overseas for future punters. For example, The Gramatica's, although schooled in the US, were Argentinian born, and there is also the Aussie invaders - Darren Bennett, Matt McBriar and Ben Graham. There is also the Swede the Skins had on the roster at some point last season. The reason I'm asking is that it has just been published that the Australian Football League's longest kick, Anthony Rocca, is contemplating a future as an NFL punter once his AFL career is over. Rocca punting on NFL The nature of our game means that a player can only play until his early 30's, but someone like Ben Graham entered the NFL at 32. Darren Bennett has just been re-signed with Minnesota and he's in his early 40's. Rocca is currently 28, so will have 3-4 years in the AFL, but is already looking at crossing the pond in our off-season to prepare for any possible training camp opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Sign an AFL player--they kick the ball damn far, and they can make a tackle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnedAussie Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 AtB, you should be able to relate to this: 'The Redskins are backed up on their 20 on fourth down. The punting team comes in and Rocca punts the ball into the end zone.' Even better if he learns how to kick field goals, then he'd be good for anywhere from 60 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 "I want to try to give that a go and I have spoken to my wife about it. She is pretty keen if it does happen -- to go to the States and suss it out." Would he have to get a translater? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangee7 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 half the players you mentioned were kickers and not punters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnedAussie Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Pedantics! Maybe I should have said 'players who kick the ball'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 "You have to adjust to the footy." "... and kick torpedoes every time." "Kicking a torp is a pretty hard thing." "...to go to the States and suss it out." Does this guy have a lot of tattooes all over his body? This guy sounds like an aborigine from the outback. :paranoid: He would definitely need a translator, as the only guy that would understand him is Park City Skins. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnedAussie Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Inmate, what are you having trouble with understanding? A torpedo is our version of a spiral punt, and to suss something out is to check out what's happening. It could also mean something's suspect, but not in the context of the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 heh, no worries skinnedaussie, at least us brits can still understand what you chaps say. streuth sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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