They say the ratio never lies on Twitter and no sport has been ratioed quite like AFLX.
Whenever the AFL or a footy writer tweets anything to do with the upcoming tournament on Feb 22nd the ratio gets into full swing.
With that in mind, we’ve searched deep into Twitter dot com and have come up with a collection of the best takes, GIFs and then some, on the little sport that no one seems to give any love – AFLX.
The Simpsons has played a big part in Twitter’s “love” of AFLX
Imagine a world where the AFL actually listened to the fans and stopped playing around with crap no one wants… pic.twitter.com/huRrefeYlh
— MΔTT GREY (@_MG13_) February 4, 2019
From new AFLX rules:
“Each team will nominate a Gatorade game changer for the last five minutes of each match. Every score the Gatorade game changer kicks is worth double during this period.” pic.twitter.com/A8D57pQY4g
— Josh Elliott (@JoshElliott_29) February 4, 2019
Gil’s new plan for if you’re not enjoying AFLX. pic.twitter.com/PDOyphUAYS
— Barron Von Crow (@BarronVonCrow) February 4, 2019
Everytime a goal is scored in AFLX.
It’s UNCLE GIL!!! pic.twitter.com/1q8n1I1gs1
— Barron Von Crow (@BarronVonCrow) February 4, 2019
Herald Sun footy journo Jon Ralph knew he was on the biggest football story of the year when revealing the concept of the Gatorade Game Changer. It was one of the biggest ratio’s his Twitter account has ever seen.
— Chris Lumsden (@lummo86) February 4, 2019
Fair to say the ratio is in effect. Fans not won on the game changer so far. https://t.co/MojzLVd81I
— Jon Ralph (@RalphyHeraldSun) February 4, 2019
Enjoying the replies to last night’s AFLX game changer story. Fair to say the fans are not amused https://t.co/RMZNtAbjOA
— Jon Ralph (@RalphyHeraldSun) February 4, 2019
Respected footy writer and broadcaster Rohan Connolly gave some suggestions ahead of the AFLX “Schoolyard” concept that would really take off with fans.
Surely there has to be “birthday bashings”, “nipple cripples” and “Chinese burns” then? … #AFLX pic.twitter.com/1DARfDzs7g
— Rohan Connolly (@rohan_connolly) February 4, 2019
And this Twitter account put things into perspective, especially if you follow the Bombers
More chance of Essendon winning a final than this idea taking off. #AFLX https://t.co/487nxXBJ7H
— Days Since Essendon Won a Final (@EFCFinals) February 4, 2019
Former West Coast and Hawthorn player Xavier Ellis (holder of the record for the most subbed off player in the history of the AFL) and FOX sports Football journalist Daniel Garb were quick to point out the international appeal that AFLX will bring to the table.
Just watched the AFLX explanation video. Super goals and the ‘Gatorade Game Changer’ – a nominated player scoring extra points. This shit will pop overseas, especially through China in my opinion. ????. Smart investing.
— Xavier Ellis (@XaviEllis18) February 4, 2019
Comedian Titus O’Reily, known for his ambassadorship of the AFLX game gave his take about the Gatorade Game Changer
Won’t it be something when a Gatorade Game Changer from the Rampage, Flyers, Bolts or Deadlys kicks a 20-point Zooper goal from the Launch Zone at Marvel Stadium?
— Titus O’Reily (@TitusOReily) February 5, 2019
The combination of Luke Hodge and Patrick Dangerfield playing for the Bolts team together was really put in perspective from the JunkTime AFL Podcast boys
Luke Hodge takes on #AFLX Bolts vice-captaincy after checking bank account. pic.twitter.com/unlXQdDxNn
— Junktime AFL Podcast (@JunktimeAFLPod) January 27, 2019
This bloke would rather a big V jumper playing in State of Origin than a Deadly, Bolts, Rampage or Flyers jumper. Come on mate! This stuff is the future.
Really prefer this jumper over AFLX. But oh well, guess we still gotta wait some more. pic.twitter.com/Cfhy98WIDX
— Big Dan (@BigEvilBastard) February 5, 2019
Who needs AFLW when AFLX is here? Am I right?
AFL Marketing department: AFLX is almost here!
Footy Fans: Doesn’t AFLW start well before that?
AFL: There’s four teams and they’re like superheroes! It’s going to be epic!
— Titus O’Reily (@TitusOReily) January 27, 2019
Back when the new AFLX all-star format was revealed during the off-season, St.Kilda 323 game legend Nathan Burke couldn’t wait. If anything, Burkey wishes he could play for the Bolts.
Seriously!!
Yep I would play and risk injury so Buddy could earn another $50k.
Stop sending people on junkets to the States. They get caught up in the hype and do dumb things like split the draft day in 2. We aren’t Americans!!!— Nathan Burke (@Nathan3Burke) November 17, 2018
Citizen journalism is one of the most powerful tools twitter dot com has to offer and this gentlemen was able to reveal why Patrick Cripps may not partake.
Breaking news @CarltonFC skipper Patrick Cripps will miss AFLX after coming down with a case of common sense and not risking injury in a waste of time joke of a Competition. Clearly this is bullshit just wishful thinking.
— Chris Lumsden (@lummo86) February 5, 2019
Big Bash and AFLX – together at last!
Channel 7 just crossed down to Nat Fyfe to promote the #aflx draft this week during the Big Bash. This may be the first time in Australian TV history that two different sports have simultaneously jumped the shark #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/0SBg8UZMFF
— ralph horowitz (@rtralphy) February 3, 2019
Fans are totally excited to have Patrick Dangerfield on side with AFLX.
Patty; “The season is too long.”
AFL; “hey Patty, here’s some money to play and promote AFLX”
Patty; “Fans will always complain about something. I’m in”
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— Matt (@Mattys123) January 18, 2019
The Age footy writer Daniel Cherny was on board with AFLX’s Captain Planet inspired teams.
Alternative #AFLX teams pic.twitter.com/5nW41eGYCE
— Daniel Cherny ???? (@DanielCherny) December 16, 2018
SHOCK! Kane Cornes doesn’t like something.
No one can say @kanecornes doesn’t tell you how he feels!#AFLX pic.twitter.com/d19t1cvUXl
— SEN 1116 (@1116sen) December 13, 2018
Adelaide Crows AFLX Premiership player Tom Doedee simply wants to protect his dynasty. He’s already planning Adelaide’s AFLX premiership renunion.
Does this make us the first and last AFLX champs? ????????????♂️ https://t.co/LJTy0nKfl9
— Tom Doedee (@TDoedee31) November 17, 2018
No one knows how to read the room on Twitter than Phil Davis of the GWS Giants
I’d pick to not have AFLX
— ncrowe (@NCROWE74) February 6, 2019
Footy fans couldn’t get enough of tonight’s AFLX draft broadcast
I’m watching #MASH reruns…
— Hilly (@hillyshoist) February 6, 2019
#melbweather could not have been better timed pic.twitter.com/AvM4OQpsRT
— #SaveHakeem Stuart Fazakerley (@stuartfaz) February 6, 2019
Did Jack Watts get picked for the Motor Boaters? #AFLX #AFLXDraft
— Cam Marshall (@mrcammarshall) February 6, 2019
AFLX DRAFT UPDATE:
Pick 1: Chee Z. Gimmik
Pick 2: W Hocares
Pick 3: P.T. Lame
Pick 4: Money Tuburn
Pick 5: Patrick Dangerfield
Pick 6: Twitter
Pick 7: Gillon McLachlan #AFLX #AFLXDraft— Ladbrokes.com.au (@ladbrokescomau) February 6, 2019
The AFLX Draft may be the worst thing I’ve seen in footy and I watched every game Mark Neeld coached. #AFLX
— Titus O’Reily (@TitusOReily) February 6, 2019
Some football fans couldn’t say no.
WE’RE ALL SICK FOR BUYING INTO THIS!
It is evident there are a great deal of us who will do anything to get our football fix. #AFLX
— Paige Cardona ????♀️ (@paigecardona) February 6, 2019
But their were some AFLX sympathisers.
Baffled that the majority of people whinge about #AFLX… We have 6 months of no footy, I would watch the players play croquet if it’s footy related!
Embrace the concept and you might even like it… @AFL pic.twitter.com/pAo3HzJwI6
— Karl Kaldawi (@karlkaldawi08) February 6, 2019
The “Sporting Discussion” podcast put a call out for those who actually like AFLX but seemed to have struggled.
This is proving more difficult than first thought. Surely someone out there is amped about the new-look #AFLX?? https://t.co/ftsK0SHFB0
— AJ Mithen (@AJMithen) February 6, 2019
We’ll leave with Andrew Holmes defending AFLX. Come on mate, get with the program!
Footy fans are losing their mind over #AFLX far too quickly. Take the kids, grab a hotdog & pie & just have a fun night watching players having fun.There are bigger problems with homelessness, poverty, illness & assault. In town for one night only. Just relax. @AFL having a crack
— Andrew Holmes (@ajholmes75) December 16, 2018