What's a great match to watch for AFL beginners?

I'm from the U.S.

yes, go ahead and boo.



But, I'm a fan of AFL, and want to learn more about the sport.



I was told a great match to watch was the 89 Grand Final? It was between Hawthorn and...Geelong? not sure...But, my pastor told me it was just ridiculously great.



Can anyone give me other great matches?

I could look up great teams and records and all, but I want to know what matches were the most anticipated. Those are the best ones.



Thanks
What's a great match to watch for AFL beginners?
I hope you enjoy your stay in Oz and while you are here, get to enjoy our wonderful game whether it be AFL or going to see a local game of Aussie rules. Do yourself a favour and get to a few games, you learn heaps and get hooked. Enjoy.
Reply:1989 GF between cats and hawks

2003 GF of brisbane lions 3rd prem

AFL-Round 16 2001: The Comeback by essendon football club

2005/6 GF's Sydney v west coast thrillers

2005 SF Geelong v Sydney

2007 GF Biggest winning gf margin

1977 GF draw between North and Pies

The AFL siren controversy of 2006 between Saints and Dockers

watch an Anzac day match between pies and bombers

Hall of fame match on may 10

any state of origin



just watch any afl much, shall enjoy
Reply:Watch any West Coast Eagles match - they are the best.



Don't watch the teams from Victoria - they are sooks %26amp; pansies %26amp; you wont learn anything from watching those games.
Reply:Carlton v Collingwood 1970 GF (VFL) and Hawthorn v Geelong 1989 GF (VFL)
Reply:welcome to our world mate i hope you love the footy as much as us nuts

as romper and a few others said you want to watch a great game the 89 grandfinal waS ONE OUT OF THE BOX

enjoy the game
Reply:i've never seen the 89 grandfinal... but any grandfinals are usually good... i mean... they're grandfinals!



might have to watch that one... some how.... (89)



the recent eagles/swans games arent too bad
Reply:Victoria VS Dream Team
Reply:This Saturday Night the Big V vs The dream team
Reply:you speak to your spaghetti
Reply:For me, it's the 1980 grand final, love that game.



But your pastor is right, the '89 is something special, so is the 1967 grand final, many experts regard this game as the best of all time, the video is black and white, but the skill, while not the equal of today's players, is there, it's exciting and Royce Hart, my hero, takes the mark of the year in that game.



mate they are all good, just get into it, won't take long and you'll be hooked like the rest of us nuts.