Classic AFL footy foods rated from worst to finest

I still enjoy to visit the footy– although my group continually draws at it and my sofa is really comfortable– and the food has a fair bit to do with why.

I’m not discussing the hatted cooks, the brand-new and outstanding exquisite offerings or the vegan parmas (specifically not the vegan parmas) that the huge arenas like to flaunt regarding generating to deal with progressing preferences, nutritional needs, and– they really hope– spending plans.

Nah companion. To me (and countless others amiright?) mosting likely to the footy is a standard, classic enjoyment. We desire a competition. We desire a group to holler with (or versus). We intend to bellow our jaunty old club tune at the end, and dammit we desire pies, chips and not to pay additional for sauce, many thanks quite.

And the very best little bit? Against the tidal bore of cost rises coming with us from every instructions, footy food costs stay quite consistent. Especially at Marvel Stadium where pies ($ 4.70) and hotdogs ($ 6) this period will certainly be less costly than they remained in 2016. Madness!

So, took down your soup (or a glass of wine) filled up thermos and join me in welcoming footy’s traditional junk food. Because all of us recognize calories do not count as quickly as you press via those gates.

After 40+ years of extensive research study from the external, right here are the clear-cut power positions of traditional footy food. Plus some even more positions from real AFL gamers, that allowed’s be straightforward, do not resemble a chip has actually passed their lips in years.

5. Hot pet

Consistently frustrating when eaten in a footy arena atmosphere as a result of numerous aspects: as opposed to its name the “dog” is generally rock chilly, the bun is stodgy, stagnant and dull, and … well that’s it. No trimmings, absolutely nothing damp to aid it glide down your craw. Prepare to divulge additional for sauce and mustard (if you’re fortunate) and to likewise essentially divulge a mealy mix of completely dry bread and completely dry Don frankfurt as you attempt to ingest. To paraphrase Tina Turner: just the wurst.

4. Chicken tenders

Nothing versus you hen tenders, however you’re not all that tender after an hour in the bain marie. Sure, you generally include some incentive chippies and are a secure choice for youngsters huge and tiny, however to me you are not a footy food, however an air fryer food, and an emergency situation hangover-busting one at that. Without any kind of dipping sauce of passion to perk you up you’re an unsatisfactory, a little soaked, and constantly over-priced flop.

3. Hot chips

Must be fresh fried, warm and salted, since there’s absolutely nothing even more frustrating than climbing up a trip of high staircases and awkwardly vibrating throughout numerous laps to take a seat and find your chips are chilly, under-seasoned and a less-than-advertised offering dimension. Plus there’s the included really actual threat of individuals around you (and seagulls over you) swiping some. Served warm and best, and with the choice of aioli (I recognize, shocking) footy chippies have GOAT possibility. For currently, strong center of the ladder region.

2. Hot jam doughnuts

Mostly located in the food vans around the ground (MCG I’m considering you), these cozy, calming sugar-tumbled, jammy-filled thrills can illuminate any kind of 10-goal paddling and are an unusual pleasant footy reward in an area of salty, off-white challengers. What’s that? They just be available in bags of 5? What a pity. I’ll take simply both bags after that, many thanks.

1. The Four ‘N Twenty pie

It’s you, it’s constantly been you. Gourmet pies may reoccur, however sliding this pocket warmer out of its crackly product packaging, pressing sauce over it, waiting, if you can, for that inexplicably moreish beef(?) dice to get to simply the best temperature level (i.e. listed below scald-the-roof-of-your-mouth-off warm) while attempting not to dribble it down your front is among Melbourne’s legendary consuming experiences. And one that can not be duplicated in your home, regardless of being offered in grocery stores. Coming in at under a fiver, it’s likewise among its most affordable. Don’ t ever before transform, footy pie.