sport news Why a simple plaque next to a TV in a pub has left Aussie footy fans furious trends now
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A row between Australia's two football codes has exploded thanks to the placement of a simple plaque in a pub.
It has been largely peaceful between rugby league and Aussie rules in recent years, with tensions easing after the AFL's attempt to grab a share of Sydney's sporting fans through GWS Giants fell flat.
But there will always be friction when it comes to the broadcasting clashes between the two sports on prime time television.
It's fair to say very few fans would wish to be stuck watching a rival code on the big screen at the pub on Saturday night.
Which is why a plaque that sits next to a big screen at the Tudor Hotel in Redfern, Sydney, has got fans talking.
A plaque situated in a pub in Sydney has seen a debate explode among Aussie sports fans
The plaque reads: 'This TV is dedicated to AFL'.
The venue has long had links to the AFL, and is on the Sydney Swans' official list of
