From a discussion which veered into USAnian football:

"Football combines two of the worst aspects of America: violence and committee meetings." -- George F. Will

Oh, come now. Who wouldn't enjoy the sight of big, muscley men in form-fitting tights rubbing up against each other? While they fight over one of theirs' balls.

So like Rugby but without the violence? (or the speed, skill, fluidity, sportsmanship and broken noses)

Indeed, that is also how I understood it. Rugby for gentlemen who moisterise but still have a feeble constitution (hence all that padding and all that). But hey, we are understanding and all for inclusion.

So where do you stand on the subject of William Perry aka 'The Fridge'?

Anywhere you can get a foothold, I guess. Crampons would be handy.