those AFL players look like they couldnt squat 200 kgs.let alone 350.how do you know im not an elite 40+ yr old athlete Baz?lol common theme of your posts to denigrate powerlifting.
I dont train nearly as hard as i should compared to others..yet from what i see of elite PA powerlifters..they train professionally.Now im not talking down how hard it is to be at the top of AFL.id guess its pretty hard.Lots of running and skill work,but ive seen how they train locally..compounds not even once.Its all chest and arms.Squatting and deadlifting is hard.
I hate to theorise without any shred of evidence but man i wouldnt fancy my chances if i havent done any real weight training and running straight into a guy who regularly squats over 200 kgs.
Seems to me its an excuse to get out and run around,socialise,shag hotties and get on the piss.now nothing wrong with that man,however i think you underestimate how hard it is to compete.should give it a go.