Is there something wrong with basing your opinions on fact?
An opinion is based on a judgement on a range of information including facts - the thing is though it is subjective.
When someone expresses an opinion that is what they are doing - making a judgement - not stating a fact.
It's notable that of all the others that found this surprising, none are actually from Tasmania, have lived in Tasmania or have viseted Tasmania for any extended period of time. Dare I say, self proclaimed experts on a place they know nothing about?
And what do you base that on - do you know that for sure? Or is that just your opinion.
In my case I have visited tasmania probably at least 70 times have had my brother live in the state for 20 years - for much of this time he worked for ANL and I used to go down once a month- I also had the state as a client base for over 10 years and travelled down regularily. In addition I been going on regular holidays (at least once a year) to the state with my wife and family for well over 10 years - staying for over a week at a time.
Over this time I have made many friends who live in tasmania & even have some relatives that live there.
I started going down there around 20 years before you were born!
As such I do have some understanding about the feelings of the state in regards to afl.
BTW I never said I was an expert like you - I always voiced my view as an opinion.
Sorry, but Richmond clearly had more support at that game. I was there with my girlfriend (Richmond supporter) her father (Richmond supporter) and her brother (Richmond supporter) and the only Hawthorn dominant area at the ground that day was near the Hawthorn cheers squad.
The reason perhaps you think it was a Hawthorn dominant crowd is because we flogged 'em. The Richmond supporters were pretty quiet after half time, not much to cheer about.
Anyone can be wrong about anything. It's no big deal.
Then why are you carrying on so much because you disagree with my opinion?
You even say it is outlandish!
What do you base yours on? I take it you don't live here?
See above
The most recent census showed Essendon to be the most supported club in Tasmania. I also base my claims on my 21 years of experience living in the state. the first 15 years on the Northern side and the next 6 on the Southern Side.
What census? Where is it? When was it done?
Where are you facts you quote to back up your opinion?
And just living in a state the size of tasmania and being 20 yrs old does not make you an expert in afl demographics - all it does is allow you to also have an opinion.
Maybe I'm just annoyed that someone could make such outlandish claims about a place they know nothing about? If I was to claim that Baseball was the most popular sport in your home state (another outlandish claim) I would expect some people to be annoyed.
It is your response is outlandish to me stating an opinion.
And how outlandish can it be if others also shared this opinion - there is even a thread relating to it on another forum - interestingly no one there has been attacked for being surprised about the blues crowd support last saturday.
I hope you don't carry on like this when other people voice an opinion you don't agree with.
I have no agenda with you, other than against some poorly formed ideas about my home that you like to say are fact.
Ridiculous comment - I always expressed my view as my opinion.
This is actually unlike you, once again where are your facts?
I will be happy to say my opinion was incorrect if you can produce them.