If your team folded tomorrow who would you go for? Or would you follow another sport?

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I'm not overly interested in the AFL as it is anyway. The only reason I follow it is because of my love for the Saints.

If they didn't exist, I wouldn't have any concerns with never watching another game of AFL again.

It's funny though, I used to go to at least 2 non-Saints matches every weekend. Was a deadset footy tragic 5-10 years ago.

Don't know what it is, but modern footy just doesn't do it for me like it used to.
 

Asher87

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When we elft Melbourne i said that I would never barrack for neone other than the Dees - but now im fanatical Swannies - I'd go bak to the Dees
 

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As others have stated on this thread, footy wouldn't be the same if my team folded. Hang on. My team, Fitzroy, DID cease to exist as a stand-alone entity in the AFL. And, guess what? Things weren't the same. They were much better.

The final 5 years of Fitzroy's existence were like having teeth pulled without anaesthetic, for me. Since the first final of the 1996 series I have passionately followed the Brisbane Lions, and I've been repaid, in spades. As one of those who was in favour of Fitzroy moving to Brisbane in 1986, I just wish it happened sooner. Much less pain would have ensued.

As for those who would not be interested in the game if their team folded, I can understand your position, but for me the game has always been paramount, rather than the individual teams. The game is what I watch.
 

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skilts said:
As for those who would not be interested in the game if their team folded, I can understand your position, but for me the game has always been paramount, rather than the individual teams. The game is what I watch.


AFL is the best - u move on - u get caught up with the passion of another team. I did.
 

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Nardz said:
I think you need a life.. if you're gonna sit there correcting spelling on an online forum.

and you think following you around waiting for your next spelling f@rk up isnt a life?....lets be honest........I'll always have something to do....... ;)
 

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Tigeritis said:
As an ex-Fitzroy supporter I dont wish it on anyone - it's really shattering. Richmond were my second favourite team growing up so they became my choice.
It took a couple of years to adjust. This year is my fourth consecutive year as a member and now I am as passionate about the Tiges as I ever was when I barracked for the Roy Boys. Footy's addictive like that I guess, but saying that I couldn't change teams again.
If Richmond folded, I'm sure we'd re-emerge in some form in the VFL or local league so that would be my team.

Tiger I hear ya - was a Roy fan myself and just couldnt follow the Bears..

Saints were my second side, have been a member now 6 yrs and am as passionate about them as the Roys...but if it happened again.....f@rk football alltogether.
 

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Re: If your team folded tomorrow who would you go for? Or would you follow another sp

sainter35 said:
and you think following you around waiting for your next spelling f@rk up isnt a life?....lets be honest........I'll always have something to do....... ;)

Fair enough...

I'll warn you though, I don't slip up very often....

Actually I think I may frow in a few for you... what can I say, I have a soft spot for the less fortunate.
 

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Nardz said:
Fair enough...

I'll warn you though, I don't slip up very often....

Actually I think I may frow in a few for you... what can I say, I have a soft spot for the less fortunate.


Ahhh the old...."did you see me slip....what slip?...I meant it...." line.......fair enough...whatever rows your boat....us less fortunate wait with abated breath........... :D
 

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I'd follow another team if the Hawks folded, but I'd rather see them merge or move to Tasmania or something, in which case I'd probably still follow them in a national competition.
Either that or I'd probably go for Melbourne, St Kilda or the Sydney Swans, which are kind of second teams for me anyway.
But I don't think I'd just drop everything and start watching another sport ... I love aussie rules too much for that.
 

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Murray said:
This thread doesn't apply to Collingwood supporters
Nor do education or proper etiquette.

The lucky people......
 

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Lavender Bushranger said:
I'm not overly interested in the AFL as it is anyway. The only reason I follow it is because of my love for the Saints.

If they didn't exist, I wouldn't have any concerns with never watching another game of AFL again.

It's funny though, I used to go to at least 2 non-Saints matches every weekend. Was a deadset footy tragic 5-10 years ago.

Don't know what it is, but modern footy just doesn't do it for me like it used to.
same with me, Fridays nights at the G watching Carey play was much better than the pub.
 

Alex_au

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i always had a soft spot for Geelong since they were our bitches during the 90's. But what the hell, if the Hawthorn Football CLub folded tomorrow. I would straight away buy a Geelong membership!
 

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if lions died, i'd definitely follow the swannies. or i might even put in a few million to lobby for sharks as the 16th team.
 

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Having actually faced this question when the North Sydney Bears folded in the NRL. I stopped watching RL for a few years but I went to a Manly match and I was there again. If you truly love the sport, you'll move on. I doubt I'll ever have the same passion for Manly as I did Norths, but I love the game too much
 
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