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I have never met a person who had Essendon second who grew up in 70's. Born in 79 everyone who I have met older than me had Collingwood then Carlton second. It changed in the mid 90's and now Essendon has legit reasons in claiming to be the second most followed Vic team. I don't agree as some stats prove there are still more Bluebaggers out there.As a kid growing up and going to the footy in the 70's , it was always Collingwood - Essendon second. Been to games in Perth but cant comment on the West Coast situation cause I don't live there.
Pies fans are still all over the place and you regularly meet them . They are in for some lean years now , so their membership and crowds won't reflect this in the coming years I suspect. Richmond obviously a huge supporter base but were never in the same ball park as the Pies over 30 years ago . Amazing what success does however.