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How can you hate the storm more than parra, we lost twice to parra in a row in the 80's. That was a nightmare.
At least we beat the storm last year. Surely it's only under 30 year olds that could go for parra in anything.
I was 7 in 1990 - I don't remember the games in the 80's. So I fit your criteria. My Grandmother on the other hand wont even think of going for the Eels as she remembers the 80's quite well.
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Does it have to be about personal memories or can it be about tradition, something bigger than the individual supporter?
I feel that supporting a footy club in instances like this would be a one in all in situation. I don't really remember the early 80's either but I just don't see supporting Parra as being my choice to make. It's in the unwritten contract when you wear the maroon & white merchandise.
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Possibly but I don't think it works like that. My second team is Canberra because I live here, not cause that's the official Manly 'back-up' team or anything. I don't give up my brain or emotions cause I go for Manly.
That said that main reason I hate the Eels is cause I know I'm supposed to. Brian Smith and Fitzgerald being there as well helped. However the Storm are fresh in my mind.
To me another point is if the Storm win they'll say last year was an abberation, if they lose it just shows they aren't good enough and our grand final win wont be any less than theres.
Also on the other criteria I know more Melbourne fans than Eels fans.
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It's not giving up your brains or emotion, it's partaking in the triabalism.
My second team is Newcastle & I'm sure a lot of Manly fans would hate that.