Back on topic. Truth be told we'd both be f*cked if we didnt merge, one maybe slower than the other but we'd both be gone by now. As for crowds, well since the merge our average crowds are only about 1 000 apart and thats with Leichardt traditionally (until this year) getting the much better fixtures. As for the mongs well unfortunately we both got our fair share, I grew up in Lidcombe and we got plenty and now run a tavern in Balmain and see plenty more. You all need to understand the culture of the grounds/clubs and act accordingly, heres some tips;
If I go to Leichardt I leave the car at home cos by the time I find somewhere to park I may as well walk from home. If I go to Cambo i dont take the car cos I dont want the bastard pinched.
If I go to Leichardt I bring my own food so I dont have to line up for half a game, if I got to Cambo I bring my own food so noone can sneak a bite of it as I get back to my seat,
If I go to Leichardt I limit my alcohol intake cos I dont want to go an have a leak in those crap houses too often, if at Cambo I limit my alcohol intake cos I dont want to go home with a 20 stone Shazza.
If I go to Leichardt I bring a blanket to sit on the hill and not get a wet ass, if i go to Cambo I bring a blanket to wipe off the spew someone will no doubt plant on me.
If I go to Leichardt I bring some aerogard so the termites wont take me home, if I go to Cambo I bring aerogard to spray around the Shazza Im hoping to take home.
If I go to Leichardt I wear sandshoes for the long walk to the ground, if i go to Cambo I wear thongs cos I hate being over dressed.
If I go to Leichardt I bring mylanta to settle the hot dog from the hospital, if I go to Cambo I bring royhpnol cos its a form of currency.
Anyway at ANZ, I can get there easy via public transport, get to a comfortable seat, get an easy beer and feed with no lineup. And yet both those sh*t holes above crap all over ANZ stadium.