Blood is thicker than water for me. This might toss a few bandwagon supporters of the wagon.
In the end 99% of the serious fans will be there in Feb backing the team. Bet you a $1 even Parra Pete will come back. ;-)
It would take more than this to stop supporting the Eels - eg: like them being kicked out of the competition! I will always support the Eels, lest I no longer follow Rugby League.
Still, I agree the machinations at board level are worrying, including the incfluence of Sponsors..... If the Eels won a GF, surely they could name their sponsor, and a $1m per year figure may not be coming close to the level of interest.
Come April 2011, the success or failure of this decision will influence the vote for the Board.
Personally, I just want my team to win a Grand Final in my lifetime, regardless of who is the coach!! :crazy: all this talk about passion, etc - Results is what I want. And 110% effort.