You see, Manly fans arent arrogant. Were just blessed, as a kind of birth right, to support the team that we do. We cant help it if the scum of the earth have chosen to support every other team.
Having lived on the north shore for over 30 years, I can safely say, this is NOT the general attitude of the majority.
I have attended many games of rugby (Chatswood Oval, Warringah Oval) and also league (North Sydney Oval & Brookvale) over the years. The fight that is described, pales into significance, when compared to some of the fights I have seen/been involved in.
All I can say is - it happens. Generalising, and saying it happens to the "scum" that supports every other team, comes from the brain of a very "challenged" person. From my experience fights generally start wherever alcohol is involved. (I will put my hand up for being involved)
Having read the complete article, and the fact that this "supporter" had to drive six hours, suggests to me that they are a wannabe. Desperate to associate in any way with some of the toffs that live on the peninsula and believe that they in some way are better than the rest of the world. (Commonly known as Jones' or trying to keep up with the Jones')
I would rather stand by a down to earth Parramatta supporter (Or Manly supporter for that matter), than have the arrogant attitude towards all other people, that this person has. They are not better than me, and I will not bring myself to their level by saying they are any worse than me.
My guess would be, that this so called "supporter" is probably supporting the swans now and telling everyone he/she has been a mad supporter for years.
In the end the other team took advantage of several lucky breaks and scored from a distance, the final scoreline of 1-4 an unfair reflection of the game for mine. Nevertheless, the team had acquitted themselves well and had learned a lot
Sounds like this guy/gal cant take being beaten, and is always looking for excuses.
After all is said and done, reading this story has made me all the happier for beating Manly.