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Why Parramatta?
Having followed the Eels for 24 years now I was reminiscing the day I chose to barrack for them exclusively. Would love to know why the rest of us now bleed blue and gold.
For me it was 10 minutes before the 86 Grand Final. I lived in the USA (gotta love the navy) and on arriving back on aussie soil was mesmerised by these men playing what was obviously a rough game with no helmets elbow pads etc. It intrigued me from the get go, but as I did not not have much of an idea being 5 at the time I followed the two teams everyone seemed to talk about - the Eels and the Bulldogs.
Then comes the 86 Grand Final and I am asked who I want to win with 30 people (mostly adults) waiting for an answer. I replied both teams in which they chucked a hissy fit and told me if I wanted to stay and watch the Grand Final I would have to get off the fence and pick a team. I decided I liked the Eels better and went for them. After that unbelievable roller coaster of a ride for a game I have stuck with them through thick and thin.
What's your story?
Having followed the Eels for 24 years now I was reminiscing the day I chose to barrack for them exclusively. Would love to know why the rest of us now bleed blue and gold.
For me it was 10 minutes before the 86 Grand Final. I lived in the USA (gotta love the navy) and on arriving back on aussie soil was mesmerised by these men playing what was obviously a rough game with no helmets elbow pads etc. It intrigued me from the get go, but as I did not not have much of an idea being 5 at the time I followed the two teams everyone seemed to talk about - the Eels and the Bulldogs.
Then comes the 86 Grand Final and I am asked who I want to win with 30 people (mostly adults) waiting for an answer. I replied both teams in which they chucked a hissy fit and told me if I wanted to stay and watch the Grand Final I would have to get off the fence and pick a team. I decided I liked the Eels better and went for them. After that unbelievable roller coaster of a ride for a game I have stuck with them through thick and thin.
What's your story?