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A True Fan ?

Posted by Premier2018 on May 21, 2018 at 9:41am

I have been a long long suffering fan of the Eels.

And it has gotten to the point where I am questioning why?

Why do I care so much about this team?

Is it good for me?

Perhaps I should just switch off my loyalty and embrace another team.

I know logically that I would be a happier person, but I know deep in my heart that I will always be an Eel fan.

Sometimes I feel as though being an Eel fan has shaped my life.

I think if I followed another team, maybe I would be a different person, would have more confidence in pressure situations, etc.

I recently have moved to the Blue Mountains and I'm loving the way the Panthers are playing.

Is it wrong of me to forget the Eels for this year and just attempt to be a Panthers fan?

How much suffering is enough?

Seeing as though this year looks like a write off I'm sure many Eels fans are now getting behind their second team.

It just feels a bit dirty, but I love league surely should get some enjoyment from it.

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  • est_88 May 21, 2018 at 9:50am

    As true Parra fan I have no second team! I will stick it out like always because it means when we do eventually win something it will just make it all so more sweet. If you are thinking of supporting another team you are not a true fan and good riddance to you sir

  • Mitchy May 21, 2018 at 9:51am

    Each to their own Premier. No second team for me. Only teams that beat Canberra, Manly, C'bury, Melb and Brisbane i like watching.

  • Guru May 21, 2018 at 9:55am
    Can’t have a second team.
  • Sneaky Pete May 21, 2018 at 10:00am
    No second team. If there was no Parra I wouldn’t follow the game. Get the doctor to prescribe you antidepressants.
  • Axel May 21, 2018 at 10:15am

    Can't have a second team - it's just unnatural for me to cheer for anyone else. That's why i can't understand those who switch allegiance from one team to another. 

  • ParraForLife May 21, 2018 at 10:48am

    Cant support another, its friggin painful, but Parra only. The fact you wrote this blog means you cant really follow another team. Mate I love league and watch every damn game I can on the weekend nrl local whatever. You dont have to support another team just enjoy rugby league and appreciate the talent on offer. 

  • Eelectric Power May 21, 2018 at 10:55am
    But if we win the comp next year it wont feel the same, if parra win the comp it will the best day of my life, i dont want to Jeopardise that feeling just in case we win it soon, a comp is so special for parra fans, thats all that matters, we have had some wins of the field as of late with the new board and sponsers and finally have our salary cap in check, i have invested so much emotion in to the on field performances we tend to forget that we are going really well repairing our brand and biulding quality relationships with corprate sponsers, the new stadium is going to huge for us, so hang in there and stay loyal, its to late now only a eels comp Will suffice.
  • Eelectric Power May 21, 2018 at 10:58am
    We are all over due succsess, but when it comes we will party for weeks, if melbourne wins the comp the fans are over it a few days later,
  • MeelK May 21, 2018 at 11:06am

    I actually rank each team on the level of dislike I have towards them. 1 being the Eels which I love, of course, and 16  being the team I dislike the most.

    1. Eels

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    16. Broncos, Storm, Bulldogs, Sea Eagles, Raiders, Panthers, Titans, Rabbitohs, Dragons, Knights, Warriors, Cowboys, Roosters, Sharks, Tigers.

  • The Ape May 21, 2018 at 11:07am

    I understand, as you need something to keep you interested in your favourite sport.

    No second team (it just woudn't feel authentic) but I like to get behind a club/team who seems to have come from nowhere. And anyone but Melbourne. 

    Newcastle beating Manly in 97, Manly destroying the Storm in 08 are some of my greatest league moments.

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