Been an Eel fan 53 years - anyone longer

Have followed the eels since 1962 and have seen the greats of Parra.The Thornets, Hambly, Ronny Lynch, Lingard (Cumberland throw fame) and all the players up to now. Have had some shocking years however some great moments in all that time. I don't know why but I have a feeling about the future of the eels and look forward to the upcoming year, maybe not 2015 but definitely 2016 and beyond. Is there anyone out there that has been through all those years with me.

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  • Not me, but my grandfather said that he began supporting the club in 1956.

  • Me 38 years. I was born in 71. My whole family were parra fanatics. I remember my first taste of footy at Cumberland in 76 and watching the GF v seabirds. My family been following since 47 thou

  • Great effort staunch supporter 53 years of good n bad .thats a true supporter.
    • I have raised fanatical supporters as well. They are also eels for life and my youngest daughter is embarrassing blue and gold.
  • Followed them since I was a kid in the 60s too. Not quite 53 years, but damn close! Loved Cumberland oval. Then again, when it was rebuilt i wasn't too sorry. Now a rebuild of the stadium is again needed. That makes me feel old!
    • I was there when they burnt it to the ground. Great night after our first grand final win. I used to love going to the SCG to see us in the match of the day. Good times
  • By the way, Brad Arthur is a 4th generation Eels man. The great Ted Arthur, his dad, attended his first game as a baby in 1947!
  • No I'm only good for 50 years like you I have seen the best and some of the worst, Parra to the grave

  • Nope, but I've been lucky enough to witness their 4 gf wins and attend the 82 win against the Sea Eagles.
    • 82 was against Newtown. Eagles in 83 84
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