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Each to their own I guess...

My interest in AFL begins and ends with Carlton.

That's not to say I don't have interest in the game itself but if there ever is a time when the mighty Blues cease to exist, then the game can go to hell.

Hornet wrote:

Agreed.

Jabba will have this bloke on the AFL payroll inside a month. Perfect example of the kind of supporter he wants to attract. Football is a business now.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/how-i-learnt-to-stop-barracking-and-love-the-game-20110416-1diry.html

:screwy:

I find myself really enjoying good games of footy whether Carlton are playing in them or not.

cecil89 wrote:

I find myself really enjoying good games of footy whether Carlton are playing in them or not.

That's how I was in the 90s. These days the only games I watch from start to finish are carlton games

Author:	CK95 [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:42 am ]
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http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/societ ... 1diry.html

Author:	Hornet [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:51 am ]
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Each to their own I guess... My interest in AFL begins and ends with Carlton. That's not to say I don't have interest in the game itself but if there ever is a time when the mighty Blues cease to exist, then the game can go to hell.

Author:	jimmae [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:00 pm ]
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What a waste of print.

Author:	cimm1979 [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:04 pm ]
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If you give up on your team you're a squib. Nice article squib.

Author:	Rexy [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:08 pm ]
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Yes each to their own as it's really only a case of how highly Carlton is prioritized in each of our own lives.

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Author:	tommi [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:17 pm ]
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I don't get it.........! kindest regards tommi teehee..............................................tit.............!

Author:	BlueMark [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:22 pm ]
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Hornet wrote: Each to their own I guess... My interest in AFL begins and ends with Carlton. That's not to say I don't have interest in the game itself but if there ever is a time when the mighty Blues cease to exist, then the game can go to hell. Agreed.

Author:	doofdoof [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:26 pm ]
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BlueMark wrote: Hornet wrote: Each to their own I guess... My interest in AFL begins and ends with Carlton. That's not to say I don't have interest in the game itself but if there ever is a time when the mighty Blues cease to exist, then the game can go to hell. Agreed. what they said no carlton no football

Author:	Heavs [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:04 pm ]
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Jabba will have this bloke on the AFL payroll inside a month. Perfect example of the kind of supporter he wants to attract. Football is a business now.

Author:	bluedog [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:29 pm ]
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Heavs wrote: Jabba will have this bloke on the AFL payroll inside a month. Perfect example of the kind of supporter he wants to attract. Football is a business now. Merchandise sales would drop. That is, of course, unless new slogans such as 'I love the Game' or 'Football is the winner' or 'Who Cares Who Wins' catch on and start to adorn our flags and polos.

Author:	HTP [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:39 pm ]
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He makes some good observations about Melbournians. He's also clearly not well.

Author:	tommi [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:43 pm ]
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Hey Aitch Tee Pee........... iseewhatyou'vedonetheret............... kindest regards tommi

Author:	bluehammer [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:23 pm ]
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Ricki-Lee's dad doesn't even write for the Age. It's the sunday age. And we all know what even the Australia thinks of the Sunday Age

Author:	Megaman [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:30 pm ]
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Hornet wrote: Each to their own I guess... My interest in AFL begins and ends with Carlton. That's not to say I don't have interest in the game itself but if there ever is a time when the mighty Blues cease to exist, then the game can go to hell. yep, the rest can go @#$%&! themselves

Author:	cecil89 [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:13 am ]
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I understand exactly what he's saying. I find myself really enjoying good games of footy whether Carlton are playing in them or not. An increased love for the game. But this increased love of the game hasn't seen me turn away from Carlton, but rather yearn for us to be the team who is continually playing in those spectacular games. I am more desperate now than ever to see Carlton achieve the pinnacle of the sport. It's been too long! I also strongly believe that in order to attract the support of the types of supporters who are more interested in a spectacle than in club loyalty, it is critical that Carlton become an interesting team to watch, an exciting team.

Author:	Toranasaurus [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:35 am ]
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He's really missing out on something. There's no better feeling than a hard fought Carlton victory. Shamefully a win can be even better still when coming after an agonizing loss. The last couple of years have been blissful when compared to the maelstrom of agony that was 2002-2007. That's the roller-coaster ride. Perhaps he should HTFU.

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Author:	Mickstar [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:17 pm ]
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CK95 wrote: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/how-i-learnt-to-stop-barracking-and-love-the-game-20110416-1diry.html The only thing i love more than footy itself is " The Carlton Football Club ". That bloke is a runaway sue and wont be missed.There is no such thing as 99% loyal.You are either loyal or you are not.

Author:	tommi [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:01 pm ]
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Seeee......... THAT i GET...........! kindest regards tommi

Author:	CK95 [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:53 am ]
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cecil89 wrote: I find myself really enjoying good games of footy whether Carlton are playing in them or not. That's how I was in the 90s. These days the only games I watch from start to finish are carlton games

Author:	TruBlueBrad [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:54 am ]
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CK95 wrote: cecil89 wrote: I find myself really enjoying good games of footy whether Carlton are playing in them or not. That's how I was in the 90s. These days the only games I watch from start to finish are carlton games Same.