Thank you from an Eagles fan

[Danzar]

Originally posted by mocaholic
Would prefer 2-0 however. Gotta say it.

Yup. But dare to dream.....2-1 would be brilliant. We'll see next year.

[madcow]

w84 I'm pleased you had such a positive time of it with swans supporters and I must say I think most of the wc fans I spoke to were reasonably friendly although witness a few instances fo extremely arrogant,aggressive and just rude behavoir from some starting at the game with the 2 yobbos above m29 to the moronic group baiting the 2 older swans fans at the tramstop outside the hilton or the 2o y/o on the train home drunk and really sticking it up the young swans family heading home. in fact "now you know what it feels like " would be the most commonly used phrase I heard all night from eagles fans.As I told them I'm an old south fan we know what defeat feels like!! as newer Sydney fans do to. Do you think its because of your rivaly with the dockers that many wc fans feel the need to taunt in victory?

[LittleSchneider]

I was unfortunate in meeting a lot of horrible Eagles fans who wanted nothing more than to rub it in our face and stomp all over us with some disgusting gestures and dances along the way at both Crown and on the street.

If we ever win a premiership again - I hereby promise to never ever act like that towards an opposition supporter (not that I ever have mind you). God you'd think they would know how it feels to lose!

[BAM_BAM]

I came across both types on Saturday night.

Back at the pub all was ok we mixed as we had before the game although we were a little more subdued.

Running down to catch my plane (nearly missed it due to lack of taxi's) I crossed paths with a lady and I gave her a small smile in way of congratulation. She looked me right in the eye gave me a nod and the same sort of smile I had offered as acknowledgement. It is probably one of the highlights of the evening.

We then boarded the flight to find we were surrounded by WC supporters who immediately started slagging us. One those declared himself to be a Dockers supporter who had changed allegiances for the weekend (shame on you Mr!!).

I guess most remembered last year and knew what we going through. The others perhaps are just social rejects who do not know to hold their heads with dignity. It's one thing to be gracious in defeat but for someone to do as a victor shows what they're truly made of.

Well done w84 you seem to be made of good stuff.

[madcow]

walking to crown

Thats the same path i was walking little schneids and I say every second flock/murder/parliment =what is the collective noun for a group of eagles? were distinctly feral

[W84]

Originally posted by benny_w
We encountered a rather feral bogan Eagles supporter snooping around down in South Melbourne where we were at Patonys so Johnny mac (lescygnes) and I told him in no uncertain terms to @@@@ off out of our territory.

He threatened violence against JM but then walked off.

Did you feel tough that you told an Eagles' supporter to get out of your supposed turf, or as you stated- your "territory"?

I just happen to have a friend from Perth who supports the Eagles and has been living in South Melbourne for a while now.

There were plenty of Eagles' supporters in Melbourne, including South Melbourne, but it sounds as if you couldn't accept that with your immature behaviour.

South Melbourne isn't your territory.

You sound like a thug.

[AussieAnge]

Originally posted by W84
Did you feel tough that you told an Eagles' supporter to get out of your supposed turf, or as you stated- your "territory"?

I just happen to have a friend from Perth who supports the Eagles and has been living in South Melbourne for a while now.

There were plenty of Eagles' supporters in Melbourne, including South Melbourne, but it sounds as if you couldn't accept that with your immature behaviour.

South Melbourne isn't your territory.

You sound like a thug.

It's possible he was bothered by the feralness (new word) of the WCE fan. Our group breakfasted in South Melbourne on the morning of the GF and no-one batted an eyelid when 3 WCE fans walked in to a predominantly R&W venue. Perhaps the difference was that they were there for breakfast and not to cause trouble.
As has been said before sometimes it is the minority that ruin it for the rest.

[desredandwhite]

Originally posted by benny_w
We encountered a rather feral bogan Eagles supporter snooping around down in South Melbourne where we were at Patonys so Johnny mac (lescygnes) and I told him in no uncertain terms to @@@@ off out of our territory.

He threatened violence against JM but then walked off.

S'not often I have a go at one of our own... But Ben, was he having a go at us, or just walking through? If just walking through, I would have been inclined to just let him go - I was too busy concentrating on my pizza to notice.

Ferchristsake Benny, you live in Penrith - whereis.com.au tells me that's over 850km from South Melbourne!!!

Just kidding mate - just wanted to make the point that if he wasn't hassling us, he was well within his rights to walk through. Brave, but well within his rights. Sad day when I can't even splurge on a stupidly expensive flight to go over to Perth next year to parade around in my Swans gear when WE win

[benny_w]

Originally posted by W84
Did you feel tough that you told an Eagles' supporter to get out of your supposed turf, or as you stated- your "territory"?

I just happen to have a friend from Perth who supports the Eagles and has been living in South Melbourne for a while now.

There were plenty of Eagles' supporters in Melbourne, including South Melbourne, but it sounds as if you couldn't accept that with your immature behaviour.

South Melbourne isn't your territory.

You sound like a thug.

Hey W84.
Sorry for that post
I'm not a thug just getting stuff off my chest.
Very upset and downcast after losing the GF and I say things that I don't mean


Benny_w

Good luck next year

[W84]

No problem.

[coasters74]

I must add my two bob worth, thought the Sydney fans were very gracious in defeat. What really impressed me was the large number of red and white clad supporters who stayed to watch the players all get their medallions and the cup presented, then applauded their boys off.
Was a huge game and worthy of the two best sides in the comp.
I must admit to probably being a bit obnoxious on Saturday evening to some Sydney fans - did not try to be rude or aggressive, but found it very hard to hide my joy and excitment.
I guess there were plenty of people just on a real high after the game who maybe got too vocal.
But what is a great rivalry without being able to hate at least some of the opposing team/supporters.
Bring on 2007

[Thunder Shaker]

Originally posted by coasters74
Bring on 2007

Amen to that!

[WASwansFanatic]

Hmmmm I have three views on Eagles supporters...
One: Excellent over there.. Much respect from them and towards them. Pats on backs, shakes of hands etc etc
Two: Tosser in Young and Jackson day after game....with the Oh what a team....posters changed to Oh what a Shame and he thought he was the funniest bloke on earth. That is the WRONG way to celebrate victory by putting down opposition. Total Toss
Three: Ferals you endure over here when going to a game. Seems to me Eagles supporters feel safety in numbers and thats when the arse holes come out and fire up

But for the most part....Thank you to ALLL the ones from the first view....they were the majority and everyone on the charter flight coming home was most humble in victory it was great.


Cant wait for 07 and round 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[W84]

Originally posted by WASwansFanatic
Tosser in Young and Jackson...

That's where I was, but I assure you that I wasn't that tosser.

It's where I met a lot of great Sydney supporters.

That place rocked, especially with the cover band. It was so much fun to sing along with all the classics that they were playing.

One song that stuck out was Dragon's Rain .

In the grand final of 2005, the thunder was shaken from the sky, and it was raining for so long, but on that day it all cleared up, and we avenged our grand final loss

I love this rivalry, and I can't wait 'til we meet again in round one.

Bring on 007!

[schneidermania]

We had a tough time.. we were always gracious in defeat congratulating every WC fan we saw. I guess you remember the bad ones.. but I found a number and not just one offs a number to be very very arrogant..

I can provide the specific examples but I don;t want to dwell on it.