As a kid I was heavily involved in two sports. I played real football (according to my father) which we call soccer in Australia, but avidly watched Rugby League.
Fast forward to 1996. I don't know why this day was different, but I remember sitting down to watch my first game on telly. I didn't understand any AFL rules, but I remember this big bloke the commentators were calling Plugger. We all know the story. One glorious point after the siren which propelled the Swans into their first GF in a long time. And there was one convert made that day ... me.
1997. The birth of Super League. The attempt to eradicate traditional teams was enough. My love for league was eroding as my love for AFL and the Swans was growing.
The rest is history.
2017. Game three of the State of Origin has just finished and I could not tell you who won. I truly do not care.
Go Swans!
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