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Message: [QUOTE="Twiztid, post: 2436113, member: 2144"] I understand the lol@souths wouldn't have taken off, but it is a huge generalisation of our supporter base and mainly due to the struggle to attract younger fans, something that has since turned around due to the culture in the club. That is why I understand the joke because I have seen some funny fans - hot dog man as an example. I just feel we have no more or less than any of the other teams and the Burrow is the worst example because the 30% you see do seem nutty, though I know they are not, well not all of them. Though I understand the soccer reference I think it is slightly different in the NRL only due to the minimal talent pool available. With soccer being a worldwide sport the ability to do those things you mentioned is much easier. Plus the Broncos do have an advantage in their region, but a disadvantage is they can't keep everyone they bring through the ranks. The way you make it out too is that we don't produce any juniors ourselves and we only poach other teams players. We have juniors, players we bought young who have come through our ranks, players who were sitting in Qld cup or reggies and then players we bought in to fill in those gaps like Inglis, King, Asotasi etc. Again just like most other teams but the reference to cheque book rugby league only seems to be mentioned due to Russell and Peter's involvement in the club. Yet we haven't done anything dodgy to actually attain these players Frankly the main reason people hate the Broncos is their success. People envy it! I envy it! I want to see a premiership but I doubt I will see one in the next 10 years. I actually like the Broncos, they are the benchmark Souths need to match on and off the field. We are gaining off the field but still trialling on the field. I am sorry your friends are so biased supporters but most of their comments are jealousy of wanting to see success again. The way they word is completely wrong but that is them, that is your experience and that is all you know. That builds your hatred because you link it too your experience with your soccer team. I have seen both sides of the fence but my dad instilled the realistic mindset I have. He just wasn't able to bring the passion out until I met my current GF whose family are Souths tragic just like my dad was and I started going to every game with them. Either way, time will tell if we are on the right track and that is what position we are on the ladder at the last round. I hope we are still in the top 8 on that day. [/QUOTE]

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