Special pleading for the Raiders

barking toad – no hail marys for me! I am proud to say my Carlton membership goes nicely alongside my Manly Sea eagles membership.

That is one of the great things about Canberra – the freedom to follow almost any sport….

I support my local teams.

The only trouble is I can’t afford to support all of them by turning up to games.

If I do choose to spend up on the kids and go and see a local teams home game, a win is always a bonus, for me and the kids.

At least going to see a Capitals game I have a good chance of a win, and don’t get smacked in the hip pocket as much.

Surely I can’t be slandered for this option. (let slandering begin)

I would be more inclined to go if Bruce stadium wasnt such a crappy venue. Its always freezing and that is my deterrent from going out and supporting raiders.

junkett said :

I’m taking my boy because we like the footy & supporting a Canberra team. Tricky idea huh?

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I find it very sad that the Raiders’ most trenchant critics aren’t Sydneysiders or Brisbanites, but Canberrans. In my book you should support your local team, win or lose.

The problem, of course, is that people find it much easier to be cynical.

Andrew may need to re-visit mathematics. Any hope of making the finals for the Raiders evaporated with their last loss

Will they be checking drivers licenses or similar to ensure Qbn residents don’t turn up.

I’m taking my boy because we like the footy & supporting a Canberra team. Tricky idea huh?

If I wanted to go and had the choice between the two, I’d be heading to the AFL. Iexpect the AFL will probably draw a larger crowd than the raiders game, as usual.

Sooooo, teh local council is trying to get punters to go to the Raiders game (CFMEU sponsored) and not the AFL game at Manuka Oval (council sponsored)? No conflict there eah!

And AG, your public admission of contributing to the mob at Price Fixer Park must be a cleansing moment. Like going to confession. How many Hail Mary’s did you cop?

Target of 5000 members? My membership of Carlton has assisted them reach a record of more than 47 000 members this year! No wonder the AFL is in such a strong financial position…..