It is a worthwhile exercise for all footy purists like myself to attend a match where one has absolutely no ties to either team. I had a chance to do this recently when I attended the VFL grand final between North Ballarat and the Northern Bullants.
Being neutral it is interesting to observe those in the vicinity that have a greater vested interest in the match’s outcome. Umpires were abused and player efforts were either lauded or insulted. I watch and wonder if I look that absurd when I get very parochial.
There is no foul language from my lip like there were with these fans, but I do get carried away sometimes.
Let’s hope that I have mellowed enough in my mature age not to be as embarrassing as those whom I witnessed.
Being neutral it is interesting to observe those in the vicinity that have a greater vested interest in the match’s outcome. Umpires were abused and player efforts were either lauded or insulted. I watch and wonder if I look that absurd when I get very parochial.
There is no foul language from my lip like there were with these fans, but I do get carried away sometimes.
Let’s hope that I have mellowed enough in my mature age not to be as embarrassing as those whom I witnessed.
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