I got into the game long before following any particular club.

Don't know about the bald bit either...





He was small.

Later a bit fat.

Always sublime.

Some of the shots in the book [iQuand Le XIII Enflammait la France[/i (Demelin, 200icon_cool.gif would give you an idea.

The game has to come first for me. If Rugby League is struggling, then my club would too. I think the games governing bodies - Europe and Down under has to promote International competition more and attract fans to watch the games. International competition gets neutrals interested - I've never had any interest in Mens hockey, but in the eighties when the Olympic team were doing well - I followed it and everyone at work was talking about it.

I love my club, but I'd love it if there was a European or World final between Spain & Italy for example (or anyone outside of the traditional nations).

If Hull KR disappeared then I would not follow another professional club. I'd watch more local amateur RL.

If my club went down the pan, I would never go to another match again.

I would cancel my Sky subscription and just watch S.L. show. I could never support another club, I find it bizarre.

No 2nd favourite teams for me, and as for the International team……..

I think it's a given that we all love the game, that is what gives our beloved clubs a reason to exist.

But it needs to be put into some kind of context.

For example, to those that say the game comes first - would you be happy with something that had a seriously negative affect on your particular club if it was 'for the good of the game' ?