Quote: Bluenosewarrior "It's not really about their location although I don't mind watching Leeds and I can't think of another reason why that would be.
It's more to do with money and not wanting any of teams list above to win. I don't mind watching these teams but I wouldn't normally pay £100+ to watch them. Accepted, that is my fault and if I can't sell them I will happily go and have a few beers
Bit late to the thread but I have to disagree with this. RL finals are packed with neutrals and any "hate" that exists within the culture of the game very rarely goes beyond good natured passion. Last year I was sat in the Wire end, though there were various other fans dotted around too including other Wiganers, and the banter was great. You wouldn't get that in the other game.
Anyway as far as the OP goes, was it really such a bad prospect to watch either Catalans, Saints, Wire or us? My attendance at the GF was determined when all 14 teams were still in the mix and there's no way I wouldn't have gone. I'll admit that a week ago the prospect of a Saints v Warrington final had me worried but had that been the case there's no way I'd have sold my tickets. Surely the final we've got can't b that bad?!
Quote: @airlie_bird "Strikes me that this is the problem with the family game today. Traditionally people of all teams went to big finals. Neutrals stood or sat with all fans and enjoyed the occasion.
Increasingly we see fewer openly neutral fans and have this "hate" culture were we have to hate teams.
Sadly it's a fact through all of society perpetuated through social media.
I'd take the op up on his offer but I've already got tickets. There was absolutely no chance of my boys getting there and I've known that since 2007
I've regularly gone to the Cup Final, since it's return to Wembley, as a neutral and seen plenty of other neutrals there too. Also, at this years Cup Final, there appeared to be no hatred or animosity whatsoever. I don't think it's as bad as you portray, I just think there's been some highly noticeable cases at recent Grand Finals.
I've never been to a GF as a neutral but, in my defence, my team are usually there
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