I played in the Aus Army over there on detatchment at Holdsworthy in West Sydney and more latterly took a UK Army team to Sydney playing one of the tour games on Cambletown verses a local team.

I've watched stacks of NRL games on many visits to Australia.

I dont hate anyone, just don't get on with "cheesy' yank like comments which I've found is synonymous with Aussies. Just a view! I've worked for a number of Yank companies and spent quite a bit of time there too!!!!

Buggo, up until recently I was private sector working on Flinders St in Melbourne

Based in London Bridge UK but travelled each month to Melbourne and some of the other cities in Aus. Other than the travel, thoroughly enjoyed the trips although got a little tired of the Aussie Rules rhetoric in Melbourne!! Out shone RL and RU(Rebels!) sadly.

Melbourne is a great city, pity about all the AFL.

Raiders fans come up with the best banners.

"Only soft Hunts play AFL"

"Come on the Tongue"

"Who needs a Big Willie when you've got a great Tongue"

Just to name a few.

"Eat dirt" is one I've never heard or read

There was a banner at the Roosters game last night that said "Sheck 'em, Roger!"