Well Mr McKenzie , I'll try and explain my allegiance to the Brisbane Broncos .
I am a St Helens fan . Born and raised about 20 miles from the ground , they are my local team .
In the late 90's , Sky tv started showing live NRL games over here in the UK . I've always found it more enjoyable to follow a sport if you have an allegiance to one particular team , and I wanted to watch the NRL , as it's the best RL in the world .
The first game I saw was in early 2000 when the Broncos defeated the Knights with a late Darren Lockyer try . So I decided that the Broncos would be my team . It made sense , as I had a soft spot for Queensland because of Mal Meninga's and Phil Veivers' sterling service to St Helens .
Later that year , I was priviliged , to attend a couple of games at the 2000 World Cup , including the Final at Old Trafford . Darren Lockyer was superb .
Ever since Locky has been my all time favourite player , and I've supported the Broncos and Queensland .
If this meets with your disapproval and derision , then I don't give a **** .
I'm happy in my choices and reasons for following Aussie RL teams .
For the record I support Essendon in the AFL and don't give a **** about any other Aussie team .
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