There's a time and place for banter.
Some people are on edge at the thought of losing their teams identity, that they grew up with, and identified with. Even the fact that a long time rival like Manly going under is stressful.
These are teams that have been a passion fo people for 20,30,40 and even 50 years.
Literally in the space of two weeks we have gone from life as normal, to the real prospect of the game changing before our eyes, and having our beloved Bulldogs representing a total new area, which changes the fabric of who we are.
so yes, maybe you CAN understand why some people feel the need to explode' at the moment. At least cut some slack.