Growing up ion the Riverina and being closer to Melbourne than Sydney, league and Aussie rules were both popular. Most kids up to an age actually played both, as well as soccer.
Grew up a Bombers fan. I really liked Paul Salmon. When moved to Sydney in 96, started having a passing interest in them, fuelled by a mate who had a corporate box. I think, living in Vegas, if I had the urge to get back into it, i'd go for the Lions (have some 2 4 1 tickets courtest of my entertainment book, so get to a game).