But the real proof is watching the "elite" League players changing codes (Failau and Hunt) to AFL are struggling to adapt to a sport that relies on skill and stamina. If it were not for their marketing value, they would be in a local league.
I'm sure these two signings were an evil plot by the AFL to show these sniffers had no hope when playing a game of skill.
Melbourne has embraced the Storm, and we are the "sport mad" capital of Australia,
Aint that the truth! We'd embrace Flies Crawling Up a Wall as a sport given the chance! Storm's success says more about the love of sport in Melbourne than anything else.