RavenMadAussie

Surprised you are a NFL and rugby union/league fan seeing how most victorians love AFL and nothing else

What can I say? I had a good sporting upbringing. AFL just doesn't move me in the same way that rugby or NFL does.

Classic Aussie bonding. Go Ravens' defence!

Yep. Offence puts you in the position to win games, but defence is what ultimately wins you games. If you manage to get a pyschological advantage on your opponant with some massive hits from the defence, all the better.

Melbourne, Australia, here. Was born & raised here, but been to Baltimore once (though sadly, not during an NFL season).

First fell in love with Baltimore (the city) back in the 90s, when I used to watch Homicide: Life on the Street. Since then, been able to get into NFL more and more and, well, it just felt right to cheer for the Ravens. I'm also a big rugby (league & union) fan, and love hard-hitting defence, so again, the Ravens felt like a natural fit.

Heading back to Baltimore next year (I hope), for Maryland Death Fest, and will hopefully be able to get back over again a few months later and catch some games. On that note, a quick question: how quickly do AFC North games @ M&T Bank sell out? I figure if I'm going to head over, may as well catch a derby or two.