Well it’s official. One of the most Australian Victorian things ever was trending on Twitter today.

After a six month break footy is back and it seems it’s the only thing Melburnians want to talk about.

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#whymyteam started trending in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon with Tweeters telling the stories behind why they barrack for the AFL team they do.

Many people suggested geographic or familial reasons while others said there was a specific person who prompted them to devote their lives to a particular team.

There were some cute stories and there were some footy tragic stories, but mainly it appears that there has been a lot of brainwashing going on.

Why do you support your team? Let us know in the comments below.

3rd gen Demon. Dad to me whey I was about 5 “If you’re not following the Demons, seek alternative accommodation”. #whymyteam

— TC (@timcul81) April 14, 2015

I’m blessed to go for the mighty @HawthornFC because I was trying to impress an older girl I liked who was a friend of the family #whymyteam — Brett Collett (@brettacollett) April 13, 2015

My children barrack for North, because I didn’t go through two labours to give other clubs supporters. #whymyteam

— Karen Lyon (@klioness) April 14, 2015

My grandma, an absolute fanatic, made me a black and white teddy called Billy Picken. I’ve been a @CollingwoodFC fan ever since. #whymyteam — Warren Tegg (@WarrenTegg) April 14, 2015

Because I didn’t want to suffer through the pain of supporting Richmond #whymyteam

— Trent Conheady (@Trent_Conheady) April 14, 2015

because only real men wear purple #whymyteam — Hannah (@hannahalyce_) April 14, 2015

Went to footy day in prep barracking for saints because of mum. Dad=Hawks. Left as a Pies supporter because of my friend #gopies #whymyteam

— ash (@ashleighkatexx) April 14, 2015