I don't even think I'd like footy that much anymore if I didn't have a strong passion of supporting team. Especially now, its bent as fuck, shite officiating ruining games, daft rules, playing acting etc.
It's getting like when I fell out with love with boxing, just the corruption around it makes it far less enjoyable. Witnessed it first hand when I was a junior in national tournaments I was standing opponents on their heads and getting robbed because their team had close relationships with judges etc. Made me stop boxing and also I used to stay up all hours watching fights and now I can barely be arsed.
I'm starting to feel that way about footy except following city. If it wasn't for that, I think I'd barely be interested in the game much. Too much bullshit and cheating.