Mate, I was a Roosters supporter from 1972 (the first team I ever supported). That was until my my mates started making grade at the Steelers in the late 80's.
I then starting coaching in Illawarra and because of this my alliances switched. I did follow the Roosters when Graham Murray was coach but got a sour taste with how he was treated.
Of course off the back of his coaching they won a premiership the next year and Ricky Stuart took credit (and has done absolutely nothing since!).

Never missed a Steelers home game for over 10 years and traveled plenty to watch them play.
Current captain Ben Creagh was selling Ice Creams on the hill at home games when he was around 13-14 years old and was heavily tipped to play grade basketball.
James Matthews who was a Steeler and signed with the Roosters before tragically being killed back in the day of my Steelers involvement.

Super League came and ruined so many things.