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Didn't go to any of the finals games which was good because I was able to diddle myself.
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Repeat efforts like Shiggsy?Didn't go to any of the finals games which was good because I was able to diddle myself.
Repeat efforts like Shiggsy?
I have to ask, cos I couldn’t go but my nephews did and were just as emotional about this as the greatest day, but IF WE LOST THE GRAND FINAL would the Prelim still be the greatest day in history? Or is it the greatest day BECAUSE WE WON THE GRAND FINAL? I went crazy in front of the TV when we beat GWS but that whole Grand Final week, including finding out at 8:30 Monday night I secured STANDING tickets for the GF and the emotion that welled up inside as I grabbed my kids when Picken kicked that last goal was incredible. It seems though I’m a second rate supporter because I’m not one of the special group at Spotless who shared that special bond. Wouldn’t swap it for the Grand Final WIN ever. But don’t begrudge the joy felt by the “Spotless Specials”
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I might be one of the “Spotless Specials”, but I would have given anything to be one of the Perth Pearlers in that first final. Only about a 1000 of those.
That's awesome.I have 2 family members and a friend who were at all 4 finals. They will die happy.
I went with my best mate who is a Hawthorn member and had been to 5 of the Hawks Grand Final wins. He reckons our Prelim was the best Football experience he has had.
This.For me personally, the prelim was and forever will be comfortably the best football experience of my life. I can't even imagine a future scenario where that will change, it was simply unbelievable.
I think because it was The First, an experience we'd never had before. We will win future PFs but as good as they will be, The First will always be the best.For me personally, the prelim was and forever will be comfortably the best football experience of my life. I can't even imagine a future scenario where that will change, it was simply unbelievable.
Couldn't agree more. The noise when the players came for their warm sent chills down my body, bloody brilliant. At games end people unknown were hugging and being soaked with beer and anything else that was being held, unforgettable the sheer joy that moment brought. The hoards at Yass Macca's next day was also special, a weekend never to be forgotten.For me personally, the prelim was and forever will be comfortably the best football experience of my life. I can't even imagine a future scenario where that will change, it was simply unbelievable.
I agree with that. Not many defeated grand finalists talk glowingly about their Prelim wins, it's the big dance only that provides ultimate satisfaction.I'd been to every prelim since 1985 up to 2016, to which I didnt attend for personal reasons. It would have been a bitter-sweet pill had we lost the GF the following week, but honestly the GF is what counts the most, IMO.
No one is saying you are a 2nd rate supporter. I'm just saying if you weren't there you'll never know what it was like. I'm not saying that yours and anyone else's experience was not great, just that it was not at the place where it happened.
There are many reasons why I got more enjoyment and felt more emotional after the PF than I did the GF.
1. The lead up to the game at the pub. The bond between everyone that had travelled and the sense of excitement but pure fear.
2. After being at all 7 losing PF's and the pain that everyone of them caused, to finally win one and break the hoodoo was so special.
3. Sitting together with my 15 family and friends, something I wasn't able to do at the GF.
4. The after party at the Novotel with many former bulldog players and seeing the joy on their and all bulldog supporters faces.
GF day was special, but for me, GF day and the week leading up doesn't happen without PF. When we won the PF, I could finally look forward getting my hands on GF tickets, going to a GF week training session and the GF parade.
Let's hope we get to experience it all again one day soon.
I might be one of the “Spotless Specials”, but I would have given anything to be one of the Perth Pearlers in that first final. Only about a 1000 of those.
All said and done just so stoked to be a member of the “Grateful ‘G’ers”!
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A GF loss would have retrospectively tainted the PF to a degree. But to me the reason why the prelim was so special would remain, regardless - we were massive underdogs against the AFL's silver platter team, and had been there 7 times before and always fell just short.All good with the different experience and with me I had all those same experiences on GF day - shared it with all the people I went to the footy with, including the 7 losing PFs ( I actually believe I’m the jinx as I was the missing link in Sydney when we finally won) and had those emotions you had at PF
Still want to know though if people would still feel the same about the PF if we lost the GF. I know we don’t get that GF experience without the PF win but is it the same unforgettable feeling if the END result is still no premiership?
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All good with the different experience and with me I had all those same experiences on GF day - shared it with all the people I went to the footy with, including the 7 losing PFs ( I actually believe I’m the jinx as I was the missing link in Sydney when we finally won) and had those emotions you had at PF
Still want to know though if people would still feel the same about the PF if we lost the GF. I know we don’t get that GF experience without the PF win but is it the same unforgettable feeling if the END result is still no premiership?
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I might be one of the “Spotless Specials”, but I would have given anything to be one of the Perth Pearlers in that first final. Only about a 1000 of those.