- Jan 22, 2015
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We’ve just won a flag but over the last 3 years I have a greater than normal anticipation for the next game that Richmond plays. This is largely because they’ve won 15, 18 and 16 home and away games over the last 3 years, this is up there with the best in history and means when we watch the footy these days there is a high probability that we will win. No matter what sort of week I have I can look forward to some joy and contentment at the end of the week. It’s become habitual to watch and admire our players each week and sadly none of the usual pleasures like sex, food and other entertainment will match this.
The Richmond narrative is a team that has faced adversity but somehow became stronger and a more rounded version of itself. A Reserves flag, a thumping win in the Seniors and a bloke called Rance ready to come back. Can’t wait for next season. Mind you I heard this before in 1980 when we had a mighty team and there were declarations we’d win multiple flags in the ensuing years. We know what happened there. I am finding it a little strange that we’re the best team in the land after all those disappointing years but a couple more flags and I think I’ll get use to it. Now back to more mundane things as I start the countdown to next year, I’ll watch the grand final a couple more times to make myself feel a little better.
The Richmond narrative is a team that has faced adversity but somehow became stronger and a more rounded version of itself. A Reserves flag, a thumping win in the Seniors and a bloke called Rance ready to come back. Can’t wait for next season. Mind you I heard this before in 1980 when we had a mighty team and there were declarations we’d win multiple flags in the ensuing years. We know what happened there. I am finding it a little strange that we’re the best team in the land after all those disappointing years but a couple more flags and I think I’ll get use to it. Now back to more mundane things as I start the countdown to next year, I’ll watch the grand final a couple more times to make myself feel a little better.