Pessimism

[Matching Mole]

It's currently swamping me, but I hope to paddle out soon, whether it's with a paddle self-forged, or with a night's restless sleep and a positive result tomorrow. I didn't think we could beat the Saints, and we did. We're so close, and I'm terrified of us dropping this precious chance.

Stupid nerves. Wasn't a fan in 1996, so haven't gone through this before. Any remedies? Apart from the obvious liquid relief?

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

You're not alone, although I'm supporting the other mob.

You run various scenarios through your head. Your team winning. Your teaming losing. Who's gonna play on this guy, who's gonna kick goals if he gets shut down.

It's been a long week. Every time I calm myself down I'll hear something or think of something and it starts all over again.
Basically once the match starts the nerves die off. You get into the game, like you do any other, but its so much more intense. You forget about what happened in the last minute and concentrate on the next. If your team is heading towards defeat then the reality sets in and you're just empty. Gutted. Nothing can be done, you've lost and all you can do is forget about football for a while and wait until next year.
If your team wins, then it is an amazing euphoric feeling. One of the highs of life. I've seen the Perth Wildcats win, I've seen the Aussies win the World Cup, I've seen Perth Glory lose and win... none of it compares. Why? Because this is the greatest game in the world and when you follow a team through all the highs and lows, it is just so sweet when they win.

I've been criticised by a couple of Eagles fans for wishing Swans fans good luck. Doesn't mean I don't care if the Eagles lose. I can take heart that the Swans will break the biggest VFL/AFL drought and generations of fans who have never seen success will get their taste. My friend is one of them. Despite his hate of the Eagles, I still will be happy for him if the Swans get up.

I guess it's a long response to your question, but basically there is no remedy if you're that passionate. Just enjoy the day and may the best team win. Take heart of the effort of either side that loses and pay respect to the team that can take it out.

Good luck!

 

[Matching Mole]

You're not alone, although I'm supporting the other mob.

You run various scenarios through your head. Your team winning. Your teaming losing. Who's gonna play on this guy, who's gonna kick goals if he gets shut down.

It's been a long week. Every time I calm myself down I'll hear something or think of something and it starts all over again.
Basically once the match starts the nerves die off. You get into the game, like you do any other, but its so much more intense. You forget about what happened in the last minute and concentrate on the next. If your team is heading towards defeat then the reality sets in and you're just empty. Gutted. Nothing can be done, you've lost and all you can do is forget about football for a while and wait until next year.
If your team wins, then it is an amazing euphoric feeling. One of the highs of life. I've seen the Perth Wildcats win, I've seen the Aussies win the World Cup, I've seen Perth Glory lose and win... none of it compares. Why? Because this is the greatest game in the world and when you follow a team through all the highs and lows, it is just so sweet when they win.

I've been criticised by a couple of Eagles fans for wishing Swans fans good luck. Doesn't mean I don't care if the Eagles lose. I can take heart that the Swans will break the biggest VFL/AFL drought and generations of fans who have never seen success will get their taste. My friend is one of them. Despite his hate of the Eagles, I still will be happy for him if the Swans get up.

I guess it's a long response to your question, but basically there is no remedy if you're that passionate. Just enjoy the day and may the best team win. Take heart of the effort of either side that loses and pay respect to the team that can take it out.

Good luck!

Your good humour and levelheadedness makes you, at least as far as BigFooty goes, the exception to the rule. Like you said above, good luck. Though your "drought" is 11 years - can't feel sorry for you on that count!

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

Yeah, I know. But I'm greedy. You have to be when it comes to premierships. Savour every single one, because you never know when next your chance will come.

 

[Punt_Road_Roar]

25 years and counting ... I was 5 Years old.

I envy all you supporters from both sides greatly this week.

It's time to break the drought swans, but I feel it may not end up that way.