I would have posted sooner, but my internet got a virus on Thursday, and I just got the computer back from the repairers today.
Anyway, I just want to congratulate everyone involved with the Geelong Football Club for winning the premiership. At last, after 44 years.
Was nervous all week. Obviously didn't affect the team, but Mark Williams' mind-games affected me. Great to see the win, and even greater to see the margin.
It is one of the best days in my life. After years of copping handbag and "At least I've seen my team win a flag" taunts, now I can have the last laugh.
I will admit now that I was very wrong. At the end of 2007, I wanted Mark Thompson sacked and about 15 players traded or delisted, and thought that we should re-build from scratch, in order to win a flag in 4-5 years. Boy, am I glad that I was wrong about that. Good on Mark Thompson, whose mild-mannered nature I saw as a weakness last year, was an added strength during the finals, to keep the club focused and to keep a "lid on it". Thommo can now officially lift the lid, and enjoy it with the players, because this is your victory too.
Players such as Mackie, Josh Hunt and others who I wanted gone last year, have had great seasons, and look forward to continued improvement. Also, glad to see Steve Johnson come on. I glad now that we didn't trade him.
Congratulations to so many others too. Too many to mention, such as MVP Ablett, Brownlow Medallist Bartel, Rising Star Selwood, VFL Premier team etc. Look forward to attending the B& F Thursday night, and celebrating this tremendous victory.
Great to also see the joy from past players Stoneham, Ablett snr, etc. Billy's tears were great to see, from a man who bleeds for the club.
CONGRATULATIONS GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB - 2007 AFL PREMIERS!!!
THE GREATEST TEAM OF ALL.
Brownlow, Rising Star, 9 All-Australians, record GF Margin, Norm Smith, VFL Premiers, Liston, numerous Coach & Player of the Year awards, and minor premiers.
I'm calling it now- GEELONG -2008 AFL PREMIERS!!!!!




