- Apr 26, 2015
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I was really disappointed by the half-hearted effort by quite a few players against the Blues and Swans after half time. These are AFL matches where the players are paid big money to play top-level footy, not play for a bush team who are just waiting to have a few beers after the last game.Went to the game....it was a warm afternoon in Sydney.....the Swans had several milestones to celebrate.......Buddy was back....hadn't played for weeks and normally rips us a big one.....we'd had a shocking loss the week before.
What could possibly go wrong.
I had a great time at the SCG....NOT !!!!!
After the first 15 minutes I had that "sinking " feeling yet again.....here we go again !!!!
Given that awful start and us racking up the behinds in the 2nd 1/4....was more than a little surprised we were level at 1/2 time.....7 scoring shots to 1 in the 2nd 1/4.
Txted a mate back in Melb that it will more than likely come back and bite us in the arse….and......
I can't tell you how painful that last 1/4 was becoming......their goals...the crowd going crazy...….after 15 mins I did what any sane Saints fan would do and head for the bus stands...…...wanted to beat the rush...lol.
After watching the Carlton disaster and watching Sat...….was really wondering where on earth we were heading.
I don't buy the "it's the last game" line.....for me,wearing the jumper is an absolute non negotiable.
If your not up to it....out you go.
Sitting in the bus....I was ropeable about yet another shocker finish.
Back at the hotel happy hour was in full swing.....the red was certainly doing the trick...….I calmly was thinking........"it's the list my dear watto"
As many have said....we aint at this point….a good team.
So so envious of the Doggies reboot.....what a turn around since mid season.
My travel score this year is also a shocker...0-4.
I often think...."why do I keep doing this"
These are also games where you hope to see individuals who have that natural competitive sprit and contest at 100%, regardless of the outcome, but most failed, and some badly.
Dunno if it was something the coach said at half time in each match, but more than likely we have some marshmallows on the list.