Why is your avatar Richmond colours???
Review Those at the Grand Final, have you watched a replay yet? Needless to say - No Richmond fans please
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But did you invest???
I dont think I could ever watch the replay.
and Richmond are (were) my second team.
and Richmond are (were) my second team.
Our family spent GF day at my sons place. The grand kiddies were there and my daughter who has loved the Killers for as long as I can remember was in her glory. I think we were all very confident and jealous of the lucky Crows supporters at the ground to witness our teams first flag in 20 odd years.
But no.
I felt very sorry for the the supporters there at the ground. At least I could slink away to the fridge and hit the bottle. The atmosphere was like a wake. The champagne I brought to celebrate ended up in the recycle bin.
But no.
I felt very sorry for the the supporters there at the ground. At least I could slink away to the fridge and hit the bottle. The atmosphere was like a wake. The champagne I brought to celebrate ended up in the recycle bin.
I didn't bother recording the game, because I knew Fox would be replaying it over and over for the next week. I haven't watched it, and I strongly doubt I ever will. Every now and then I'll flick on Fox Footy to see whats on, and if they're playing it I sometimes watch for a few mins (particularly if its in the first quarter), but I just get angry and disappointed all over again so turn it off.
Its a shame, because I actually have never really had anything against Richmond and would have been more than happy to see them win a GF (same with the Dogs last year), but I just can't be happy for them in this instance. I have nearly every GF spanning back to 89 in my collection, but I'll never add this one.
Its a shame, because I actually have never really had anything against Richmond and would have been more than happy to see them win a GF (same with the Dogs last year), but I just can't be happy for them in this instance. I have nearly every GF spanning back to 89 in my collection, but I'll never add this one.
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i made a comment about a free kick we didn't get but Richmond got a exact same free kick 5 mins before, guy in front of me mouthed off to me saying the umpiring was ok and there wasnt a free kick
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What Grand Final?
I had bought a ticket in the AFL Members using a friend’s membership which is against their rules. He assured me I’d be fine as they ‘never check’.
In my infinite wisdom I thought I’d get there early to avoid scrutiny and to see the son of a mate’s mate who was playing in the U18 match.
As I went to go through the turnstiles I got a tap on the shoulder from an AFL dude wanting to see my membership pass (which I obviously couldn’t provide).
They did let me in but with the bonus of a $200 ‘upgrade fee’. From that moment I had sinking feeling that it wasn’t going to be my/our day.
After three minutes when Eddie slammed through our second I thought I’d been worrying about nothing but eventually my fears were realised.
Didn’t bother to even go out that night - went back to the hotel and had a comfort pizza whilst watching the replay with my eyes glazed over.
s**t day.
In my infinite wisdom I thought I’d get there early to avoid scrutiny and to see the son of a mate’s mate who was playing in the U18 match.
As I went to go through the turnstiles I got a tap on the shoulder from an AFL dude wanting to see my membership pass (which I obviously couldn’t provide).
They did let me in but with the bonus of a $200 ‘upgrade fee’. From that moment I had sinking feeling that it wasn’t going to be my/our day.
After three minutes when Eddie slammed through our second I thought I’d been worrying about nothing but eventually my fears were realised.
Didn’t bother to even go out that night - went back to the hotel and had a comfort pizza whilst watching the replay with my eyes glazed over.
s**t day.
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I DIDN'T EVEN SEE THAT!!!!
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Watched first half and then deleted it however have watched the Geelong PF numerous times.
Bring on 2018.
Bring on 2018.
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If I was you guys who went to the gf I would asking the players to compensate you for your expenses.
The coach made it clear the players effort was the determining factor in the result.
That is simply unacceptable considering the effort all members put in to pay thier wages and the things they gave up to attend the gf
The coach made it clear the players effort was the determining factor in the result.
That is simply unacceptable considering the effort all members put in to pay thier wages and the things they gave up to attend the gf
I wasn't going to go out that night either, until I got back to the hotel room and saw the rest of the crew with puffy red eyes drinking rum in their pjs.
Found a pub on the fringes of the cbd, far from the party, and spent the night rebutting well-wishers...
Random person #1: I feel your pain
Me: who do you follow?
RP1: Swans
Me: * off
Random person #2: I feel your pain
Me: who do you follow?
RP2: ah, Hawks. 2012 was terrib...
Me: * THE * OFF
Random person #3: I feel your pain
Me: who do you follow?
RP3: Fremantle
Me: ok you can stay. buy me a drink
You are the bravest of the brave - watching the GF live AND watching the replay on the same day!
Either that, or you're just maybe boring - nothing else better to do than watch the replay!
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Left with 5 mins to go ...gave my pass to a Richmond fan sitting outside listening to the game on his hand held radio and said go and watch your team win a gf.
Crossed the bridge to fed square wondering what id say to Jenkins ..if only i had the chance.
Was a great yr but we gave a premiership to Richmond ...
Ouch.
Crossed the bridge to fed square wondering what id say to Jenkins ..if only i had the chance.
Was a great yr but we gave a premiership to Richmond ...
Ouch.
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well, technically correct. atleast they can remember what premiership glory feels like
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I get cramps every time I think about the GF. Luckily there were magnesium tablets in the packI did keep the chemist warehouse stuff
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And why should you!
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That's about the only thing I kept from my pack. Good for keeping some of my headaches at bay.
I was not at the game, however I walked out from my place of viewing early into the third. If I was at the game I would have stayed until the end of the game....so I am lucky that was not the case.
I recorded the game on Foxtel and just can't delete it. I think I will watch the game in Jan or Feb, face our loss, embrace our journey, and then quietly move on.
I recorded the game on Foxtel and just can't delete it. I think I will watch the game in Jan or Feb, face our loss, embrace our journey, and then quietly move on.
I kept the stubbie holder they were giving away. I like it, reminds me that our team made it and I went to the occasion but I don't connect it with the result.
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