I'm struggling
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I'm struggling
Lets face it.
The week before a prelim final is simply no good for you health.
I have faith. I know the numbers. I know our record against the opposition. I BELIEVE so much it hurts.
But still my heart is rattling like a machine gun, my arms feel numb and tingly, I'm forgetful, words bumble out in no apparent coherent order, I'm a bit cranky, I've said a few prayers despite my agnosticism (just in case)and, frankly, my digestion ain't what it should be...
If nothing else, '09 Saints, do it to avoid me further cluttering up our hospital system...
The week before a prelim final is simply no good for you health.
I have faith. I know the numbers. I know our record against the opposition. I BELIEVE so much it hurts.
But still my heart is rattling like a machine gun, my arms feel numb and tingly, I'm forgetful, words bumble out in no apparent coherent order, I'm a bit cranky, I've said a few prayers despite my agnosticism (just in case)and, frankly, my digestion ain't what it should be...
If nothing else, '09 Saints, do it to avoid me further cluttering up our hospital system...
"The inches we need are everywhere around us. They're in every break in the game. Every minute, every second. On this team we fight for that inch. On this team we tear ourselves and everyone around us to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch. Because we know when we add up all those inches that's gonna make the f***in' difference between winning and losing! Between living and dying!'
I am a jibbering mess
There are 3 of us Saints supporters in my office and we have been bumbling fools for weeks now.
One minute we are pumped the next we are as nervous as hell. I am getting to the point where I don't even want to look at them because as soon as I do they talk about the Saints. My gut is almost at the point where I cannot take it anymore.
We said to our GM and CEO that if we win on Friday (I mean WHEN we win), don't expect any work out of us. They laughed and said they weren't getting much out of us now.
All I can think about is this game and our Saints. Very hard to focus. Very hard indeed.
CARN SAINTERS!!!!!
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There are 3 of us Saints supporters in my office and we have been bumbling fools for weeks now.
One minute we are pumped the next we are as nervous as hell. I am getting to the point where I don't even want to look at them because as soon as I do they talk about the Saints. My gut is almost at the point where I cannot take it anymore.
We said to our GM and CEO that if we win on Friday (I mean WHEN we win), don't expect any work out of us. They laughed and said they weren't getting much out of us now.
All I can think about is this game and our Saints. Very hard to focus. Very hard indeed.
CARN SAINTERS!!!!!
Just on the phone to a friend, saying the same thing, yesterday lost a file, hit curb and lost appetite and can't stop shaking.... help.......Maxstar22 wrote:I am a jibbering mess![]()
There are 3 of us Saints supporters in my office and we have been bumbling fools for weeks now.
One minute we are pumped the next we are as nervous as hell. I am getting to the point where I don't even want to look at them because as soon as I do they talk about the Saints. My gut is almost at the point where I cannot take it anymore.
We said to our GM and CEO that if we win on Friday (I mean WHEN we win), don't expect any work out of us. They laughed and said they weren't getting much out of us now.
All I can think about is this game and our Saints. Very hard to focus. Very hard indeed.
CARN SAINTERS!!!!!
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Just on the phone to a friend, saying the same thing, yesterday lost a file, hit curb and lost appetite and can't stop shaking.... help.......
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Its a fair point... I'm hearing you loud and clear...rodgerfox wrote:Why?
We've brained the Bulldogs twice. Last time did it without Kosi and Gardiner, off a 6 day break.
Nothing to worry about at all.
Like I said, I know the numbers...
It's a question of wanting something so badly it fair dinkum rips you apart.
"The inches we need are everywhere around us. They're in every break in the game. Every minute, every second. On this team we fight for that inch. On this team we tear ourselves and everyone around us to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch. Because we know when we add up all those inches that's gonna make the f***in' difference between winning and losing! Between living and dying!'
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I'm like most of the rest of you. Friday can't come quick enough. It helps a lot to shout very loudly at the start of the game. Lets a lot of the tension out.
But I have to say that I have the same sort of feeling at the start of every 3rd quarter. Half time comes as a huge relief, and when the game starts again I find it hard to watch.
But I have to say that I have the same sort of feeling at the start of every 3rd quarter. Half time comes as a huge relief, and when the game starts again I find it hard to watch.
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In the past, we've always been a bit fragile and supporters have never been completely convinced with what we're going to bring to the table on a given day.
However now, this year, we've only brought rubbish to the table twice in the past 6 months!
And even then, our rubbish was almost good enough to win.
I have utmost confidence that we'll bring the goods on Friday night.
However now, this year, we've only brought rubbish to the table twice in the past 6 months!
And even then, our rubbish was almost good enough to win.
I have utmost confidence that we'll bring the goods on Friday night.
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There is a bit of background worry here..could this be the gut-wrenching end of a great year, or the penultimate step for total AFL domination for us. Logic prevails..compare us to the Bulldogs.. Bulldogs are a fast-moving quick-scoring, team, but where are our strengths compared to them? Four deciding factors: 1. Two proven tall big-marking forwards (a third if you count Gards) 2. At least two top taggers 3.The proven best backline this season(you generally don't win a flag without a great defence) 4. A proven style of play that has put us on top of the ladder.
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I have a very busy week at work at present, allowing for the fact I will knock off early on Friday. It is keeping me focussed, however, I am finding it difficult to maintain concentration. I jump on here far to often, but can't help it - I need to stay in touch with what is happening!!
By tomorrow I think things will start to melt down with me - the game will just take over my mind!! Couldn't we have just been granted free entry into the GF cos we finished top??
Woulda saved all these nerves, high blood pressure and sleepless nights.
By tomorrow I think things will start to melt down with me - the game will just take over my mind!! Couldn't we have just been granted free entry into the GF cos we finished top??
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I'm with you Rodger, a Bulldogs win would have to be considered one of the biggest finals boilovers.rodgerfox wrote:In the past, we've always been a bit fragile and supporters have never been completely convinced with what we're going to bring to the table on a given day.
However now, this year, we've only brought rubbish to the table twice in the past 6 months!
And even then, our rubbish was almost good enough to win.
I have utmost confidence that we'll bring the goods on Friday night.
I'm as confident as one can be when the season get's put on the line for the right to jsut compete for the title. But the game starts at 0-0 so there is always going to be a little nervousness.
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Re: I'm struggling
Yep, to be honest I struggled sleeping last night....can only think about football.Thinline wrote:Lets face it.
The week before a prelim final is simply no good for you health.
I have faith. I know the numbers. I know our record against the opposition. I BELIEVE so much it hurts.
But still my heart is rattling like a machine gun, my arms feel numb and tingly, I'm forgetful, words bumble out in no apparent coherent order, I'm a bit cranky, I've said a few prayers despite my agnosticism (just in case)and, frankly, my digestion ain't what it should be...
If nothing else, '09 Saints, do it to avoid me further cluttering up our hospital system...
Oh God but I hate this waiting.
My confidence is up..... but so in proportion is the feeling of possible doom.
Struggling badly....... been 25 years on the wagon but my grip is slipping.
There should be a Saints Anonymous meeting near me I can go to for strength and support.
Everybody.... at the count of three, place your hands on the computer screen and feel the power of the combined support!
My confidence is up..... but so in proportion is the feeling of possible doom.
Struggling badly....... been 25 years on the wagon but my grip is slipping.
There should be a Saints Anonymous meeting near me I can go to for strength and support.
My name is GrumpyOne and I'm a Saints Supporter
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Hi. I'm cowboy18 and I haven't seen a flag for 43 years.GrumpyOne wrote:Oh God but I hate this waiting.
My confidence is up..... but so in proportion is the feeling of possible doom.
Struggling badly....... been 25 years on the wagon but my grip is slipping.
There should be a Saints Anonymous meeting near me I can go to for strength and support.
My name is GrumpyOne and I'm a Saints Supporter![]()
Everybody.... at the count of three, place your hands on the computer screen and feel the power of the combined support!
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