What a long summer it has been without footy. It seems an eternity since the gladiators of Sleepy Hollow and Moorabbin gave us that unforgettable arm wrestle last September.
The non-stop drenching of cricket, and the circus that accompanies it, has worn thin. A large portion of the country is breathing a massive sigh, indicating that AFL is well and truly back.
Oh yes, it’s an exciting time sports fans.
Supercoach and Dreamteam nerds are working double overtime, while the shattered fans of last year are buying new team merchandise to replace the gear that was incinerated following the 2009 debacle.
The final siren of the NAB Cup is like an angel singing to footy fans. Round one is around the corner. Guernseys can once again be worn to work.
The uncomfortable six month silence at smoko is washed away by constructive “footy talk”.
The wife goes from happy to not so happy, as she prepares to ask you “is the footy on tonight”, every Friday for the next six months.
Pure bliss, I tell you.
By now we are completely over the fancy salad diet we’ve been trying. It’s such a relief to welcome back the pies and beer.
It’s been too long. Up there Cazaly!
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James said | March 17th 2010 @ 11:59am | Report comment
Can’t wait. Just a shame the battle for the wooden spoon is first up with Tigers V Carlton
Redb said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:04pm | Report comment
yeah
although it’s likely to be more competitive this year. The Blues have no Judd or Fev.
The game of the first round is definitely Western Bulldogs v Collingwood – this promises to be an unbeleivable game.
James said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:08pm | Report comment
As a Tigers supporter I left the G last year pretty disgusted (not for the first time)! We got torn to shreds that night (didn’t help that Cousins’ hammie tore to shreds too).
Looking forward to Cats V Bombers to see where the Cats are at after a slow start in the preseason.
Redb said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:12pm | Report comment
The Cats have us by our after burners I’m afraid.
I’m not expecting a huge turnaround, I dont know whether its becuase Mark Thompson use to play with the Bombers, but the Cats really seem to fire up against us.
We have improved against most teams, Geelong is not one of them. I hope I’m wrong.
p.s. Brisbane v West Coast looms as a very good game also.
JamesP said | March 17th 2010 @ 9:34pm | Report comment
also sydney v st kilda. on paper it looks like an easy victory to st kilda….but contests between these
two are always tough. last 2 times they met saints won by a solitary point each time…
Dogz R Barkn said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:13pm | Report comment
The start of any footy season (of any code) is always an exciting time: so much hope, so much optimism, everyone starts equal, etc, etc
Does anyone remember that League ad with Thomas Kenneally? (excuse my spelling if I’ve got it wrong) Did you get that ad in the Southern states? Great sentiment – applicable across the board.
Redb said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:15pm | Report comment
I can’t remember a more anticipated AFL season.
James said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:20pm | Report comment
Thanks to the depth at the top end.
Hawks, Saints, Cats, Dogs all have genuine chances at the flag. Lions are the darkhorses for mine.
Redb said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:24pm | Report comment
Not to mention Collingwood and Adelaide.
Dogz R Barkn said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:25pm | Report comment
And I note the Pies have been talking themselves up!!
Redb said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:29pm | Report comment
Jolly and Ball are very handy pickups.
James said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:30pm | Report comment
I keep forgetting the Pies (probably cause I hope they bomb).
As for Adelaide, let’s wait an see. Pretty awful preseason and Van Berlo looks in a bit of trouble with his back.
PS: Just finished my Supercoach team. Managed to squeeze in Ablett, Franklin, Bateman, Brown, Gibbs, Hall, Chapman! Quality!
Redb said | March 17th 2010 @ 12:32pm | Report comment
Dustin Martin is the best tip I’ve heard but lets keep that quiet.
Adelaide are stronger than people think, they were slow starters in 09 as well.