Tigers saved by the failing of Croker Choker
Roar Rookie By Dean - Surry Hills, 18 Sep 2010 Dean - Surry Hills is a Roar Rookie
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In another thrilling finale, the West Tigers have been temporarily spared the official role as the 2010 chokers. Scores looked like they would be leveled, to send the game sent into Golden-Point extra-time, with just minutes remaining on the clock, after the Tigers once again held a commanding lead.
To the Tigers rescue came one of the worst known kicks for goal in finals football after a penalty for a high shot was awarded 10 metres in from the uprights and no more than 30 metres out.
Up stepped Jarrod Croker, who has been kicking with nearly an 85 percent success rate since taking over the duties for the Raiders in round 15.
The shot at goal sailed well wide of the sticks, and Croker was left to console with the turf in an agonizing display of self pity, on a remarkable night in the Nation’s Capital.
It’s now official that St George Illawarra has been relieved of their nickname, with the Tigers handed the official team chokers title after capitulating in the back end of both finals games over the past week.
Jarrod Croker was also officially named “Choker Croker” by the entire 27,652 strong crowd, who braved the near freezing conditions at Bruce Stadium.
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September 18th 2010 @ 5:56am
Scott minto said | September 18th 2010 @ 5:56am | Report comment
I think you’re being a bit harsh mate. Wasn’t really the easiest of kicks.. The ref should have given him a few other shots with the tigers laying in the tackle all the time
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September 18th 2010 @ 8:25am
Dean - Surry Hills said | September 18th 2010 @ 8:25am | Report comment
Scott- I’m a bit upset with The Roar. The article I posted was intended as a complete laugh – and a Roar editor has cut my original letter in half – and taken out the humour content that was being carefully worked towards through the opening paragraphs.
The jibes were intended for a group of hardcore Tigers fanatics. It looks like E-mail is still the best way to involve your friends.
It’s a pity though, as The Roar has lost the opportunity for a number of new visitors to the site.
September 18th 2010 @ 8:38am
Jammy said | September 18th 2010 @ 8:38am | Report comment
Lets all call a 20 year old kid a choker. Classy stuff.
September 18th 2010 @ 8:41am
Dean - Surry Hills said | September 18th 2010 @ 8:41am | Report comment
Here is an attempt to post the rest of the jibe.
After the miss by Croker it was reported that fingernail debris was seen piled up through the streets of Balmain, Lillyfield, Roselle, and to a lesser extent in Campbelltown, where men are generally considered more composed at holding their nerve.
The SES was called in for the cleanup and their Chief of Operations, Neil E Blewitt, commented that the job ahead was expected to take between two and three days. The fingernail debris was reported to be between three and four feet high in some parts of Darling Street.
SES staff has already been placed on full alert for next week’s match up against the Saints who will be seeking revenge for the 2005 Semi Final loss at the hands of the Tigers. Blewitt commented that this time they would not be caught short, and all available staff would be well placed in the Balmain area for the expected choke by Tigers players in the last 15 minutes of general play.
The general public is advised to stay well clear of the Balmain area next weekend, as there is also the high probability of localized flooding. Blewitt commented that fans in the area are known to stay up and cry long into the night after a Tigers choke. Blewitt said that these tears often formed a near river effect during finals football, and that pedestrians in the area risked being swept away without warning.
September 18th 2010 @ 9:06am
andy g said | September 18th 2010 @ 9:06am | Report comment
garbage ‘article’, intended humour or not. i was at the game last night and i dont think a single person labelled croker as a choker.
we rued some terrible refereeing, we knew we had all the momentum before campesr did his knee. but we didnt blame croker.
your submission is a really ordinary execution of an easy joke based on the kids name.
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September 18th 2010 @ 4:51pm
Dean - Surry Hills said | September 18th 2010 @ 4:51pm | Report comment
News Flash – a compilation CD has just been released for Raiders fans. The tracks are designed to take fans through the many stages of grieving (denial, anger, depression, and acceptance).
1. Friday on my mind* The Easybeats
2. Battlefield* Jordin Sparks
3. Tiger Song* Hangover (movie soundtrack)
4. A rush of blood to the head* Coldplay
5. The great escape* Boys Like Girls
6. Eye of the tiger* Survivor
7. Numb* Linkin Park
8. You’re History* Shakespeare’s Sister
9. Kiss this thing goodbye* Del Amitri
10. Boulevard of broken dreams* Green Day
11. Wake me up when September ends* Green Day
12. Heartache tonight* The Eagles
13. Everybody hurts* REM
14. Don’t you cry* Guns N Roses
15. Sad songs say so much* Elton John
16. I drink alone* George Thoroughgood
17. Rehab* Amy Winehouse
18. Shout, shout, let it all out* Tears For Fears
19. Cry me a river* Justin Timberlake
20. In the end* Linkin Park
September 19th 2010 @ 7:15am
WClarke said | September 19th 2010 @ 7:15am | Report comment
I’m also a bit upset with The Roar editors. This is usually a website with decent analysis of sport and respectful discussion, a welcome change from most other sports sites. Therefore I’m disappointed they published this garbage. Hopefully it’s an isolated error.
September 20th 2010 @ 7:10am
Dean- Surry Hills said | September 20th 2010 @ 7:10am | Report comment
Mr or Mrs Clark – respectful discussion………..hhhhmmmmmm.
I’m yet to see one person on The Roar rush to the aid of the St George team, who have been constantly labled chokers by writers, and with follow up comments by the general public.
It’s refreshing to see how the shoe fits on the other foot.
September 20th 2010 @ 9:37pm
Sam H said | September 20th 2010 @ 9:37pm | Report comment
Saints fans. Getting nervous. It must be September.
September 21st 2010 @ 12:27am
CJ said | September 21st 2010 @ 12:27am | Report comment
Dean of Surry Hills, none of this is funny or clever at all. I think the Roar editors cut the second half of your article because it was nonsensical and irrelevant (and it is also unfunny). I can just picture you giggling to yourself as you compile your little jokes but I’m sorry to say I can’t picture anyone else reacting the same way to reading them. You really need to turn your computer off for a while, go outside and tell your jokes to some people in the flesh. In this context you will be able to observe how people react to your humour; these reactions are bound to shock you into never making another joke as long as you live. For the sake of everyone (yourself included), that really is the best possible outcome of all of this.
September 21st 2010 @ 8:55am
Dean - Surry Hills said | September 21st 2010 @ 8:55am | Report comment
CJ – Don’t take yourself so seriously. I can guarantee that no one else does.