Post Match. Pies win thriller . All comments please.

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

[tbaker]

[Pies4shaw]

“We quite like the ‘Pies
But when they’re behind
We cheer for the other guys
We really don’t mind.”

Appropriate 21st century cheer squad banners, number 2.

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

[Pies4shaw]

Yes. It's only 24 years (sadly) on Grand Final Day 2019 but they haven't even played in a Grand Final this century, either, so their relevance to the competition in since 1999 has been lower than Collingwood's ever was during The Drought. If we can't mock them now, when can we do so?

[BazBoy]

The two teams on 16 flags are 19 and 24 years adrift

Now swoop pies and snavel our 16th —oh and while ya at it 17th 😃

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

[BazBoy]

Welcome folks to the mighty G

Where Pies and Saints will meet

Our lads will do a handsome job

And our victory will be sweet

[Presti35]

How I Saved Myself From Certain Heart Failure

On Saturday, I was at a Wedding. Somewhere out along the Great Ocean road, somewhere between Wye River and Kennett River. No TV, no WiFi, no reception and no radio.

Having no idea what was going on was rather painful. But not as painful as how I would have felt if I knew what was going on.

Once the wedding was done, all the photos taken and all the speeches made, we went back to the car where the radio was turned on just as the players sang the song. The sang it with a lot of passion and I knew something insane must have just happened.

I'm not sure who it was, but the radio announcer was saying this is what good teams do. Carlton gave Collingwood a scare, but the great teams win these games. They also discussed the closeness of the match and that neither club played badly.

I was somewhat confused as I was thinking, how could it have been so close? Did we almost lose? Should I be happy? Should I be sad? I couldn't wait to read nicks. I couldn't wait to read the game review and I couldn't wait to find out what happened.

Now keep in mind that I was away with mostly Essendon supporters who were upset about their game and trying to bring us down with the "you can barely beat Carlton" comments. Also it's worth pointing out that they were very late because they decided to drive down on the Saturday morning so they could watch their game on TV, rather than come down with everyone else on the Friday night. Imagine being late to your own sisters wedding because of that. Thats another story.

So last night I watched the replay and tried to read the Game Day Thread as the game went along. My brother said that I'm crazy and that I should fast forward until there is 7 minutes left in the 4th.

Watching the game, from the beginning, it was a different experience. This would be one of the first games I hadn't been to or watched live since the late 90's.

It would have been hell sitting there watching that game unfold. Even during the replay I found it nerve racking. The pressure would have been immense and the thought of losing to Carlton would have been unbearable.

Reading the game day comments was interesting. I always give people the benefit of the doubt during a game. And considering the opponent and what was happening, it wasn't bad at all. And I've seen some big comments made in the game day threads over the years.

Almost bang on 7 minutes left, Cripps misses a goal. From there it went: Crisp Goal, Brown goal, JDG goal, Phillips goal and WHE goal on the siren. What a final 7 minutes it was.

Forgetting ladder positions, this is one of the greatest wins we've had over Carlton. Watching the replay, knowing the final scores, is a different bunch of emotions compared to watching live. We didnt play badly. We were never out of the game. And we've all learnt a few things from the match.

1. We are not invincible.

2. We are are hard team to finish off.

3. These players bleed for the jumper.

I'm almost glad that I didnt have to sit there and die throughout the game, but it would have been something to be there for the final 7 minutes. Heart attack saved.

Wins like this build the club and push the team to better things. Looking forward to the Saints game.

[npalm]

^^ Nice post Presti.

I particularly like: "Having no idea what was going on was rather painful. But not as painful as how I would have felt if I knew what was going on."

I've decided that if we ever make another Grand Final, I'm going to find somewhere in the middle of Aus that doesn't have TV, radio, internet or phone reception and hole out there until it's over.
Having lived thru 10 losing Grand FInals (and two draws) I'm not going to put myself thru it again.

[BazBoy]

I watched the game live and my emotions get the better of me at times

But I have watched the whole game replay and was feeling both disappointed and apprehensive even tho I knew outcome

They had momentum from final stages of 1st to 4th qtr but because everyone was thinking how good Carlton were going missed a lot of our game which wasn’t that terrible

But a good side behind with 7 minutes and 11 points their hurdle can kick 5 goals has so much upside