Two rounds in and how are you doing? Okay? I hope so. Me? Well, I’m doing ok, turned 60 last month, got here more through good luck than good management. Last week had a couple of bad days, the black dog struck but have learnt to deal with it pretty well over the years but it wasn’t always the case. But what’s this got to do with the Tigers? I guess because, outside of my family, it’s my one true love, a passion, rarely reciprocated in terms of results but we all have our faults. But for a few hours each week during the footy season I can forget all the other “stuff” and ride the emotions of a footy game. The emotions that make you feel alive. It’s that small journey during the contest I love. That and things like meeting people who are part of all this. Yesterday I met Christian Pio of the Harvey Norman Women’s team. A terrific young person, she gave me a hug too, maybe she thought I needed one but I just think she’s that kind of person, nice. I spoke to Tuki Simkins, another terrific young person. I really hope Tuki makes it, he can offload the ball just about better than anyone at the club you know. Meeting these people made my day. Oh, almost forgot, I sit behind Declan in the stand, he doesn’t know. Declan sure got fired up at the end of the game when Brooksy took the shot at field goal. Hope you’re ok now Declan.
I hope for all our sakes the Tigers can improve as the season goes on but whatever the case may be there are always good things to enjoy at the footy. And if you get the chance on Saturday why not venture out to Leichhardt again and watch the Harvey Norman team play. You never know you might just see the Wests Tigers win, if not then at least you can forget the other “stuff” for a couple of hours and that’s not so bad is it?
24 hours on and reflecting back on that game
Naden tacked without the ball
Kepoa try disallowed
Twal dropping the ball over the line
Not going for 2 points when simpkin got hit
Not taking away we played pretty poorly but geez we were a bit stiff with some of the things that happened
Really, it just came down to the Knights finding a way to win, we didn’t. We have to find a way to win footy games. We won’t know what will work until it does. But Steve said in the podcast after the game it’s all about the response now.24 hours on and reflecting back on that game
Naden tacked without the ball
Kepoa try disallowed
Twal dropping the ball over the line
Not going for 2 points when simpkin got hit
Not taking away we played pretty poorly but geez we were a bit stiff with some of the things that happened
Forgot to mention Garry offering himself up for a chat whilst I was not all that good last week. Wanted to thank him publicly for making that offer, means a lot. Cheers Garry.
@russtutty63 hey mate. Hope you’re doing okay. It’s hard when footy is meant to be an escape but it’s just as tough to get through. I know I’ve had moments the last few years where I’ve wanted to use footy as an uplift or escape and it’s just got me down more. It’s tough following this team at the moment. However I always find just doing part of a task helps me start to get back to where I need to be. Remember it’s okay to say you’re not okay and speak with those around you.
Glad to hear you're looking out for yourself Russ.
On the WT, all I'm asking for is to be able to look forward to games on a weekend. I can't tell you when the last time that was true on a consistent basis.
I'm sure we have friends/family/colleagues that support other teams. Hearing them discuss their minor quibbles as if they were catastrophic just reinforces how far away we are as a club.
Forgot to mention Garry offering himself up for a chat whilst I was not all that good last week. Wanted to thank him publicly for making that offer, means a lot. Cheers Garry.
Anytime mate and no thank you necessary, I struggle at times as well and it's important to have people to turn to.
I have woken in the foulest mood today and am really struggling to snap out of it, but I will turn that around soon hopefully.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Thanks Ronin, yes all good now. I try to look for positives during days like yesterday and as I put in my original post I did have some. I appreciate those moments as much as a win these days.@russtutty63 hey mate. Hope you’re doing okay. It’s hard when footy is meant to be an escape but it’s just as tough to get through. I know I’ve had moments the last few years where I’ve wanted to use footy as an uplift or escape and it’s just got me down more. It’s tough following this team at the moment. However I always find just doing part of a task helps me start to get back to where I need to be. Remember it’s okay to say you’re not okay and speak with those around you.
Someone once told me we all have our demons, all of us. We just deal with them differently. I tend to beat mine violently over the head with a . baseball bat. It’s a bit like the scene out of Inglorious Basterds.Forgot to mention Garry offering himself up for a chat whilst I was not all that good last week. Wanted to thank him publicly for making that offer, means a lot. Cheers Garry.
Anytime mate and no thank you necessary, I struggle at times as well and it's important to have people to turn to.
I have woken in the foulest mood today and am really struggling to snap out of it, but I will turn that around soon hopefully.
I used to be badly affected by losses but I don't find myself invested as much as i used to be. I mean I always want to win and it's annoying when we lose, but if the players don't seem to care then i'm not going to lose sleep over it.
Forgot to mention Garry offering himself up for a chat whilst I was not all that good last week. Wanted to thank him publicly for making that offer, means a lot. Cheers Garry.
Anytime mate and no thank you necessary, I struggle at times as well and it's important to have people to turn to.
I have woken in the foulest mood today and am really struggling to snap out of it, but I will turn that around soon hopefully.
Well Garry, you have reached out to many here and WTF when they needed it, feel free to do the same. Pro tip avoid messages from fellow fans bitching about the game
I used to be badly affected by losses but I don't find myself invested as much as i used to be. I mean I always want to win and it's annoying when we lose, but if the players don't seem to care then i'm not going to lose sleep over it.
Walking up Mary Street yesterday after the game, I actually gave up. i realised that I had "let go" of the nervousness and expectation of improvement and competing. It was strangely relieving. I just assume that we fail with the odd freak win amongst the floggings (we havent hit a decent team yet). Based on years of the same, its somehow comforting.
I worry about the mind set of the new guys, Klem, Api, Papi, Bateman, even Naden. They must be panicking. i wonder how long before they give up. In that context, I was glad to see Klem standing up for and supporting TT. I hope that lasts.
Forgot to mention Garry offering himself up for a chat whilst I was not all that good last week. Wanted to thank him publicly for making that offer, means a lot. Cheers Garry.
I like to go toe to toe with Garry on the pod. He’s usually wrong😀 but there aren’t many more genuine and warm hearted people that I know than Garry. Some fool on another social media site was personally giving it to him for daring to have an opinion. At least he has one! He’s a good guy. As are you Tutty!!
Forgot to mention Garry offering himself up for a chat whilst I was not all that good last week. Wanted to thank him publicly for making that offer, means a lot. Cheers Garry.
I like to go toe to toe with Garry on the pod. He’s usually wrong😀 but there aren’t many more genuine and warm hearted people that I know than Garry. Some fool on another social media site was personally giving it to him for daring to have an opinion. At least he has one! He’s a good guy. As are you Tutty!!
The fools don't worry me, I take an insult from a mug as a compliment.
Thank you for the compliment mate, lucky you aren't a mug as I guess, based on the above, a compliment from a mug would be an insult. Lol
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
