Stuff about football & community & belonging
I have decided not to go this game. I am managing my Covid risk, I tell myself. But as it turns out though I can’t go anyway. After two years of the pandemic being out there and affecting everyone else, it arrives in our house. My partner tests positive on Saturday morning and we all have to isolate for seven days. With my partner unwell and keeping to herself in the front room I am busy … –>
In February I wrote here "Dynasties don’t last much longer than this in general, so there’s every prospect of a dip in fortunes at the very least." Thanks very much Nostradamus. So, you can blame me for the Tiges nosedive in 2021. But like 2017 and 2019, we did not lose in September. You can also blame me for the huge gaps in TTBB this season. I have struggled for motivation, for time and … –>
The Red and Blue mob are still be waving their Grand Old Flag in a state of delirium. And we don’t begrudge them the pleasure ‘cause we know what that feels like. There are so many apparent parallels between the Dees of ’21 and the Tiges of ’17 in their rapid rise and redemption. Simon Goodwin voices the same epiphany that turned Dimma around. The talk of team-culture, deep camaraderie and … –>
Friday 16 July, 2021 I have given us no chances of winning this game and that was before the Covid-19 restrictions caused it to be moved to Queensland. I am completely at peace with this absence of hope. We have to win to make the finals and as I gave up on that score when the Pies beat us last week, all is well. In the end though, I get sucked into watching and then caring. And then, … –>
Sunday 11 July 2021, 4.10pm It’s the last time slot I’d choose for a Richmond game and yet it actually works out all right for me. I get some things done before setting off and we’re home in time for a not-too-late dinner. And our seats are magnificent. On the bottom deck where we almost never go, just around from the Punt Road End and under cover so there’s no worrying about the rain. … –>
