Last Sunday afternoon, we headed off to see my beloved Saints (St Kilda in the Australian Football League) play an old enemy Essendon at the Docklands stadium. The Saints had ensured their place in the finals the previous week, with a stirring victory over Adelaide at the same venue. Even though I was unwell with a virus, I had bought tickets earlier in the week, so we headed off to the stadium, and took our seats with a friend, anticipating a quiet end to the home and away matches, as the Bombers had nothing to play for except pride, and while there had been a couple of shock losses by other teams in the round, the Saints could make the top 4 if they were to defeat the Bombers by at least 16 goals.
At three quarter time, it was clear that the 16 goal target was indeed achievable, and the excitement of being at the game when despite all the odds, they made the top 4 was an incredible feeling.
Just a pity that they have to play Geelong in the Qualifying final tomorrow, who have the much better form going into the finals, and who look invincible. However, strange things can happen in finals campaigns, so one never knows... However, the good thing is, we have a second chance, whatever happens tomorrow.
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