Anyone else like me?

[HarveysDeciple]

Obviously the grand final result knocked me on my ass like most people.

Then slowly but surely was moving on, but every now and then the bloody thing comes back and haunts you and you find yourself thinking about it out of nowhere.

Had a bad week, wish I could move on.

[Batnoe]

I am like you, yes

i actually thought the heading was, anyone else like me? meaning does anyone like me!

[yipper]

Only when ppl keep bringing it up!!!

Trying to move on - realisation of a lost opportunity is certainly the main problem for us all.

[SydneySainter]

Every time I think I'm just about over it, I read something or someone says something to me or I decide I want to watch a classic match and before you know it, the pain starts again.

[milney044]

Yep every time i walk past Geelong supporters at work.
Every time i walk past the AFL store and see all the navy and white and think damn those lucky b@stards..and then it suddenly hits you where you get this massive wake up call where you're like hang on a minute..that was against the Saints. Bloody hell that should be us. It's so bizarre because it feels weird looking at the celebrations and actually coming to the realization that they beat us to get there. It sucks.

Every time i walk in to my room i pretty much go through it again- having to look at them all. There's just no escape. There's even a picture of them in my toilet! And i know i'm insane cause i can't take them down cause it's like surrendering and i just want to get behind them and believe they'll go all the way next year and at the same time its this massive depression because i know what we have lost this year.

And then you look at the footy fixture and think what! No blockbuster rematch 'til mid year! And then you think pfft as if the game even matters. All that matters now is that last Saturday in September.
Yep, you could say i'm like you. Mental, crazy, obsessed and maddeningly devoted to this team that puts us through so much and yet we are here year after year, hoping and willing them to one day repay us for our unrewarding faith!

[markinUSA]

It is indeed very tough; I can only imagine how the players must feel.

I tried to watch the game (which has been recorded) and got about 1 minute into it, couldn't do it.

I could barely breathe sometimes; it was hard to walk around, I would sit with my hands in my face a lot... it was a real grief process. Absolutely.

I have barely typed here since the GF... it is tough.

There are a couple of things I do:

* try to realize when I am dwelling on it, and force myself to stop, and then force myself to think about something else;

* try to be grateful for the good things - both in my life and with the Saints;

* start thinking about next year; think about Luke Ball and the contract mess he is in; start thinking about the schedule for games next year or the draft or something;

* When all else fails, just admit, yes, it is painful. And it might not go away for a long time, and it may come and go sometimes more than others, but it will pass.

* Remember that amongst the sadness, the club gives us a lot of joy, pride, happiness, entertainment, and dreams of a better future. Really try to be grateful for the moments of happiness or pride the club has given you, or the mates you've made following it.

* Think about some of our legends... even some of the ones who never played for us, like Jack Barker, or some that played for us... a favourite of yours... and how they make us feel.

* When all else fails, I start to think about stuff like: what merchandise can I buy from the shop for next year; what game(s) could I see if it involves travel; what would be good chants (or comebacks) at a game; and stuff like that. If you have to think about footy, keep your mind busy on other things like that, (not necessarily related to this season).

* Start to think about next year. Be the coach. Who would you play and where? Be the list manager. What would you do? Who would you look at, and what would you look for? Be a fan. What would you say if you saw a player?
Be a friend - what would you say to someone who was still upset about something like this, if you understood how much they cared.

[ace]

You may not be my favourite person but I don't dislike you!

Hang in there, eventually you will find some else who likes you, maybe your mum, dad or the dog.

[Launcestonsaint]

I'm licensee/barman at our cricket clubrooms. Last Thursday a Girlong supporter walked in singing their theme song. I reluctantly congratulated him as it was the first time I'd seen him since that awful day.
I thought about revenge all week & when he came in yesterdayI opened up with -
Oh when the beers cost 10 bucks each
oh when the beers cost 10 bucks each
You'll remember not to bag St Kilda
Oh when the beers cost 10 buck each.

I got a laugh from him & not a mention of the football during the night.

[HSVKing]

You may not be my favourite person but I don't dislike you!

Hang in there, eventually you will find some else who likes you, maybe your mum, dad or the dog.

The dog is a lost cause I think

[skeptic]

Obviously the grand final result knocked me on my ass like most people.

Then slowly but surely was moving on, but every now and then the bloody thing comes back and haunts you and you find yourself thinking about it out of nowhere.

Had a bad week, wish I could move on.

i don't remember posting this but yes it's exactly how i feel

god i wish i didn't give a damn

[HarveysDeciple]

You may not be my favourite person but I don't dislike you!

Hang in there, eventually you will find some else who likes you, maybe your mum, dad or the dog.

You can always rely on the dog mate.



He likes me no matter what.

[saintly_safes]

Im flat as a pancake carnt believe we didnt win that game . I really want to be positive & I realise we are a good side & we will be competetive again next season but to be in that position & lose still makes me cry But with the help of you boys & girls & the dream of seeing that cup in Rooys hands next year will be enough to get me pumped up for another assault on that last Saturday in September.Keep the faith B&G'S if we hang tough for long enough we will succeed

[Saint Bev]

No doubt it totally sucks Hubbie suggested it was time I put away the newspapers that have been sitting on the bench since the GF. So I went to shove them in the "paper draw", but it was shocker. So tonight has been a "cleansing" of sorts for me. Papers from 2004, 2005, etc to sort through. Havn't read much as it is just to distressing. Kept mostly photos, especially Harves. So many lost opportunities, its enough to make you want to slash your wrists, almost!!!!!!!!!! Sometimes I feel like I havn't got it in me to do it all again.

[saintly_safes]

No doubt it totally sucks Hubbie suggested it was time I put away the newspapers that have been sitting on the bench since the GF. So I went to shove them in the "paper draw", but it was shocker. So tonight has been a "cleansing" of sorts for me. Papers from 2004, 2005, etc to sort through. Havn't read much as it is just to distressing. Kept mostly photos, especially Harves. So many lost opportunities, its enough to make you want to slash your wrists, almost!!!!!!!!!! Sometimes I feel like I havn't got it in me to do it all again.

Your a die hard Bev & we need your sort around the place Chin up babe if we all pull together we can do this , we really can

[oh when]

I work in Frankston and when I walk past Harves shop - it now has Geelong Grand Final Photos in the front window - I swear to myself - it still hurts - oh how it still hurts.

[ace]

I work in Frankston and when I walk past Harves shop - it now has Geelong Grand Final Photos in the front window - I swear to myself - it still hurts - oh how it still hurts.

A rock through the window is allowed, but just the one, after all it is Harves' shop.
If you get caught tell the cops you are a Collingwood supporter.

[oh when]

But I have teeth

[mick13]

f*** I seem to bring it up/it gets brought up whilst drinking and I proceed to cry like a bitch and reminisce Chapman kicking that goal over my head.

[saintspremiers]

Just got a call from a Carlscum fan advising me that I may like to watch Channel ONE for the next 119 minutes - except the last couple of minutes.

Anyone else want to torch his joint?

[avid]

Just got a call from a Carlscum fan advising me that I may like to watch Channel ONE for the next 119 minutes - except the last couple of minutes.

I've tried it for most of the 2nd quarter.

But, nup -- stilll can't do it.

[Solar]

f*** I seem to bring it up/it gets brought up whilst drinking and I proceed to cry like a bitch and reminisce Chapman kicking that goal over my head.

at least you saw the killer punch, everyone in front of us were up off their seat and I just assumed the game was over......

I can't remember much of the game actually and have a feeling I might never actually watch the game

[SteveStevens66]

It is indeed very tough; I can only imagine how the players must feel.

I tried to watch the game (which has been recorded) and got about 1 minute into it, couldn't do it.

I could barely breathe sometimes; it was hard to walk around, I would sit with my hands in my face a lot... it was a real grief process. Absolutely.

I have barely typed here since the GF... it is tough.

There are a couple of things I do:

* try to realize when I am dwelling on it, and force myself to stop, and then force myself to think about something else;

* try to be grateful for the good things - both in my life and with the Saints;

* start thinking about next year; think about Luke Ball and the contract mess he is in; start thinking about the schedule for games next year or the draft or something;

* When all else fails, just admit, yes, it is painful. And it might not go away for a long time, and it may come and go sometimes more than others, but it will pass.

* Remember that amongst the sadness, the club gives us a lot of joy, pride, happiness, entertainment, and dreams of a better future. Really try to be grateful for the moments of happiness or pride the club has given you, or the mates you've made following it.

* Think about some of our legends... even some of the ones who never played for us, like Jack Barker, or some that played for us... a favourite of yours... and how they make us feel.

* When all else fails, I start to think about stuff like: what merchandise can I buy from the shop for next year; what game(s) could I see if it involves travel; what would be good chants (or comebacks) at a game; and stuff like that. If you have to think about footy, keep your mind busy on other things like that, (not necessarily related to this season).

* Start to think about next year. Be the coach. Who would you play and where? Be the list manager. What would you do? Who would you look at, and what would you look for? Be a fan. What would you say if you saw a player?
Be a friend - what would you say to someone who was still upset about something like this, if you understood how much they cared.

Top post! Full of sound, sensible advice.

[Thomas]

Spare a thought for Saints supporters living in the Geelong area, everywhere there are gocats signs and bumper stickers people are still flying the flags on cars, it is a living hell. I hate them.

[Saint Bev]

My heart truely goes out to the people that live in the Geelong area.

Note - Time to change your signature

[SaintDebi]

Spare a thought for Saints supporters living in the Geelong area, everywhere there are gocats signs and bumper stickers people are still flying the flags on cars, it is a living hell. I hate them.

So so true. I know if we had won I'd be basking in the glory as long as I could, but that doesn't make me hate Geelong and their supporters any less.
And as for bumper stickers, have you seen the latest? Something along the lines of "Two out of Three Aint Bad".