Anastabation
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05 is just yet another of our gross grand final defenses in the history of our club, but ultimately it doesnt matter much because for a club like the dogs a grand final appearence or premiership is never far off.
Have a look at 1996... We went from being premiers to sitting about 11th or 12th but two years later we made the grand final.
Look at 1981... an even worse premiership defense than this one, with plenty of injuries and suspensions go against us... but we were back to back premiers a few seasons later.
Even when we had that ordinary year in 2000... everyone said we were too old and had no speed but in 2001 we finished 2nd in the minor premiership, 2002 would of been a premiership, and finally we managed to win the thing in 2004.
So, my point is, while 2005 is really hard to swallow for a supporter of any team who has high expectations, in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter. I have been as guilty as anyone of getting carried away 'in the moment' of a frustrating loss or realising we will fail to make the top 8, but when I actually think about it I'm hit with a reality check.
At the end of the day our club has a nack for winning competitions and making grand finals regularly which is more than I can say for the likes of Parramatta, Cronulla and St George supporters of a reasonable age.
Lets forget about the reasons why 05 is such a disapointment and start looking at the big picture.
If we bounce back as early as 06, we won't give a **** about this year.
Have a look at 1996... We went from being premiers to sitting about 11th or 12th but two years later we made the grand final.
Look at 1981... an even worse premiership defense than this one, with plenty of injuries and suspensions go against us... but we were back to back premiers a few seasons later.
Even when we had that ordinary year in 2000... everyone said we were too old and had no speed but in 2001 we finished 2nd in the minor premiership, 2002 would of been a premiership, and finally we managed to win the thing in 2004.
So, my point is, while 2005 is really hard to swallow for a supporter of any team who has high expectations, in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter. I have been as guilty as anyone of getting carried away 'in the moment' of a frustrating loss or realising we will fail to make the top 8, but when I actually think about it I'm hit with a reality check.
At the end of the day our club has a nack for winning competitions and making grand finals regularly which is more than I can say for the likes of Parramatta, Cronulla and St George supporters of a reasonable age.
Lets forget about the reasons why 05 is such a disapointment and start looking at the big picture.
If we bounce back as early as 06, we won't give a **** about this year.
actually i just wanna make the finals and see how we go from there...
