Archive for September, 2011
Put together the past
They’ve been playing all year just to get here, so don’t be writing them off so soon. Crossing Australia and back in hope and expectation, now they’ve got some winning to do. They’ve been stuck in the home and away season for five months, a long time, and they’re not leaving the MCG until they achieve a grand final berth.
As it should be
West Coast and Carlton played a classic final on Saturday night. The intensity lifted as the match progressed, inspiring the players to find that extra inch of ground between hanging back and forcing a collision. The occasion didn’t deter the nerves or create doubt, rather, the players thrived on relentless pressure and refused to yield or give up.
