Archive for March, 2014
No cure for optimism
Football fans are tragic optimists and horrid pessimists. Through every game footy, the fans are beset by hundreds of negative and positive thoughts. There are too many variables to remain a steadfast optimist or a downright pessimist.
Optimism is an interesting emotion. It is based on hope and hype. The football optimist keeps paying for memberships, buys raffle tickets and gives support regardless of what happens on or off the field.
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Former North champion Laurie Dwyer drove the van. The little-league kids in the back grew impatient as the MCG drew near. They watched through the windscreen, overawed, as the van inched closer.
The MCG was lit up. It was Friday, March 29, 1985. North Melbourne was hosting Collingwood to open the season, the first VFL night game for premiership points.
