It’s time for the Gold Coast Suns to claim a big scalp as they face Collingwood Magpies and create a footy culture
On the eve of the 2016 Grand Final, the memory of the life that clarifies which culture has come on a special conversation in the corner of a pub. I was talking to a friend about it, and if Bulldogs had been defeating swans in the upcoming big finals, he has long refused to meet for a long time that everything should be perfect to win everything.
Buldoglar celebrates their 2016 Premierships, a flag that is not built for excellence.Credit: Joe Armao
Despite romance and momentum that lifted my club to a magnificent finish that year, there were flaws everywhere: players were taking strange shortcuts; Some personnel took their nose out of the joint.
There were uncertainty and inconsistencies wherever you look.
My friend, Mark Bolton, the former bombardment plane sipped his beer calmly and whispered immortal words, “I think how many tickets are there in Barrell …”
Religion!
He went down to my consciousness like a meteorite. I have never forgotten that and this is an anchor for most things in my life. Suddenly, the idea of perfection looked stupid and quickly thrown.
Instead, there was a much more practical and obtainable way to build and protect a winning culture. How many, big and small, can we do all To add a lottery ticket to the barrel of luck and fate? A cold dive on your own in Port Phillip Bay, a ticket barrel. However, a short message to a wounded teammate, another ticket in the barrel …
July can be the best month to buy these tickets. This month is a low slog for players. A footballer’s party is routine on a routine and a strict physical regime, which is difficult to maintain all year round, but only becomes difficult in the depths of winter.
In July, the attraction for a shortcut or a postponement button begins to burn. Every small choice becomes so difficult. It is a month for real believers. A month dug by teams with real contestants, others are comfortable under Doonas.
I remind you to simulate the lottery tickets every year. I wonder which clubs not only protect their decisions, but also to a higher gear. In July, he once invented the “Big Boy Moon ın by Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.
Noah Anderson from Gold Coast and John Noble celebrate a goal with Touk Miller.Credit: AFL Photos
Collingwood was here before and have experience behind them. However, if the Gold Coast, who is now coaching by the July enthusiast Hardwick, is to be believed, then this Friday night has all the productions of a classic of the match between the two sides.
The charm for Magpies, that they have achieved a lot of things this season; According to Pies coach Craig Mcrae, the internal target of 14 wins has already been marked. Does this make them vulnerable this week? Maybe.
But for a developing team like Suns, to tell a big story, they must first say something smaller, but less powerful. How much do we believe? Are we good enough? Are we really one of the best when it is the most important?
In mid -July, a sap may also be worth the scalp far More than four premiere points for Suns discovering themselves. Considering the right elements and care, one day may be an efficient September.
Every moment in July is like another lottery ticket to the barrel of the AFL season, but it will only be a winner for all good jobs or shortcuts.
So, then how many lottery books would you like to buy?
