beautiful day turns squirly
clouds close in
wind howls
debris flies
dust storm on the M4
temperature drops
then drops again
a trip to the footy with a mate
in red and white
the maggos get up
Greene with 40 and a goal
depth and inexperience
two things we have in abundance
new versions of old stands officially opened
to the boos of the crowd
(for Abbott not Bradman or Noble)
a 20 minute charity match
with celebrities I’ve never heard of
lead in the main game
but doesn’t warm up the crowd
I watch the league’s newest team
from seats in a stand
older than the league itself
one of only three in orange
early misses set the tone
Mohr to Franklin
Davis to Tippett
Tippet’s knee to Shaw’s head
gone before he hit the ground
a step of two behind
always under pressure
Swans comfortable
a better second half
Palmer now in long sleeves
surprised he’s the only one
it’s bloody cold
t-shirt, guernsey, jumper, jacket
not enough for me
expected result
margin about right
both teams wasteful in front of the sticks
at least the heater in the car works
(our other one is in hospital getting scans)
home close to midnight
Auskick at 8 in the morning
the footy week starts again
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Loved the ‘seats older than the league itself’
Great work Steve
Keeping the faith with all those who love words that don’t go
all the way across the page