General Footy Writing: Collingwood for premiers; it’s written in the stars

TAURUS: Horoscope – August 12, 2009

Today you might have some important phone calls which you want to make, Danni, and you’ll want to get them out of the way before doing anything else, no matter what it is. You’ll definitely get your message across today, as your communicative abilities are very strong. Words combine with feelings to create a high level of understanding between you and just about anyone, whether you’re talking on the phone or writing.

TAURUS: Lovescope – August 12, 2009

Danni, we all know that you never fall head over heels in love – you are far too sensible for that to happen. And anyway, there is always too much to do. Take care with today’s planetary energy, however, because you might be swept off your feet by one of love’s mighty waves. Even you could find yourself swooning at the sight of someone special ….

Imagine my reaction to reading my horoscope.

I automatically thought OMG I have to write an entry while my planetary karma is positive. Phone calls?? Well my cousin’s wife had a baby girl last night so a phone call in congratulations will be in order.

Then my Lovescope, one person came to mind: Nathan Brown! The possibility of him rocking up at my school and carrying me off isn’t very big, in fact it’s impossible, so I’m guessing that I will see him in the media and start swooning as usual.

Now what to write about, yes my planetary karma is very clear. This short entry will be about my hopes of Collingwood wining a flag this year.

Well, the boys have come pretty far this year, they have matured, grown closer as a team and the Prez was able to sign Bucks aboard.

My opinion is that there are three teams that Collingwood should fear: St Kilda, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs.

The Saints, where do I begin?

There is hope that they can be slain, I mean Sydney nearly did the job.

There is also that fact that when my boys lost to the Saints in round 7 it was my birthday and they usually always lose on my birthday so you never know what could happen next time round.

Geelong is always a scary team to face. Bartel, Ablett, Mooney. Those are three reasons to be very afraid. The Cats are hungry for Premiership glory again and when they come out to play you better hide!

Still I have faith in my boys. If they play like the real Collingwood and not like imposter Collingwood they can pull it off.

Last, the Doggies.

Simply because they are right on our tail. They are like the guerrillas of the Vietnam War. Hiding, just waiting for the right moment to attack.

When the Dogs are firing the opposition has no hope.

This team is a worry. Oh yes, my boys only managed to hold on in the end but will it be enough if they face off again for the finals?

For my sake, for the tears, the tantrums and the heartache, I can only pray that my boys will win the flag this year. After all: “Oh, the premiership’s a cakewalk for the good old Collingwood …”