AFTER a disappointing opening round the Legends went brainstorming to determine what exactly went wrong.
It was discovered that our level of high 5’s were dangerously low, nearly suicidal levels, and we didn’t even do a pre-match huddle.
How can any team survive, let alone compete, missing these two ingredients?
Having an early game this week, Anthony “I can’t make the early games” Joyce and Jesse “Whatever Joycey can do, I can do better” Pinder, made themselves unavailable.
Also Ryan, “I’m not committed enough to drive up from Wagga” Johnston was a late withdrawal due to work commitments and Stephen “It’s my birthday and i don’t want to be sweating it up with blokes” Davidson was another late withdrawal for unknown reasons.
With the initial disappointment of having our comrades break the golden rule of bros before work the Legends set themselves to the task at hand.
Excitement levels grew when first gamer Brent “my name isn’t calf” Johnston was a late inclusion which gave us the necessary nine players to field a team.
True to his word, Daniel “coach Bombay” Graham ordered the team to a group huddle when he delivered what the Daily Telegraph described as the, “most inspiring speech of the year. It didn’t leave a dry eye in the house”.
On the back of this speech the Legends entered the field ready to strike fear into the opponent and to make them, as Rocket would say, “piss their pants”.
Matthew “Play me anywhere coach” Edmond won the first ruck tap down to Tim “I’m the smarter, faster and overall better brother” Tibben who used his sublime football skills to hit Matthew “Can take a mark” Davidson on the right breast.
He finished off the great efforts of his teammates and the high 5’s were being delivered at an exponential rate.
In terms of the result of the match, that’s about as far as the Legends got.
Poor goal umpiring cost us some crucial goals but as explained by Peter “He’s been doing it all night sir” Richardson, the umpire’s calls were incorrect all night….
Sir Kirk “I blushed a little when Timmo thought I was 25” Wilson battled all evening, Brad “I still need an official nickname committee nickname” Mungean fought hard in defence but with the speed of the deliver into the opposition forward line, not even Anthony Rocca could keep up.
Although we narrowly lost by more than 10 goals, we have learnt a lot from our second week in the competition.
We have learnt that high 5s are a good morale boost and they should even be used when times are difficult.
A suggestion that a team cuddle before the match could also be used to boost morale.
Finally Timmo decided to use a tactic not yet seen in the Sydney AFL ranks when he decided to be the loose man on the bench, playing one short in the defence.
This tactic, although it seemed bullet proof at the time, proved to be very costly and will more than likely not be used again.
But who would’ve known, I guess it’s a learning curve for all of us.
In other related news, the Legends would like to send their sincere sympathies to the career of Brendan, “I guess one kick of the footy can’t hurt” Rhodes, who after having a shot on goal with his first kick after the match, went down with a severe calf injury.
If it wasn’t for a quick thinking Peter “hands of Thai girl” Kyle and his soft and delicate hands, we probably would’ve lost a great Jet that night.
The Legends are looking forward to the prospect of more high 5s next week but will be down a couple of players due to the Jets footy trip, although they will be there to cheer on in spirit.
Stay tuned for next week's report as the scene is set for the blockbuster match on December 1.
Until next week remember, if you're not a Legend you're just not a Legend.
Over and out rubber ducky
Aaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhh My Fingers Hurt
Last Modified on 08/11/2011 10:56