Chicago1
23 Years on BigFooty!
- Apr 19, 2001
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I've been thinking about five years ago. I had never been so excited in my life. The flight over, the parade, training at the WO. It all seemed like a dream. And then us winning. I have never had tears of happiness like that day. I probably never will again.
And then the day after at the Whitten Oval. How could anyone forget that day? I even managed a hug from Susan Alberti whom I had met on a previous trip. But I had to return to Chicago. I couldn't wait to pack up all my belongings and move back here for the rest of my life.
I remember thinking about how I'd feel if we made it to another Grand Final. I was content with not being able to be there since so many of our supporters had missed out in 2016. The next time would be their turn. Sadly that's not what has happened for those in Melbourne, but I am so very happy that our supporters in Perth will get the chance to cheer on the boys in our place some of whom benefited from the generosity of some of our posters. What a wonderful gesture. I know that those who organised their bar code transfers will get their reward some day. It just has to be.
So here I am five years after the most remarkable trip of my life, satisfied that the team has done its best to this stage and positive that nothing will hold us back from bringing home the cup for all of us to celebrate. Go Dogs!
And then the day after at the Whitten Oval. How could anyone forget that day? I even managed a hug from Susan Alberti whom I had met on a previous trip. But I had to return to Chicago. I couldn't wait to pack up all my belongings and move back here for the rest of my life.
I remember thinking about how I'd feel if we made it to another Grand Final. I was content with not being able to be there since so many of our supporters had missed out in 2016. The next time would be their turn. Sadly that's not what has happened for those in Melbourne, but I am so very happy that our supporters in Perth will get the chance to cheer on the boys in our place some of whom benefited from the generosity of some of our posters. What a wonderful gesture. I know that those who organised their bar code transfers will get their reward some day. It just has to be.
So here I am five years after the most remarkable trip of my life, satisfied that the team has done its best to this stage and positive that nothing will hold us back from bringing home the cup for all of us to celebrate. Go Dogs!