The recieving end of history

[chriso_luke]

Watching Robbie Grey snatch victory away from the grasp of St Kilda started the discussion between one of my friends (Geelong Supporter) and I, and it drew comparisons between the goal of (Bloody) Nick Davis in the '05 SF.

This comparison sparked the comment which got me thinking about this topic; I asked my mate whether as a a geelong supporter that Nick Davis moment still haunts him! He replied simply "Not anymore, I'm kinda happy my team was involved in a big moment in the games history."

After all the bitterness was removed (surely helped by a few flags by his cats) a few years down the track he was now content with the loss and happy he can reflect on such a big moment in our games history, having such an emotional investment in that moment.

Kind of a unique way to look at it, and got me thinking about moments from my own club. One that comes to mind is I wonder how West Coast fans now feel about being on the losing side of James Hirds "fan hug" moment?

Or for another club, now that the dust has well and truely settled, how do Richmond fans feel being involved in Jason McCartney's comeback game where they narrowly lost?

So as a supporter of a club, what are your thoughts in reflection to be involved on the losing side of such iconic moments in the game?

Moments may include, but are not exclusive too;

Leo Barry's Mark
David Zaharakis' Anzac Goal
Collingwood and Hawthorn Circle post Phil Walsh death
Pluggers record breaking goal
Ect
Ect
Ect

 

[M Malice]

I was sitting about 25 meters away from this, it was a very sad ending to that game sitting there listening to that terrible Port song on repeat. Still good to be there though in hindsight.

 

[PhatBoy]

Watching Robbie Grey snatch victory away from the grasp of St Kilda started the discussion between one of my friends (Geelong Supporter) and I, and it drew comparisons between the goal of (Bloody) Nick Davis in the '05 SF.

This comparison sparked the comment which got me thinking about this topic; I asked my mate whether as a a geelong supporter that Nick Davis moment still haunts him! He replied simply "Not anymore, I'm kinda happy my team was involved in a big moment in the games history."

After all the bitterness was removed (surely helped by a few flags by his cats) a few years down the track he was now content with the loss and happy he can reflect on such a big moment in our games history, having such an emotional investment in that moment.

Kind of a unique way to look at it, and got me thinking about moments from my own club. One that comes to mind is I wonder how West Coast fans now feel about being on the losing side of James Hirds "fan hug" moment?

Or for another club, now that the dust has well and truely settled, how do Richmond fans feel being involved in Jason McCartney's comeback game where they narrowly lost?

So as a supporter of a club, what are your thoughts in reflection to be involved on the losing side of such iconic moments in the game?

Moments may include, but are not exclusive too;

Leo Barry's Mark
David Zaharakis' Anzac Goal
Collingwood and Hawthorn Circle post Phil Walsh death
Pluggers record breaking goal
Ect
Ect
Ect

I kind of see what you're saying. For me the Davis one still hurts a bit because it was such a freakish quarter from a player who was essentially a solid but unremarkable footballer, against a player group who would later become one of the greatest the game has seen. So it just baffles me as to how we could let him turn in such a freak performance! But on the flip side my mates all remember it fondly - swans fans - and they acknowledge that in a flag year it was my side that had all but knocked them out.

89 I definitely don't feel sad about, aside from the fact that Ablett Sr missed a flag. More proud just that we played a role in such a magnificent game.

 

[Cynic]

It's weird but I'm glad I got to experience the Malceski winner in the 2012 GF.

Don't get me wrong it was a horrendous experience and I hope to never go through it again but yeah, it's an experience.

 

[Anja_Nees]

It took 2016 to quell my desire to build a time machine and run over Darren Jarman before the '97 prelim.

 

[Dogs till i die]

Never experienced the highs and lows of footy so close together as when we hit the front with 26 sec. to go in the 94 Qualifying v Geelong and Brownless marked and goaled from a direct centre clearance after the siren to win it. Gets a run every second week with Billy on telly too.

 

[Gydafud]

Time heals most wounds. It's also easier to feel at ease about the "worst" moments if you experience the other side of the spectrum. 2007 immediately washed away all the bad feelings of the past.

I feel like the most recent "big" moment in your teams history (for better or worse), defines a lot of how you view the club as a whole. So I currently still feel a bit raw about 2013.

Something is due to wash that away soon so I can see that night in a different light.

 

[Bennett.]

Hooker / Franklin and Carlisle / Waite come to mind

 

[ChesterTreasure]

DERBY 12: July 30, 2000

FREMANTLE 1.3 4.4 9.8 15.11 (101)

WEST COAST 5.2 9.6 12.8 15.10 (100)

Terrible loss but the respect I now have for Dale Kickett is immeasurable.
He alone was responsible for Fremantle finally "growing a set" that day !!!

 

[ashep]

It'll always sting being on the receiving end of the greatest games in Will Langford and Jason Johannisen's careers in bloody grandfinals.

 

[Forward Press]

It'll always sting being on the receiving end of the greatest games in Will Langford and Jason Johannisen's careers in bloody grandfinals.

But then Hawthorn were also on the receiving end of the greatest game of Mitch Morton's career in a bloody GF.

 

[40porpoise]

It's weird but I'm glad I got to experience the Malceski winner in the 2012 GF.

Don't get me wrong it was a horrendous experience and I hope to never go through it again but yeah, it's an experience.

Would you only say that given Hawks success over other years? If that had been your only GF I'm sure it would still haunt you!

 

[Anja_Nees]

Would you only say that given Hawks success over other years? If that had been your only GF I'm sure it would still haunt you!

I'm with you on that one. Let's be honest - not many Saint fans are in any way grateful to have witnessed The Milne Bounce.

 

[sprockets]

1982 Grand final streaker. Am I happy about it? No.

 

[HR Roughnstuf]

But then Hawthorn were also on the receiving end of the greatest game of Mitch Morton's career in a bloody GF.

At least it wasn't Cale

 

[sprockets]

I was sitting about 25 meters away from this, it was a very sad ending to that game sitting there listening to that terrible Port song on repeat. Still good to be there though in hindsight.

That incident tarred my memory of Lynch.

 

[chriso_luke]

I'm with you on that one. Let's be honest - not many Saint fans are in any way grateful to have witnessed The Milne Bounce.

In years to come, if a premiership eventually does land down at St Kilda, I have a feeling the Saints will be glad to have participated in the last drawn Grand Final ever and it to end on that bounce. Will be forever iconic

 

[M Malice]

That incident tarred my memory of Lynch.

Yer, last ever game and he and for that matter Jonathan Brown should never have played, they were both badly hampered by injury going into that GF.

 

[SSSSSS]

I was sitting about 25 meters away from this, it was a very sad ending to that game sitting there listening to that terrible Port song on repeat. Still good to be there though in hindsight.

My favourite part of that video is Aker and Burgoyne just pretending to get involved. Smart enough not to seriously get in the road of those two.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I think marks during the game are something opposition supporters can appreciate down the track. A lot of Bomber supporters were cheering Andrew Walker's mark over Carlisle for example and Jezza's mark half way through the 1970 GF is probably an experience for all if the crowd.

Not sure that the Harmes boundary tap in the 1979 GF impresses any Pies fan in hindsight though.

 

[Roddy]

It's actually remarkable how success eases the pain. 2 examples: the '12 GF and the Hawkins after the siren kick game, both of which I attended, both of which I couldn't watch for ages afterwards.
3 flags later, I watch both of those quite happily, and I just laugh knowingly to myself.

 

[Occidental]

We lost a Granny as Harmes was a metre over the boundary. I will never be reconciled about it.

We lost a Granny after being 44 points up at half time. I will never be reconciled about it.

We drew a Granny after being 27 points up at 3/4 time (& lost the replay). I will never be reconciled about it.

They weren't great moments. They were horrible.

 

[davos44]

2012 prelim is an interesting one. Coming so close back then with what was an undermanned defence. Rutten on buddy, it makes you cringe. Johncocks goal was amazing to watch sail through live.

The angst ended when Sanderson was sacked actually.

It frustrated me for a long time but I think 93 hurts more as Adelaide should have won. 42 points up at half time and we kick 2 goals in the 2nd half. Bloody Michael Long. Bloody Bewick. Bloody Jarman missing from 10 metres out.

 

[underthestars]

It took 2016 to quell my desire to build a time machine and run over Darren Jarman before the '97 prelim.

i wish you had of.

 

[Anja_Nees]

i wish you had of.

Forgot the Saints side of it. One of our respective droughts would have ended then.