Oracle of DelphiTo Say I Am Devastated...
July 21st 2007 18:56
...is to say that a new day dawns everyday...however that is the attitude I am taking.
It's almost morning...my beautiful DDH and I got home about 15 minutes ago and I had very intention of collapsing into bed...but I'm here and DDH understands why so at least I don't feel bad about that.
I am not quite sober but you know how when you are not quite sober and if somone points that out you take umbrage and act all straight and proper?...well...that's how I'm typing so I dare you to find a typo or an error...the only error you will find is my vulnerability right now.
...I don't know why I am compelled to write something...maybe because I made a prediction and my ego has taken a battering...most probably because I feel the need to accept the loss in the name of good sportsmanship...a little bit because some of you are gloating that I was wrong and the All Blacks won....
...but although you annoy me because you're just so damn fucked in the head...you people don't really matter to me because the only reason you give a damn about the All Blacks is because I don't...and they do a cute little dance before each match....and to you I say...please. get. off. my. planet.
Mostly because I am truly devastated that we...my beloved Wallabies lost.
It was a terrible terrible night in Auckland. Paradise if you're a catchment drain.
I did not expect this. How could anyone expect this? We owned the first half despite being down 3 points going into half time...
I don't know what was wrong with this beautiful Man...Stephen Larkham...he wasn't up to it last night. Unfortunately, when Stephen is off his game...it upsets the balance of the entire team. I can only hope he is not feeling completely shattered...this was his last Bledisloe....
Stephen did not run once.
All he did was kick and pass, he was definitely not right, quite fragile, his tackle rate was not as high as per normal rate and he made many many mistakes...but oh damn...even perfection has a bad flair day....
DDH says that it may very well come out in the next few days, that SL was not feeling 100% but because there is no one who can take his place in the instance that he is unwell...the pressure on him to perform is enormous and I'm afraid that most of you will never understand what this pressure feels like because you're talkers not doers...no scratch that...you're bloggers...not doers.
Oh man....I am so upset. I'll probably regret this in the morning. Or in the light of day because it's now very late...or very early...depending on your point of view...needless to say...at the Rugby Club dinner...most of us were...not happy. Didn't stop us from having a great time though....
Wow. I just stopped to read what I've typed so far. I'm impressed.
Not by my verbiage. Just the fact that I can think at all.
DDH being the ex Rugby player eternal Forward all round Ultimate Man, although not happy that we lost, takes it in his giant stride, part and parcel of competition...someone has to lose if someone is to win.... but I take a loss like this personally. I feel I have lost something...and I lost it not for myself but for everyone else.
I will write a match review but not now. This is not a match review of a Rugby match. This is me. Devastated. After a Wallabies match not won...
I will tell you that although we lost it in the second half, we were hard done by. The Ref... oh the Ref...the touch judges...ohhhhhh the touch judges...
The All Blacks were handed 13 points.
A try that should never have been awarded.
A penalty that should not have been given...for Mortlock's supposed 'high tackle'...yeah because everyones chest looks like their face...
...and the Blacks allowed to get away with their continuous off side play wheras we got penalised every time...and at times when we had no choice (like we couldn't roll away in a ruck).
I suppose you want to know the score....
All Blacks 26 - Wallabies priceless
I 'readied' this image yesterday (Friday)...I was so certain we would win...and I had originally captioned this image (in my mind);
...the Wallabies may not have won this match but...they will always be wonderful to me...
Will provide an objective match review on Monday.
Will also say something nice about Dan Carter.
Yes that was a flying pig.....
images courtesy of Getty Images and DuskDevi
It's almost morning...my beautiful DDH and I got home about 15 minutes ago and I had very intention of collapsing into bed...but I'm here and DDH understands why so at least I don't feel bad about that.
I am not quite sober but you know how when you are not quite sober and if somone points that out you take umbrage and act all straight and proper?...well...that's how I'm typing so I dare you to find a typo or an error...the only error you will find is my vulnerability right now.
...I don't know why I am compelled to write something...maybe because I made a prediction and my ego has taken a battering...most probably because I feel the need to accept the loss in the name of good sportsmanship...a little bit because some of you are gloating that I was wrong and the All Blacks won....
...but although you annoy me because you're just so damn fucked in the head...you people don't really matter to me because the only reason you give a damn about the All Blacks is because I don't...and they do a cute little dance before each match....and to you I say...please. get. off. my. planet.
Mostly because I am truly devastated that we...my beloved Wallabies lost.
It was a terrible terrible night in Auckland. Paradise if you're a catchment drain.
I did not expect this. How could anyone expect this? We owned the first half despite being down 3 points going into half time...
I don't know what was wrong with this beautiful Man...Stephen Larkham...he wasn't up to it last night. Unfortunately, when Stephen is off his game...it upsets the balance of the entire team. I can only hope he is not feeling completely shattered...this was his last Bledisloe....
Stephen did not run once.
All he did was kick and pass, he was definitely not right, quite fragile, his tackle rate was not as high as per normal rate and he made many many mistakes...but oh damn...even perfection has a bad flair day....
DDH says that it may very well come out in the next few days, that SL was not feeling 100% but because there is no one who can take his place in the instance that he is unwell...the pressure on him to perform is enormous and I'm afraid that most of you will never understand what this pressure feels like because you're talkers not doers...no scratch that...you're bloggers...not doers.
Oh man....I am so upset. I'll probably regret this in the morning. Or in the light of day because it's now very late...or very early...depending on your point of view...needless to say...at the Rugby Club dinner...most of us were...not happy. Didn't stop us from having a great time though....
Wow. I just stopped to read what I've typed so far. I'm impressed.
Not by my verbiage. Just the fact that I can think at all.
DDH being the ex Rugby player eternal Forward all round Ultimate Man, although not happy that we lost, takes it in his giant stride, part and parcel of competition...someone has to lose if someone is to win.... but I take a loss like this personally. I feel I have lost something...and I lost it not for myself but for everyone else.
I will write a match review but not now. This is not a match review of a Rugby match. This is me. Devastated. After a Wallabies match not won...
I will tell you that although we lost it in the second half, we were hard done by. The Ref... oh the Ref...the touch judges...ohhhhhh the touch judges...
The All Blacks were handed 13 points.
A try that should never have been awarded.
A penalty that should not have been given...for Mortlock's supposed 'high tackle'...yeah because everyones chest looks like their face...
...and the Blacks allowed to get away with their continuous off side play wheras we got penalised every time...and at times when we had no choice (like we couldn't roll away in a ruck).
I suppose you want to know the score....
All Blacks 26 - Wallabies priceless
I 'readied' this image yesterday (Friday)...I was so certain we would win...and I had originally captioned this image (in my mind);
Bledisloe & Tri Nations: Wallabies Wrapped Up
...well not quite but something along those lines....
...the Wallabies may not have won this match but...they will always be wonderful to me...
Will provide an objective match review on Monday.
Will also say something nice about Dan Carter.
Yes that was a flying pig.....
images courtesy of Getty Images and DuskDevi
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Comment by David
As to being devastated. I would question the passion and commitment of any supporter or player who wasn't devastated after a loss like this where the stakes are so high.
As for those not into team sports? They wouldn't understand.
The positives I'd take out of this test and the 2007 Tri-Nations / Bledisloe? Latham didn't get injured. The Wallabies are capable (and would have to feel confident) of beating both South Africa and the All-Blacks at the World Cup. (Okay, beating the refs and touch-judges might require a bit of luck).
The only real negatives? Connolly's still physically injury-free, if not mentally (and alive), O'Neill (the same) and he's still in charge, and Loti Tuqiri's suspension is over. But there's still a few drinking nights left between now and the start of the World Cup for Loti to put another application in for annual leave.
David ...
PS: Was that picture taken while you were changing the bed sheets?
Comment by Andrea
V8 Supercar Pitstop
Under the influence or not, this was a heartfelt post and I can truly feel your pain.
Now they all have to regroup ready for the World Cup.
I don't know what else to say except that you can be proud of them all.
My thoughts and big hugs are with you, for the loss and for the potential hangover!
Cara. xxxx
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I am so very sorry about Wallabies
yourloss. Whether you were drunk blogging or not...I am sad for you. I believe that this game represented an end to an era for not just the Wallabies but also for Stephen Larkham and you are grieving girlfriend. My suggestion? Have a wake.... celebrate the highpoints of the season then get into your best black frock... get shitfaced and cry your eyes out. We are here for you and you are dear to us!xxx
Mis
Comment by Andrea
V8 Supercar Pitstop
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
yeah I`m just going to say ~I`m sorry~ and leave it at that.
Never mess with a fan over a loss.
many hugs
ash
Comment by ads from nz
The Wallabies need to find jeremy paul and his form again and build a stronger scrum around him. What surprised me about the Wallabies over the whole tri-nations is their ability to change the plan if it doesnt work. Look at how they identified their weak points in the scrum against the boks and played to compensate and that resulted in their win.
They are, I believe the smartest team in the world.
What I love is that two of the greatest teams in the world clash so well and come so close. All I can say is go the AB's if we can't take the world cup then go the aussies and fuck the rest, especially those arsehole cheats the springboks.
Comment by Nina
I hope you are feeling better about things by now. You should be commended on the adorable picture, wrapped up as snug as a bug in a rug(by).
Nina
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
I am very sorry I haven't acknowledged nor replied to your comments but...I've had good reason. Sort of.
I'm just a little embarrassed at how petulant and churlish parts of this posts sound. In my defense, it was very late...
Plus for some reason, I can't write about this match. I am over the non win but not over the loss...does that make sense?
I do very much appreciate your comments and your sympathies....I know you all understand.
Dusk
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
As always...your humour...has me in stitches and puts things into perspective.
...and I know you understand... being an ex footballer and a sports fan.
Thanks buddy.
mah warmth...
Dusk
ps.some of the boys have Wallabies sheet sets...DDH drew the line at sleeping under the Wallabies...
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
Thank you and I know you understand as well.
Alas, I didn't have a hangover (for some very strange reason I don't get them...no brain, no pain??)...th throbbing pain in th head may have detracted from the throbbing pain in the heart...
Damn. That's dramatic.
Yes, there is much to be proud of.
Big hugs hon...
Dusk
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
Thank you for your lovely...and kickass!...comment.
...sigh...yes...
It's all a bit silly really. I mean..as far as crises go...this doesn't rank anywhere near the top 1000....but still...
much warmth Mis
Dusk
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
Thank you.
Big hugs...
Dusk
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
Thank you very much for your comment. I very much appreciate your honesty and gracious attitude and your perspective.
The ABs playd the smarter game and they won because they adapted to the flow and because they didn't let external influences direct their game plan.
I don't know why Larkham was not his usual find the gap self. Looking at his (flyhalf) stats...his kick/pass/run ratio was all off. He hardly ran. I am not being harsh...he is my all time favourite professional Rugby player...I'm just sad that he didn't play his usual game in what was his last Bledisloe ever. sad for him mostly.
I completely agree with you in regards to Jeremy Paul and ther Australian scrum, I have have written many posts/articles about this.
You were there?...oh man...I do not envy you your weather that night...
Thank you for being so gracious and for putting a positive spin on things. I do very much appreciate that....I also appreciate you not gloating!
I'm not sure if I could have restrained myself. I take the wins to heart and the losses very personally.
kind regards
Dusk
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
I love this!
I am still feeling a bit lacklustre in regards to this match... but will eventually get over it. Eventually.
Big hugs hon...hope you are well...
Dusk