IN REGARD TO PRE 2001
In NZ, the very mention of the words "Brisbane Broncos"
sends a shudder down anyones spine. Not only are those words hated by
any league following person (NZ AND AU), they have quickly learned to also be
resented for the very fact that, the bronco's will punish you on the scoreboard
and on the field.
I used to be one of these "haters" that was until I asked myself,
"Why do I hate this team more than any other team?" and it hit me.
Because they always kick our arse, thats why.
At the same time I realised that this was not right, I must change this hatred,
because after all, I and many others were just being sour-grapes and in sport,
no one appreciates this particular person.
So around rolls 2001 the warriors are actually having a good year,
rah-rah is still the number one sport here and the Broncos are the reigning champions.
Our next opponents are the bronco's, (shudder goes down every warriors spine)
we are feeling confident, but there is still the uncertaintanty that we have been in this
position before and came off worse for wear, alot worse for wear actually.
So when the ball is kicked off I remain quiet, I'll throw in a clap when a try is scored,
but I dont jump out of my seat like everyone else, until the final whistle, for one reason, respect.
You never celebrate a win against the bronco's until the final whistle, especially when
you are only leading by one point and especially when you have not beaten this side before.
So that night in 2001 was a turning point for the warriors against their bogey team, a big turning
point, it was as if we had won the league world cup. The reason for this over-joyous celebration?
We knew that our team had broken down a psychological wall the Bronco's had built over
6 years, we had found out the true reward of finally beating a team of Brisbanes calibre, respect.
Arguably, the warriors are now the Bronco's bogey team.
So this Sunday, when we all get our first league fix, I will remain quiet, and throw in a clap
when a try is scored and hopefully, and just quietly I will celebrate a win by the warriors, by all
means this game will be a pearl-a and whoever wins we all know it will be hard fought.
I dont wish you luck, instead I wish you a marvellous game to witness,
and just remember, if you are at the stadium at the final whistle, both teams
deserve..., you guessed it....RESPECT.
In NZ, the very mention of the words "Brisbane Broncos"
sends a shudder down anyones spine. Not only are those words hated by
any league following person (NZ AND AU), they have quickly learned to also be
resented for the very fact that, the bronco's will punish you on the scoreboard
and on the field.
I used to be one of these "haters" that was until I asked myself,
"Why do I hate this team more than any other team?" and it hit me.
Because they always kick our arse, thats why.
At the same time I realised that this was not right, I must change this hatred,
because after all, I and many others were just being sour-grapes and in sport,
no one appreciates this particular person.
So around rolls 2001 the warriors are actually having a good year,
rah-rah is still the number one sport here and the Broncos are the reigning champions.
Our next opponents are the bronco's, (shudder goes down every warriors spine)
we are feeling confident, but there is still the uncertaintanty that we have been in this
position before and came off worse for wear, alot worse for wear actually.
So when the ball is kicked off I remain quiet, I'll throw in a clap when a try is scored,
but I dont jump out of my seat like everyone else, until the final whistle, for one reason, respect.
You never celebrate a win against the bronco's until the final whistle, especially when
you are only leading by one point and especially when you have not beaten this side before.
So that night in 2001 was a turning point for the warriors against their bogey team, a big turning
point, it was as if we had won the league world cup. The reason for this over-joyous celebration?
We knew that our team had broken down a psychological wall the Bronco's had built over
6 years, we had found out the true reward of finally beating a team of Brisbanes calibre, respect.
Arguably, the warriors are now the Bronco's bogey team.
So this Sunday, when we all get our first league fix, I will remain quiet, and throw in a clap
when a try is scored and hopefully, and just quietly I will celebrate a win by the warriors, by all
means this game will be a pearl-a and whoever wins we all know it will be hard fought.
I dont wish you luck, instead I wish you a marvellous game to witness,
and just remember, if you are at the stadium at the final whistle, both teams
deserve..., you guessed it....RESPECT.
