from the couch...post game wrap...round 5

 

FROM the COUCH…..post game wrap…round five…POWER vs WEST COAST

OMG what can i say viewers?? are Essendon the real deal? ask any Bombers supporter and you will get a resounding yes… i say maybe wait until they come up against the pussycats and then make your assessment. three teams five and zip…my predictions coming to fruition….am i the new footy psychic? do i have a crystal ball? do i have inside information? are my spycams synchronised and delivering state of the art data??? LOL… well you will never know, i will just keep it a secret!!! and to think that LOVIE had the audacity to ask me if anyone even reads my stuff, to quote her…”I didn’t think you knew  much about footy!!” Of course i don’t i told her, i just make it up!!! Teehee, hee…how very dare she!!! i wasn’t the first ruck in the all-girls Woodville high school footy team for nothing you know. and to think i convinced her to change her tips…yes pick the bombers and the Dockers i said, yes indeedy i did...that’s a fact. well viewers if you followed her recommendations for round five then you will also be 9 from 9 and bloody good on ya.

     i must say the lady army plus three were in fine form. we have a little pre-game ritual now to settle the nerves, a bit of gorging on some fine food, a few drinks, (this week’s aperitif compliments of Paulie Pops… Frangelico and lime)…it worked, as the Cravat would say, a marriage of flavours. well i am not sure i could say that about the first half of footy i witnessed, not happy Jan. it appeared like the honeymoon period was finally over… how exciting the first four weeks, the enthusiasm, the anticipation like getting to know someone that you think  is the bees knees, oohing and ahhing, magnifying every great and spectacular thing they do. OMG they are soooo amazing. you are riding the crest of the wave in la la fantasy land and then right before your eyes they begin to do things that disappoint you or that you don’t like and then the doubt begins to creep in…maybe they are not as good as you thought they were and the mind games begin to play with your emotions!!! and you might even begin to start hating their guts because the pain of the last two years begins to come flooding back…NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not me viewers as the self- appointed captain of the lady army plus three it is my duty to be calm and optimistic in the face of adversity demonstrating courage and unrelenting belief…

     however,the reality was that we were outplayed, shut down and put under pressure and kudos to Worsfold for masterminding the game plan….well until the last third of the game because this is where all your stats, your sports science and organically derived bovine placenta supplements and crystal placements on the chakra lines get thrown by the wayside. what i am getting at viewers is that maybe it boils down to pure guts, passion and desperation in the face of adversity. what seemed like a lack of ignition was sparked by a gutsy and determined come back…WOO HOOOOOOOO…how awesome to see those turbo boots get super charged. go  Little Man ( Jake Neade)…what a speedy dynamo!! forget about what ifs…forget about if they had only kicked straight, forget about some of those suspect umpiring decisions, coz in the end the POWER rose to the occasion and gave the supporters more to cheer about. and it ain’t over till the fat lady sings and man she belted out her tune at the final siren. the lady army plus three were there to witness it with the bonus addition of personally meeting our fine and upstanding president….(please refer to FB photographic evidence) …LOL. until round six please check your supporter wardrobe is in order. coming up soon… readers’ questions…my teams colours don’t seem to suit my complexion. what should i do? any suggestions???

from the couch...round 5

FROM the COUCH…round five

will the bubble burst? can the bombers,pussycats and PORT make it five from five? i feel they can and are in a good position to do so this week. the big game of the round, traditional ANZAC clash between the bomber/pies, a sellout, even i would love to see it live considering i can appreciate a great game. i say the in form bombers will run out winners this year if they are able to nullify Cloake and keep him to one or two goals for the game. and will the POWER honour Kane Cornes in his 250^th? no more motivation that that, time to clip the eagles wings and keep them at  ground level but hey let’s not get too cocky, they are crippled with injuries…

     round five sees the lions who have no bite come up against the demons. voss’s coaching credentials are gonna come under fire if the demons lift from that taste of victory last week. however, they will still need some paranormal footy skills to get across the line against a pride of lions who will be desperate for a win to appease the home crowd. OMG get it? hee,hee, how do i think of these things???LOL!!! another match will see the clash of the footy babies albeit a few experienced players. GWS have the run but from my observations the suns have the better skills, let us see who will experience the joy of victory. the rest of the round, blah,blah,blah…

this week sees the army lady plus two with the induction of one enthusiastic junior supporter following in his mamma’s footsteps. Eli who incidentally broke the back window thanks to his new PORT footy his mamma so kindly purchased. lucky for us papa joe has a stack of spare louvre glass in his shed. thanks handyman dad you have saved me a fortune!!! now to this weeks guest tipster it is none other than LOVIE herself. a sweet angel don’t be fooled by her height or dimpled smile…this senior member of the lady army plus two enjoys her footy and is a PORT POWER member. hailing as a Cheltenham gal, LOVIE developed a passion for the PORT ADELAIDE magpies and the late FOS WILLIAMS, bless his soul. and she managed to brainwash all of her kids, now how’s that for footy influence?? ( unfortunately for me I have only managed to turn one of my sons…hee,hee) LOVIE is the 2010 RI Industries footy tipping champion and has also placed second  but which year i cannot confirm. she is currently running equal third. so for those of you who may be struggling with tips here are her recommendations for round five…Essendon, Sydney, Freo, Gold Coast, Geelong, Port, Carlton, Brisbane and Hawthorn.

and to the ANZACS who fought for our country let us remember and honour them…

from the couch...post game wrap...round four

April 22 near Adelaide round four…POWER vs GOLD COAST SUNS

FROM the COUCH....post game wrap...ah nothing like being a loungeroom spectator viewers, the convenience, red wine one step away, the fridge, the couch...cozy, nothing like watching the footy in the comfort of your own loungeroom and shouting at the TV as if you are really there...COME ON!!! BULLSHIT UMPIRE!!! YEAH!!!...hee,hee. four in a row, woo hoo a fine effort for the start of the season and optimism perfumes the air, nothing like the smell and taste of success. still a reality check, the season is long but being an avid PORT supporter i feel a tiny bit entitled to be sounding my horn just a little after the last bleak two years that made me want to run onto the field at half time and give them the supporters spill..."OMG what is the matter with you? My mother can run faster than you, get off your goozicas and stick to your man for goodness sakes!!! You are playing like a bunch of stara babas..." ( translated ...get off your bum you are playing like a bunch of old grandmas!!!) but fortuntaely so far i have been able to clap my hands with joy and shout encouraging comments and high five the air a million times and connect with fellow supporters at the game as if we are the bestest of friends even if their dobra frizzura ain't so dobra!!! and i can tell you i saw one dobra frizzura that should be in the frizzura hall of fame, oh my goodness what was going on with that woman's frizzura defied belief, hee hee!!!!
so watching the POWER kick into top gear in the second quarter led to much high fiving with Eli who had run to his cupboard to pull his guernsey out and get us both into our PORT gear for the couch. footy bonding at its best, teaching my little man the names of the players through the convenience of the PORT app on my iphone, yes indeed if you don't have your teams app on your phone i highly recommend it. must say i was thoroughly impressed with Hamish Hartlett who has the hallmark stamp of future leadership...and welcome back to the DOM and Robbie Gray who will add depth and experience to the side. well viewers if you followed KAZZA'S tips this week i take no responsibility for your semi crap score and don't bother putting your complaints in writing coz i am a one woman tribunal and the MISS MARGIE says...NO. five from nine but it could have been worse. CONGRATS to the DEMONS for their first win and a tiny lift to a demoralizing start to the season. TIGERS were muted by the PIES who swooped down upon them for a comfortable victory and yes those ROOS don't make the mistake of underestimating that team. BLOODY FREO!!! PUSSYCATS off to a flying start with 4 from 4 and yes youse CROWS supporters must be feeling a little relieved with a respectable win in foul weather conditions. until round five keep your frizzuras in check...hee,hee, FROM the COUCH...female, footy and fabulous!!!!

from the couch...round 4

April 19 near Adelaide round four…

FROM the COUCH... last weeks guest tipster Janine scored a reasonable 6 from 9 but scored the winning goal in the grandma stakes. She welcomes Zavier Francis and no doubt will be buying him a Freo guernsey...congratulations Janine and may Zavier bring you many moments of pure joy and happiness...
this weeks tipster is the lovely Kazza one of the members of the elite cheering squad lady army plus one. she was able to share in the jubilation of our showdown win!!! way to go Kazza!!! Kazza has too many favourite players to name just one and my question of the week...which AFL player would you like to see naked met with this response...forget nudity just get the COMMANDO down to PORT as an assistant coach...she is rather fond of the Mr. Commando as no doubt half of the women of Australia are...hee,hee. So down to tips. Swans by 3 against the Pussycats, Hawks, the Tigers and I will join her considering their form and the injury list at the Pies, Bombers, Eagles, Port, GWS, Crows and the Roos...may your team bring you joy and if not just down a few beers!!! Cheers viewers!!!

from the couch...post game wrap...the SHOWDOWN!!!

 

the lady army plus one are formed!!!!

FROM The COUCH...post game wrap...

UMMMM not gonna gloat and rub it in, just have to say Buzzinator had us primed with her cosmopolitans laced with bacardi before we hit the stadium, lady army plus one you were all amazing and i still have no voice. have to take credit for call out of the match because dorothy bless her who was sitting behind us with her two crows cronies ( dorothy was an avid port supporter with her earphones and was not at a loss for words) was getting rather upset at the succession of behinds. awesome atmosphere and one begins to feel a lot more optimistic when they see them playing as a team...no more golden tickets and developing a culture of pride and playing for each other will go a long way in any club. it was the captains game but encouragement award to son of fabio ( kane mitchell) who did his bit when he was subbed on and wolfman well keep your beard coz it must be your lucky charm. we were blessed with the presence of our first showdown virgin who took to the game like a duck to water and whom we have inspired to join the lady army plus one...feralina we missed you but your spirit was with us and what a nice birthday present for you and congrats to building your footy resilience having to watch it with CROWS supporters...hee,hee...XX our guest tipster from the west scored 6 from 9, freo let her down but personally i had the hawks pencilled in for a win. lovie sekulic scored a mighty 8 from 9 and has been a former tipping champion so i may have to convince her to give her tips away for an up and coming round. until the next round, support your team even if they are crap...well if you are a melbourne supporter our sympathies are with you and your struggles. over and out...footy,female and fabulous...nothing like talking yourself up!!!