The era is probably over. We are playing like it's over but i feel like it's been working towards that for some time. The constant bombing to f50 rather than the pressure and looking to spot that guy around 40m out has gone. It left a long time ago and that was the start for me.
but tbh - I'm not mad, just disappointed its coming to an end. But it's been an amazing ride and i don't think anyone who has lived through the 35yrs of trash can really be that mad. At that point i didn't even think i'd see us compete for a flag let alone win 3, get a couple of norms and brownlows and see maybe the best tiger champion to ever play. Another bloke is about to pass St. Francis to become 3rd most played tiger of them all and bag 700. All great things. I'm more grateful.
BUT..... that doesn't mean we have to roll over and live the dark ages again, Just means we reset, hit the draft hard and go again and i think we can. Dark ages has probably given me some perspective which is why the emotions are in check for the moment.
We DO need some real midfield class right now though - not an accumulator type more of a real impact player who can lift the team when we need it. We have traded out our depth lately but remember these kids want to play too they don't want to sit in VFL as a backup. The last few yrs has also showed us we cannot rely on Prestia playing any season out, in fact half season seems like a bonus. Hard decision need to be made on a couple and we must keep bolton and CCJ at all costs. I don't think the sky is falling and full rebuild is needed. Just needs a re-fresh.
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