You know what, I just don't care anymore

[thisistigerland]

Don't despair mate,

My father passed away in 2006 and I still remember going to the footy with him back in the early 90's. I didn't really follow the footy until then but I remember games where we were being flogged by huge margins but my dad taught me to stay until the bitter end. I remember once I was disgusted and left early when we played the Saints at Princess park (as it was known back then) and after wards I felt disgusted at myself for leaving early. I will never leave a game early again no matter how badly we are doing. Despite the scoreline, there were still good memories there. In particular, I remember a game against the Eagles where we were flogged by 96 points (I think). But it was still a good memory of a sunny afternoon at the 'G'. Who cares that we were well beaten that day by a better side.

The scoreline isn't everything.

I don't have my dad around anymore or my brother (I lost both in 2006) whom I used to go to the footy a lot with and as a result, I haven't been for a couple of years but the memories are still there.

yeah thanks for the perspective. I go with my elderly father and brother and i have taken on board what you said. I need to cherish the moment i guess.

 

[Tubytiger]

It's called a losers syndrome and the players probably have it too. Like many others I got my hopes up over a long off-season only to have the season shattered by half time against Carlton, effectively season over. We were never going to beat Geelong or Bulldogs and we have 19 more games to endure!

I went today not expecting to win but hoping to be competitive ( losers syndrome) and as the scoreboard got away from us and the shocking skills were put on show all I could do was laugh and cop it on the chin ( losers syndrome). I watch the Tigers every week expecting them to lose (losers syndrome)

What does that say about this once almighty club. I just feel bloody sad right now, not angry. I've now gone past that. Just sad that the club has gone into an abyse that i cant see them getting out for another number of years. How much pain do we all have to endure....

 

[Ian4]

I have to say, I won't lose sleep over this loss.

I am so used to this happening it feels normal to me.

I haven't given up, I still want success, but I just don't feel upset, it is good, I think I have turned a corner or something.

At the end of the day what can I do, I buy a membership, I sing the song to my kids to brain wash them, I give heaps of cheak to collingwood supporters.

There is nothing else left that I can do to make this team play good footy, I have done my bit.

i was gonna say i agree, but when i think about it, i guess i don't. it's not that i don't care... i do care, and i care very much. it's just that we're used to mediocrity.

i have 2 brothers and they have both seem their teams win flags in our lifetime. when richmond comes up in footy conversation they just laugh. they have no idea of the pain we go through.

The 5 Stages Of Grief

1. Denial (the refusal to face the reality of the loss)
2. Anger (protest against the reality)
3. Bargaining (attempt to negotiate the reality)
4. Depression (mourning the reality)
5. Acceptance (making peace with reality)

99% of us reached stage 5 a long time ago.

I went today not expecting to win but hoping to be competitive ( losers syndrome)

that's true and depressing

 

[The_General]

Maybe we need to merge....

 

[Baloo]

Tasmanian Tigers.

 

[tha8ball]

Hahahah good thread.... I was a bit the same today. I was leaving the ground and i felt like i had just been to another tiger game....another predictable performance...another loss....another couldve been.....i guess its accepting mediocracy!? Im still gutted though...

The club has lost its culture. You leave the ground and you hear the fans - we are the laughing stock of the comp. I cant even defend us because these opposition fans are basically right.

Oh its Richmond - gee they're good value.

 

[The_General]

The fact we're here at 12:15am, means we do care, we just wish we didnt.

 

[nkurzem]

The fact we're here at 12:15am, means we do care, we just wish we didnt.

i agree i wish i didnt care im sick of going home dissapointed every weekend

 

[waiting]

Three rounds in and i feel the same.

After being so excited...........i am totally gutted, hurting and thinking of other things to do instead of watching and going to watch my club play.

I cant watch what is being served up.

Surely he has lost the players.

We will see Sunday. It may only be a weeks respite for all. The next three weeks after that are not any better. Have a look.

Feel sick again.................3 rounds in and the season is almost a waste .........AGAIN

 

[mexican_radio]

Dear OP. I still agree with you. Have a great evening all, I'm just going to forget about the whole thing.

 

[Ridley]

I'm so over this joke of a club. Not surprised at all by the result but contine to be surprised by how bad they actually are. They actually get worse every week. I mean that's not easy; they should be lauded for their amazing ability to raise the bar of mediocrity, ineptitude and failure every week. It really is quite a feat.

I hope my kids aren't to insistent on going to any more games this year. I really just can't be *smile* watching that garbage. Complete waste of time and effort.

 

[sleepinggiant]

No matter how hard you try (or how many scotch and cokes you have) sometimes you can't forget.

As much as I hate to say it, it probably summed up here...
http://www.thebackpocket.com.au/a-tiger-heart-is-a-fragile-thing/

'Supporting Richmond is a heavy emotional burden. The afflicted carry it around like an Irishman does Catholic guilt.'
Too true.

 

[Tubytiger]

I'm so over this joke of a club. Not surprised at all by the result but contine to be surprised by how bad they actually are. They actually get worse every week. I mean that's not easy; they should be lauded for their amazing ability to raise the bar of mediocrity, ineptitude and failure every week. It really is quite a feat.

I hope my kids aren't to insistent on going to any more games this year. I really just can't be *smile*ed watching that garbage. Complete waste of time and effort.

Yep agree with your views there Riddles. Keep the kids away from watching a RFC game atm mate as it could be taken as child abuse.... :hihi