We are waiting with bated breath, have slept out for tickets or set up our grand final party - and the wait is coming to an end. Spectators for Saturday night's clash between Melbourne and Adelaide will trigger memories of the Reds falling down at every turn. Who could forget the 07 final? What shamble.The Victory boys will have to be mindful that the Reds are playing with nothing to lose - their reputation is mud and they're out to prove that they're not the shitty team that people think they are.
But I'm cautious to be yet another journo who has nothing better to add to the debate than 'Victory will have to be careful that they don't get too cocky, blah blah blah...'. I'm sick of that rubbish. Yes, we KNOW that is a concern. Yes, the players KNOW not to get cocky. Instant fail for being boring.
In a sense I hope that the game isn't a one-sider. I want Victory to win of course, but when Archie Thompson and Carlos Hernandez start fluffing around the forward line I get nervous. Everyone says that a close game is a good game, and as long as there's a lot of goals then that's true. I'll be willing goals for one team only.
As long as they play tight, keep defense active and play for the good shots, then it will a Victory of no doubt. Unless the Reds pull off something special then it'll all Victory's way, good night Adelaide, thanks for coming, don't let slap your arses on the way out. Arrivederci Vidmar.
Let the gladiators enter the ring. Let the blood flow. Let the game begin.
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