Nerves kicking my arse

[melon....]

Im reading the articles in the papers. There's a tonne of Roosters stuff in the SMH. Includinh Jorbs talking about a possible last game with his brother. About Ryles fired up to show bennett he was wrong.

About a lot of shit.

Its getting to me. Nerves. Im chewing my fingers off.

I hate them.

The merged scum.

If there's one game I want to win its this one. We had them last time and blew it. I cant help but feel thats given them the edge....but it could also be fase confidence.

I hope we suprise them and blow them off the park.

In the end a one point win will do me, even if its in extra time.

Go Easts. ****ing go hard.

Im shot.

[Guest]

Even after a severe lack of sleep in the past 48 hours and the fact I'm on holidays, I was still up at 9, unable to sleep.

My stomach will be in knots all week.

I'm tired but not shot yet...there's still one more job to do.

[Headless Chook]

Even after a severe lack of sleep in the past 48 hours and the fact I'm on holidays, I was still up at 9, unable to sleep.

My stomach will be in knots all week.

I'm tired but not shot yet...there's still one more job to do.

Friday night was the worst for me. I was too pumped after the game to get to sleep, but then had to be up at 4.30am the next morning. I was zonked out of my brain for the rest of the weekend.

I won't get nervous till probably 4.30pm Sunday. I'll just enjoy reading all the feel good stories for the rest of the week and do the same as I did in 2002.....buy the RLW this week, record the game, then buy the RLW and Big League end of season magazine if we win and put them in the cupboard for when I'm depressed and need cheering up.

[Guest]

I'm so relaxed...if we win on Sunday it would be a bonus for this year...I would love to win the GF and am so excited and pumped...but nervous or scared or anxious I'm not...

[Guest]

I drove past ANZ stadium today and I think it finally hit me. I felt like I was going to throw up. We're in the freaking Grand Final!

[Guest]

I was a wreck in 2004. I really couldn't enjoy the week or the game.

This time is different. Who would of thought we would be back so soon? I just say to all Easts fans enjoy it as much as you can. We have had a ****ing great year. I probably haven't followed Easts as long as other people on here, I'm much younger. But this has easily been my most enjoyable season. The games against Souffs, the Bulldogs comeback, the smashing out at Parra and the Tigers final have given me great joy.

No one gave us a chance this year, no one. Even this weekend they are writting us off but I feel so confident in the boys.

I honestly can't wait for Sunday if we pull it off it will be the sweetest victory imaginable.

[Guest]

I was a wreck in 2004. I really couldn't enjoy the week or the game.

This time is different. Who would of thought we would be back so soon? I just say to all Easts fans enjoy it as much as you can. We have had a ****ing great year. I probably haven't followed Easts as long as other people on here, I'm much younger. But this has easily been my most enjoyable season. The games against Souffs, the Bulldogs comeback, the smashing out at Parra and the Tigers final have given me great joy.

No one gave us a chance this year, no one. Even this weekend they are writting us off but I feel so confident in the boys.

I honestly can't wait for Sunday if we pull it off it will be the sweetest victory imaginable.

Who would have thought we'd be in the GF after 2009! I'm nervous but at the same time, I'm loving it.

[Guest]

I'm becalmed. In fact if I was any more relaxed I'd slip into a coma.

We have no pressure on us, none, zero, zilch. We are the reigning wooden spooners, we are not expected to win, Saints are. It is expected that they will win and win well. That weight of expectation will grow everyday till kick off. And when they run out onto the field to see an ocean of red and white, that expectation will hit them like a truck.

It will take an almighty effort for them to overcome that and beat us, especially if we play well.

Relax melon, ride the wave and enjoy the view.

Chook.

[melon....]

I'm becalmed. In fact if I was any more relaxed I'd slip into a coma.

We have no pressure on us, none, zero, zilch. We are the reigning wooden spooners, we are not expected to win, Saints are. It is expected that they will win and win well. That weight of expectation will grow everyday till kick off. And when they run out onto the field to see an ocean of red and white, that expectation will hit them like a truck.

It will take an almighty effort for them to overcome that and beat us, especially if we play well.

Relax melon, ride the wave and enjoy the view.

Chook.

Im gonna chill.

I am loving the fact we are here now. At the GF.

Nobody expected that. i was hoping we'd start being competitive next year. But we already are.

Im not worried about this young team of over achievers losing the big one. its losing to the Illawarra socks that is the part i cant digest.

Footy's not the same unless the Socks choke. Every year.

Ive got my tickets. going with my little bloke. Will be riding the wave all ****ing night regardless of the result.

Go Easts.

[Guest]

I am nervous all the time. I have dream after dream about this. All I can think about is the game and what I do or don't do so as not to jinx it.

[sretsoor]

I'm becalmed. In fact if I was any more relaxed I'd slip into a coma.

We have no pressure on us, none, zero, zilch. We are the reigning wooden spooners, we are not expected to win, Saints are. It is expected that they will win and win well. That weight of expectation will grow everyday till kick off. And when they run out onto the field to see an ocean of red and white, that expectation will hit them like a truck.

It will take an almighty effort for them to overcome that and beat us, especially if we play well.

Relax melon, ride the wave and enjoy the view.

Chook.

Exactly how I feel. It's the weidest build up to the GF ever. In saying that come kick off I'll no doubt have about 10 beers in the first half alone lol

[Guest]

I am super nervous I have struggled to eat since saturday

[Guest]

Exactly how I feel. It's the weidest build up to the GF ever. In saying that come kick off I'll no doubt have about 10 beers in the first half alone lol

Yeah i'm a bit in the same boat. Feels very strange. Almost like the cliche "it hasn't sunk in yet".

I'm getting to Homebush with a bunch of mates (2 other Rooster supporters thankfully, 1 Dragons and the other 12 are neutrals) at about noon so will be drinking from then.

I think I'm going to have to curb my drinking on the sly somehow though, so I can remember the game.

On the other hand, alcohol may calm the nerves down so it might be a good idea.

[Kingbilly]

Hope is the feeling that fills me.
I know there is a very good possibility that the Roosters can win.

I know there are more points in this side that in the 2002-4 sides.
I know the defense might not be as good, but its getting there.
I know there is at least one superstar in the side that will stand up and try and take the game, unlike 2002-4 when the "superstar" got us there but then went missing.

I just hope it happens.
I know its a very real possibility

[Guest]

Chook said it all, this is more than any of us ever expected. It's been icing on the cake ever since Anasta kicked that Infamous Field Goal. So sit back and enjoy, this is our week.
Remember, they expect to win, we hope to win. The pressure is on the Dragqueens not us.