Official Congratulations Thread

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THE BEST THING EVER!!!!

i will keep it simple and simply record what i said to - or rather screamed at - everybody i saw

***THE BEST THING EVER***

thankyou

[punter257]

To Roosy and the boys,

Thankyou so much for season 05 - this has been the best few days of my life witnessing a flag. I am just so proud of everyone at the club who have worked together to achieve the holy grail.

This will stay with me forever

Swans 05 - A champion team who never say die

[AnnetteF]

For my great uncle who used to play with the bloods in the twenties

For my uncle who was 13 when he was there on the day in 1933 and is now 85 and a bit frail to make the trip from Bendigo to the MCG

For my dad who joined me up on my fifth birthday and isn't here to savour the victory

And from me, who knew that, one day, we would be here.

Thanks to you all, Roosy, all the players, the support staff, to everyone.

It's an amazing feeling to be part of such a club, the REIGNING PREMIERS!

I thank you all

Annette

[swansrock4eva]

In 96 I burst into tears at the end of the match - a combination of disappointment, the loss of a dream and sheer exhaustion from a long season full of unimaginable highs. On Saturday I burst into tears of sheer joy and happiness, and with a high even better than 96. It has been a long and very bumpy road for our beloved Swans, and to see you all finally reap the rewards on Saturday was more fulfilling than I could ever have imagined, and to witness it first hand was more amazing than I can describe. It is something that can never be taken away from us now and to finally prove them all wrong is so sweet. Thank you.

CARN A BLOODS!!!!

[SXP]

Thank you for the beautyfull memory!

Everything that was said before by my fellow RWO-ers in this thread and more...

[Refried Noodle]

Still possible to add things? everythings already been said.

LRT you legend! Who was that WC player he outmaneuvered?

Another thing: I remember watching Mark Williams in his acceptance speech last year and he seemed so arrogant, nearly a sore winner so to say.
I was very proud of Roosy's speech, not going over the top, but letting the emotion come out (eventually!).

Can't believe that this was all 3 seconds away from not happening at all!


Damn the boys were quite hugover (still wasted) yesterday....lol.

[HAWKS HEROES]

well done and Congratulations i knew they could do it

[Northern_Swan]

To Paul Roos and all of the Bloods players, coaching and support staff, and all the office staff from the receptionist to the CEO.

THANK YOU

A match won in true Swan spirit. All for one. One for all.

Words can't describe the thrill of a premiership win that I and my family dreamed of on so many occasions driving down the F3 to watch you guys play- words can't adequately describe the feeling when that final siren went- it was like a weight had been lifted from this Swans fan's shoulders.

Enjoy yourselves as you celebrate your victory. You deserve it. Have a good break and I will see you at the first home game of 2006.

Go Bloods!

[Okeefe Ok]

Generations

Congratulations to everyone involved in Saturday Afternoon's victory.

The Sydney Swans have built a solid bridge between two generations, the old South Melbourne and the new Sydney breed.

The win was worthy and oh so sweet.

[Dolphin_Lady]

Congratulations to all the players and coaching staff. You deserve all the success in the world.

You have made all our dreams here in Melbourne come true.

I still feel like I am going to wake up. If it is a dream I will stay asleep forever.

[Vivien]

Congratulations to everyone at the club for a great season and a memorable Grand Final victory. What a great team effort! The attitude with which you approach the game is a credit to you all and a joy for your supporters.

Thanks for the memories. I am so proud to be a part of the Swans community. All of Sydney is behind you.

Best wishes for 2006 and beyond!

[Casey36]

To Roosy & The Boys...
Congratulations on your victory in 05!
Im sure you, aswell as MANY others are proud of your efforts and your dedication to the team!
It was definitely an exciting year and i enjoyed every single round, and im sure next year is going to be just as exciting.
Once again, congratulations and i cant wait for next year and a whole new season of great football, and which Sydney will win another flag!!!

GO THE SWANNIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ganjaman]

Congratulations Sydney!!!!!!!

Thanks Roosy for bringing back the old BLOODS spirit from the day you took over as coach. It has produced the most memorable season, a fighting BLOODS premiership. It has been special since the day you started.

Demetriou and others thought that the Sydney people wanted a fancy foot, high flying team. With the history of rugby in this town, we appreciate the toughness of the team. A real TEAM that bleeds for one another. And they did in the GF.

Spirit and toughness and a willingness to go in harder than the opposition has won the day. It has created a magnificent season. Sydney fans would'nt have it any other way.

BLOODS FOREVER!!!!!

[lachlanc]

Guys...it was inspirational, courageous, historic and proof that the good guys do win sometimes.

I've loved the way you've gone about your footy for the past three years, and to see you get the ultimate reward for effort is brilliant.

I'm just so rapt for all of you, but especially the coach whose whole approach and demeanour has stamped him as a person of the utmost quality and integrity.

Roosy, I loved what you said to us supporters on Sunday at the SCG when you said the premiership was ours too.

An AFL team is so much more than the 22 guys playing on the field.

The victory means so much to so many people. For me, its a dream come true, and one I feared I would never see.

Enjoy all your celebrations guys. You really deserve it.

And if I come across any of you in a bar, please let me buy you a beer!

[Mel]

I want to thank you guys as well as congratulate you. This win was amazing and meant so much to so many, including my family.

I admire the way you all play for each other and the respect you all obviously have for Roosy. I don't think I've ever seen a tighter bond in a sporting team before and it makes me so proud to be a part of it all.

Congrats boys, soak it up and enjoy it.