We've made a habit on taking chances on players. Luke McPharlin was injury prone, and we got lucky there (except the last game of 2015, which we would have won if he'd played). But there have been plenty where we weren't lucky. We took a chance on Bennell, and I'm still hoping it works out - even if he just plays a good season for Peel.
The other mob took a chance on Judd, who had dodgy shoulders, and got a premiership out of it. They took a chance on Darling who had character issues, and got a premiership out of it. You've got to have some luck go your way.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to another season with Jezza being the eternal optimist, Morgan throwing in the clear thinking analysis, Yeti, RM, Bizkit et al complaining about (almost) everything, Shane getting grumpier as he waits for Old Easts to come good, and everyone else being downright entertaining. And hopefully a few carpark chats from Polly.
I've renewed my membership, and after the last few years I think the club owes me something. Winning would be good, but I'd settle for injuring a few toasters in derbies. Or outside of derbies for that matter.