So l had to work on Preliminary final night. It's my business, it's really busy - I had no choice.
I was able to watch the first half on my phone out the back of my shop while sitting on a milk crate. Obviously things were starting to look grim. My heart started to sink. Flash backs to last year's disappointment.
Unfortunately I got called back in and I couldn't check my phone for the next 45 minutes. When I did wasn't I in for a delightful surprise - Tigers in front almost 3/4 time.
I was in a position to watch it on my phone again but I couldn't. I was overcome with nerves. There was just too much on the line.
Instead I just drove around in my car for half an hour listening to music. I wanted to wait until I knew the game was over before checking my phone for the final score.
When I finally did - it wasn't elation or pure joy - just relief.
I guess this is the difference when you are the team to be at and the premiership is yours to lose.
Such a different feeling to 2017 when it was all so exciting.
I did go home on Friday, I bought a bottle on wine and really enjoyed the replay.
Can anyone relate ??