John McLister

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How We Played The Game

This is how we played the game.
We nailed our studs into the soles of our boots.
No high fives when you scored a try.
You’d just slink back.

 

We nailed our studs into the soles of our boots.
If a bloke provoked you, you’d sort him out.
You wouldn’t just slink back.
After the game, you’d find him out, and shake his hand.

 

If you provoked a bloke, he’d sort you out.
A slice of orange was half-time refreshment.
After the game you’d find him out, and shake his hand.
Our supporters dead silent for the opposition kicker.

 

A slice of orange was half-time refreshment.
Five minutes of quiet instruction.
Our supporters dead silent for the opposition kicker.
If the other blokes scored we clapped politely.

 

Five minutes of quiet reflection.
If you were damaged you’d keep on playing.
If the other blokes won we clapped politely.
When she was over we’d all drink a beer.

 

If you were damaged you’d keep on playing.
No high fives when you scored a try.
When she was over we’d all drink a beer.
That was how we played the game.