The away games were the worst. Some days I'd have to leave at 4.45 am to get to school to get on a bus for 5.30 am to get to the other side of Melbourne, and wouldn't get back til 2pm. I remember bringing piles of marking on the bus with me.
I know that you were thinking "Shit, I could be surfing now instead"
I marked exams for a while at a University and it was absolutely mind-numbingly boring AF. I don't envy you or Jamie, I totally get it.
Hope you are well River.