Round 1, 2013 Melbourne v Port Adelaide @ MCG

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,938]

I swear if we field a injury free best 22 and lose to the power it might well and truly be the end for me

If this happens, Sheahan, Walls, Caro, Denham, Smith, and 80% of Demonland will all be calling for his sacking the next day.

[PaulRB 6,411]

I like it.

Low key, low expectations and a game we should win.

Nice way to ease into the season.

Given the new players and the pre-season focus on "the gameplan" it's just what the Dr ordered.

[Philthy 284]

We MUST win this game by ATLEAST 6 goals!

[Sir Why You Little 37,121]

Hey you guys. Stop complaining.

Round one. A game at the 'G we can win.

Good for membership.

F$&@k Yeah...

[Pates 9,660]

Happy it's at the G

Happy we've got a team we should be beating

IMO if we played this game later in the year we'd be getting 2000-3000 less people, first round will always get a few extra through the gate. I'm definitely not a fan of the AFL's split round idea for the opening round, purely a money making idea and for me just makes a mockery of an already compromised draw.

[Its Time for Another 4,287]

Happy it's at the G

Happy we've got a team we should be beating

IMO if we played this game later in the year we'd be getting 2000-3000 less people, first round will always get a few extra through the gate. I'm definitely not a fan of the AFL's split round idea for the opening round, purely a money making idea and for me just makes a mockery of an already compromised draw.

A win against them in the first game of the year already puts us a win better than last season, right from the first game. Couldn't be a better start as far as I'm concerned. (Assuming we win!!) Will be huge for the team's confidence after this year's first half and will be a very nice welcome to Viney, Dawes and other new players.

Not even going to think about losing. Don 't want to have to go and find another sport to follow after one game.

[Little Richard 6,265]

The AFL have surely stuffed up by giving us Port at the MCG and scheduling North vs Collingwood at Etihad. Maybe Demetriou forgot to put his glasses on when he was double checking the fixturing.

[hardtack 10,626]

I was thinking the same thing.

We always host Port in Darwin.

Would be surprised if we don't sell a game next year considering we're not exactly a financial powerhouse.

Maybe we host someone like Gold Coast or GWS up in Darwin next year?

Haven't we also played the Doggies in Darwin? Maybe we will see a return to that fixture?

[old dee 23,871]

Guys the last couple of years we have played Port Twice.

So nothing to stop another Port Game in Darwin later in the year.

Hope so I might go this year depending on the date.

[Gippsland Dee 367]

Its a good start to the season (theoretically). It should get us off to a good start for 2013

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,938]

Guys the last couple of years we have played Port Twice.

So nothing to stop another Port Game in Darwin later in the year.

Hope so I might go this year depending on the date.

But have only played Port in Darwin as the home team.

If it's a return game it will be at AAMI.

[old dee 23,871]

But have only played Port in Darwin as the home team.

If it's a return game it will be at AAMI.

Good point

[Adam The God 30,405]

Yeah, okay. So it's better than Hawthorn Round 1, but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.

[Buzzy 992]

I'll ignore Jesus as per usual. I'm a Demon after all.

Definitely take the early timeslot over a fricken twilight game any day. WORST.

[Demon Stalwart 255]

Sunday March 31st

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide MCG

This will be the first round game for 2013 hopefully we can show on that day that the Number 13 is unlucky for some and Lucky for others

Would be a good start to the season to get this one under our Belt

If you wish to see the rest of the first round draw if you havent already here it is

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/149923/default.aspx

[ox_5 163]

[Demon Stalwart 255]

Sorry Missed it and as I cant delete a thread until the moderators get to it nothing I can do

My appologies

[Je Roos Salem 661]

Can't wait. For all you complaining, I usually have an easter dinner so this is perfect for me. 1:10 games at the G are great when it's nice and sunny. Would be gutted if it were twilight. I'm glad the AFL are kind to us with Round 1's, now it'll be 5 seasons in a row we've played home afternoon games at the G (hopefully our first win out of these). And best of all, we aren't playing Port in Darwin. I reckon we'll win by 9 points

[Guest KingDingAling]

We'll smash them, string a few together early, few late and sneak into the 8.

I'm glad the AFL give Port good compo, because they really are sliding down a slippery slope.

[Undeeterred 3,124]

Are we seriously counting rd 1 as in the bag, before the trade period is even done? When will you people learn!!

[machine11 142]

Sounded like good news.

Until I found it it's on Easter Sunday. In the early time slot. Right when many people are sitting down to lunch.

Gutted. I love going to Round 1. It's typically one of the few games of the year where we're not behind in the win-loss ratio, we have new players/recruits/list/strategies, and there's genuine optimism. I'd have loved for us to open 2013 with Viney, Dawes, Byrnes et al to a sizeable group of our fans.

I'll be there. Only one religion worth following.

[monoccular 17,573]

The AFL have surely stuffed up by giving us Port at the MCG and scheduling North vs Collingwood at Etihad. Maybe Demetriou forgot to put his glasses on when he was double checking the fixturing.

shhhhhhhh! The moron may read this and switch.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,938]

Are we seriously counting rd 1 as in the bag, before the trade period is even done? When will you people learn!!

The port board on bigfooty have marked Port down for a win!

50/50 game this one given how bad we were in 2011. Plus Port drew with Richmond at the g in Rd 23.

[rolly 149]

Might even out number opposition supporters...maybe

[P-man 13,366]

lol...if we lose an opening match against Port at the G...oh boy. Wowee!