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Josh    842

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God I love seeing these topics

I'll be playing cricket (fresh if a man of the match 2/3, 2 clutch catches and a 13* to steer the innings home) but can't wait to watch the replay

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Wiseblood    21,388

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Remember kids:

This match means nothing if we lose, but we are premiership favourites if we win. There is no in between. 

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Demonland    19,257

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6 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Remember kids:

This match means nothing if we lose, but we are premiership favourites if we win. There is no in between. 

For some it's the other way around with a spoon as the reward if we lose. 

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sisso    1,085

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Planned my whole weekend around trekking out to Casey Fields at 4:00 today

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Wiseblood    21,388

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26 minutes ago, Demonland said:

For some it's the other way around with a spoon as the reward if we lose. 

True. But I pretend those supporters don't exist. 

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Pates    4,424

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To those who have been to these pre-season matches at Casey what’s the recommended time to allow before the match to get in and find a park? Also is there much likelihood of a lock out or will rocking up with a membership be fine?

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old dee    13,765

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Predictions anyone?

Dees by 5 points. Why?

Blind hope after 2019.

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Moonshadow    14,409

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1 hour ago, sisso said:

Planned my whole weekend around trekking out to Casey Fields at 4:00 today

Damn, I'm at the G queing up at the gates already. Oh well...

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dworship    1,037

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5 minutes ago, Pates said:

To those who have been to these pre-season matches at Casey what’s the recommended time to allow before the match to get in and find a park? Also is there much likelihood of a lock out or will rocking up with a membership be fine?

Never seen a lockout at any of the ones I've been to and not many Crows would know where Casey is.

40mins before kick off would be ample time and we have been as late as 15mins before and still got a reasonable park. Having a FWD has helped at times.

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Pates    4,424

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1 minute ago, dworship said:

Never seen a lockout at any of the ones I've been to and not many Crows would know where Casey is.

40mins before kick off would be ample time and we have been as late as 15mins before and still got a reasonable park. Having a FWD has helped at times.

Thanks for the tips! I think we’ll work of a timeframe along those lines, now 4WD available though so I’m thankful for it not being a wet day!

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Deeoldfart    3,810

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This will be our first hit out against 'real' opposition, and we are fielding a strong team that, from all accounts, have had a strong pre-season.  It should be a good indicator of how we are travelling at this early stage.  I'll be disappointed if we don't win

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sisso    1,085

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8 minutes ago, dworship said:

Never seen a lockout at any of the ones I've been to and not many Crows would know where Casey is.

40mins before kick off would be ample time and we have been as late as 15mins before and still got a reasonable park. Having a FWD has helped at times.

Yeah agree I’m just going to turn up with my membership shouldn’t be any need to pay extra....last year v Lions was about 4000 I think

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Pates    4,424

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10 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

This will be our first hit out against 'real' opposition, and we are fielding a strong team that, from all accounts, have had a strong pre-season.  It should be a good indicator of how we are travelling at this early stage.  I'll be disappointed if we don't win

Totally agree, we’ve had pretty bullish talk from the club and Adelaide are probably in more of a rebuild mode than challenging. 

I’ve been living in London for the last 3 years and worked a lot of weekends before that I honestly can’t imagine when my last “live” win was. I know it’s pre-season, but I really want to watch a win with my own eyes. I was also lucky enough to see 2 weeks of the season proper in 2018, somehow managed to get two of our worst weeks of the year in Hawks and Tigers. 

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dl4e    1,708

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17 minutes ago, sisso said:

Yeah agree I’m just going to turn up with my membership shouldn’t be any need to pay extra....last year v Lions was about 4000 I think

True but a section of the ground is blocked off so it may be more cramped.

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JakovichScissorKick    769

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28 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

This will be our first hit out against 'real' opposition, and we are fielding a strong team that, from all accounts, have had a strong pre-season.  It should be a good indicator of how we are travelling at this early stage.  I'll be disappointed if we don't win

Agreed.

People say preseason games dont mean much...  thats rubbish.    When we lost both preseason games last season many supporters thought something felt off.  The rest is history...

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Dee Zephyr    7,221

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A lot to look forward to today. Main watch is Trac, interested to see how much time he spends in the middle. 

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big_red_fire_engine    4,815

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Whilst everyone likes a positive result I will be calling it a win if there are no injuries however other key themes I am looking for. Signs of return to form/fitness of the 2018 clan. Bright spots from our second and first years that show they will push claim. A more balanced game style that is strong at the contest but more so improved on the outside and defensively.

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Die Hard Demon    864

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$20 entry today for a practice match is a bit steep no? thought it’d be $5 tops.. 

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Territory    47

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I’m in Wagga.

Anyone know if this game is broadcast via online radio or any other media or do I just check in here for reports from you fine people?

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Rodney (Balls) Grinter    4,026

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Are there any indicators from the emergencies  that did or didn't run out yesterday as to the full extent of the side that will take to the field today?

Seeing that side named, whilst not totally unexpected for the likes of T Mac and Melksham, was like an early Christmas present with respect to the likes of AVB.  I guess we will see by the end of the day if that named team was just a dream or turns out to be a nightmare.

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sisso    1,085

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42 minutes ago, Territory said:

I’m in Wagga.

Anyone know if this game is broadcast via online radio or any other media or do I just check in here for reports from you fine people?

SEN used to do pre season games and you could listen on their website, not sure if they are this year though 

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Demonland    19,257

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1 hour ago, Territory said:

I’m in Wagga.

Anyone know if this game is broadcast via online radio or any other media or do I just check in here for reports from you fine people?

It's being broadcast on SEN.

From: https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.sen.com.au/SEN_LiveSportGuide.pdf

AFL Marsh Series: Melbourne v Adelaide

Broadcast time: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Scheduled start of play: 4:40pm

Stations

5-7pm: SEN 3

Full broadcast: 1116 SEN, SEN 2, SEN 3, SEN WA

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Lord Nev    2,666

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1 hour ago, Territory said:

I’m in Wagga.

Anyone know if this game is broadcast via online radio or any other media or do I just check in here for reports from you fine people?

It's on FoxFooty and Kayo if you have either too.

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Territory    47

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I can’t believe they’re broadcasting this!

Signing up to Kayo now.

Thanks all for the replies.👍

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