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PREGAME: Rd 02 vs North Melbourne

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13 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Seriously this time... Been a while since I've been to a game at Colonial Stadium

I got 2 X Kids GA tickets in my MFC App, if I buy myself a single GA, where would we end up getting a seat...?

Should we GA or Reserved?

GA at Marvel varies according to who the home club is. It's generally level 3 except for the front few rows. Low supported clubs like North sometimes open up areas on level one. It'd pay you to walk around the concourse and see if such areas are available.

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    13 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Seriously this time... Been a while since I've been to a game at Colonial Stadium

    I got 2 X Kids GA tickets in my MFC App, if I buy myself a single GA, where would we end up getting a seat...?

    Should we GA or Reserved?

    Have you bought your ticket yet ?

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    15 hours ago, old dee said:

    I just don't see our side being as good as I thought we might be over summer. Seems we are back to relying on players who having proven to be B talents over last few years. 

    I tend to agree.

    I think our best 18 is pretty strong, especially the backs and mids, but we fall away quickly with some very average players.

    I can't get excited by Jefferson, Turner, Johnson, Chandler and a few others.

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    I'm excited by Sparrow looking like he's playing very well again, if our premiership players can get back to their best it will go a long way, we have a few of them.

    Stiff for Langford to be sub then dropped, was hoping to see him play a full game but hopefully soon enough.  Hope he rips it up at Casey!

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    18 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Agree on Langford 

    Tough to start in Q4 on a cold wet day into a high intensity day, but he did look at a different pace

    He'll be a 200+ game player, but just needs a bit more time.  He's got all the size and mobility basics, just needs more instinctive see ball, get ball and quick disposal

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    17 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

    Seriously this time... Been a while since I've been to a game at Colonial Stadium

    I got 2 X Kids GA tickets in my MFC App, if I buy myself a single GA, where would we end up getting a seat...?

    Should we GA or Reserved?

    Whenever I'm in Melbourne I'll grab a GA ticket and see an extra game at the Dome. Typically there are always empty seats all over the place and once you're in you can just sit wherever isn't taken. I wouldn't stress too much about finding 3 seats together for this fixture haha

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    Marvel just announced that aisles (bays) 2 - 8 are general admission (Bourke St. end). Our cheer squad will be in aisle 1

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    9 hours ago, BDA said:

    Spargo was a big favourite of mine in 21 but his form has fallen away sharply since then. Would be great for the team if he can get back to his 21 level of performance

    I'd like to this the difference is the injury he was managing before they conceded and went under the knife

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    From Marvel App regrading General Admission bays.

    Gates Open: Approx. 1:45PM
    Ticket Boxes (Gate 1 & 5) Open: Approx. 12:45PM 
    Match Start: Approx. 3:20PM 

    General Admission: Level 1, Aisles 1-8 & Level 3, Aisles 24-48 (please note, Level 3 Aisles 28-29 & 36-37 will have front rows allocated to Reserved Seats. See aisle staff or signage for row specifications)

    Please note a partial Level 3 closure for this match. Access Level 3 via the ramps between Gates 4-6.

    AFL Member Walk-Up: Level 1, Aisles 8-10

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    On 21/03/2025 at 14:52, Winter Dan said:

    Geez, Billings wasn't putting on a smile in that video...

    Sorry thats BS check the 16 sec mark top right.

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    21 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    I wouldn’t be smiling if I’m 30 years old, un-contracted at the end of year and can’t get a game despite a quarter of the list being unavailable

    He is a poor kick that is the reason he was in the same position at the saints. 

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    58 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    it's really not

    Every thing is better than level 3 IMO. As the ageing process sets in the higher you have to climb becomes an issue. Then you cannot see the action as well and end up watching on the big screen.Might as well be at home with the associated comforts. I go to the G when I can sit in level 1 no pies or tigers games. 

     

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    23 hours ago, DubDee said:

    Sparrow played very well last week and in practice matches

    I am still anticipating Spazza cracking four or five great games in a row, hard tackles emerging with the ball, hitting targets hand and foot, kicking a swag of great goals. I reckon he can be a great footballer, but as yet, has not broken out of the plastic bag in which he is restrained ... lacking confidence across the game, hamstrung by something in his instructions so far.  I live in hope for him.

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    On 16/03/2025 at 21:57, Slartibartfast said:

    I know this will be howled down but TMac is too good to not have in the 22. If May comes back I’d be moving Petty forward. AJ was poor in the ruck against Brown and JvR is much better. Jeffo has no intensity and I’d prefer Turner and Petty to AJ and Jeffo. 
    If Spargs is ready he’s a class above Hendo. 
    Wont happen, but that’s my take. 

    I was happy to select TMac in last week with Jeffo and AJ forward.

    I had Petty as emergency and reckon this is an ideal situation as he can cover either defender or forward

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    22 hours ago, DeeBlood said:

    Oliver was  about pick 5 and played a year in the VFL

    Sorry Deeblood he went pick 4 in 2015 draft and played first round in 2016.!!


    2 hours ago, old dee said:

    He is a poor kick that is the reason he was in the same position at the saints. 

    That's not the reason.  He's soft.

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    6 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

    Sorry Deeblood he went pick 4 in 2015 draft and played first round in 2016.!!

    No worries...it was always a "thereabouts comment" but I was always a fan and do remember extensive time in the twos so highpicks playing in the VFL is not necessarily harshand am hoping Langford reaches his full potential..maybe lose a couple  of kgs, gain pace  muscle tone, and defensive skills..I am sure they look at the draft for potential ... Oliver shot up the ranks in his draft year and was in it almost as an unknown..was chubby to say the least!!

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    Decided against finding crappy GA seats on level 3 with my 12 year old - bought upgraded seats - level 2 centre wing for $67 adult and $33 junior - best seats in the house can't complain

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    13 hours ago, Young Angus said:

    I'm excited by Sparrow looking like he's playing very well again, if our premiership players can get back to their best it will go a long way, we have a few of them.

    Stiff for Langford to be sub then dropped, was hoping to see him play a full game but hopefully soon enough.  Hope he rips it up at Casey!

    There is an undeniable collective statistical decline of the core group that delivered the 2021 premiership and still plays in 2024. This drop in output—particularly among key midfielders and defenders—has not been offset by the emergence of new talent. While a few players have shown modest improvement, no incoming player has matched the impact or consistency of the premiership players still on the list creating a widening performance gap that has contributed to the club’s overall stagnation and regression across key indicators. We'll see in the next few months if this trend is reversing.

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