Today I received an email from the MFC about the practice match against Richmond.

It seems the match is to be played at the Mars ground. I assume that is Richmond’s Punt road ground. It seems there are works at the ground which will restrict the number of people who can attend the game. The way I read it you have to apply for entry via Ticketmaster. Is it just me or has the AFL again lost the plot? Why is the game being played at a ground with very limited access?

The Mars ground is the Ballarat Oval the Dogs use. It’s having work done as well.

No Dogs games there so praccys as compo.

58 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

The Mars ground is the Ballarat Oval the Dogs use. It’s having work done as well.

Well I will be buttered on both sides. I guess they won't be deluged with tigers/demons supporters.

I got tickets today …nightmare. I don’t know whether it has now been fixed but you could only access Ticketmaster on your laptop ..not your phone …

I am also confused yes I know it doesn't take much. Why in a competition with an even number is teams do we have a bye in the, I was going to say first round but according the AFL it is the round before the first round. Are you confused? I am.

Wendouree... yeah nahhh

54 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

No Dogs games there so praccys as compo.

And yet that very team who are supposed to host games there are playing at Whitten Oval. Go figure.

29 minutes ago, Deestar9 said:

I got tickets today …nightmare. I don’t know whether it has now been fixed but you could only access Ticketmaster on your laptop ..not your phone …

It's Ticketmaster why are we surprised. Do you live in Ballarat? I would not have thought too many tigers or demon supporters would be lining up for tickets.

7 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

And yet that very team who are supposed to host games there are playing at Whitten Oval. Go figure.

It's the AFL what other organisation has a round before the first round! Isn't the first round the first round and the round after the first round the second round. And these people are paid hundreds of thousands. I think the joke is on us.

The Dees roll into my hometown.. cannot wait to watch it live with 20 odd supporters and 500 seagull’s

1 hour ago, old dee said:

Well I will be buttered on both sides. I guess they won't be deluged with tigers/demons supporters.

I drove past a few weeks ago, it’s looking like a pretty neat small stadium.

1 minute ago, Roost it far said:

I drove past a few weeks ago, it’s looking like a pretty neat small stadium.

Will locals go to a practise match when they have to book via Ticketmaster?

1 minute ago, old dee said:

Will locals go to a practise match when they have to book via Ticketmaster?

I’ve no idea but I live near Bendigo as does my Tiger Buddy. We’re tossing up a visit.

18 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I’ve no idea but I live near Bendigo as does my Tiger Buddy. We’re tossing up a visit.

My old stomping ground. I was up there for a basketball tournament. It sure has changed a lot.