21,365
Very disappointing after 580 odd days of no LIVE footy, perfect weather, Saturday afternoon and 40,000 signed up members.
Understand that we were playing an interstate team but would have thought we could hit at least 25,000 if not a 1,000 or 2 more.
Back on the hallowed turf of the MCG before a crowd of the Demon faithful for the first time in ages.
Time to revive the spirit of 2018 and move forward from there.
Go Dees!!!
As a teaser, this is from Whispering Jack’s match preview UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
“The great unknown of 2021 will be how teams adapt to the longer quarters and reduced rotations. It’s been suggested that fitness and fatigue will come into play, particularly at the end of quarters.
“Therefore, I would expect a conservative approach to team selection so that players who have had reduced preseasons will have to prove their ability to see out a full game before selection in the team. The noises coming from the club suggest this will be the case. Jack Viney was ruled out well before the time came for team selection and I believe that a couple of others who might be counted as regulars will be kept back out of an abundance of caution. (I thank the premier for that line).”