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Tickets are now available for our away clashes in Round 1 and 2. Adults $10, under 18s free. Unlike last year, at this point tickets aren't zoned at all for general admission. Round 1 vs. Western Bulldogs (7PM, Saturday January 8th, VU Whitten Oval) [Ticketmaster] Round 2 vs. Richmond (7.10PM, Friday January 14th, Punt Road Oval) [Ticketek]

Of course, as it turns out, it's at Casey. 10AM Saturday 18th of December. Teams to be announced on Thursday. Each club will play one practice match, so this is it!

It's been a year for it, especially if you include Garry forgetting Fritta at the MCG medal presentation!

I'd be extremely surprised if they get it in the W. Would definitely have the Pies making finals and certainly ahead of at least four teams at the bottom. But we can only dream, right?

Conspiracy theory: maybe Salem did win the Anzac eve medal? Remember how there was a delay because the presenter hadn't been given the winner's name? Maybe someone yelled out "It's Christian" and the presenter just went with the better-known one... Also, just cause it's worth repeating, 96% disposal efficiency for 27 disposals in a Grand Final is unbelievable.

It's really tempting to project all kinds of stuff onto that guy's reaction, but it was ALL just written so clearly on his face. That the cup was in reach and that we were maybe really finally going to do it, and all the elation of how we were playing...but also that familiar little voice saying, "But what if we lose it from here?", will I ever see us get so close again? I've said before, would love to know this guy's story. I hope he doesn't feel embarrassed by his display of such raw emotion because I find it very moving every single time and it brings me right back into that moment as it first happened.

Strange goal umpire magic? Never noticed that before. Oh well, guess I'll just have to watch it again!

At the time I was just wild with disbelief and awe and adrenaline. I just couldn't believe what I was seeing and there was no time to put anything into words. I think I was just muttering intensely, "We can do this". I actually think I was still in shock from it to some extent that whole final quarter (maybe still now?). Couldn't stop thinking about it, which is a weird thing DURING a grand final! I wasn't sure in terms of victory, but sort of felt like there couldn't be another twist. Felt a lot surer when BBB nailed the first. After that it was just a blur, a beautiful blissful blur. What a gift. It can never be taken away from us.

Anyone know if the club plans to re-stock or is what's available it?

Angus and Clarry at That's Good for Footy panel show

A practice match is planned against Collingwood this coming Saturday. Not sure of the venue, but if I had to guess, I'd say Olympic Park rather than Casey.

A successful intraclub went down at Casey on Saturday. Best of all, no injuries reported. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1039515/a-real-genuine-hit-out-in-aflw-intra-club-match Looks like a few ring-ins were involved to make up numbers Scott clinging to her contested marking crown

Molloy's a player I'd enjoy a lot more in our colours... Agree about Goldrick, I just finished my re-watch of the season and we really missed her after her injury. Will be interested to see what our latest rookie in West does at AFLW level, hoping for a similar result!

Other highlights: The little cameo from Noel McMahon on the big screen was an unexpected moment of amusement - reckons the '21 team is "half as good" as the one from his day. Probably one of the biggest laughs of the day in what was expected to be a touching or emotional video - just funny instead. The tiny red-headed pitch invader who got away from his (was it Lever's son again?) minders and made a break for the centre circle while the players' families were gathering for the presentation. What's a grand final without that? A bunch of the players deciding it was a good luck to have their polo collars folded over their footy jumpers. Stylish. Hibberd re-enacting his run with the cup!

Didn't dream it! I think it was early on in proceedings. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1037769/premiership-celebration-kate-roffey-gary-pert?videoId=1037769&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1638771191001&tagNames=AFLClubExclusive:No

Very happy with how the day went - just like I'd expected, in fact, probably even better. With this kind of thing, it's easy to think of all of the 'what ifs' but if you can take it for what it is, it's pretty special. Apart from anything else, a true one-off (hopefully!). Best of all was seeing so many enthusiastic Demons of all ages but especially the kids. About 5-10 years ago, there was a real visible slump in kids and teens attending, and I still get a real kick out of seeing them a bit more abundant and proud of their colours since 2018ish. When Kate Roffey said "What other club would get 30,000+ at a GF re-watch", I was scoffing a bit, thinking of other, larger supporter bases. But actually, when you think about it, it's pretty impressive given what the event actually entailed, the amount of time that has passed and all the obstacles thrown up around it. And the vibe was great. So grateful to have been able to experience this with my family and my Demon family too. More tears of pride, and for those who couldn't be there. And I think I'm now ready to say: Bring on 2022!

Yep. This is what I'm mostly attending for, the thing I missed the most - sharing with others our long-awaited victory. Let's be loud and proud!

I guess we'll get to do another postgame in here after Sunday, right?

You've got Jack's expression just perfect!

Maybe Round 10!

2019 took the cake in terms of us being stitched up. 4th in our conference, so no finals, but more wins (and better % from memory) than 1st in the other conference, who went on to get pummeled in the GF. Ridiculous. But we've had our chances other years and lost crucial games when one loss meant season over. Not so cut-throat now with the longer season, which means more time for momentum to be lost and gained, and an actual finals structure. Still, we've been there abouts every year, which isn't something to be sneezed at, and hopefully sets a good tone for the long term. Other clubs (externally at least) seem to have a much shakier foundation.

Worth a watch, Gawn and Trac.

Yep, heard the same at the Good for Footy event. They divided up who would thank who in speeches. Max got the sponsors (because, according to Max "Goody had no idea") and Goody had Jonesy. Really wish it had been the other way around!

I reckon we should all start a slow clap when Bont kicks his goal midway through the third. Just build the mood a bit. All good from there!

Another little thing, I'm sure mentioned elsewhere, but at the end of van Rooyen's draft reaction video with all his family, at the end someone says, "Off to the premiers!" That's us!