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Yeah it’s real, was introduced a while ago now and a joke it was approved. It’s a variation of the game called ‘Blackjack Plus’ mainly found on the lower limit tables. The silly part is people actually played this variation. When I last visited, standard Blackjack was still around but on $50 -$100 minimum tables. The below is from a google search this morning. Anti-gambling crusader Tim Costello said if Crown was allowed to get 22 playing blackjack then ''Essendon should be allowed to have 19 players on the field''.

Nah no chance, they lost me when they introduced 22 in the dealers’s hand as a stand-off in blackjack.

The sausage and bread always reliable and those cupcakes were delicious. Great job Demon Army.

Brayshaw played, was the usual solid Gus game in the backline.

Lines for autographs are ridiculous already, crowd building nicely.

Watching McVee reminded me of Ricky Petterd, his movement was similar.

Solid game first up. McVee impressive and Grundy will get better, that was his first competitive match for a while. Petty is still very good one on one back there.

A poster the other day mentioned on here the Giants didn't want to travel to Ballarat. That's the only thing I've seen on it.

Yep, I’m switching over to watch the Weid.

Cats 72 Hawks 29 at half time. Cats look close to full strength. Hawks I wouldn’t have a clue. Cats’ new recruits in Bruhn, Bowes and Henry have been impressive so far. I know it’s only Hawthorn they’re playing, but good to have some footy back on the box.

The crying emoji worries me WCW. Hope it’s not too serious.

Thanks Stu, did scroll to number and I like it, only thing is they’re a tad inaccurate…we didn’t win the first 13 games of 2022.

What’s wogball?

T Macs form was actually very good pre injury rjay. It was pre omission when it wasn’t so flash. He had 4 in the 5 first games then after returning kicked 2,2,4 and 3 in the same game he got injured in. 11 in his last 4 games, I thought he was a huge loss in the second half of season. I’m also excited by JVR and see what he can bring, but happy to wait. Unlikely doesn’t mean no, still a bit to play out until the Dogs opener.

Cheers @MaccaScallopini rounds out the day nicely

I’m having a buck on KFW at 200 to 1 for a debut this season.

Lyon, Plugger, D Jarman just to name a few were pure footballers and great to watch. Players like them oozed skill and that’s why I enjoy watching Fritsch go about it every weekend. Reminds me of the pure talents when I was growing up. Now it’s more about power athletes imo.

Philly 17 - Kansas City 33

Don’t think I’ll ever forget a player that was involved in the first premiership I’ve seen, even if they pizz off to another club.

The first play of this draft highlight package is one people probably won’t ever forget, I would have drafted him for that alone.

Wow Macca, I had no idea. I stopped following the horse once mate got out of it in 2021. It is flying since it went to Darwin by the look of it. Funny you mention it today too, same mate has a runner in the last at Canterbury tonight, Nominator.

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Thanks @Slartibartfast. Now that the season is getting close the prospect of Gawn and Grundy playing together is certainly building the excitement. From all your and others reports it sounds like they're very competitive against each other. They showed a Pies/Ess match from 2019 on TV the other day and I forgot how good Grundy was back then.

This was one artist's impression of the redevelopment couple of years ago. Didn't realize how spacious the inner part of the track was.

If you decide to change it please don’t include anything Pickett related.