The Eagles first game of the season is the same day as a family thing for my gf's side of the family. Usually I would go to the family thing given the game wasn't a final or the first of the season, I can handle missing a game every now and then, as it happens. Being the first of the season though I said "I'm staying home and watching the game." She didn't like it but after a bit of 'talking' she finally understands (a bit) how much the Eagles mean to me. The Scorchers season didn't seem to prep her for footy season it seems.