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Just wondering peoples plans for Saturday with the "double-header" game. Are ya going to go to both or just for the Geelong game? It'd be good to go to both and get great seats, but who really wants to sit thru Richmond v Hawthorn.. i can think of, oh about a hundred and sixty-nine better things to do! :D
 

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Going to the Geelong VFL match at Optus Oval at 1pm... followed by the big NAB Cup match that evening.

Looking forward to it!!
 

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Going to the Geelong VFL match at Optus Oval at 1pm... followed by the big NAB Cup match that evening.

Looking forward to it!!
Damn i hate that ground! Anyway have fun.. i just dont do VFL (and for that matter Optus Oval)

Might go check out the second half of the tigers, hawks game.. maybe.
 

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catattack said:
Going to the Geelong VFL match at Optus Oval at 1pm... followed by the big NAB Cup match that evening.

Looking forward to it!!
The first game is a twilight start (around 4:00) so you'll be able to catch both i'd assume.

I didn't know the VFL was on, so thanks for that. I'll check it out.
 

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Don't know if I will able to make this or not. Football in cricket season, bah! ;)
Im subing off next week (as it is a 2 day game) so i played this week but get next week off to go to the footy.

But will only get to see the 2nd half of the tigers game i think.
 

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Im subing off next week (as it is a 2 day game) so i played this week but get next week off to go to the footy.

But will only get to see the 2nd half of the tigers game i think.
My cricket club would probably not let me back if I left a game early to go to the footy and our president is an avid cats fan!
 

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Depends on how early cricket finishes. Takes an hour to get there and then some to find a park. When you add that to the obligatory post match frothies, I'll be running a fine line to make it.

May have to rely on the rickety old telly up the club and set the VCR timer at home so I can have an un-alcohol effected viewing on Sunday.
 

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My cricket club would probably not let me back if I left a game early to go to the footy and our president is an avid cats fan!
I was only playing one of the weeks anyway as the season is soon finishing and all the newer kids are rotating. I got to pick whic week i wanted to play, so i chose last saturday so i get this next one off for the footy.
 

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Do you play with Prisoners? We went on a Legal Studies excursion there once. :)

P.S. - Please change the avatar. :cool:
I went there for Legal Studies also, but believe it or not Barwon Prison is nowhere near South Barwon. We get to play against prisioners though (lara) :).

I play with ex-cat Darren Morgan. Perhaps he should have been sent to prison for that old mullet of his :p

P.S. - Sorry but no. It's all I've got to cling to at Villa at the moment :(
 

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Bit too far away for me right now but I might be keeping an eye on the scores online. Be nice to get back into the footy, there's nothing on right now in the US unless one counts basketball :p
 
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From the afl.com

NAB Cup match preview: Carlton v Geelong
5:26:02 PM Tue 21 February, 2006
Matt Burgan
Sportal for afl.com.au

CARLTON v GEELONG: Saturday 25 Feb, Telstra Dome, 7.40pm

TV/RADIO/INTERNET: Ch 10 (live), afl.com.au

PRESEASON/NIGHT PREMIERSHIPS WON: Carlton 3 (1983, 1997 and 2005), Geelong 1 (1961)

LAST YEAR'S NAB CUP: The highlight of Carlton's 2005 season was undoubtedly its pre-season win over eventual premiership season grand finalist West Coast. The Blues defeated Essendon, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs before overcoming the Eagles in the pre-season final by 27 points. Full-forward Brendan Fevola was a shining light for Carlton, kicking eight goals in the final which earned him the Michael Tuck Medal. The Cats were bundled out after round one of last year's pre-season competition when beaten by the Kangaroos by 25 points at Manuka Oval. The Cats managed just 29 points for the match.

WHO'S IN/WHO'S NOT: Carlton will enter the match with last year's No.1 draftee Marc Murphy, which will no doubt get the Blues' fans excited. A talented ball-winner, Murphy is the son of former Fitzroy great John. Former Brisbane ruckman Dylan McLaren will also don the navy blue for the first time, but ex-Sydney defender Jason Saddington will have to wait at least three weeks before running out with his new team, after recently undergoing knee surgery. Geelong topped-up with youngsters over the pre-season, including the lightning quick Travis Varcoe, who has been given the honour of wearing No.5 - made famous by arguably the club's two greatest players - Graham 'Polly' Farmer' and Gary Ablett snr. But Geelong fans may also have to wait a little longer to see him in action as he is recovering from a foot injury. Former vice-captain Brenton Sanderson has retired, while Paul Chambers (Sydney) and Cameron Thurley (Kangaroos) have moved on.

WHILE YOU WERE WATCHING THE CRICKET AND THE TENNIS: The Blues re-signed important duo Lance Whitnall and Matthew Lappin until the end of 2007, and they appointed two greats of the game to their coaching ranks - Terry Daniher and Gary Dempsey. Key forwards Brendan Fevola (groin) and Jarrad Waite (leg) had interrupted pre-seasons. Geelong posted a profit over the summer and reshaped its leadership group. Tom Harley, Cameron Ling and Matthew Scarlett have all been appointed vice-captains, while Paul Chapman, Joel Corey and Cameron Mooney are also in the leadership group.

WHY TO WATCH: Despite a miserable 2005 home-and-away season, Carlton will be optimistic about this season's NAB Cup, having claimed last year's title. The unveiling of Murphy, Whitnall repositioned at centre half-back and a bulked-up Irishman named Setanta O'hAilpin up forward will give the Blues plenty to look forward to. The Cats will be one of the teams to beat in 2005 and although the marathon is about to begin, a glimpse into their fortunes via this match will give Geelong fans plenty of reasons to watch.

THE VERDICT: Anything can happen in pre-season fixtures and this is no exception. Several clubs adopt a youth policy and use it to trial certain players, while others are keen to gain a 'triple-m' advantage - momentum, membership and money. Carlton will be keen on the latter, while Geelong is likely to be taking a softly-softly approach. Nevertheless, the Cats should have enough class across the board to overcome the Blues and advance to the quarter finals. Geelong by 23 points.
 
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