2024 FIXTURE ANALYSIS PART 3 of 3
The start of the season is so close I can almost taste it. February has been a real struggle. But this week we did get a bit of a sporting reprieve when some pre-season practice matches were shown on the subscription services. At the time of writing, Melbourne played Richmond and I didn’t watch it but looking at the score can only conclude that Melbourne will miss the 8 and Richmond will win the premiership. What exactly can you take away from pre-season practice matches as a spectator? All I hope, watching my own team, is that no injuries occur. Other than that, what is really riding on it? I remember the good old days of pre-season cups and night premierships. They were glorious times when there felt like something was riding on it and if before the season you knew your team was no good, they might pull out all stops just to fill the coffers for the end of season trip. Do clubs display that silverware? Maybe you can let me know. Now we’re confronted with practice m