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I’ll be there. Will probly skip our game though.
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The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 5:55 am I’ll be there. Will probly skip our game though.
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Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:26 am
The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 5:55 am I’ll be there. Will probly skip our game though.
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You'll be there then?
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The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:27 am
Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:26 am
The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 5:55 am I’ll be there. Will probly skip our game though.
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You'll be there then?
yup.
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Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:30 am
The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:27 am
Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:26 am
The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 5:55 am I’ll be there. Will probly skip our game though.
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You'll be there then?
yup.
Sweet! I'll catch you for a beer just before the Raiders game and then I'll head off.
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The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:34 am
Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:30 am
The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:27 am
Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 10:26 am
The Nickman wrote: May 9, 2022, 5:55 am I’ll be there. Will probly skip our game though.
pathetic
You'll be there then?
yup.
Sweet! I'll catch you for a beer just before the Raiders game and then I'll head off.
Wait, wait... we're up first on the Sunday

I'll catch you for a beer AFTER the Raiders game!
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I'll only have a beer with you if you stop being a fair-weather fan and come to the game. You have a ticket anyway

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Raider Azz wrote: May 9, 2022, 11:08 am I'll only have a beer with you if you stop being a fair-weather fan and come to the game. You have a ticket anyway

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No deal, nark!
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He’s just trying to have a good time, nark. Don’t commit your hate crimes here!
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Hate crimes!!
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Botman wrote:He’s just trying to have a good time, nark. Don’t commit your hate crimes here!
Thanks for the contribution raider 69

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Might be there definitely going to the game

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Did nickman go to the game?
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Well done to the fans. Noted on TV and from those at the ground about having the best support of the weekend.

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dubby wrote:Did nickman go to the game?
Depends if he got out of ER.
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Butters wrote:Well done to the fans. Noted on TV and from those at the ground about having the best support of the weekend.

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The crowd is strangely silent during the game. Mostly watched by neutrals I guess.

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greeneyed wrote:
Butters wrote:Well done to the fans. Noted on TV and from those at the ground about having the best support of the weekend.

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The crowd is strangely silent during the game. Mostly watched by neutrals I guess.

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Yeah. My mate went for the first time. He said it was a bit weird. You picked a team to support for each match but you didn’t really invest into the game, just the key moments.
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BJ wrote: May 15, 2022, 10:36 pm
greeneyed wrote:
Butters wrote:Well done to the fans. Noted on TV and from those at the ground about having the best support of the weekend.

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The crowd is strangely silent during the game. Mostly watched by neutrals I guess.

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Yeah. My mate went for the first time. He said it was a bit weird. You picked a team to support for each match but you didn’t really invest into the game, just the key moments.
I only watched the Raiders game. There was a lady in an Eels jersey in the next bay screaming for the Sharks. Guess she doesn’t like Ricky. But it was pretty quiet mostly. Even the most emotional moments… there was noise, but nothing like you’d hear from a crowd half the size at Canberra Stadium. I’m not a huge fan of the concept. Great response from the Raiders fans heading to The Paddo today, though. Great time had by all.
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I think the concept adds nothing to crowds, adds nothing to Tv but adds somewhat of a Carnaval atmosphere in the city which also flows onto social media. A bit like grand final week or 9’s.

I see it is something the independent media (social influencer’s) jump all over: just not sure brisbane is the right spot.

Put it in NZ, the UK, the US or Perth, Melbourne.


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dubby wrote:Did nickman go to the game?
Yeah I was there, dubs. It ended up being the only day I went, but all three games were great.

It’s been a cracking weekend all round and my second Magic Round in a row. Nice to not smash my face up this time

I hope it continues in Brisbane well into the future, if it were relocated anywhere other than Townsville most of the mates I’ve gone with simply wouldn’t go

Although it would be fun in Melbourne or Auckland… Sydney should never ever get it though
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I thought Nickman said he wasn't going to waste his money on this mob anymore!! All talk and no action like the rest of us fair weather fans :roflmao
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Thomas Raider wrote:I thought Nickman said he wasn't going to waste his money on this mob anymore!! All talk and no action like the rest of us fair weather fans :roflmao
Haha Magic Round was already booked and paid for, but they almost had to drag me to the game!

Saying that, I’m pretty glad I went, it was a terrific day at the football, marred only by the fact I had to suffer through the game sitting next to Lucy
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The Nickman wrote: May 16, 2022, 9:19 am
dubby wrote:Did nickman go to the game?
Yeah I was there, dubs. It ended up being the only day I went, but all three games were great.

It’s been a cracking weekend all round and my second Magic Round in a row. Nice to not smash my face up this time

I hope it continues in Brisbane well into the future, if it were relocated anywhere other than Townsville most of the mates I’ve gone with simply wouldn’t go

Although it would be fun in Melbourne or Auckland… Sydney should never ever get it though
Really should send one to Auckland. They've had no NRL for 2 years. Best way to reinvigorate the game over there. All on the proviso there's no travel restrictions, which should be the case by then.
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Northern Raider wrote:
The Nickman wrote: May 16, 2022, 9:19 am
dubby wrote:Did nickman go to the game?
Yeah I was there, dubs. It ended up being the only day I went, but all three games were great.

It’s been a cracking weekend all round and my second Magic Round in a row. Nice to not smash my face up this time

I hope it continues in Brisbane well into the future, if it were relocated anywhere other than Townsville most of the mates I’ve gone with simply wouldn’t go

Although it would be fun in Melbourne or Auckland… Sydney should never ever get it though
Really should send one to Auckland. They've had no NRL for 2 years. Best way to reinvigorate the game over there. All on the proviso there's no travel restrictions, which should be the case by then.
Yeah, I loved the 9s in Auckland, it was a fantastic atmosphere and weekend, I’d love a Magic Round there if they really did have to move it from Brisbane

Suncorp really is perfect for it though
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I wouldn't mind going next year. I watch nearly every game so I'm sure I'd enjoy the weekend away.
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The Nickman wrote:
Northern Raider wrote:
The Nickman wrote: May 16, 2022, 9:19 am
dubby wrote:Did nickman go to the game?
Yeah I was there, dubs. It ended up being the only day I went, but all three games were great.

It’s been a cracking weekend all round and my second Magic Round in a row. Nice to not smash my face up this time

I hope it continues in Brisbane well into the future, if it were relocated anywhere other than Townsville most of the mates I’ve gone with simply wouldn’t go

Although it would be fun in Melbourne or Auckland… Sydney should never ever get it though
Really should send one to Auckland. They've had no NRL for 2 years. Best way to reinvigorate the game over there. All on the proviso there's no travel restrictions, which should be the case by then.
Yeah, I loved the 9s in Auckland, it was a fantastic atmosphere and weekend, I’d love a Magic Round there if they really did have to move it from Brisbane

Suncorp really is perfect for it though
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I'd be inclined to go to magic round in Perth or Adelaide
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dubby wrote:I'd be inclined to go to magic round in Perth or Adelaide
Gonna go and lurk under the stairs for three days?
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I went to Magic Round and loved every minute of it. As a footy head, to get to watch all 8 games for the weekend is a dream come true. I thought the atmosphere around the precinct right from when I arrived on Friday night was electric. Obviously the rain on Saturday was a dampener, both figuratively and literally, but no one can control that.

As a rugby league person, I love the fact you see all the colours of the teams around the one city and the opportunity to mingle with fans of all teams. I think the NRL and Suncorp do it really well with all the activites around the ground and obviously the Caxton St area is just made for this type of event.

I do agree that the atmosphere during the games is different to normal games, but in some ways that is what makes it unique too. I watched all 8 games but was largely silent for 7 of them, but very animated for one. Not everyone one is invested in every game, and there is no doubt that there are plenty of people who go as a social event, enjoy a couple (or significantly more) drinks and watch the footy. I don't think there is enough made of the fact that rugby league has a grand final like most sports, but also three origin matches and now Magic weekend. No other sport in this country can boast five massive events like that.

My view is if you don't like the atmosphere of Magic Round, then that is fine, don't go to that weekend, there are 23 other Raiders games a year that you can attend. Arguably the ticket prices will be better value for money if you just want to attend one game. But if you love rugby league, I couldn't think of a better event to attend. I will be there every year it continues.
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