Here’s the 2012 fixture for the red and blue faithful. A decent draw I reckon, considering we were handed a dream draw last season, we will really have to make up for lost ground and take advantage of our opportunity to dominate early. The Dees start their pre-season training tomorrow at 9:30am at Gosch’s Paddock. If you are going, get in touch, I’d be more than happy to post your photos up on theaussieword to share with supporters. Bring on Round 1 at footy’s mecca!
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| RD | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE | H/A | LOCAL TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, March 31 | Brisbane Lions | MCG | Home | 1:40pm |
| 2 | Saturday, April 7 | West Coast Eagles | Patersons Stadium | Away | 2:40pm |
| 3 | Saturday, April 14 | Richmond | MCG | Away | 1:45pm |
| 4 | Sunday, April 22 | Western Bulldogs | MCG | Home | 4:40pm |
| 5 | Saturday, April 28 | St. Kilda | MCG | Home | 7:40pm |
| 6 | Saturday, May 5 | Geelong Cats | Simonds Stadium | Away | 1:45pm |
| 7 | Friday, May 11 | Hawthorn | MCG | Home | 7:50pm |
| 8 | Saturday, May 19 | Sydney Swans | SCG | Away | 4:40pm |
| 9 | Sunday, May 27 | Carlton | MCG | Away | 3:15pm |
| 10 | Saturday, June 2 | Essendon | MCG | Away | 7:40pm |
| 11 | Monday, June 11 | Collingwood | MCG | Home | 3:15pm |
| 12 | Bye | ||||
| 13 | Sunday, June 24 | GWS GIANTS | MCG | Home | 3:15pm |
| 14 | Sunday, July 1 | Brisbane Lions | Gabba | Away | 3:15pm |
| 15 | Saturday, July 7 | Richmond | MCG | Home | 2:10pm |
| 16 | Saturday, July 14 | Fremantle | Etihad Stadium | Home | 1:45pm |
| 17 | Saturday, July 21 | Port Adelaide | TIO Stadium | Home | 7:10pm |
| 18 | Saturday, July 28 | North Melbourne | Etihad Stadium | Away | 2:10pm |
| 19 | Sunday, August 5 | Gold Coast SUNS | MCG | Home | 1:10pm |
| 20 | Saturday, August 11 | St. Kilda | MCG | Away | 1:45pm |
| 21 | Saturday, August 18 | GWS GIANTS | Manuka Oval | Away | 2:10pm |
| 22 | Sunday, August 26 | Adelaide Crows | MCG | Home | 4:40pm |
| 23 | TBC | Fremantle | Patersons Stadium | Away | TBC |