AFL apparently endorsed their original decision to fly and said they'd share the points when the game did not go ahead. Then they did a back flip when the Essendon-haters arced up!
Given the rain and flood warnings all week and the appalling weather on Saturday, I was surprised they still wanted to fly at all. I had visions of Manchester United in 1958.
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Thankfully, all ended well apart from some airsick players tweeting their dissatisfaction. Just the NAB Cup after all.....