After a week of nice winter Melb weather, the threat of showers didn't eventuate for the Sat arvo game. Ford provided white ponchos for a pre-match aerial shot of the ground. The ground looked full for this home game at Skilled Stadium, with only the Melb cheer squad and supporters not/refusing to wear the ponchos. Melb had won their last 2 games, and Geelong had lost their last 2, so the scene was set for a pre-rivalry round clash of the 2 earliest clubs. Geelong was celebrating 150 years as a club, with a book launch, and players wearing special guernsay's - all players of the 150 years had their names forming the traditional blue hoops for this anniv. game. Geelong lacked intensity, and didn't fill their fans with confidence as they managed a win with the return of 5 or so senior list players. The trip from Melb by VicRail and return for $12 adult, from Southern Cross to South Geel station and the short walk to the ground for these interstate visitors who just happened to fluke this special game all added to a great day out. The seats booked online gave a great view as well in the Ablett stalls. Well done, ticketmaster.