Adelaide Crows & Port Adelaide: Bold Predictions

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Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power gear up for their Australian football league season

openers this weekend.

A new fan column from In Daily features bold predictions from the teams, cheer squad leaders.

The Crows face calling wood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday night, seeking payback

after last year's finals loss.

Port heads to Marble Stadium on Sunday afternoon against North Melbourne.

The Crows topped the latter last season, but crashed out early in the playoffs.

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Supporters group Vice President Dylan Clark saw strong preseason form and expects a solid

win.

He predicts Defender Jordan Butts will have a breakout year.

Clark has supported the Crows for over 15 years without missing a game.

His group follows the rules and travels well with a diverse crowd.

Interestingly, he admits a soft spot for Melbourne Captain Max Gone, and he sticks to

an unorthodox game day ritual of orange power aid and white.

Chocolate Raspberry Muffins Meanwhile, Port struggled to 13th place last year, but their

cheer squad President Robert Master LaCassa is optimistic.

He forecasts a comfortable victory over North Melbourne, and hopes for a top 8 or even

top 4 finish with the new coach and favorable draw.

He tips midfielder Zach Butler's for the Brownle Medal and Todd Marshall for Big

Things and Defense.

Master LaCassa joined in the early 1990s and now leads as President.

Unlike Clark, he skips rituals and just cheers loudly to rally the team.

Both fans emphasize their group's family vibe and dream of a premiership.

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