One of the most common questions players get asked is, ‘What’s your pre-game superstition?’
Some players like to eat the same food a night before a match, or put the same sock and boot on first every week.
Others might listen to a particular song or do specific stretches to warm-up.
Then there are guys like Eddie Betts, who prefer not to stick to a routine so that nothing can upset it.
It seems the players aren’t the only ones with game-day routines.
Recently, we asked our Twitter followers to tell us about their footy rituals – and it turns out we’re a superstitious bunch!
From lucky underwear and socks, to getting dressed at a certain time and buying the AFL Record, Crows fans prepare for a footy match in many and varied ways.
See some of the responses below …
@Adelaide_FC as soon as I get up on gameday I pin player badges on whatever I am wearing and move them when I change my outfit.
— Shannyn (@shan_1504) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC I have an old tony modra scarf that I've had since 95... Wore it to 98 prelim and last years elimination final!
— Chris Keenan (@keeendogg) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC my mum has to buy the record from the same old man at the end of the footbridge every home game.
— Bianca Hall (@beeehalll) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC I make sure I use the same water bottle each week
— Brendan (@bgaddison94) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC I have a special lipstick that I wear to every Crows game I attend
— gaylord focker (@eloiseeee_) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC sounds weird but when we watch at home and when we kick a goal we tap the bookcase. Started in the 97 grand final #weflyasone
— Shaye Rebecca (@shayerebecca) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC pre-game and half time footy kicks with my fave little crow fan cousin #welovetex #weflyasone #believeinthehype #believeinpyke
— Rebecca Silvi (@BecSilvi) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC have chocolate and check the latest Crows news on Twitter
— Rachel. (@stylezrachel) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC Opposition footy cards in the freezer with mr 8 (he provides the cards)
— Beck Nicholas (@BeckNicholas) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC #crowschat The left boot always has to go on first. I started when we won 32 games in a row.
— Mark (@oakie5) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC i always have to take fruitchocs and a farmers Union ice coffee to the game.
— David wilson (@david_winnie188) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC Every. Single. Match day. #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/FIQ3r9ygHx
— Matt (@_MrWeFlyAsOne_) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC wake up, tweet 'game dayyyy' put my crows gear on, watch a previous game before watching the game by myself #weflyasone
— May Lin ✌ (@may_chhoy) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC scarf must be worn at all times, even if I'm at home in front of the tv!!
— Kirsty Lee (@kirstlee_13) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC quiz @lotraktor on the guernsey numbers of our 22, then let her choose who to bet on for first goal.
— Andrew Culshaw (@The_Culsh) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC I shave before the game, and I wear my lucky socks with my left one sock rolled over the top! #weflyasone
— Anthony Phillips (@Anth92Anthony) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC and I tweet the same thing every morning before a game: "it's game day, babyyy!" #weflyasone
— daphne (@daphnejanee) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC 10 minutes before the game I put on my crows top, guernsey and scarf.. I can't put it on earlier or later.. Aha
— NIKKI (@nikkinofriends) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC Gotta wear the same guernsey as the boys #weflyasone #12 #29 & #stillneedtheclash #weflyasone
— Tom Lloyd (@Thollo3) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC have to go through the same scanner each game
— Chloe McAuley (@cmcauley_) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC dress my 3yr old daughter up in the Crows guernsey on the morning of the game.
— ????? (@SthAust) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC I yell come on you crows at the exact time the first bounce hits the ground at the 1st bounce up at the start of each quarter.
— Paul (@Deverix1975) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC must have scarf tied around waist with logo facing outwards above my right leg.
— Jason Cullen (@Jaylcull) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC if i ever look at the timing on the scoreboard i have to look at numbers 3,6, or 23 last #weflyasone
— ⚒Justin Dienelt⚒ (@justin10bb) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC game day ritual. Is get ready in 5 minutes and wait hours for the wife to get ready and hope we don't miss the footy express
— Daniel hood (@daniel_hood11) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC my crows scarf from the 90's, and crisp ironed shirt or t-shirt #weflyasone
— Harry Hansen (@hazhansen) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC always wear the lucky jocks!! Getting a bit holey now though! #weflyasone
— Rob Warncken (@RobWarncken) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC have scrambled eggs for breakfast and put my guernsey on straight after, doesn't come off until the game is over #crowschat
— McLovinit (@axleh93) May 17, 2016
@Adelaide_FC always look for a Salvation Army guy and give him 2 bucks... Did it in 97/98 #karma
— matt laing (@matt_laing) May 17, 2016
