Over the next week, afc.com.au will present some of Ray's best photos of season 2012. Scroll down to see Part One ...
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Matt Wright and Bernie Vince pre-game
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Rory Sloane shares a laugh with Brent Reilly
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Sam Jacobs arrives for a match at AAMI Stadium early in the year
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Scott Thompson warms up in the Shed pre-match
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Patrick Dangerfield tests his reflexes in a pre-game warm-up
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Daniel Talia shows off his flexibility
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David Mackay enjoys a moment of solitude pre-match
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Scott Thompson is congratulated ahead of his 200th game in round two
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No.1 Ticket Holder Lleyton Hewitt in the rooms at the MCG
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Jared Petrenko and Matt Jaensch
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Ben 'Truck' Rutten relaxes pre-match
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Patrick Dangerfield and Taylor Walker
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Inside the locker room
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Players stretch their legs on the morning of the match against Fremantle in Perth
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The team prepares for battle in the Balfours Showdown in round 15
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Adelaide legend Barrie 'BJ' Downs leads the team off after the Showdown win in the Club's 500th game.
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Lewis Johnston ahead of his Crows debut against Freo in round 20
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Brenton Sanderson and Jason Porplyzia pre-match
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Skipper Nathan van Berlo leads the team off the ground after a win