![John Ibbotson of Gulmarrad with his dog looks over his backyard \"studio\" - where he shot some of the images for his latest book.](https://media.apnarm.net.au/media/images/2016/11/18/b88442831z1_20161118153831_000g84dco1s2-0-dj8yhefpv58n2nc39n2_fct640x480x893.0x51.0_ct140x105.jpg "John Ibbotson of Gulmarrad with his dog looks over his backyard \\"studio\\" - where he shot some of the images for his latest book.")
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PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines
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ALTHOUGH they didn't take home a win, Magpies Crusaders fans cheered proudly for their team from the sidelines on Saturday night.
They hosted A-League club Brisbane Roar in a pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval.
The celebrations were short-lived - a 9-1 Roar win the end result.
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But all in attendance left the ground embracing an old sporting adage - football was the true winner at Sologinkin Oval.
