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klf
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane
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I'm new here, so excuse me if I'm posting this in the wrong section, but I need some advice.
In the past few years I've been converted to an AFL, and more importantly, Collingwood fan and I'm having a bit of a dilemma. I live in Brisbane and am yet to attend an actual AFL game.
I'm contemplating flying down to Sydney for Saturday's huge match. I'm a bit wary because I'll be going on my own and my flight back to Brisbane won't be until 630am on the Sunday morning. I've never been to Sydney, so being a 23 year old girl (woman?) with nothing to do all night could be a bit scary, but I am DYING to go.
Someone.. anyone.. tell me what I should do!
Thanking you all in advance! |
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London Dave
Ješte jedna pivo prosím
Joined: 16 Dec 1998 Location: Iceland on Thames
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Drop a line to someone from the Sydney Magpies, or the Cheersquad who's going up, they'd be able to help ya.....might even be some people from the Nth Army (Qld supporters) going to the game as well, dunno who the contacts are in Sydney..I think MG77B and Gonzo are incolved off the top of my head |
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Trippy Pie
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Location: moorabbin, victoria, australia
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If you have not been to a game before I suggest that you just do it.
You will enjoy a fantastic night with the army and if you can make to the prematch circle at the Homebush brewery, you will also meet many people from Nicks who are attending the game.
So do yourself a favour, check out the related sites on this game and get yourself there.
You will never forget the evening. |
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Joel
Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula
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Is there any tickets left? |
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Greg J
Joined: 13 May 1999 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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When you get a ticket, just make sure you ask to be in the Collingwood section (behind the goals, S1 and S2 I think) and you will be amongst the faithful. _________________ Scooby Doo says "I've been to Lexus too." |
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Geoffy Pie
Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Location: in the wilderness of the concrete jungle
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I have reason to believe the c/s may have a few extra tickets available in the c/s section but not entirely sure _________________ Poor men wanna be rich
Rich men wanna be king
And a king ain't satisfed till he rules everything |
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klf
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane
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Joel wrote: | Is there any tickets left? |
Yeah Joel there are some pretty decent single tickets left, whichs is why I'll be going on myo wn if I go. I had a friend who was willing to come with me, but the only seats we could find together were way up near the roof and I think I might have a heart attack if I sit there. |
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klf
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane
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Rather than replying to everyone one by one and being annoying I just wanted to do one post saying thanks to everyone for their ideas and support.
I am on the brink of making a decision! Well I'd bloody want to be otherwise the plane tickets will cost a squillion dollars and there will be no seats left in Sydney.
Thanks again! |
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MG77B
Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Location: Sydney
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You would be most welcome at our Sydney Magpies function. We have plenty of ladies in our group that would make you feel right at home. Getting to the airport by 6.30am the next morning means your accomdation should be close to that part of town as possible. There is three airport motels.
What time do you fly in on saturday as I'm picking up a mate around the 2.30 mark.
I'm sure we can find you a ticket. Great Gonzo (Malte) has 6 spare tics in the Collingwood area.
If you have any further enquires let us know....
You will not regret your first Magpie experience, but be warned once you have the bug look at your bank balance go down especially living in another state.
Cheers
Craig _________________ Join the Sydney Collingwood Supporters Club soon to be the most supported club in Sydney |
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klf
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane
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I'm so appreciative of all the help everyone has given me today. I didn't know a bunch of strangers could be so friendly and helpful.
I was all ready to book my flights but then my babysitter for the night fell through, talk about heartbreak. I have a babysitter for part of the night, but that's not too helpful when you have a 2 year old that needs constant supervision.
What I need help with now is a place in Brisbane that I can watch the game! Does anyone have any ideas? Stupid QLD Tv not airing the important games.
Anyways.. I expect all of you to be barracking on my behalf, and hopefully in the not too distant futire I'll get to that elusive first game of mine!
Thanks again for all your help!
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roccasok
Joined: 06 May 2003 Location: Melbounre
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Why not bring the little one with you?
I know it's hard to travel with a 2 year old (I just did it with my cousin's 20 month old), but what an initiation into the Collingwood family it would be to take the little one along!! I bet there would be heaps of magpies supporters who would make you both feel welcome. |
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klf
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane
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roccasok wrote: | Why not bring the little one with you?
I know it's hard to travel with a 2 year old (I just did it with my cousin's 20 month old), but what an initiation into the Collingwood family it would be to take the little one along!! I bet there would be heaps of magpies supporters who would make you both feel welcome. |
I only wish that was feasible, it'd be awesome! My little boy isn't quite the same as a lot of 2 year olds though and if I took him to the football I think he'd just cry and squirm and try and get away from me. He's not one to sit still and be good, he'd want to run off. So I fear I may spend the entire game chasing him around and trying to stop him from being sad. :S
Maybe I just need to move to Melbourne, then I can attend the footy as often as I like..
It was a good idea though roccasok, and one I have seriously considered many, many times recently! |
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AnthonyC
Joined: 09 Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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klf wrote: | My little boy isn't quite the same as a lot of 2 year olds though and if I took him to the football I think he'd just cry and squirm and try and get away from me. He's not one to sit still and be good... |
I'm sorry I thought you said he isn't your fairly normal 2 year old boy. _________________ Go Pies! |
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klf
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane
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AnthonyC wrote: | klf wrote: | My little boy isn't quite the same as a lot of 2 year olds though and if I took him to the football I think he'd just cry and squirm and try and get away from me. He's not one to sit still and be good... |
I'm sorry I thought you said he isn't your fairly normal 2 year old boy. |
Haha, nice one. My son actually has quite a few health problems and developmental problems, I just didn't know how to word it. But instead of trying to simplify it I made him seem like every other 2 year old in the world. |
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