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A crowd of 29,000 yesterday. 30,000 against Melbourne in round 2.
Since the fans of these teams seem to find a trip to Docklands a bit daunting, should we push to move them to the 'G?
I have no idea if it would make financial sense, but for no particular reason I much prefer the 'G as a venue. It's a more pleasant place to watch a game.
We will be playing finals football there, Rocket has complained about the Dome's hard surface and according to reports the management are ripping us off. Let's go where the grass is greener.
OldSchool
4 Jun 2006, 22:02
A crowd of 29,000 yesterday. 30,000 against Melbourne in round 2.
Since the fans of these teams seem to find a trip to Docklands a bit daunting, should we push to move them to the 'G?
I have no idea if it would make financial sense, but for no particular reason I much prefer the 'G as a venue. It's a more pleasant place to watch a game.
We will be playing finals football there, Rocket has complained about the Dome's hard surface and according to reports the management are ripping us off. Let's go where the grass is greener.
I think we are locked into home games at the Dome for a while. 30,000 at the dome also creates some atmosphere while at the G it looks underdone.
I think we can strike a better deal at the dome.
Against Freo this week 30,000 might be a stretch.
I personally think the Dome is a better viewing venue anyway (not that i have been often, so im probably not the best judge) but when i have made my way to melbourne, the venue was impressive...and good to watch from. Seem very close to the action,
Meshugeh
4 Jun 2006, 22:20
If Melbourne and Hawthorn bandwagoners are too precious to attend games at Doglands then stiff.
It just means the real supporters who go week in, week out, regardless of venue, form and weather get better seats, get to park closer to the ground, and have short queues at the food stands, bar and toilets.
If Melbourne and Hawthorn bandwagoners are too precious to attend games at Doglands then stiff.
My thoughts exactly.
Telstra Dome is our home ground. If opposition supporters don't want to come, that's fine.
I've been really impressed with our supporters this year. We have really started to find some voice.