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Just reported on SEN that we will be playing a "home" game in Canberra next year.
Dry Rot
16 Aug 2006, 11:45
In lieu of the Sydney or Darwin game? Or in addition?
In lieu of the Sydney or Darwin game? Or in addition?
They didn't say. Apparantly there is a press conference at 1.30
I would think that it would be in place of the Sydney game, although we will probably play Sydney in the Canberra game.
John Gent
16 Aug 2006, 13:03
It replaces the Sydney game
bulldogtragic
16 Aug 2006, 13:15
Canberra and Darwin.
Couldn't get two more extremes. Still better than playing Sydney at their home ground.
Spiritof82
16 Aug 2006, 13:18
It replaces the Sydney game
Finally some light at the end of the tunnel, we get out of playing games in the worlds most unlivable, expensive and polluted city.:cool:
natedog
16 Aug 2006, 13:23
I'd prefer the dogs to concentrate their games in the one region. I know it isn't totally in their control, but does anyone know if there is any thought of playing both games in Canberra in the future?...I would have thought Darwin is a much harsher environment, as well as being further to travel...Therefore, I would have thought there'd be a preference for both games to be played in Canberra
Dry Rot
16 Aug 2006, 13:25
Finally some light at the end of the tunnel, we get out of playing games in the worlds most unlivable, expensive and polluted city.:cool:
Why do you live here?
Spiritof82
16 Aug 2006, 13:34
Why do you live here?
No choice in the matter, work makes me live in the place but I get out of the place as much as possible (like now, no pollution in Darwin).:cool:
GOOD!
Nothing is more frustrating than having to play at that poor excuse of a ground. I'd much prefer a Canberra game. I'm also hoping that the Darwin game is around the same time as the split round
SCRAY72
16 Aug 2006, 13:57
Sold two games this year, pocketed the cash, lost both.
Could now be 13 and 6 and planning for finals by freshening up the few fit players available, instead have to somehow find another victory to stay in.
Very awkward situation but unless the membership keeps going up steadily,club will have to continue the home game giveaway.
HK_Bulldog
16 Aug 2006, 14:02
No choice in the matter, work makes me live in the place but I get out of the place as much as possible (like now, no pollution in Darwin).:cool:
I grew up in Footscray, moved to Sydney for work and love it here. No plans on going anywhere. The only problem is that we only get two games a week on TV at a decent hour and one of those usually the swans.
i'm guessing we didn't have much say in this. we did want 2 games in darwin didn't we?
rocket said we are still planning to play all home games in melbourne in 3 years still.
John Gent
16 Aug 2006, 15:52
unless the membership keeps going up steadily,club will have to continue the home game giveaway.
Unless you're Carlton, of course.
Dogs 13
16 Aug 2006, 17:16
Still better than playing Sydney at their home ground.
It still looks like a Sydney home match when North have played them there. Swans supporters seem to outnumber the Roos supporters.
I'd rather play one of the other interstate teams there, if we have to.
kookadog
16 Aug 2006, 17:43
I live in sydney, I'm glad we don't have to play here, Canberra is 100% better.
We've got the two territories now.
I live in sydney, I'm glad we don't have to play here, Canberra is 100% better.
We've got the two territories now.
Yes - marketing dept should definately run with "this is dog territory" kinda crap.
Uncle_Leo
16 Aug 2006, 18:13
Well done, hope it is a success for you guys and you have some long term success there.
Having been up there a few times I can only sit and wonder about just how stupid my club is.
ErnieSigley
16 Aug 2006, 18:24
Local and I are going for the porn
Dogs 13
16 Aug 2006, 18:48
Local and I are going for the porn
You mean the fireworks.
ErnieSigley
16 Aug 2006, 18:56
You mean the fireworks.
Sorry yes.
Does anybody want any?
Captain Sensible
16 Aug 2006, 18:58
Sorry yes.
Does anybody what any?
You said porn. I dont want any fireworks*.
* I really do want fireworks.
Captain Sensible
16 Aug 2006, 19:00
No more dancing in Sydney. Do they have dancing in Canberra?
Dry Rot
16 Aug 2006, 19:13
No more dancing in Sydney. Do they have dancing in Canberra?
Glad you asked - I used to live in Canberra. Must take you two to the underground motorised beer keg pub and can make some subtle enquiries about a Courthouse Hotel substitute for Ernie.
Captain Sensible
16 Aug 2006, 19:17
Glad you asked - I used to live in Canberra. Must take you two to the underground motorised beer keg pub and can make some subtle enquiries about a Courthouse Hotel substitute for Ernie.
Motorised keg? Count me in.
Dry Rot
16 Aug 2006, 19:24
Motorised keg? Count me in.
Dunno if the joint is still there - it was an underground den in Belconnen.
Blokes were riding around on motorised kegs while their mates were trying to knock them off. Most folk were really p1ssed, including a bloke and a slapper at the bar who had passed out, head first into the bar.
A great place, IMO.
Captain Sensible
16 Aug 2006, 19:27
Dunno if the joint is still there - it was an underground den in Belconnen.
Blokes were riding around on motorised kegs while their mates were trying to knock them off. Most folk were really p1ssed, including a bloke and a slapper at the bar who had passed out, head first into the bar.
A great place, IMO.
Really? They were p1ssed?
Sounds like perfectly sober conduct to me.:D
Dry Rot
16 Aug 2006, 19:29
Actually, given the feral element in Canberra, you may be right.
whythelongface
16 Aug 2006, 19:53
Finally some light at the end of the tunnel, we get out of playing games in the worlds most unlivable, expensive and polluted city.:cool:
Since when have we played games in London!!!
Aquamarinejewel
16 Aug 2006, 20:18
I am quite happy with playing the one game in Canberra and the other in Darwin both neutral areas, although I look forward to the day when we won't have to sell off our home games.
LondonBulldog
16 Aug 2006, 20:27
Two interstate games a year for 3 years is o.k. until we find our financial feet.
If they are really doing it to try and gain a supporter base in another market wouldn’t the best option be West Sydney playing out of Telstra Stadium against the swans and another popular club?
Canberra didn’t work with north, Sunshine coast was stupid, Darwin and Tassie just don’t have the population. West Sydney is by far and away the best market to work.
Having said that I love us playing in Melbourne and I would hate for it to ever get to a stage of playing more than 3 games anywhere else.
Two interstate games a year for 3 years is o.k. until we find our financial feet.
If they are really doing it to try and gain a supporter base in another market wouldn’t the best option be West Sydney playing out of Telstra Stadium against the swans and another popular club?
Canberra didn’t work with north, Sunshine coast was stupid, Darwin and Tassie just don’t have the population. West Sydney is by far and away the best market to work.
Having said that I love us playing in Melbourne and I would hate for it to ever get to a stage of playing more than 3 games anywhere else.
Darwin is hurting us, but canberra is by far and away a better option than sydney
Dogs 13
17 Aug 2006, 11:16
You said porn. I dont want any fireworks*.
* I really do want fireworks.
Get both.
It would be nice for the club to come out and say what kind of memberships/sponsorhsips would be required if the 2010 vision of all home games in Melb is to be achieved.
i.e. if we were told that +30K memberships for the next three years would guarantee this occuring.......it'd certainly motivate a few people