Swans next

[Ford Fairlane]

Hawthorn beat Sydney by 2 points in their NAB Cup clash, so it looks like we're off to NSW next game.

[Sandola]

Is it in Sydney, or out in the country somewhere?

Judging from Sydney's game v. Hawthorn, it should be challenging -- and probably a lot cleaner and more tactical than our game v. Carlton -- and definitely winnable.

[Macca19]

Sydney is always a team and a structure that we struggle against. Will be good to see how it all turns out.

[hereselmo1]

Sydney is always a team and a structure that we struggle against. Will be good to see how it all turns out.

Yeah I agree. it will be a good test to see whether our mifield has toughened up enough.

[RussellEbertHandball]

I think it is at the Stadium at Homebush Bay, according to a couple of blokes in the NSW supporter group, probably a Friday night. But we'll have to await confirmation.

If not there it will probably be Newcastle, Wagga or Albury based on where they have played in the past. If it's Newcastle I'll travel to the game.

I'll either do a report like last year of if we get our act together we'll get a video of the game and stick it on You Tube.

I can't see 5AA getting to the game for a broadcast. There'd be nothing in left in the kitty after the UAE trip.

[Ford Fairlane]

I think it is at the Stadium at Homebush Bay, according to a couple of blokes in the NSW supporter group, probably a Friday night. But we'll have to await confirmation.

If not there it will probably be Newcastle, Wagga or Albury based on where they have played in the past. If it's Newcastle I'll travel to the game.

I'll either do a report like last year of if we get our act together we'll get a video of the game and stick it on You Tube.

I can't see 5AA getting to the game for a broadcast. There'd be nothing in left in the kitty after the UAE trip.

Not after KG brought the family with him.

[Rory]

I can't see 5AA getting to the game for a broadcast. There'd be nothing in left in the kitty after the UAE trip.

Funny how they'll travel to the UAE for a game broadcast on TV but will refuse to go to Sydney (remember last year) for a game that has no coverage.

[Ebert80]

Presumably Chad will be reinstated back at CHB for this game.

[Spadge]

the crows could play an internal trial game in antarctica and 5AA would cover it
theres no way they will go to sydney to cover our game

[RussellEbertHandball]

http://afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=55369

Game is in Sydney next Saturday night 7pm EST. There will be 500 people in an 80,000 seat stadium. But at least I can have a drink at any seat and watch the game.

Any You Tube gurus on here who can give me a quick lesson on how to put video files onto You Tube.

[RussellEbertHandball]

We should get to know the swans game plan pretty well this year and test ourselves against them early on in the year.

Feb 23 Trial at the Stadium

March 30 (Sun Early) Rd 2 at SCG and

May 24 (Sat arvo) Rd 9 at Footy Park

[blackdiamond]

if we get our act together we'll get a video of the game and stick it on You Tube.

That would be awesome REH, really hanging out for a bit of footy.

[marcus]

REH is there a Sydney radio station that's likely to have a commentary?

[Sandola]

We'll be looking for your match report, REH. Terrific that you can make it to the game.

[sabby]

The game is on at ANZ Stadium which used to be Telstra Stadium out at Homebush.

I should be able to go to the game as long as something doesnt come up

[Sandola]

The game is on at ANZ Stadium which used to be Telstra Stadium out at Homebush.

I should be able to go to the game as long as something doesnt come up

OK, you can be special comments. We'll be looking for your report!

[Toots Hibbert]

Daniel Bryant if you're reading this is there any chance you could revisit your blog effort on the club site the last time this happened? That was actually a lot of fun. :thumbsu:

[captain ebert]

The game is on at ANZ Stadium which used to be Telstra Stadium out at Homebush.

I should be able to go to the game as long as something doesnt come up

gates open 7PM - free.

[RUNVS]

I cant wait for this game after seeing how well our young guys played against Hawthorn. I only hope Paul Roos gives Hall a run as that was the only problem with yesterdays game, our midfield got the ball and then looked to kick it into the forward line and there was nobody there as our 2 highest goal scorers were not playing.

[Alberton_Magpie]

I hope this means we have a practice game at AAMI Stadium in week 3 or 4

[Shane_Mag]

im really glad were playing sydney now cause in the home and away season we got them twice in the first half of the season and sydney always seems to be a side we have trouble beating away.

[RussellEbertHandball]

REH is there a Sydney radio station that's likely to have a commentary?

Highly unlikely. 99.9%. Nobody did it last year. Only ABC Newsradio and triple M broadcast the swans during the season anyway.

[Black 18]

Has anyone heard if 5AA will be broadcasting the game this coming weekend? Probably living in hope more than reality, but wonders do happen!

If not, many thanks to those in Sydney that can attend and post their observations, good stuff :thumbsu:.

[Redline]

Has anyone heard if 5AA will be broadcasting the game this coming weekend? Probably living in hope more than reality, but wonders do happen!

If not, many thanks to those in Sydney that can attend and post their observations, good stuff :thumbsu:.

They are covering the game. Wildy, Rowe and Francou. Apparently they are the only radio station covering the game.

[Black 18]

They are covering the game. Wildy, Rowe and Francou. Apparently they are the only radio station covering the game.

Cool, thanks Redline :thumbsu:

[footyhead07]

gates open 7PM - free.

I'm in Sydney house hunting this weekend so will be able to get to the game. Now about that, what is the best way to get to Homebush? I am staying at the 4 seasons in George St in the City.... Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Burninglevi]

Train would be easiest. Catch it from Central to Lidcombe, then you get off and catch the connecting train to Telstra stadium. Trains only go to Homebush from Lidcombe

[sabby]

Train would be easiest. Catch it from Central to Lidcombe, then you get off and catch the connecting train to Telstra stadium. Trains only go to Homebush from Lidcombe
Train is good but there is always the time you have to wait and trains to Homebush dont run very often unless it is a special event which this probably wont be seen as.

If you have a car you can drive. There is heaps of parking there but you will probably have to pay maybe $10 for parking. The best way is to go down Parramatta Rd till you hit homebush

[captain ebert]

I'm in Sydney house hunting this weekend so will be able to get to the game. Now about that, what is the best way to get to Homebush? I am staying at the 4 seasons in George St in the City.... Any help would be greatly appreciated!

play around with the departure / arrival times to suit.

from circular quay -

http://www.131500.info/realtime/fullEnquiry.asp?PageMode=&Vehicle=Bus%2CTrain%2CFerry&WalkSpeed=NORMAL&Priority=504&IsAfter=B&Date=23%2F2%2F2008&MaxChanges=-1&Wheelchair=&Time=07%3A00PM&FromLoc=Circular+Quay+Ferry+Wharf+Jetty+5%7E%7E%3BCircular+Q uay+Ferry+Wharf+Jetty+5%3B%5B334552%3A6251848%5D%7E%7EPOINT&ToLoc=Telstra+Stadium+Sydney+Olympic+Park%7E%7E%3BTelstra+St adium+Sydney+Olympic+Park%3B%5B321576%3A6253581%5D%7E%7EPOIN T&x=26&y=15

from wynyard station -

http://www.131500.info/realtime/fullEnquiry.asp?PageMode=&Vehicle=Bus%2CTrain%2CFerry&WalkSpeed=NORMAL&Priority=504&IsAfter=B&Date=23%2F2%2F2008&MaxChanges=-1&Wheelchair=&Time=07%3A00PM&FromLoc=Wynyard+Station%7E%7E%3BWynyard+Station%3BWynyard+St ation%7E%7ELOCATION&ToLoc=Telstra+Stadium+Sydney+Olympic+Park%7E%7E%3BTelstra+St adium+Sydney+Olympic+Park%3B%5B321576%3A6253581%5D%7E%7EPOIN T&x=17&y=9

return -

http://www.131500.info/realtime/fullEnquiry.asp?PageMode=&Vehicle=Bus%2CTrain%2CFerry&WalkSpeed=NORMAL&Priority=504&IsAfter=A&Date=23%2F2%2F2008&MaxChanges=-1&Wheelchair=&Time=09%3A30PM&FromLoc=Telstra+Stadium+Sydney+Olympic+Park%7E%7E%3BTelstra+ Stadium+Sydney+Olympic+Park%3B%5B321576%3A6253581%5D%7E%7EPO INT&ToLoc=Wynyard+Station+%282000221%29%7E%7E%3BWynyard+Station+ %282000221%29%3BWynyard+Station+%282000221%29%7E%7ELOCATION&x=40&y=15

[footyhead07]

thanks for your help guys :thumbsu:

Hopefully bump into a few of you there. I will be the bloke with sad looking Essendon supporting girlfriend who thought a weekend in Sydney wouldn't involve watching Port Adelaide.:D

[BWST]

Rowe

Aaaaarrrrgh !!!

[*PAFC*13]

Does anyone want to have a crack at how we will line up?

[Hodges 153!]

I hope this means we have a practice game at AAMI Stadium in week 3 or 4

The club website says:-

Collingwood v Port Adel @ MC Labour Park (Princes Pk)
Saturday 1 March, 2pm

Surely we'd have a game here the week after?

[wharfie_1870]

.... MC Labour Park ....Isn't he that South Korean hip hop artist?

[Ford Fairlane]

The club website says:-

Collingwood v Port Adel @ MC Labour Park (Princes Pk)
Saturday 1 March, 2pm

Surely we'd have a game here the week after?

Collingwood only travel internationally, not domestically (probably cos they're not domesticated :p).

[jarmanagic]

the crows could play an internal trial game in antarctica and 5AA would cover it
theres no way they will go to sydney to cover our game

Dont worry, youve got Rowie covering a meaningless trial game, so it all worked out ok

[Ebert80]

Does anyone want to have a crack at how we will line up?

FF Ebert, J Westhoff, Cockshell


HF Logan, Tredrea, Pearce


C Salopek, K Cornes, Boak


HB Stewart, Thurstans, Thomas


FB Lower, Carlile, Pettigrew


RUCK
Deluca
C Cornes
Rodan

INT
Gray, Bentley, D Motlop, Brogan, White, M Motlop, Krakouer, Giles

I'm predicting Shaun Burgoyne to have another week's rest, but Cornes brothers to play. With the need to test a few young defenders/forward line players, i think Chad will play on the ball.

[Mitch Power]

It will be interesting to how that line up goes early as Roos said on radio today that he will play his "A Team" predominantly for the 1st half and play his "kids" in the 2nd half.



FF Ebert, J Westhoff, Cockshell


HF Logan, Tredrea, Pearce


C Salopek, K Cornes, Boak


HB Stewart, Thurstans, Thomas


FB Lower, Carlile, Pettigrew


RUCK
Deluca
C Cornes
Rodan

INT
Gray, Bentley, D Motlop, Brogan, White, M Motlop, Krakouer, Giles

I'm predicting Shaun Burgoyne to have another week's rest, but Cornes brothers to play. With the need to test a few young defenders/forward line players, i think Chad will play on the ball.

[Porthos]

AKA "If we haven't won at half time we don't give a shit about the rest"