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Best place to watch a game in terms of view.

Feels so close, see the play well, and no dirty swirling breeze.

Sitting at G on Sunday I was certainly cursing the AFL. Twilight games in Melbourne should only be at the Dome, for comfort for supporters and to improve the quality of the game for everyone (including players). Love the Dome. Plus we play well there!
 
It's good to play on the G, because that's where the big ones are, it's a different shape and have nature effects on it.
Plus it's the Halow Turf.

But Twighlight games...... iffy.

The D's home ground is the G though.
 

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To be fair, their aren't many bad seats at the Dome, regardless of the level.

In the 3 trips I've been to Etihad (haven't sat up on Level 3 before), the worst seats I've had were the back row of level 1 - the level 2 seating blocks a fair bit of the aerial view - made cheering a goal through somewhat interesting.

Level 2 seats are just awesome seats - padded, fantastic view, right on top of the action.
 
haha, worst seats in the stadium, cuts off anything above 3 meters off the ground.

Yeah I learnt that the hard way - and the AFL called them 'Prime' seats (it was the infamous final against Hawthorn we copped those seats). It was funny though thinking 'is it going through for a goal' then watching the ball appear to fall out of the sky into the goals :D

Hence why I'm reluctant to buy level 1 seating. Would rather chance it and try and let level 3 GA on the day.
 
I am thinking of driving over with two mates.

I am sure it will be very badly planned, but what are peoples experiences like driving over to Melbourne.


I am guessing it may cost a bit in petrol.

Q's- Do most hotels in Melbourne have parking for guests, can you easily buy tickets on the day for the game, and thirdly is it easy to get around, or would the car come in handy.


Cheers, SA.
Done the drive over 30 times.

About a tank and a half each way so 200 odd bucks of petroleum.

Most big hotels have parking.
Public transport is very good. (not for getting to work on time, but getting around melbourne is easy as pie)
Essendon v Adelaide has a 50% chance of selling out, buy em mate.
 
Done the drive over 30 times.

About a tank and a half each way so 200 odd bucks of petroleum.
Either you've got a seriously heavy foot, or you drive something that drinks petrol like a Hummer!

Melbourne-Adelaide is what? 650-700km (each way)?

I'd probably bank on about $130 in petrol for the highway, plus whatever driving you plan on doing around town during your stay. That's based on my own car, which is about middle of the range in terms of fuel consumption. It has a smallish 6-cylinder engine, so not as economical as a 4-pot nor as thirsty as a V8.
 
200 all up mate.

Say he gets 8.0 litres per 100 KM,

760km each way

that's 61 litres eah way plus say 20 litres of city and getting around.

that's 142 litres @ $1.20= $170 bucks

So basically inbetween.

I may be overcompensation though because I usually take about 300kg of gear in the car with me.
 
Either you've got a seriously heavy foot, or you drive something that drinks petrol like a Hummer!

Melbourne-Adelaide is what? 650-700km (each way)?

I'd probably bank on about $130 in petrol for the highway, plus whatever driving you plan on doing around town during your stay. That's based on my own car, which is about middle of the range in terms of fuel consumption. It has a smallish 6-cylinder engine, so not as economical as a 4-pot nor as thirsty as a V8.


Agree Ive done the drive plenty of times on just a tank of juice driving a Ford Falcon, did it xmas last year in a full loaded station wagon!!! You would also be surprised to know the four cyclinders arent that economical on the open road you would find it would 'chew' fuel due to revving continually at around 2600rpm to maintain 100kph, where as you V6 will stay around 2100 rpm.
 

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is there a dedicated "adelaide" zone at all??

Besides the cheer squad, no.

I'm just waiting to Ticketmaster to offer seats on level 3 a little closer to the middle of the ground (currently they're offering aisle 6, row B), or at least down the Adelaide cheersquad end of the ground, before I purchase them.
 
Done the drive over 30 times.

About a tank and a half each way so 200 odd bucks of petroleum.

Most big hotels have parking.
Public transport is very good. (not for getting to work on time, but getting around melbourne is easy as pie)
Essendon v Adelaide has a 50% chance of selling out, buy em mate.

especially wen theres ppl like me working on them...
 

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Got my tickets today. Im sitting Aisle 26 Row B Crows Cheersqaud end.

What a rip off - Cost me $12 . 4x more expensive than my ANZAC day tickets to sit in the Bombers cheersquad. :D


Will be flying over from Hobart for this. Bringing my 6 year old lad. We are staying at the Enterprise. Can't wait. First visit to Etihad. Have also organized to meet the players in the changerooms as well. Not what you know, its who you know. I feel like a kid again as well. :D
 
Will be flying over from Hobart for this. Bringing my 6 year old lad. We are staying at the Enterprise. Can't wait. First visit to Etihad. Have also organized to meet the players in the changerooms as well. Not what you know, its who you know. I feel like a kid again as well. :D
thats where me and the wife are staying :thumbsu:

wanna swap, your six year old and stay with the wife and you could take me into the rooms?? :D
 
thats where me and the wife are staying :thumbsu:

wanna swap, your six year old and stay with the wife and you could take me into the rooms?? :D


Smoothy, I'm sure Mrs Smoothy would be happy with that.:D

But, my lad is pumped like you wouldnt believe. Brings it up every night. He's got the footy cards ready to go already.;)
 

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