Resource 2010 Geelong finals ticket information and questions - including Grand Final ballot (closed)

[SJ]

Thought we could have a thread for all our ticketing queries and questions for September. In the past people have liked discussing how the system works, where they are sitting and how many tickets have been sold.

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Grand Final - TBA, MCG, Saturday 25 September 2:30PM

Relevant excerpts from the official Geelong Football Club finals information:

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/Portals/0/cats_docs/2010_Geelong_Cats_Finals_Info.pdf

GEELONG CATS 2010
GRAND FINAL TICKETING PROCEDURE
The following ticketing arrangements are in place for all eligible members
regarding the 2010 Grand Final. Eligible Members include Home 11, Home & Away
17, Melbourne 11 and Silver AFL Geelong Club support (Priority Group 1 Silver
AFL Members please use your Geelong Cats membership barcode to register.
Priority Group 2 Silver AFL Members please use your AFL membership barcode to
register).
Members must register their intention to purchase a Grand Final ticket via the
internet* or operator assisted phone service in the times as specifi ed below.
Members who experience diffi culties when registering are advised to contact
Membership Services immediately on 1300 GO CATS. Membership Services staff
will be available to assist members from 8 am to 6 pm only.
*If registering via internet please ensure you have or create a My Ticketek Account
at least 24 hours prior.

AT THE END OF ROUND 22 IF LADDER POSITION IS: 2ND OR 3RD
Geelong Cats will play in Qualifying Final 2 in the fi rst week of the fi nals.
– If Geelong Cats lose this fi nal, Geelong Cats will proceed to Semi Final 2.
If Geelong Cats win Semi Final 2 and qualify to play in a Preliminary Final
members will be required to register on Thursday September 16.

Should Geelong Cats qualify for a Preliminary Final through any of the listed
scenarios, registration times on the applicable day will be:
PRIORITY GROUP 1: SEPTEMBER MEMBERS AND FULL SOCIAL
CLUB MEMBERS
Register between 8 am – 11 am
Priority Group 1 members please note if you register with Priority Group 2
members then your priority access to a ticket is waived.
PRIORITY GROUP 2: ALL OTHER ELIGIBLE MEMBERS
Register between 12 noon – 9 pm
GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
– Members are advised to confi rm registration dates and times at geelongcats.com.au.
– A non-refundable registration fee of $4.00 per ticket will be charged
at the time of registration to cover applicable administration costs.
– The following ticket options will be provided for members to select when registering:
1. BEST AVAILABLE TICKET
Members can receive a premium seat, a prime seat, a standard seat,
a restricted view seat or a standing room ticket.
2. BEST AVAILABLE TICKET EXCLUDING STANDING ROOM
Members can receive a premium seat, a prime seat, a standard seat, a restricted
view seat only. Members will not be allocated a standing room ticket.
3. MOBILITY IMPAIRED/COMPANION TICKET REQUIRED
For members who have a medical requirement for access to mobility impaired
ticketing or they hold a companion card.
– Members should have suffi cient funds to cover the appropriate ticket prices
as outlined below in addition to the $4.00 non refundable registration fee
(per ticket). Ticket prices will only be charged if Geelong Cats has qualifi ed for
the Grand Final.

– Ticket prices will be charged according to the membership card category
ie. a registered Adult membership card will be charged at the Adult ticket price.
A registered Concession or Junior card will be charged at the Concession price.
Children aged 2 and under may enter the Grand Final at no charge, however
must not occupy a seat.
– Members wishing to sit together must register their group in one transaction
using one credit card. A limit of eight (8) tickets per transaction applies.
Members should be aware that applications with more than one seat are
“one in all in” or “one out all out” – group bookings will not be split.
– It does not matter what time you register within your allocated time frame.
All registrations will be randomised, so that all Members have equal opportunity
to obtain a Grand Final ticket.
– Please note that your account number will be used as a reference to confi rm
whether you have been successful in the ballot.

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/Portals/0/cats_docs/2010_Geelong_Cats_Finals_Info.pdf

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

2nd Qualifying Final - Geelong v St Kilda, MCG, Friday 3 September 7:45PM

Relevant excerpts from the official AFL finals information:

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/Season2010/2010FinalsTickets/AFLFinalsTicketingInformation/tabid/14736/Default.aspx

I’m a Geelong Cats member. Do I still need to purchase a ticket for the finals?

Yes, you will need to purchase tickets should you wish to attend.

As a member of a club participating in the finals, you will receive priority access (prior to the general public) to purchase one ticket per membership card for any final in which the Geelong Cats participate in weeks 1, 2 and 3.

Geelong Cats members will receive a two-day priority access period for the opportunity to purchase tickets to the game before the general public.

When can I purchase tickets?

Tickets for finals played in Melbourne or Brisbane in Weeks 1, 2 & 3 will be made available to members of the competing Clubs on the Monday prior to the match at 9am EST.

How many tickets can I purchase?

Generally, member access will be on a one for one basis (i.e. one membership can purchase one ticket) however this may increase depending upon the game and ticket availability.

A maximum of eight (8) tickets per transaction applies when purchasing tickets with all tickets purchased requiring an eligible membership barcode.

I’m a member. Can I purchase finals tickets through the Club?

No. All members must purchase through the designated ticketing outlets:

MCG or Sydney finals:
Ticketek
132 849
Ticketek.com.au
Ticketek outlets

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/Season2010/2010FinalsTickets/AFLFinalsTicketingInformation/tabid/14736/Default.aspx

 

[mac_cat]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

MCG or Sydney finals:
Ticketek
132 849
Ticketek.com.au
Ticketek outletshttp://www.geelongcats.com.au/Seaso...TicketingInformation/tabid/14736/Default.aspx

Nothing on the ticketek website yet about the finals. I know tickets don't go on sale until tomorrow, but I would assume that info would go up today some time.

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Geelong Cats v St Kilda - Qualifying Final 2 Ticketek page

http://www.mcg.org.au/Events/~/media/Files/MCG Seating Plan_AFL Finals Weeks 1-3.pdf

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Hmac, ticketek website says members tickets go on sale Monday 9am and general public wed 9am. Which is annoying because it really prevents you from going to the game with any friends who aren't members.

Anyone know which end is ours (i.e. cheersquad end) this week? I want to make sure I'm not sitting in enemy territory when I go get my ticket.

 

[rizzo]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

People lining up for tickets since 11am today

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

People lining up for tickets since 11am today

You were just wandering by eh? Admit it rizzo, this is you posting from in the queue because it's cold and you're not getting much sleep on the concrete while waiting for your ticket

Back on topic, I know we were at the Ponsford end for the Dawks and the Pies games, so does that mean same again?

 

[LongBomb]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Geelong Cats v St Kilda - Qualifying Final 2 Ticketek page

http://www.mcg.org.au/Events/~/media/Files/MCG Seating Plan_AFL Finals Weeks 1-3.pdf

Wow - how bad is the 'standard' seating?

Love my AFL membership this time of year. $13 for a killer seat.

 

[NEMINI]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

AFL members tickets go on sale tuesday 9am.

 

[woodyman]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

sorted

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

I'm sure there will be someone who can sort you out, there often is at this time of year.

I've got mine in N53.

 

[re cat]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

I got M50 on the net all done by 9.03

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

I got M50 on the net all done by 9.03

Ohh nice spot, that would have been perfect for me but I couldn't be bothered going through the awful Ticketek 're-search' process at work.

 

[re cat]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Ohh nice spot, that would have been perfect for me but I couldn't be bothered going through the awful Ticketek 're-search' process at work.

First 1 they gave me and undercover

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

First 1 they gave me and undercover

Oh yeah, my brother wanted towards the front on M. We often end up about M51/M52 for finals but towards the back (which is good in case of rain) but I like being in the front half.

Still, can't complain with being right near the front in N53.

 

[Exhale You]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

People lining up for tickets since 11am today

I saw a handful of people outside a Ticketek agency at 9am yesterday.

I admire their eagerness but surely if you know about the internet you'd buy online and save yourself the hassle (and many hours).

I got M50 on the net all done by 9.03

M50 for me as well.
I wanted level two of the Olympic Stand but the only level two seats offered to me where behind the goals in the Southern Stand, a spot i dislike, so in the end i settled on seats in M50.

Ideally i'd have got level two or even a few rows further back on level one but i'm rapt to be close to the wing in the Olympic Stand because it's easily the best non-MCC view in the house for me.

 

[Exhale You]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Oh yeah, my brother wanted towards the front on M.

He'd love my seats, then.
I prefer to be raised a little more from the ground.

Still, can't complain with being right near the front in N53.

They're the seats i was after (well, ideally N50).
Absolute best seats in town, you lucky bugger.

 

[re cat]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

Oh yeah, my brother wanted towards the front on M. We often end up about M51/M52 for finals but towards the back (which is good in case of rain) but I like being in the front half.

Still, can't complain with being right near the front in N53.

I'm getting soft in my old age

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

He'd love my seats, then.
I prefer to be raised a little more from the ground.



They're the seats i was after (well, ideally N50).
Absolute best seats in town, you lucky bugger.

What row are you in M50? We could possibly swap.

 

[woodyman]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

is cheersquad ponsford or punt rd end?

 

[re cat]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

PS we lose when I sit level 2 (08 GF) or higher.

 

[SJ]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

PS we lose when I sit level 2 (08 GF) or higher.

We lose when I sit level Q (2008 Grand Final). Cursed spot.

 

[fpm84]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

We lose when I sit level Q (2008 Grand Final). Cursed spot.

Haha, complete opposite for me.

Sat in Q deck for the 2007 and 2009 grand finals... had a prime spot on the wing on M level in 2008.

 

[re cat]

Re: Geelong finals tickets information

We lose when I sit level Q (2008 Grand Final). Cursed spot.

Haha, complete opposite for me.

Sat in Q deck for the 2007 and 2009 grand finals... had a prime spot on the wing on M level in 2008.

We should do the seating arrangements