Grand Final Transport

[.Shotties.]

5 - When you get in the taxi write down details from the drivers ID on the viser . They will be extra nice to you . This idea came from a Sydney local . Record details of the cab before you get in

Always the first thing I do. When my girlfriend is coming home from anywhere, she always makes a performance out of texting me the number too.

 

[S120]

Definitely never put bags in the boot. Unless it's a huge suitcase, I would never not have my bag on my lap.

You just always have to be aware and alert and even a little paranoid when travelling in an area you don't know.

 

[barry fu]

A Cab! Sounds like a Snowmobile might be more in order for Saturdays showdown!

Carn The Bloods!

 

[RobbieK]

Wow, can't beleive how much some are spending. I'm doing it on the cheap:

Return tickets on the Greyhound bus - $166.50
A bed in a hostel on Flinders Lane for Saturday night - $32
GF ticket paid for by my dad - $0

Total: $198.50

 

[barry fu]

Welcome Back RobbieK - I thought you had abandoned your postings?

 

[RobbieK]

Yes, its been a few years - I've still read the forums from time to time but haven't wanted to get sucked in to posting. I guess Grand Final fever got the best of me

 

[Day_night_honourer]

2 x Flights $800 one way, used points back + $200 for taxes
2 x GF Tickets = $650
Accomm tonight at Tulla $70 (used points)
Accom for 4 nights after - free (staying with fam)
1 x Meat pie at game ~ $65
Lots x Beers at game ~ $800
Drs bill for brain damage from golf-ball-sized hail attack - $ unknown

 

[No1SwansFan]

2 x Flights $800 one way, used points back + $200 for taxes
2 x GF Tickets = $650
Accomm tonight at Tulla $70 (used points)
Accom for 4 nights after - free (staying with fam)
1 x Meat pie at game ~ $65
Lots x Beers at game ~ $800
Drs bill for brain damage from golf-ball-sized hail attack - $ unknown

PRICELESS

 

[Provost_]

Anyone else making the drive down?

I'm driving through the night leaving Sydney Friday evening after work, got the Swans flags on the car ready to go

 

[No1SwansFan]

You will be exhausted.....Running purely on adrenalin. Haha. Hope the game isnt dull and you stay awake.

 

[GoodesStuff]

Leaving at 5am tomorrow.

 

[RW]

Local cabbies taking advantage of visitors/tourists is hardly unique to Melbourne/Sydney... I think of the times I've gotten cabs when travelling in Asia where it would have been easy to be taken advantage of due to the language barrier, but luckily have never had a problem. It can be scary when you're in a place you don't know, though, so be careful!

 

[CAS79]

Local cabbies taking advantage of visitors/tourists is hardly unique to Melbourne/Sydney... I think of the times I've gotten cabs when travelling in Asia where it would have been easy to be taken advantage of due to the language barrier, but luckily have never had a problem. It can be scary when you're in a place you don't know, though, so be careful!

Try prauge.. .they have things that makes the meter go well beyond the official rate

 

[barry fu]

What about wearing a Hurley mask on boarding a cab...

 

[St Olaf]

Driving to Melbourne from Adelaide today. I've had my swans guernsey on since 6am!!

 

[Riders of Rohan]

Anyone got any advice for someone driving down on what time to arrive? Hate to drive up and find the carpark full. Was thinking of getting there around 7-8. Never been to a granny before so I'm unsure just how quick it fills up.

 

[l337_Azza]

Im driving across from Adelaide tonight... Plan to hit Melbourne by around 7ish... Plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere

 

[Bobbykirkkelly]

Keep in mind if coming from interstate that if it gets too wet they often shut the mcg carpark. Another option is to park near a train station and catch a train to Flinders st. I love the walk from Flinders st to mcg a geat way to soak up the atmosphere as you walk to the ground.

 

[SM]

Wow, can't beleive how much some are spending. I'm doing it on the cheap:

Return tickets on the Greyhound bus - $166.50
A bed in a hostel on Flinders Lane for Saturday night - $32
GF ticket paid for by my dad - $0

Total: $198.50

Damn you just beat me.

Return tickets for points + cash - $3
A bed at my Dad's - $0
GF concession ticket - $207

Total: $210

 

[Swansujelly]

You will be exhausted.....Running purely on adrenalin. Haha. Hope the game isnt dull and you stay awake.

Same as my mate when he first raced his bike. Adrenaline and red bull. He till says it was the best he raced!

 

[Swansujelly]

Loooked at the wrong time and was an hour and a half early for my train. Nervous much? 4 beers settled them.

 

[Day_night_honourer]

Getting closer ... Little sleep to be had tonight !!

 

[Swansujelly]

Arrival. Geez, goona be a cold one. Managed to get lost already, with google maps!