What did you think about the 2018 GF parade?

[PerthBoy86]

I'm not proposing they get rid of it entirely (though I personally don't think I'd miss it greatly), but I went today and just felt pretty underwhelmed. Been a few times before since moving here, but i dunno, the atmosphere seemed a little muted today. We get to see the players up close during games instead of their tiny distant heads among hoards of people, just felt I probably shouldn't have bothered turning up..otoh I guess it adds to the build up, and fans enjoy it, but I know some players find it an unnecessary distraction/inconvenience over the build up. I know they have stuff on at the AFL Live site, but there should be more stuff in the parade itself. Not expecting Moomba but a few other things aside from marching bands (not that they're bad). No doubt Fox Footy benefits a lot from i5. But yeah, even if we turn up probably won't bother turning up. Just an opinion I guess.

 

[ashep]

This the most underwhelming PerthBoy thread I've ever read

 

[PerthBoy86]

This the most underwhelming PerthBoy thread I've ever read

Sorry, but even Buddy has his off days .

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

If Eagles win I want to see PerthBoy86 drunk threads

 

[Heisenberg_]

What do you expect? It’s watching guys in the back of a Hilux.

 

[youbeautfyfe]

To be fair, pretty sure the parade is catered towards kids and not people born in 1986.

 

[Quinz]

It's possible to make a thread about the GF parade without it being all about you, ya know? Might actually get some discussion.

 

[PerthBoy86]

If Eagles win I want to see PerthBoy86 drunk threads

Not a big drinker (especially since I'm on meds now - in before the jokes, it's for anxiety and depression), but I'll have a few if we do.

 

[PerthBoy86]

It's possible to make a thread about the GF parade without it being all about you, ya know? Might actually get some discussion.

It was a roundabout way to just discuss the parade in general.

 

[PerthBoy86]

If Eagles win I want to see PerthBoy86 drunk threads

To be fair, pretty sure the parade is catered towards kids and not people born in 1986.

Some pretty odd looking kids then haha. Many oldies without kids out there.

 

[PerthBoy86]

No one gives a **** mate.

Ooh sometimes still a bit crabby.

 

[giggler99]

Got to say, it felt and looked better when the parade went through the city. Least you had the people that worked in the city turn out, and the closeness generated a great atmosphere.

Now it’s definitely just for kids and families.

 

[Coaster2012]

I personally think they should do it after the GF with the winner only.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Decided to stay home and watch it on TV this year.

I've been twice. Went in 2010 where it used to end at the Old Treasury Building and went in 2016 with my brother who's a Dogs fan.

I think it's a little overrated and the waiting around doesn't justify the hype. The wet weather didn't help though.

Definitely had more atmosphere before they turned the day into a public holiday in 2015.

 

[PerthBoy86]

I personally think they should do it after the GF with the winner only.

Don't they usually do something like that?

 

[charcoalchicken]

To be fair, pretty sure the parade is catered towards kids and not people born in 1986.

This, it's a thing to do if you have kids up to the age of like 10, not sure what your expecting to get out of it as an adult male watching other men drive by standing in the back of toe truck or whatever it is they use

 

[PerthBoy86]

Decided to stay home and watch it on TV this year.

I've been twice. Went in 2010 where it used to end at the Old Treasury Building and went in 2016 with my brother who's a Dogs fan.

I think it's a little overrated and the waiting around doesn't justify the hype. The wet weather didn't help though.

Definitely had more atmosphere before they turned the day into a public holiday in 2015.

Yeah the public holiday seems kinda odd really. I love footy but to make a public holiday before the gf? WA and SA should have it too then to help interstate supporters. Won't be of much benefit to most Melburnians aside from the parade.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I personally think they should do it after the GF with the winner only.

I recall reading that in 1926, Melbourne won the flag and hopped in some open top vehicles and drove through the city signing their club song. Obviously something that never caught on

 

[Masher]

but I went today and just felt pretty underwhelmed. .

Why didn't you get a cricket bat and kneecap Cox and Sidebottom...that would of got the crowd excited

 

[youbeautfyfe]

Some pretty odd looking kids then haha. Many oldies without kids out there.

Missed the point completely. I said it was catered towards kids, didn't say only kids rocked up.

You bring shame to Perth on so many threads and am truly thankful you are a Wet Toast fan. Back luck tomorrow, hope American Pie kicks 6 on you lot and carn the pies.

 

[Kangapirate]

The most recent one I’ve been to was 2006, definitely agree it was better when it went through the city, 2 interstate teams that year and the parade blew me away. Was a bit of a tradition that office workers would head out during the lunch break or just be allowed to attend part of it anyway, had a much better vibe.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Yeah the public holiday seems kinda odd really. I love footy but to make a public holiday before the gf? WA and SA should have it too then to help interstate supporters. Won't be of much benefit to most Melburnians aside from the parade.

I should also add that those who miss out on tickets often go to the parade to feel a part of the week and the atmosphere.

If you have young children, it can be a fun experience for them as well.

 

[living_in_syd]

If was much better last year

 

[MagpieJoel]

I went, because I haven't been before. Will prob only go again with my kids when they are older.

 

[DEECEE]

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