2012 Season draw

[magic.merkin]

Wow, how truly amazing. Never thought we would see the Swans down here, as one would think that Melbourne fans should rightly get as many games as possible.

Our one and only sighting so far has been a ........ whatever game in Feb about 2008. I went along with the only 2 other Swans fans I know, expecting to see a bit of red and white amongst a sea of brown and yellow. Imagine our surprise, make that shock, to find there was red and white every where - banners, the lot. I think every Swans fan in Tassie crawled out from under their rock that day. Despite it being thongs and shorts weather, my Swans scarf had its first outing ever, draped around my bag. One of my friends wore his 'cat in the hat' red and white hat, which was a bit embarrasing, but what the heck.

I reckon of the 8,000 or so at the game at least half were Swans fans. So there you go, Tassie Swans' fans will be very happy if this turns out to be true.

Alot of Souths supporters down there, it's how I came to be one. Dad did the usual head over to the mainland stint in the 70's, followed Souths whilst in Melbourne and returned to Tassie a die hard.

Sadly that day you speak of was when Mal did his 2nd ACL....

[Cardinal]

The weekend of the fitness conference in Sydney and just before I head overseas - would have liked a trip to Tasmania too.

[Yuri H]

I think it's cool - I have many reasons I want to see Tassie (almost every really interesting history I read of Australia winds up having its best bits there; do some wildlife peeping; bushwalking, etc), but as a horrible procrastinator (I'll tell you about that some other time) it usually takes one over-the-top kick to get me to up and plan a trip. This could be the kick!

[magic.merkin]

I think it's cool - I have many reasons I want to see Tassie (almost every really interesting history I read of Australia winds up having its best bits there; do some wildlife peeping; bushwalking, etc), but as a horrible procrastinator (I'll tell you about that some other time) it usually takes one over-the-top kick to get me to up and plan a trip. This could be the kick!

It's a fantastic place, beautiful scenery, history, food, wine and animals. The people are friendly (unless your a knob). It's pricey at times, but that's the price of having most things imported from the mainland.

[royboy42]

There is currently a $89 fare on VA syd/lon arriving 1255..get on fast!
Qantas a lot dearer..

[swans_premiers]

There is currently a $89 fare on VA syd/lon arriving 1255..get on fast!
Qantas a lot dearer..

thought you meant sydney to london then.

Got me all excited

[Wardy]

thought you meant sydney to london then.

Got me all excited

Well that fare to London is available, but its sitting in the cargo hold so BYO fold up chair, stable table, food, drinks & doona.

[Old Royboy]

Once it is confirmed, I'll be booking flights to Lonnie - my second home, straight away. I went to that disastrous (Eski did his knee) and controversial (don't kick a goal) pre season game in 08. Forget the 8000, it was a full house and Swan fans outnumbered Hawks by a healthy margin. Bring it on!
Satchmo, I wonder if the Hobart Swan fans will remember to discard their scuba tanks this time?

[magic.merkin]

Before the gets out of hand it's:

Launceston and it pronounced Lon-ceston not Lawn-ceston.

Ok I feel better.

[BSA5]

Before the gets out of hand it's:

Launceston and it pronounced Lon-ceston not Lawn-ceston.

Ok I feel better.

Lol, if you're going to correct people at least make sure you get it right.

It's pronounced "In-ceston".

[magic.merkin]

I think it's cool - I have many reasons I want to see Tassie (almost every really interesting history I read of Australia winds up having its best bits there; do some wildlife peeping; bushwalking, etc), but as a horrible procrastinator (I'll tell you about that some other time) it usually takes one over-the-top kick to get me to up and plan a trip. This could be the kick!

It's a fantastic place, beautiful scenery, history, food, wine and animals. The people are friendly (unless your a knob). It's pricey at times, but that's the price of having most things imported from the mainland and so few people living there.

[Primmy]

I could do that.