First game of the season - Swans v GWS

[jono2707]

Probably not but I hate to be complacent.

I'm feeling very complacent at the moment - after all it's still 6 weeks away from the season's start....

[Wardy]

I'll also be making the trip to sydney for the game and I've only ever been there once when I was a kid so I have no idea about anything. I have a couple of questions I need help with if anyone would be kind enough to help me out with?

First of all, what is the best and probably cheapest way for 3 people to get from the airport to anz stadium?
And also the best way to get back to the airport afterwards? And in regards to that, are trains in sydney safe to travel on late on a saturday night?

I would be so grateful if anyone could help me out with these!

I dont think you will be back at the airport in time to get the last plane even by train - Sydney has a curfew and all passenger flights stop at 11pm (or is it 10pm?) - so I would suggest that you get the train back to central and some cheap accomodation either around Central or if you are really desperate the Formula 1 at the airport and get the early flight out next morning.

[goswannie14]

I dont think you will be back at the airport in time to get the last plane even by train - Sydney has a curfew and all passenger flights stop at 11pm (or is it 10pm?) - so I would suggest that you get the train back to central and some cheap accomodation either around Central or if you are really desperate the Formula 1 at the airport and get the early flight out next morning.

There is nothing wrong with the Formule 1 at Sydney Airport. I have stayed there and it is cleaner and quieter than many other hotels. The Queen bed rooms are comparable to most motels, they even have tiles on the floor and walls instead of the fibreglass cabinet.

[Xie Shan]

Do you realise we haven't won a round one since 2005. We drew last year against Melbourne but that is the closest we have come since 2005. About time to win round one

And even in 2005 our Round 1 win was against the Hawks, who were still rubbish back then. Think it was Buddy Franklin's first game IIRC.

[Wardy]

There is nothing wrong with the Formule 1 at Sydney Airport. I have stayed there and it is cleaner and quieter than many other hotels. The Queen bed rooms are comparable to most motels, they even have tiles on the floor and walls instead of the fibreglass cabinet.

Sorry GS14 - its jsut not my kind of place, stayed in one once and vowed never to again & yes I'm a motel/hotel snob - but having stayed in some really crap places in my time here and overseas, I am now at an age where I love my creature comforts its a failing I know - sorry but its true!!!

[wolftone57]

Sorry GS14 - its jsut not my kind of place, stayed in one once and vowed never to again & yes I'm a motel/hotel snob - but having stayed in some really crap places in my time here and overseas, I am now at an age where I love my creature comforts its a failing I know - sorry but its true!!!

I know hoe you feel after my last trip to Thailand I refuse to stay at another 3 Star Hotel in Asia. % Star for me from now on. In Aus 3 Star are OK as are some of the Formula 1's if they are the best of them but not the bunk bed F1's thank you.

[desredandwhite]

A little help needed folks. I'm coming to Sydney for the GWS game but I've never been to ANZ before.

I've had the e-mail about tickets from the club, is it worth just ignoring th cost and going for the Platinum tickets. Will they be the best seats?

Thanks in advance

Platinum would be the best seats. I think they are on the wings and on level 4. Level 4 is brilliant. You get an elevated view, but you are not too high and still pretty close. If you're travelling for the game, I'd pay a bit more for the good seats.

As I have a stack of bills and a whole platinum family membership to pay for, I have opted to grab GA tickets for this game. Hopefully will be able to sit amongst like-minded folk and show 'em who's boss. I'd be astounded if they bothered opening level 6 for this game. Presales would have to be AMAZING for that to happen.

[CJK]

i'd prefer it if no Swans fans went so we could all laugh at the 4K crowd

[jono2707]

i'd prefer it if no Swans fans went so we could all laugh at the 4K crowd

There'll be plenty of opportunities for a laugh at their crowds throughout the year - I hope 95% of Homebush is red and white for game 1....

[Cant turn right]

There'll be plenty of opportunities for a laugh at their crowds throughout the year - I hope 95% of Homebush is red and white for game 1....

+1

[Cheer Squad]

i'd prefer it if no Swans fans went so we could all laugh at the 4K crowd

They're up to 5,193 members at the moment. Be interesting to see how many they get by the time Round 1 rolls around, and if they all show up.

Speaking of members, we currently have 19,317. Does that include our Melbourne members?

[erica]

They're up to 5,193 members at the moment. Be interesting to see how many they get by the time Round 1 rolls around, and if they all show up.

Speaking of members, we currently have 19,317. Does that include our Melbourne members?

Probably, as well as our pet members, too.