From the Outer - Swans website

**joemoore12** · 22nd April 2015, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by mcs

Hard to argue with that Joe..... the Swans at the SCG has a very different atmosphere to most other grounds in Australia (Not saying other grounds are bad - I love getting to away games as well). It just feels right and a great family atmosphere.

I am gradually getting my better half educated about the game, and she loves going to the SCG for games. I throughly enjoy seeing all the families that go to games, and the parents with their little 'troupes' of kids, all decked in red and white, all getting the proper footballing education they need. Maybe its just more noticeable at the SCG than other grounds, I'm not sure - but I look forward to doing the same with kids of my own some time in the future.

Awesome article by the way as well

Agree 100% MCS. Has such a unique atmosphere and feel. I haven't seen it replicated at any other venue or sport.

**Triple B** · 23rd April 2015, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by mcs

I throughly enjoy seeing all the families that go to games, and the parents with their little 'troupes' of kids, all decked in red and white, all getting the proper footballing education they need. Maybe its just more noticeable at the SCG than other grounds, I'm not sure - but I look forward to doing the same with kids of my own some time in the future.

Our group moved to reserved seats in the Trumper this year after 30 years in the Red Zone. The new stand blows and given the reserves playing curtain raisers are just about a thing of the past, we don't have the motivation to get there 2 hours early to get the seat of our choice.

The thing that struck me on Saturday was how many families and kids were around us, so need to watch my P's and Q's. It may have been a problem 10-15 years ago when I was a bit 'louder' at games, but shouldn't be too much of a problem now unless Big Al decides to join the great unwashed for a day and forego the Brewongle experience...

**Big Al** · 23rd April 2015, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Triple B

The thing that struck me on Saturday was how many families and kids were around us, so need to watch my P's and Q's. It may have been a problem 10-15 years ago when I was a bit 'louder' at games, but shouldn't be too much of a problem now unless Big Al decides to join the great unwashed for a day and forego the Brewongle experience...

Not sure my Brewongle minions will allow me to shlep with the common folk.

**Primmy** · 23rd April 2015, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Triple B

Our group moved to reserved seats in the Trumper this year after 30 years in the Red Zone. The new stand blows and given the reserves playing curtain raisers are just about a thing of the past, we don't have the motivation to get there 2 hours early to get the seat of our choice.

The thing that struck me on Saturday was how many families and kids were around us, so need to watch my P's and Q's. It may have been a problem 10-15 years ago when I was a bit 'louder' at games, but shouldn't be too much of a problem now unless Big Al decides to join the great unwashed for a day and forego the Brewongle experience...

We translocated to the Trumper too BBB. The new Noble is bloody awful. Cold, windy, and full of boozers. Such a great thing to once again be surrounded by everyone actually watching the game instead of drinking themselves into oblivion or loudly discussing what flights they were taking to get to Europe. We are surrounded by kids, and they all watched the game! Even the dreaded squealers behind us; I think we have about five years before they transmogrify into sophisticated young ladies, but still.......at least they knew the play and the players (squeal) and didn't require hotdogs in the middle of Buddy kicking a goal. Bliss.

Anyone who is stuck in the Noble, there appear to be available reserves seats in the Trumper and its only $15 PER YEAR more!!!

Really miss the Ressie Watching tho.

**Jewels** · 23rd April 2015, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Primmy

We translocated to the Trumper too BBB. The new Noble is bloody awful. Cold, windy, and full of boozers. Such a great thing to once again be surrounded by everyone actually watching the game instead of drinking themselves into oblivion or loudly discussing what flights they were taking to get to Europe. We are surrounded by kids, and they all watched the game! Even the dreaded squealers behind us; I think we have about five years before they transmogrify into sophisticated young ladies, but still.......at least they knew the play and the players (squeal) and didn't require hotdogs in the middle of Buddy kicking a goal. Bliss.

Anyone who is stuck in the Noble, there appear to be available reserves seats in the Trumper and its only $15 PER YEAR more!!!

Really miss the Ressie Watching tho.

Doesn't look like the new Noble has too many fans, our mob also relocated back to the Trumper this year for the very reason you did Prims and it was so wonderful to be surrounded by like minded folk again. ????

**firsty** · 23rd April 2015, 11:03 PM

I have also moved from the red zone to a reserved seat in the Trumper. With the Thursday and Friday night games this year, getting to the games from Erskine park after work is not that much of a problem when you know your seat is reserved
I also picked up an old motorbike to make the trip that much quicker and cheaper as parking is free

**Big Al** · 24th April 2015, 07:30 AM

Been in the Brewongle for 20 years and it would take a bulldozer and an act of God (or an SCG trust directive) for me to move. Because not many people move its like having a 2nd family where everyone knows each other. Just in case you were wondering I'm the embarrassing uncle that nobody likes to talk about.

Here's our tough view of the game.

**mcs** · 24th April 2015, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by firsty

I have also moved from the red zone to a reserved seat in the Trumper. With the Thursday and Friday night games this year, getting to the games from Erskine park after work is not that much of a problem when you know your seat is reserved
I also picked up an old motorbike to make the trip that much quicker and cheaper as parking is free

I would move to reserved seats if it was only me - I have an 11 game red zone pass. But my mate that often comes for the drive and my better half only have 5 game country tickets at this stage. For me, the 11 game pass makes sense as I usually get to 7 or 8 home games at least in Sydney. But for them, they both work in areas here in Canebrra where they are super busy over the first half of the season (including a lot of weekend work), so the flexibility of the red zone works.

I'd like them to find a bay or two at the other end of the ground that could be a 'mini red zone'. Worst part of the new stand is the need to walk through the whole crowd to get back to the car when we usually park at Fox Studios. the Red Zone at the other end were great for getting out quickly and on the road back to Canberra.

**Xie Shan** · 24th April 2015, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by mcs

I'd like them to find a bay or two at the other end of the ground that could be a 'mini red zone'. Worst part of the new stand is the need to walk through the whole crowd to get back to the car when we usually park at Fox Studios. the Red Zone at the other end were great for getting out quickly and on the road back to Canberra.

That's actually not a bad idea. For all the criticism of ANZ, one thing I have to admit is the atmosphere in the Red Zone there is better than the new MA Noble because it's just Swans members. The folks who were there in Round 1 made a hell of a noise in the last quarter!

Having said that I do still like the new MA Noble even if it means having to share with the SCG members.