First game of the season - Swans v GWS

[CJK]

I think the Bankers Cup is something we can survive without.

Hey, apparently it's even started. So there you go, who cares.

[erica]

Follow the money....

[goswannie14]

Once again the AFL in it's wisdom decides to make it hard for people to view their game. I thought they were trying to promote the game not hide it away on Foxtel. Soccer doesn't get crowds to the game, they are promoted in newspapers and on SBS but no games live except Foxtel and they are going to die again mark my words. The AFL should be trying to promote the game here and in Brisvegas not hide it. I have philosophical problems with paying for television because I still remember TV Licenses. Secondly I am philosophically opposed to Murdoch so I will never put money in his pockets!
Good luck to those who have Pay TV have a good time watching but I don't suppose there will even be a Pub near me with the damn games on. Blast You AFL!

Hear, hear.

[wolftone57]

Once again the AFL in it's wisdom decides to make it hard for people to view their game. I thought they were trying to promote the game not hide it away on Foxtel. Soccer doesn't get crowds to the game, they are promoted in newspapers and on SBS but no games live except Foxtel and they are going to die again mark my words. The AFL should be trying to promote the game here and in Brisvegas not hide it. I have philosophical problems with paying for television because I still remember TV Licenses. Secondly I am philosophically opposed to Murdoch so I will never put money in his pockets!
Good luck to those who have Pay TV have a good time watching but I don't suppose there will even be a Pub near me with the damn games on. Blast You AFL!

[707]

and we'll finally get a look at GWS on Sunday.

Looks like the other teams in their group of three have only got 12-13 bext XXII players and giving a lot of fringe players and kids a run so GWS won't have to front up to a full strength side this week.

I'll be glued to the TV from late this aternoon, glad it's finally getting underway.

[AnnieH]

I'm trying to score free tickets from work (they are members of Stadium Australia).
Saves me putting money into the coffers of the bogans.

[Cheer Squad]

I'll be wearing my Swans and GWS gear.

Even got a call from Sheeds today with their new Club song. It's interesting.

GWS has 25% of our membership (figuratively and literally). That's not good stats. I would have thought that a 19,000 membership wasn't that great compared to previous years.

For the sake of consistency, you should wear your GWS gear to Round 1, and your Swans gear to Round 14.

As for expressing concern over how many GWS members there are compared to us, that is just bizarre. You're one of the reasons for it.

[CJK]

I'll be wearing my Swans and GWS gear.

wut?

[Bas]

I'll be wearing my Swans and GWS gear.

Even got a call from Sheeds today with their new Club song. It's interesting.

GWS has 25% of our membership (figuratively and literally). That's not good stats. I would have thought that a 19,000 membership wasn't that great compared to previous years.

[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.

[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?

[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

[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....

[CJK]

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

[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.