Whats there to do in Homebush pre-match?

**Provost** · 8th August 2005, 04:43 PM

Having only been to Homebush when the Swans have been playing a night game, and then in and out as quick as possible, I'm left asking the question;

What is there to do out there???

I'm thinking of heading out for 10am Sunday and having a poke around, are there any good pub/bars and what about places to eat?

Any chance of a RWO pre-match drink? I wail be doing the usual ARC thing after the game but any pre-game suggestions please post them here.

**Go Swannies** · 8th August 2005, 04:47 PM

The action is at the Novatel - and there should be lots of hung over rugger types still there (a room at the hotel is normally about $250 but $800 this Saturday night).

The RWO gang tend to gather inside, down the train station end of the main bar. If you see a woman in a Cats scarf you're in the right place.

**Glenn** · 8th August 2005, 05:19 PM

Also McDonalds just around the corner from the Pub, for something else to do, also the public observation deck at the Novatel (level 26???)

**blinddog** · 8th August 2005, 08:37 PM

Some people go to Corncord West train station then to the Concord West Hotel for a few beers (at decent prices) and a feed, then it is a 20-30 minute walk thru the park to the stadium.

**ROK Lobster** · 8th August 2005, 08:39 PM

I was thinking of seeing if stella would bring his guitar and we could do some pre-match busking.

**Xie Shan** · 8th August 2005, 08:45 PM

Speaking of busking, did anyone see those two guys on the footbridge between Telstra Dome and Spencer Street station after the game on Saturday playing "Cheer, Cheer"? Loved it!

**ROK Lobster** · 8th August 2005, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by sydfan83
Speaking of busking, did anyone see those two guys on the footbridge between Telstra Dome and Spencer Street station after the game on Saturday playing "Cheer, Cheer"? Loved it!

**stellation** · 8th August 2005, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by ROK Lobster
I was thinking of seeing if stella would bring his guitar and we could do some pre-match busking.

I sure can. The great thing about busking is that with the constantly changing crowd nobody ever notices that you are just playing "Dirty Old Town" over and over.

**Cher** · 8th August 2005, 09:15 PM

I'm trying to organise a get together in the city somewhere around Central for brunch and then we can all get the train out together. It someone's birthday! See http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/for...threadid=10124

**banjogirl** · 8th August 2005, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Provost
Having only been to Homebush when the Swans have been playing a night game, and then in and out as quick as possible, I'm left asking the question;

What is there to do out there???

I'm thinking of heading out for 10am Sunday and having a poke around, are there any good pub/bars and what about places to eat?

Any chance of a RWO pre-match drink? I wail be doing the usual ARC thing after the game but any pre-game suggestions please post them here.

The Brewery at the Novotel is the best place (and only place) at Olympic Park to go before and after match. It does get really packed though.
There is always heaps of food stalls before the game and you can pretty much get anything you want to eat - indian, kebabs, sausage/steak sandwiches and heaps of other stuff! The food is better than what you'll get in the stadium.

I think after the game some of us are going into the city to PJ O'Briens on King Street but not sure yet.

**Mike_B** · 8th August 2005, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by sydfan83
Speaking of busking, did anyone see those two guys on the footbridge between Telstra Dome and Spencer Street station after the game on Saturday playing "Cheer, Cheer"? Loved it!

I think they're there almost every game, playing both club songs before the game, and the victor's afterwards.

**Provost** · 8th August 2005, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by stellation
I sure can. The great thing about busking is that with the constantly changing crowd nobody ever notices that you are just playing "Dirty Old Town" over and over.

I met my love by the gas works wall
Dreamed a dream by the old canal
Kissed my girl (Where'd you kiss her!!!!) by the factory wall
Dirty old town
Dirty old town

If you bring your guitar and play that I'll buy you a Guinness and kiss ya

Novatel sounds the goods then for pre-match cheers and beers. I'll be heading in the the Aussie Rules Club in the Cross for afters