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Let's talk about the scum stadium that is Docklands

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I didn't get in until halfway through the first quarter because for some reason their ticketing system is so slow. How and why I don't know.

Yeah me too I was in the line for what seemed an eternity when you know the game has started nothing worse...it seems its always like that...hopeless

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    Firstly, I am never going to a game there again. The fact that I couldn't see the boundary line below me without standing up AND standing on my toes is a disgrace.

    Secondly, the room in front of you is probably half that of the MCG. At the G, you can walk past people without them having to fully get off their seats. At the Dome, people have to literally get up, stand and turn for you to walk past. Even old cinemas from the early 90s aren't that bad.

    Thirdly, all of the restaurants at the Docklands suck considering what you pay. I went to Mecca Bar and paid $22 for a chicken kebab - one shish kebab on a small bed of rice. Wow. (I know this has nothing to do with the stadium but thought I'd throw it in lol)

    I just hate Jihad Stadium.

    I am a disabled person who walks with the Aid of canes, thus my aversion to this crap stadium. The room between seats is worse than flying economy- plus the angle of the stairways to get to seats is too steep (vertigo) so i refuse to go.

    I pay $700 a year to watch Football at the 'G & shall continue to do so.

    Last week on this site i was accused of being a "weak" supporter-don't do it again...

    Just recieved my copy of "The Red Fox" from the Post Office..what an epic read.........

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    I think it is a fantastic place to watch any sports. Lots of places around the area to eat other than the stadium, i mean come on every other stadium charges food through the nose it is not just at Docklands.

    You have it right, Cards. It's a great stadium and dead easy to get to with public transport. I love the MCG more but in all fairness the food and beverages prices are no different between stadiums. Both venues food is priced similarly and exceedingly overpriced. I hate paying $8.50 for a plastic flute of champagne and I am tempted to refuse to pay the price but I love a glass of champers at the footy. :lol:

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    I think it is a fantastic place to watch any sports. Lots of places around the area to eat other than the stadium, i mean come on every other stadium charges food through the nose it is not just at Docklands.

    Yeah i don't mind it either, although being in the back row (x) on Friday wasn't great. I've gone to games against sides other than Essendon before and had great seats. Obviously it's no 'G, but the atmosphere in the place with the roof on can be electric, you don't get rained on, and it's easy as to get to.

    I've more of an issue with Essendon's need to fully ticket the fixture, than the ground itself...

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