Demons at Etihad

[Mighty Redlegs 0]

Absolutely hate Etihad but it is time we started supporting our team wherever they play.

We cannot claim rights to more games at the MCG until we all start supporting our team!

[Trisul 664]

Subi is simply not a viable comparison.

I'll be there. I hate the place though.

[Sir Why You Little 36,982]

I hope I'm not being insensitive here, but if having a disability makes Etihad unfriendly for you, how would Waverly be considered any better?

Etihad is a cold hole, but it's fully equipped to cater to people with disabilities. (unless you have vertigo and can't afford to sit on level 1)

That is exactly it...The angle of the seating is just too steep and cramped. I am truly amazed that people have not slipped and badly hurt themselves there. (maybe they have and it is just not reported)

[Supermercado 2,797]

I shudder to think what the crowd will be like against the Eagles if we're not still in the finals mix.

Hate the joint but will go anywhere to watch my team. Even, god help us all, Geelong.

[pitmaster 3,513]

Don't like the joint - it's got tired very quickly - but if we win I'll love it. And yes I will be there.

[east gippsland demon 7]

If a Melbourne player gave that kind of effort you'd boo them off the park. Harden the fark up mate.

+10

[Rich Demon 5]

That is exactly it...The angle of the seating is just too steep and cramped. I am truly amazed that people have not slipped and badly hurt themselves there. (maybe they have and it is just not reported)

Not a fan of sitting up the top either because of this, but I do and haven't had a problem so far. I don't know that it is any steeper than the MCG top decks. I'll take a protractor along to a few games.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

That is exactly it...The angle of the seating is just too steep and cramped. I am truly amazed that people have not slipped and badly hurt themselves there. (maybe they have and it is just not reported)

There are seats down the bottom at the back row next to wheelchair spaces with no steps involved and no tripping hazards, call the ground before hand and you'll get one of those seats for GA price or no cost at all if you have a full membership.

[Sir Why You Little 36,982]

There are seats down the bottom at the back row next to wheelchair spaces with no steps involved and no tripping hazards, call the ground before hand and you'll get one of those seats for GA price or no cost at all if you have a full membership.

Trouble is, sitting on the bottom level at the back, gives you a pretty ordinary view of the game. i have done it & it is the main reason why i do not go to the stadium-For people in my situation it is just very badly designed, so i would rather watch Etihad games on the TV.

If i can do that at the Bentleigh club, i am happy to give the MFC my money.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Trouble is, sitting on the bottom level at the back, gives you a pretty ordinary view of the game. i have done it & it is the main reason why i do not go to the stadium-For people in my situation it is just very badly designed, so i would rather watch Etihad games on the TV.

If i can do that at the Bentleigh club, i am happy to give the MFC my money.

Fair enough then.

[dee-eee 231]

It is really easy to get people to ES

Just start winning!

Simple but there won't get a big crowd there on Friday night.

Win the next 3 -4 there and the crowds will come.

I remember when we had a terrific winning record in the early years of the then Colonial Stadium, second only to home tenant Essendon.........daylight third ! I am sure one of our stats gurus could confirm this.

[Sir Why You Little 36,982]

I remember when we had a terrific winning record in the early years of the then Colonial Stadium, second only to home tenant Essendon.........daylight third ! I am sure one of our stats gurus could confirm this.

Absolutely, we started really well at Colonial....Remember that game in 2000 against North??? Lucky Bastards....

[Rogue 585]

hate the joint too- very sanitized. It reminds me when I played indoor basketball back at school many centurions ago,

Indeed. Someone suggested it is a TV studio rather than a football ground and that seems a fair call. That said, apart from not being able to see the boundary line from parts of Level 3 I think the viewing is, in general, pretty good.

There are a bunch of reasons why you might not go to the games at Etihad. I think the atmosphere is pretty ordinary, the ticketing arrangements are expensive/inconvenient. We don't play very well there and are generally the away team, meaning those without away game entitlements have to fork out cash to see the game.

Since most people don't go to the footy every week it's not surprising they're more likely to go to games at the 'G; If I only attended a few games a year I'd be going to matches at the 'G.

[Fork 'em 6,983]

There are a bunch of reasons why you might not go to the games at Etihad. I think the atmosphere is pretty ordinary,

I doubt we've played a game big enough to pack the Dome .

If we did the atmosphere may be a little better .

I know essendon supporters who think the atmosphere with capacity crowd and roof shut is as good as if not better than the "G" .

[Rogue 585]

I doubt we've played a game big enough to pack the Dome .

If we did the atmosphere may be a little better .

I know essendon supporters who think the atmosphere with capacity crowd and roof shut is as good as if not better than the "G" .

I thought there was a decent crowd for the Melb v Essendon game in '07.

EDIT: The crowd was 47,552 (according to Wikipedia).

[#MYHEARTBEATSTRUE 27]

So does the MCG.

Yes,

im pretty sure it was a bit of a smart arse comment.

cheers for the heads up tho pal