Match Day Experience - time to lift our game

[Davos 926]

They're concerned about the A-League's "Match Day Experience" and are trying to replicate that atmosphere at AFL games.

Good luck with that.

[old dee 24,006]

They're concerned about the A-League's "Match Day Experience" and are trying to replicate that atmosphere at AFL games.

Good luck with that.

Yes a few flares and balaclavas might work

Edited June 16, 2015 by old dee

[Demon Dynasty 17,135]

That was pretty much my point. The way Bells went into the club song sounded terrible and the atmosphere just died.

Just need a way to work the two ideas together to really get the crowd up and about.

Maybe have the song when they go through the banner and then as the players huddle up before they go to position get AC/DC pumping up until the bounce?

I did pit forward the idea of Hells Bells a few years back with the Demonettes dragging out the Bell (hey us old fellas need something to get us going!) followed by a Demon mascot who hammers the bell with his pitchfork as the song starts. Seems someone may have liked the bell bit. For me I actually dont like it as all they do is keep replaying the start of Hells Bells (ie, the bells) until the team runs out. Too orchestrated and trying to be too "on cue". Just let the song play out (for the most part) a few minutes before the boys hit the gates. Who cares if the bells arent ringing at that point. The rest of the song rocks and fans will love it.

Alternatively your idea is great Fish... play the club song then hit em with Hells Bells after. Hec they could even put some lightning & thunder on the boundary screens to go with it.

[No10 466]

I just reckon we pay a smart music producer/the chick from Pitch Perfect to mix Hells Bells and our song together. Start the trumpets of 'a grand old flag' coming through for a few beats and lead one in to another. I'm sure a creative type from demonland could have a go at it.

Anyone willing to have a go?

Club should totally do this - should hire AC/DC.

Do the whole thing, HB intro and cover the MFC song, save the traditional version for after the win.

Then have them perform it live at the 2017 GF with Hogan&Jones leading through the banner! Add some pyro. Certain win.

[biggestred 5,248]

How about no announcements or music and just the reserves?

[old dee 24,006]

How about no announcements or music and just the reserves?

Bingo!

[Davos 926]

Yes a few flares and balaclavas make work

No pyro, no party.

[Emerald 1,744]

Distorted guitar in a minor key is never going to match up to jolly major key trumpets,there needs to be some space in between them.

[hemingway 7,633]

Match day experience is code for a violent attack on the senses and sensibilities of spectators. Cop it because its good for you.

We really need to get a movement/rally/demo/social media campaign going. Anything that will change this madness of noise, flashing lights etc. It makes enjoyment of the day almost impossible. Even watching the game you have the backdrop of flashing advertisements on the fence. I simply cannot believe anyone can condone this madness or think it is going to enhance match day. It is advertising/ marketing gone mad and just takes away from the game and the interaction of spectators. Most of us have concentration spans of more than a few seconds. It's like the computer/sound/advertising geeks have hijacked the whole show and match day spectators are the victims. Worst thing that's ever happened to the footy.

[old dee 24,006]

Match day experience is code for a violent attack on the senses and sensibilities of spectators. Cop it because its good for you.

We really need to get a movement/rally/demo/social media campaign going. Anything that will change this madness of noise, flashing lights etc. It makes enjoyment of the day almost impossible. Even watching the game you have the backdrop of flashing advertisements on the fence. I simply cannot believe anyone can condone this madness or think it is going to enhance match day. It is advertising/ marketing gone mad and just takes away from the game and the interaction of spectators. Most of us have concentration spans of more than a few seconds. It's like the computer/sound/advertising geeks have hijacked the whole show and match day spectators are the victims. Worst thing that's ever happened to the footy.

Now Ernest I hate to be the one to tell you

But it is all about the money mate.

Money first and last and all in between

[Dinosaur Rover 197]

I propose a downloadable cheerleading app

Think a demon barmey army coordinated on song powered by technology

Chants pop up simultaneously to all subscribers geo located near the game

Songs "to the tune of" can be accompanied by melodies for those unfamiliar with the tune

A moderator accepts and posts new songs / chants based on liklihood of success and keeps things nice

The Chant app has a countdown clock so that supporters commence together though not seated together

We may have a crap side (as did the barmey army for a longtime) but their supporters were an effective outfit. Australians are rubbish at songs (aussie aussie etc) but love a witty tune (champs and could have beens)

One of the great chants from the terraces that would fail on pc but makes me smile was to the tune of lord of the dance

It was at the expense of Liverpool and kim pak a korean player

"Kim pak kim pak whoever you might be

They eat dogs in your country

Could be worse

Could be scouse

Eating rats in a council house"

Not at all dees material of course but imagine a witty chant at James hird's expense belted out by a mass of supporters

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,318]

I'm listening to the Smithereens now. They'd go OK at half time I reckon.

[hemingway 7,633]

Now Ernest I hate to be the one to tell you

But it is all about the money mate.

Money first and last and all in between

Bringing my rant back to the awful truth OD. Its like the grim reaper. Inescapable. Depressing really and makes you wonder if following the game is worth it. Everything can be manipulated by money including the game itself.

[Hulkamania Brother 52]

Enter Sandman is the greatest riff of all time, there are no GOOD songs that reference "demons" so this is the best alternative Have you read the lyrics? Sums up what a demon should do, strike fear into others (hence its relevence to the club). Its a [censored] great tune and shits all over the suggestions others have made here

[Sir Why You Little 37,323]

Enter Sandman is the greatest riff of all time, there are no GOOD songs that reference "demons" so this is the best alternative Have you read the lyrics? Sums up what a demon should do, strike fear into others (hence its relevence to the club). Its a [censored] great tune and shits all over the suggestions others have made here

Awesome Song

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,297]

Enter Sandman is the greatest riff of all time, there are no GOOD songs that reference "demons" so this is the best alternative Have you read the lyrics? Sums up what a demon should do, strike fear into others (hence its relevence to the club). Its a [censored] great tune and shits all over the suggestions others have made here

Agree, although I reckon AC/DCs Hell Aint a Bad Place to Be would go down very well too!

[Fork 'em 7,049]

Couldn't give a sheet what song is sung before the game.
Its the song that's sung after the game that makes all the difference.

[monoccular 17,662]

I actually think our home games have the best "match day experience". It's minimal and Robbo is at least relevant in what he talks about to the game.

The Saints were shocking. Breaks in the game this Sunday were headache inducing. I'm not old, I enjoy going to loud music events, and I was in physical pain at the volume of the crap.

(If my friends didn't have a headache due to this, it was probably due to my complaining re: MDE)

At every ground in Australia, at every level of footy, spectators get to chat about the game etc. during the breaks - it has always been part of the MDE. I found it impossible to do so.

I've heard the arguments for this stuff and it usually rests on: "well some supporters will always show up, this is to get a different target population to the ground."

I honestly can't believe that the music, contests, and t-shirt guns brings anyone to the game. The saints announcers could have been throwing a kids birthday party [in fact they may have at some point].

Does anyone think it makes a difference to attendance?

How about no announcements or music and just the reserves?

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who abhors this total artificial contrived crap.

There is nothing like being able to chat and banter with friends (and strangers) during breaks at the footy. Sadly Vlad with his obsession with all things American in sport was determined to change this and here lies another piece of his shithouse legacy.

Edited August 9, 2015 by monoccular

[poita 3,914]

Surely we can find something better for Robbo to do than spruik for our sponsors in each break. Howie's Hangers is okay, but the other rubbish is just embarrassing. Were there actually any Melbourne supporters sitting in the bay that won the Demon Shop vouchers?

[AllMyTeamsAreWank 564]

Does anyone go to the game to just watch the footy and not flashing lights and kitsch music?

If fireworks and flashy crap is what gets you to the footy, you need to find a new sport.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Does anyone go to the game to just watch the footy and not flashing lights and kitsch music?

If fireworks and flashy crap is what gets you to the footy, you need to find a new sport.

I do.

It's the highlight of any Melbourne game.

But seriously, I couldn't agree more. What the AFL are doing with football is exactly like what Coca-Cola did with "New Coke" in the 1980's.

[AllMyTeamsAreWank 564]

I do.

It's the highlight of any Melbourne game.

But seriously, I couldn't agree more. What the AFL are doing with football is exactly like what Coca-Cola did with "New Coke" in the 1980's.

I remember when one of my mates dragged me to a league game a few years ago and I commented on how hilarious it was that they had turned to using cheerleaders, fireworks, crap music and countless more gimmicks to try and get more than 10,000 through the gate.

Surely we haven't sunk that low.

I'll be taking out a foxtel subscription if we ever resort to putting a podium in the stands with glittery male & female dancers who start busting moves every time we score, like in T20. God help us.

Edited August 10, 2015 by AllMyTeamsAreWank

[Roger Mellie 4,173]

They should just call it what it is - an advertising experience!

Or, more aptly advertising onslaught,

Advertising offence,

Blinded by advertising,

Yeah that's it

[Rossmillan 589]

I recently went to the showdown in Adelaide.

Im sorry but the pre-match day experience was just so much better than that I have ever experienced at the MCG. My cousins (10 and 12) got right into the "never tear us apart". They are building something that kids want to go and experience and generating the members of the future.

More importantly it got the crowd up and about to support their team. In the recent game vs collingwood, the crowd barely got into the game until the 3rd quarter. It certainly helps that a bigger crowd, jammed in together builds atmosphere. I can't help but think, that at large grounds like the MCG, if they actually opened up the bottom deck to general punters, and crammed it full before going upwards, it would create a better atmosphere.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I remember when one of my mates dragged me to a league game a few years ago and I commented on how hilarious it was that they had turned to using cheerleaders, fireworks, crap music and countless more gimmicks to try and get more than 10,000 through the gate.

Surely we haven't sunk that low.

I'll be taking out a foxtel subscription if we ever resort to putting a podium in the stands with glittery male & female dancers who start busting moves every time we score, like in T20. God help us.

Ripping display name.