MCG Drops Prices

[AzzKikA 2,371]

MCG has dropped the price of food and some drink!

WTF!?

Wonder if alcohol is included in this as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mcg-slashes-the-price-of-popular-food-items-including-hot-dog-and-pie/story-fni0fit3-1227244436025

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

the price of petrol went down also.. never thought I'd see the day!

[Demon_JB 1,385]

Now I'm just waiting for these stupid inflated 45% over valued Melbourne housing market bubble to burst!

[AzzKikA 2,371]

the price of petrol went down also.. never thought I'd see the day!

And it's going back up.

Now I'm just waiting for these stupid inflated 45% over valued Melbourne housing market bubble to burst!

Loved it when it I sold my house for a record price in the area. In a years time i need it to drop again

Edited March 2, 2015 by AzzKikA

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,770]

The guy at the AGM will be happy.

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Hell has just frozen over...

[mrtwister 652]

Wonder if alcohol is included in this as well.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mcg-slashes-the-price-of-popular-food-items-including-hot-dog-and-pie/story-fni0fit3-1227244436025

Great. That will make the Queen's birthday game even less of a family outing.

[What 18,810]

The AFL and MCG have been extorting patrons for years and got away with it

They are lucky there is not a class action lawsuit against them

[ILLDieADemon 804]

does that mean they will water the beers down even more?

Edited March 2, 2015 by ILLDieADemon

[thevil1 421]

Ah, still a rip off fellas.... I don't eat this garbage anyway, but at my work we make 40% margin on hot 4n20's at $2.50 & I bet these guys get a better price than us. Hot chip buckets for only $4...... Oh thnk u soo much for ripping us stupid still. Chips cost FA!! Including oil, salt & the buckets it's still a 400+% markup.

How long were they charging $1 for beer trays?!? They cost em about 1/2 a cent per unit.

So when is red rooster announcing prices inside the g will match their prices outside the g?

Too little too late imo, I'll keep taking my own thnx, especially since I'm in the habit already.

Getting very sick of getting ripped left right & centre in this country, especially by the government.

[Toorak 108]

They''ll go broke selling food at those prices. Must be a tax dodge.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Ah, still a rip off fellas.... I don't eat this garbage anyway, but at my work we make 40% margin on hot 4n20's at $2.50 & I bet these guys get a better price than us. Hot chip buckets for only $4...... Oh thnk u soo much for ripping us stupid still. Chips cost FA!! Including oil, salt & the buckets it's still a 400+% markup.

How long were they charging $1 for beer trays?!? They cost em about 1/2 a cent per unit.

So when is red rooster announcing prices inside the g will match their prices outside the g?

Too little too late imo, I'll keep taking my own thnx, especially since I'm in the habit already.

Getting very sick of getting ripped left right & centre in this country, especially by the government.

some pubs/bars/clubs in the inner city you get charged $10 for a VB stubby that they probably purchase for $1

then you get a cab home for 15 minutes and it's upwards of $30

cost of living really is taking the pizz these days

[Emerald 1,744]

I better get inoculated in case they are importing cheap food from China to afford these price cuts.

[jane02 3,748]

I have been taking my own food to the footy for years. As a vegetarian, I do not have much choice but don't eat junk food anyway. The only exception for me is a hot jam donut.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

I rarely buy the food too, but a least it is a step in the right direction, if you don't think any body makes money selling any food you are a moron, and this stadium does have high overheads compared to a little golf club or local footy club. Remember, the people working there are getting weekend rates. And alcohol is not included in the price drop.

[Spirit of 26 261]

I have been taking my own food to the footy for years. As a vegetarian, I do not have much choice but don't eat junk food anyway. The only exception for me is a hot jam donut.

Not only is a hot jam donut on top of the food pyramid but it also contains all the essential nutrients and minerals for a balanced, healthy diet.

[Moonshadow 17,676]

I like how they pat themselves on the back when the real question that should be answered is why have they been ripping us fans off for so long? And as thevil1 has pointed out its still a bloody rip off. Stephen Gough is the master of spinning bull shlt.

Water down from $5 to $3. Big effing deal. How about installing a decent number of drinking fountains around the ground?

Time for the fans to start a campaign: BYO food and drinks to the G, teach the batsards a lesson.

Edited March 2, 2015 by Moonshadow

[Ethan Tremblay 30,878]

I have been taking my own food to the footy for years. As a vegetarian, I do not have much choice but don't eat junk food anyway. The only exception for me is a hot jam donut.

I'm the same with alcohol, I don't drink it. The only exception is red wine and beer.

[Wrecker45 3,378]

I'm the same with alcohol, I don't drink it. The only exception is red wine and beer.

I don't gamble except on horses and football.

[ManDee 7,162]

I don't gamble except on horses and football.

I bet you $20 you do.

Edited March 2, 2015 by ManDee

[ManDee 7,162]

I'm the same with alcohol, I don't drink it. The only exception is red wine and beer.

Sadly I don't drink anymore. But the same amount is just fine.

[poita 3,902]

I really don't see what the issue is here. If you think something is overpriced, don't buy it. It's not like not having a pie and a beer at the footy is a life and death situation.

The only way prices will come down is if they don't sell anything because everybody is bringing food and drink from home. Then you'll be sure to see a readjustment in pricing.

[Wrecker45 3,378]

I really don't see what the issue is here. If you think something is overpriced, don't buy it. It's not like not having a pie and a beer at the footy is a life and death situation.

Have you watched Melbourne play footy over the last 8 years? I need a beer.

[Fork 'em 6,984]

I'm waiting for the small print that says you can't bring anything in.

Edited March 2, 2015 by Fork 'em

[Pates 9,660]

I will give credit where credit is due. The AFL has listened to the thoughts of the regular fans and actually tried to act on it. They recognised the terrible fixture at times last year and brought back the big Saturday day games at the G. They heard us all say how expensive it was to eat food at the games and they have worked on the stadiums to reduce prices.

And credit to the G as well, they haven't just dropped prices by a menial 50c or anything they have taken a fair chunk off. They will still make big profits on the mark up, but they have dropped a fair amount of annual income. Will be interesting to see how much Etihad follows suit.