From last week's game day thread it seemed there might be a few of us in Beijing. It would be great to catch up and watch the swans game together over a couple of friendly ales. I know a great bar that will put just about anything on one of their many screens. Let me know.

Cheers,

GO DEES!

Believe it or not Rev, I am. Arrived yesterday and we are walking the wall for the next two days. Zero chance of my wife agreeing to me watching footy though while here. Would love a bar suggestion though.

Sorry Rev have moved on to Shanghai and living the high life on someone else's money

LG

23 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Sorry Rev have moved on to Shanghai and living the high life on someone else's money

LG

You mean you're on the run with ill-gotten proceeds no doubt.

34 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Believe it or not Rev, I am. Arrived yesterday and we are walking the wall for the next two days. Zero chance of my wife agreeing to me watching footy though while here. Would love a bar suggestion though.

Depends what you want. The bars at Hou Hai are fantastic on a Saturday night - live music, beautiful surroundings, lots of happy people and expensive drinks. Great place to take the wife for a romantic walk along the lakes. If you're after western style bars, Paddy O'Shea's in Dongzhimen is an Irish sports bar with a French barman and an Indian restaurant upstairs. There are several other western bars in Dongzhimen but I haven't tried them.

Have a great time. It's a pity you won't get to see the 28 point victory on Sunday.

 

GO DEES!

21 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

You mean you're on the run with ill-gotten proceeds no doubt.

The girls didn't have a big enough adam's apple in Beijing for Bitty...

51 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Believe it or not Rev, I am. Arrived yesterday and we are walking the wall for the next two days. Zero chance of my wife agreeing to me watching footy though while here. Would love a bar suggestion though.

Left there Is always a way, however, It may be your most costly sports bar visit ever.  Oh, then there's also the minor Issue of having to hunt down a new piece of luggage for your return trip or alternatively extra fees for going overweight ! I would also want a g'teed victory for the likely price tag! 

Out of curiosity Reverend what is the picture quality of the broadcast in Beijing.

In Malaysia where I spend a lot of my time the AFL (5 games per weekend) is shown on the Australia Television Network. The channel is standard definition unlike the main sports channels which all have HD duplicate channels but the quality of the AFL broadcast is below the other standard definition shows (say Q&A) that is shown on the Oz network.

The game is on about five minute delay and I suspect the compression rate they are using for the broadcast transmission is less than perfect. It is a bit like watching a you tube clip meant for your computer blown up on the television.

As we say in Hokkien ... cum siah

Thanks Rev. We have to run to meet our tour guide now but ill look up those when we get back. Definitely not western style bars thiugh. Walked into the Ned Kelly bar in Hong Kong,  and straight out again shaking heads.

Rusty, the way will be catching up on the replays when we get back. Fkew out monday so looking forward to catching that win too.

Ahh Beijing. Where in 2004 I shanked a drop punt in Tiananmen Square and falconed an unsuspecting Chinese national.

Next thing you know a white Tarago full of Chinese army soldiers wanted to know what happened.

Needless to say kick to kick isn't appreciated in China as much as it is here. Got my footy back though!

 

 

13 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Out of curiosity Reverend what is the picture quality of the broadcast in Beijing.

In Malaysia where I spend a lot of my time the AFL (5 games per weekend) is shown on the Australia Television Network. The channel is standard definition unlike the main sports channels which all have HD duplicate channels but the quality of the AFL broadcast is below the other standard definition shows (say Q&A) that is shown on the Oz network.

I thought that channel was scrapped?

4 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I thought that channel was scrapped?

Cannot get it in Ho Chi Minh City any more I thought it was scrapped also

6 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I thought that channel was scrapped?

It was scrapped and called Australia Plus.. Still crap quality and still shows the worst of Australian Tv from 10 years ago. 

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Sorry Rev have moved on to Shanghai and living the high life on someone else's money

LG

I was in Shanghai about 10 years ago (an eternity in terms of Chinese development) and had a very good meal at M on the Bund. Has an amazing rooftop terrace overlooking the river and the huge buildings going up on the other bank. Run by an Aus expat. Wonder if it's still there. I remember Shanghai being a dynamic, international city with so much to experience.

edit. Found a pic.

35 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Out of curiosity Reverend what is the picture quality of the broadcast in Beijing.

In Malaysia where I spend a lot of my time the AFL (5 games per weekend) is shown on the Australia Television Network. The channel is standard definition unlike the main sports channels which all have HD duplicate channels but the quality of the AFL broadcast is below the other standard definition shows (say Q&A) that is shown on the Oz network.

The game is on about five minute delay and I suspect the compression rate they are using for the broadcast transmission is less than perfect. It is a bit like watching a you tube clip meant for your computer blown up on the television.

As we say in Hokkien ... cum siah

I found the quality fine watching it in Palawan. Was a couple of years ago though.

Haven't seen Australia Plus In Vietnam

Perhaps they are more selective in the quality of television they allow to be consumed

28 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I thought that channel was scrapped?

No it is very much alive  but as mentioned now goes under the name of Australia Plus

What did change a few years back that the budget was cut and programmes specially made for Asian audiences were discontinued. Now it has the ABC current affairs, lots of soaps and lifestyle shows plus the AFL.

Rugby league is on the main sports channels.

http://tv.australiaplus.com/

The scroll down does show times for Vietnam.... it is included as a "lifestyle programme" in my subscription and sits some 300 stations from the sports section if that is of any help

 

53 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Out of curiosity Reverend what is the picture quality of the broadcast in Beijing.

In Malaysia where I spend a lot of my time the AFL (5 games per weekend) is shown on the Australia Television Network. The channel is standard definition unlike the main sports channels which all have HD duplicate channels but the quality of the AFL broadcast is below the other standard definition shows (say Q&A) that is shown on the Oz network.

The game is on about five minute delay and I suspect the compression rate they are using for the broadcast transmission is less than perfect. It is a bit like watching a you tube clip meant for your computer blown up on the television.

As we say in Hokkien ... cum siah

Yeah, it's not great. Not sure where bars get their stream from but it's always subject to internet speed. Picture quality is generally watchable but a long way from HD. Lots of pauses while the buffering catches up.

53 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Thanks Rev. We have to run to meet our tour guide now but ill look up those when we get back. Definitely not western style bars thiugh. Walked into the Ned Kelly bar in Hong Kong,  and straight out again shaking heads.

Rusty, the way will be catching up on the replays when we get back. Fkew out monday so looking forward to catching that win too.

Go to Hou Hai, the wife will love it. Take her for a boat ride, a walk and a meal. All will be well with the world!

The amount of AFL matches screen on A+ is great IMHO, far preferable to the app, which can be a bit unreliable.

The only problem is they run the same three ads over and over again for the entire season; can recite them all word-perfect by round three.

On 17 June 2016 at 9:52 AM, Bitter but optimistic said:

Sorry Rev have moved on to Shanghai and living the high life on someone else's money

LG

Hmmm!!! I will add a copy of this post to your HR file for the financial audit on Monday! Your not helping your case Uncle. 

4 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Hmmm!!! I will add a copy of this post to your HR file for the financial audit on Monday! Your not helping your case Uncle. 

One more warning towards his dismissal Earl. Should've known better than to employ Bitters in your export endeavours. The learnings of a start up, hey.

On 17/06/2016 at 11:29 AM, jackaub said:

Cannot get it in Ho Chi Minh City any more I thought it was scrapped also

Where are you in Hcmc? I'm outta Vung Tau

Anyone in Houjie (Guangzhou)?

I'm after a place that will show the game in 3 hours.

Irene's opens at 5pm. Any other suggestions on a place that will

1. Be open

2. Show The Mighty Demons

3. Serve cold drinks (marginally optional)

4. tolerate shouting at TV

5. Some kind of salted snack

19 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Hmmm!!! I will add a copy of this post to your HR file for the financial audit on Monday! Your not helping your case Uncle. 

No no Earl!!!! You misunderstand me! Uncle was the beneficiary of a modest bequest from the late and lamented Aunt Bertha.

As if I'd be reckless with your hard earned Earl  Just transfer that additional $5000 and you'll soon be racking it in

Trust me!!