53 minutes ago, Eyes on Red & Blue said:

Just bought my ticket – I wasn't able to purchase a General Admission Grandstand Seat (which was one of the options) so I assume they are sold out.

I'll have to slum it on Ground Level – Never been to the ground so hoping for a good viewing experience.

Are you a member? If so how much did you have to pay fr the ticket (i went to buy my ticket but realised i didn't have my member's card on me)

Edited February 14, 20178 yr by binman

19 minutes ago, binman said:

Are you a member? If so how much did you have to pay fr the ticket (i went to buy my ticket but realised i didn't have my member's card on me)

$20 plus the fees. Standing room only. Now wondering where to get my 4 VB cans for personal grandstand circa 1970.

Weather for Saturday is max of 19.. possible light showers and medium (20-30klm) winds

Great weather for footy (seriously )

Clouds should obscure the western sun which should make it even better

18 minutes ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

$20 plus the fees. Standing room only. Now wondering where to get my 4 VB cans for personal grandstand circa 1970.

You need to find the old "Depth Chargers"

made out of steel rather than aluminium!!

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Last time i went to The Western Oval was in 1988 when Terry Wallace had his jaw redecorated!

Then he sued Grinter/defendant a couple of years later according to "Open Mike".

Last time I went out there, we had a cheap win over Fitzroy in their dying days with Farmer kicking some freak goal on the boundary line at the Barkly St end.

Last afl game i went to was in 1987.....

54 minutes ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

$20 plus the fees. Standing room only. Now wondering where to get my 4 VB cans for personal grandstand circa 1970.

But are you a member? I assumed members qould get free GA tix

2 minutes ago, binman said:

But are you a member? I assumed members qould get free GA tix

Yep, member which I think gives you walk-up free entry but advised to pay for ticket to ensure entry if ground reaches capacity.

6 minutes ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

Yep, member which I think gives you walk-up free entry but advised to pay for ticket to ensure entry if ground reaches capacity.

That's annoying, given the ticket is for GA not a reserved seat. A bit cheeky really. Last year at Cranbourne the same ticket was $5 IIRC

I guess the questions is will there be a sell out, which would mean 10, 000 people there - a bigger crows that go to most NRL and A league games

you "should" only have to pay the handling fee, otherwise a scam

1 hour ago, binman said:

Are you a member? If so how much did you have to pay fr the ticket (i went to buy my ticket but realised i didn't have my member's card on me)

Yep I'm a member – but haven't paid up for this year yet so assumed I wouldn't get the option to 'upgrade' until I have paid.

Cost was $22.50 including fees. Can't wait!

last time I played at the Western Oval was 1960. I didn't get a kick.

Got a fishing comp on Saturday so I'll be sucking back cold cans out the back of Rottnest trying to land the winning fish.

Thank goodness for Foxtel IQ.

Edited February 14, 20178 yr by McQueen

2 hours ago, dieter said:

last time I played at the Western Oval was 1960. I didn't get a kick.

It would have been hard to get a kick being the 19th man 

Bought GA standing room tickets yesterday. If the game was anywhere else but Footrscray I wouldn't have bothered, but given they are reigning premiers and playing in the midst of their supporter base, I think they'll get to the 10,000 capacity. 

1 minute ago, The Chief said:

Bought GA standing room tickets yesterday. If the game was anywhere else but Footrscray I wouldn't have bothered, but given they are reigning premiers and playing in the midst of their supporter base, I think they'll get to the 10,000 capacity. 

You are probably right but jeez it is a slug. Just went on to buy a GA and the total cost was 27.85 (20 for ticket, 5 for member ticket whatever that is and 2.95 handling - which drives me nuts - handling?).

 I'll probably buy it in the end but it's a fair wack for standing at a glorified practice match

27 minutes ago, binman said:

You are probably right but jeez it is a slug. Just went on to buy a GA and the total cost was 27.85 (20 for ticket, 5 for member ticket whatever that is and 2.95 handling - which drives me nuts - handling?).

 I'll probably buy it in the end but it's a fair wack for standing at a glorified practice match

Sounds like you're looking at 2 tickets? Just the membership upgrade should only cost you $5 and the 2.95 fee. 

 

17 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Sounds like you're looking at 2 tickets? Just the membership upgrade should only cost you $5 and the 2.95 fee. 

 

Thanks. I assumed that was the issue but went back a few times and tried again but to no avail. Perhaps you don't need to click on the one adult box? I'll try again

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Sounds like you're looking at 2 tickets? Just the membership upgrade should only cost you $5 and the 2.95 fee. 

 

that makes more sense, ds, good work

When are the the teams announced?

7 hours ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

Yep, member which I think gives you walk-up free entry but advised to pay for ticket to ensure entry if ground reaches capacity.

I think you have paid too much.I just bought mine (after multiple error messages - it took about 45 mins to complete!) and i was correct before. You don't click on any of the ticket options just put your barcarole in from your members card and click thorough to payment section. 7.95 in total. Initially i clicked on adult ticket, which seemed logical but baulked at the cost.

Thanks DeeSpencer. Saved me $20

9 hours ago, monoccular said:

When are the the teams announced?

Likely Thursday morning.

9 hours ago, binman said:

I think you have paid too much.I just bought mine (after multiple error messages - it took about 45 mins to complete!) and i was correct before. You don't click on any of the ticket options just put your barcarole in from your members card and click thorough to payment section. 7.95 in total. Initially i clicked on adult ticket, which seemed logical but baulked at the cost.

Thanks DeeSpencer. Saved me $20

Cost of technological incompetence - $15.  Oh well. I'll look harder next time.

35 minutes ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

Cost of technological incompetence - $15.  Oh well. I'll look harder next time.

Not your fault at all. Incredibly stupid process - i mean of course you indicate you want an adult ticket! If you can bothered you should ask for a refund of the $20 they stung you. They can put a man on the moon but.....

thanks Binman

wish I had of known this yesterday but!