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14 hours ago, Demon17 said:

We're flying up and back same day (with return flight to Melb. via Sydney first!),  but booked GA on the Hill to at least save some money rather than seats never having been to the ground before, thinking we might be the only demon members there standing.  At least there might be some company for us.  Not sure what vocal support GWS get there?

Yeah not sure. I don't really think they have any fans - let alone ones that would drive down to Canberra. I'm predicting the ground will be mostly full of neutral Victorian expats. But yeah - you won't be alone in the standing. We will be pretty rowdy haha! 

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    Anyone who has been to Manuka give me an idea of how the Hill stand Geneal admin fills up ? Just wondering what time I'll have to get there to get a decent seat... Assuming it shouldn't be too early!

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    We went up the last time they played there and the local Demon supporter group has a pre game function at a club close to the ground. Call the MFC Membership number and they will be able to give you the details. It's hosted by Russel Robertson. Then after this you just walk down to the match and get they 15- 20mins before the game starts.

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    Staying Manuka Park apartments across the road from ground 

    Went once  to prematch function hosted by RR it was as usual an expensive shambles ah la Dawin cocktail party

    Post match used to go to the RSL near the ground old building with plenty of atmosphere

    Unfortunately some P $%ck burnt the joint down

    Good restaurants Kingston walking distance from the ground but expensive because the public servants get paid too much and can afford it

    For what its worth!

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    1 hour ago, JV7 said:

    Anyone who has been to Manuka give me an idea of how the Hill stand Geneal admin fills up ? Just wondering what time I'll have to get there to get a decent seat... Assuming it shouldn't be too early!

    Should be ok I reckon. The weather will probably keep a few of the 'casual' local supporters away.

    Current forecast for Partly cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers in the morning. Winds northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h. Max of 11.

    That wind will make it feel colder than a witches [censored].

     

    No open training session which is a shame for the kids. Last time the players had a stroll around the ground and spent a fair bit of time signing autographs, my kids loved it. Must be a smash'n'grab for the four points this time.

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    4 hours ago, Kumamoto_Ken said:

    Should be ok I reckon. The weather will probably keep a few of the 'casual' local supporters away.

    Current forecast for Partly cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers in the morning. Winds northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h. Max of 11.

    That wind will make it feel colder than a witches [censored].

     

    No open training session which is a shame for the kids. Last time the players had a stroll around the ground and spent a fair bit of time signing autographs, my kids loved it. Must be a smash'n'grab for the four points this time.

    Why is elbow censored ????????

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    Well, we made it to our Kingston accommodation and decided to wander down to the shops to stock up on some food. Weather is a little windy, very light rain but made worse by the fact it's [censored] cold. Went to IGA and found the shelves are almost as empty as the footpaths... it was only 4pm and the place is like a ghost town!  

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    9 hours ago, JV7 said:

    Anyone who has been to Manuka give me an idea of how the Hill stand Geneal admin fills up ? Just wondering what time I'll have to get there to get a decent seat... Assuming it shouldn't be too early!

    @JV7 Sorry to say but Hill GA is grass, no seats unless it has changed since I was last there earlier this year.

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    17 minutes ago, Lamberto Bava said:

    @JV7 Sorry to say but Hill GA is grass, no seats unless it has changed since I was last there earlier this year.

    Looks like their is "Manuka Hill" & "Hill Stand" Looking at it I thought Manuka hill was the standing area.. @Kumamoto_Ken any idea ? 

    Edit: looks like I might have got standing :( might just jump in a few spare seats, surely there'll be a couple free!

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    1 hour ago, JV7 said:

    Looks like their is "Manuka Hill" & "Hill Stand" Looking at it I thought Manuka hill was the standing area.. @Kumamoto_Ken any idea ? 

    Edit: looks like I might have got standing :( might just jump in a few spare seats, surely there'll be a couple free!

    I think that's right, Hill is grassy (people actually tend to sit on it rather than stand, but it'll be soggy tomorrow), Hill Stand is reserved seating. You can always sit in a seat until someone boots you out.

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    On 28/07/2017 at 11:38 PM, hardtack said:

    Likewise DOF... we're in the Hill Stand 2.

    We'll be neighbours hardtack. By my (often flimsy) reckoning, the wind direction should see the ball in our pocket / flank for a fair bit of the day.

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    A big thank you to @Ungarie boy for finding a great place for Uncle Bitters and I to stay in Canberra. 

    Highly recommend his travel agency should any Demonlanders think of coming this way.

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    30 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

    A big thank you to @Ungarie boy for finding a great place for Uncle Bitters and I to stay in Canberra. 

    Highly recommend his travel agency should any Demonlanders think of coming this way.

    Let's hope they disinfect between clients,

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