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'Landers I woke up Monday morning after having traveled down the highway on Saturday, and in some strange attempt to come to terms with the grieving I was still experiencing, I booked to go to Adelaide this Saturday in the hope of seeing us resurrect our season. I have never been to Adelaide Oval (been to Footy Park) and wanted some advice. Most importantly I am wondering if there is a pub that away supporters tend to frequesnt before matches? I have heard people say don't wear a scarf around on your way if you don't want to be abused in the street. Is the joint still that hostile? We are in the GA section on the hill and plan to stand behind the Cheersquad. 

Anyway, my family all think I am mad for going over last minute. I am meeting some mates over there, but any general advice from those who have been over or who may be heading over would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Cheers,

 

Chell

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    I went to the Port game a few weeks ago. Had a few pre game drinks at the rooftop 2KW bar on King William street. It was full of red and blue scarves and only a couple of power fans. It’s a bit swanky and pricey but watching the sun set behind AO with some nice beats and a couple of sherbets before walking over was a nice prelude to the game.

    I ended up getting a seat on eastern wing right in the thick of the enemy supporters. There some real bogan idiots but in general I don’t think it’s too dissimilar to any other away ground crowd. I ended up watching from standing room because it was so bloody cold down at ground level so take some warm clothing! Spent some time behind the goals too and it was fine - I wasn’t abused once all night and didn’t witness it.

    It is a pretty special venue to watch footy at though - I’ll give it that.

    Hope you have a good night.

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    I've worn my scarf though Adelaide on public transport the last 4 times we've played either Port or Crows and havent been heckled and Iam from Adelaide you'll be fine chell.

    Its not the old kick a Vic days, a final tho may be different, keep that in mind for a future occurrence.

    As for a pub their are two that spring to mind either the The Lion on Melbourne st or The Archer on O'Connell st. 

     

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    Thanks for the advice and the couple of suggestions. I will wear the scarf based on your experiences haha. 

    The pubs you suggest look great but we are staying on the North Terrace side of the ground and would prefer to walk from there. However, if I don't receive suggstions around that area, I will make my way over to The Lion 

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    Agree with McQueen, ripper ground to watch any sport at. Crows fans are feral, as are any clubs really. It craps all over the pain in the bum place to get to, Footy Park.

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    Cathedral Hotel was great last year, stood on the hill in my Dees hat and footy jumper, loved it. 

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    Been to see us play Port twice over the last few years.  AO is awesome and great to just walk from town.  I'm going and I'll be on the hill too, maybe we can have a beer 

    its not as bad as you might think, I always feel safe, wear my scarf, have some banter with port fans.  just don't be a [censored] and youll be fine.

    not too many pubs inbetween north terrace and the oval unless you want to go to the casino or a strip joint.

    im actually on the look out for a decent pub also so im appreciating the tips from everyone

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    1 hour ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    Thanks for the advice and the couple of suggestions. I will wear the scarf based on your experiences haha. 

    The pubs you suggest look great but we are staying on the North Terrace side of the ground and would prefer to walk from there. However, if I don't receive suggstions around that area, I will make my way over to The Lion 

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    23 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    Been to see us play Port twice over the last few years.  AO is awesome and great to just walk from town.  I'm going and I'll be on the hill too, maybe we can have a beer 

    its not as bad as you might think, I always feel safe, wear my scarf, have some banter with port fans.  just don't be a [censored] and youll be fine.

    not too many pubs inbetween north terrace and the oval unless you want to go to the casino or a strip joint.

    im actually on the look out for a decent pub also so im appreciating the tips from everyone

    G'day DubDee....

     

    had a little look around the pubs that were suggested and reckon The Cathedral is a nice starting point. 

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    23 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    G'day DubDee....

     

    had a little look around the pubs that were suggested and reckon The Cathedral is a nice starting point. 

    Yeah looks good, very close to the oval too!  never been on the north adelaide side but looks better than the main bit of town

    Cheers Mate

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