TICKETING: GF vs Bulldogs

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,766]

On 8/29/2021 at 10:21 PM, SA_Demon said:

 

For information travel from SA would be fine, I got the approval this evening for the Preliminary Final.

I completed mine yesterday SA.

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,766]

1 hour ago, Larry, Moe or Curly said:

I've driven from Perth to Gippsland in a bit over 2.5 days in a ****ty ute with a full load

Was that without a rest? Gee wiz.

[Skuit 10,031]

4 hours ago, Win4theAges said:

The only thing standing in Port supporters way is the $1200 (currently) airplane tickets plus.

 

3 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

Have the GFG but flights from Hobart to Perth are currently $1600 return. 

(!) I bought mine for a $108 each way from Cairns with Jetstar a couple of days ago - which I'm assuming is the longest domestic leg in Australia. Looks like I might struggle to get a gf ticket now though - but definitely don't cry for me, just making a point about airline extortion. Maybe Adelaide/Hobart to Cairns to Perth would be a cheaper option, however insane that sounds. Anyways, happy to discuss putting anyone up on the way through if that's the case. Go Dees! 

[Lord Nev 13,512]

14 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

They stopped selling memberships with a Grand Final guarantee on 20th August...

https://am.ticketmaster.com/melbournefc/faqs

Just in case anyone sees this post and takes it as gospel - A few mates have passed on you CAN call up and buy a membership with a GFG until 5pm today. Must have been revised given COVID and the chance to make up a little money lost during the year.

[Clintosaurus 7,926]

11 hours ago, Skuit said:

 

(!) I bought mine for a $108 each way from Cairns with Jetstar a couple of days ago - which I'm assuming is the longest domestic leg in Australia. Looks like I might struggle to get a gf ticket now though - but definitely don't cry for me, just making a point about airline extortion. Maybe Adelaide/Hobart to Cairns to Perth would be a cheaper option, however insane that sounds. Anyways, happy to discuss putting anyone up on the way through if that's the case. Go Dees! 

Had a look and can fly Hobart-Cairns-Perth-Cairns-Hobart for around $1000, with some accommodation on top of that. Still keen to go.

EDIT: actually that would require quarantine unless the Qld status changes to very low risk.

Just found Qantas direct Hobart to Perth return for just over $850. Not booking yet as do not want to tempt fate. 

Edited September 3, 2021 by Clintosaurus

[Demon Dynasty 17,130]

On 8/29/2021 at 10:51 PM, SA_Demon said:

 

For information travel from SA would be fine, I got the approval this evening for the Preliminary Final.

So if i head to S.A. from Vic now and settle in to a motel ....can i apply from there to W.A. if we win next week?

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,246]

11 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

So if i head to S.A. from Vic now and settle in to a motel ....can i apply from there to W.A. if we win next week?

I doubt you'd able to get into SA unless you have an exceptional reason.

The cases are getting out of control in VIC.

[Jaded No More 68,975]

No state in Australia will have Victorians at the moment without an exemption, and no state is giving our exemptions for desperate footy fans. So unless you can swing a work or compassionate exemption, good bloody luck to you! 

[hardtack 10,859]

7 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

Just in case anyone sees this post and takes it as gospel - A few mates have passed on you CAN call up and buy a membership with a GFG until 5pm today. Must have been revised given COVID and the chance to make up a little money lost during the year.

Maybe they’ve calculated roughly how many may need to be refunded to members who are are not allowed to enter WA, and are now selling a few in an effort to recoup their anticipated losses.

[Phil C 730]

7 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

Just in case anyone sees this post and takes it as gospel - A few mates have passed on you CAN call up and buy a membership with a GFG until 5pm today. Must have been revised given COVID and the chance to make up a little money lost during the year.

I tried today but they said they weren’t selling them. They said as a priority 2 I’ll have a very good chance of getting a ticket but who knows. I’m in the NT so no travel restrictions, just need to win the prelim!

[58er 6,811]

1 hour ago, Rusty Nails said:

So if i head to S.A. from Vic now and settle in to a motel ....can i apply from there to W.A. if we win next week?

I understand if you spend 14 days in SA and wish to go to WA you must apply to WA three days before for entry date. But getting into SA is the catch. Victorian's are basically refused entry now but other states eg Qld  are ok for straight forward entry by permit to SA. And flights back from WA toQld are open as well.

Check each states Covid travel restrictions and entry and permit plus QR code arrangements prior to applying so you understand each states arrangements. 
I have found contacting and speaking face to face over the phone is easiest and you can double check with any questions. Ringing in non  peak times is advised to save waiting times.

I have also checked my Grand Final Guarantee which is a No1 priority and is guaranteed. Category Priorities Nos  2,3 and 4 may be subject to a ballot. If in doubt call our Membership Department  who don't have a lot of info but have advised twice of info in this paragraph. Just also check that they have you marked which Category. You are then advised of your opportunity to purchase your ticket if you are eligible.

[Superunknown 4,240]

I’m in NNSW so unable to go unless QLD relaxes their border bubble in the next 2 weeks and somehow that gets me into WA.

Assuming I can’t, my GFG ticket will be available. It’s either that or get a refund on GFG. Rather a Dees fan goes 

[Demon Dynasty 17,130]

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I doubt you'd able to get into SA unless you have an exceptional reason.

The cases are getting out of control in VIC.

I'm already half way there though BBP.  Gimme something ....something!!

Edited September 3, 2021 by Rusty Nails

[Megatron 886]

2 hours ago, Phil C said:

I tried today but they said they weren’t selling them. They said as a priority 2 I’ll have a very good chance of getting a ticket but who knows. I’m in the NT so no travel restrictions, just need to win the prelim!

Apparently on sunrise this morning they said people from WA are buying Melbourne memberships with a guaranteed GF ticket. I upgraded my interstate membership to a GFG and had no issues. The lady on the phone said a lot of people were doing it. 
That’s great for the club. Hopefully we can make some money back from some of the lost home games earlier in the year.

[Skuit 10,031]

Hopefully it will inspire an inkling of temporary loyalty for the grand final, should we make it. Any mention if WA residents are buying up other team's memberships in the same manner? 

[MurDoc516 1,529]

The 2021 Access Membership package, is this considered a priority 2 level membership?

The whole memberhship site is awful for information. The contact US page literally link back to itself.

[58er 6,811]

5 hours ago, MurDoc516 said:

The 2021 Access Membership package, is this considered a priority 2 level membership?

The whole memberhship site is awful for information. The contact US page literally link back to itself.

Ring the MFC Membership Ph no and ask. During Office hours. You may have to wait a bit or sometimes it's quite quick. 
 

Good luck

PS It might pay to read my previous post earlier on this page 4. Before you ring.  
 

[Bigred 494]

As both an MCC and an MFC premium member ….. (why you ask ?.. good point! To ABSOLUTELY make sure I get a seat on THE day) … I’ll be happy if we are in it and delighted when we win!!! 
The Couch will do just fine for this one! 
 

[old55 23,833]

On 9/2/2021 at 8:31 PM, Clintosaurus said:

Have the GFG but flights from Hobart to Perth are currently $1600 return. Could fly to Adelaide for $300 return then road trip. What an adventure that would be.

Do it Clint!

[Anti-Saint 245]

please help me fellow Landers.

I am a premium MFC member.

I am a full MCC member.

I am in Perth!

MCC is going to announce its reciprocal arrangement, if any, with  the AFL and Perth Stadium - but we don't know when the announcement will be made, for the Prelim and GF.

Do I buy my Prelim ticket this Monday on my MFC ticket or wait for the MCC arrangement (both will cost $s to buy a seat but I don't know if the MCC will be seated near the MFC members - I want to be in Demon Hell-land - suppose I've answered my own Q!)

But anyone know when MCC will make announcement?

thanks

Go Dees

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,766]

On 9/3/2021 at 3:43 PM, Rusty Nails said:

So if i head to S.A. from Vic now and settle in to a motel ....can i apply from there to W.A. if we win next week?

Apply for a work related exemption if you can swing it.

[Superunknown 4,240]

22 hours ago, MurDoc516 said:

The 2021 Access Membership package, is this considered a priority 2 level membership?

The whole memberhship site is awful for information. The contact US page literally link back to itself.

The website/s are really, really poorly designed. Not sure if us or Ticketmaster but it’s poor

[Anti-Saint 245]

11 hours ago, Superunknown said:

The website/s are really, really poorly designed. Not sure if us or Ticketmaster but it’s poor

u r spot on re the websites - how hard can it be to make it clear clear clear what you can and can't do?

[58er 6,811]

16 hours ago, Win4theAges said:

Apply for a work related exemption if you can swing it.

Vics NSW and ACT are not likely to get SA access unless it's very "essential " but other states are treated fine generally. 

[58er 6,811]

16 hours ago, Anti-Saint said:

please help me fellow Landers.

I am a premium MFC member.

I am a full MCC member.

I am in Perth!

MCC is going to announce its reciprocal arrangement, if any, with  the AFL and Perth Stadium - but we don't know when the announcement will be made, for the Prelim and GF.

Do I buy my Prelim ticket this Monday on my MFC ticket or wait for the MCC arrangement (both will cost $s to buy a seat but I don't know if the MCC will be seated near the MFC members - I want to be in Demon Hell-land - suppose I've answered my own Q!)

But anyone know when MCC will make announcement?

thanks

Go Dees

Good luck but get your MFC ticket for Prelim if possible and await for advice re GF when and if available.