16 hours ago, IWAP said:

Any tips for those of us going on the weekend? I assume there was a lot of queuing involved.

We were scheduled for the 10am morning slot. We got to the G about 9:35 and walked to gate 3.

There were about 10 or 15 people already lined up QR coding and showing their vax status. 

They were already letting people in one group at a time to show your ticket at the box office inside. 

We then proceeded into the museum and went directly to line up for the cup. We manage to get ahead of a few people as they were checking out some of the Museum exhibits. Only about 10 people in the cup line in front of us. 

The line progresses fairly quickly. I guess it depends on how many people in your group want an individual photo and then a group one. We had 4 in our group so it will take a little longer than an individual. They don’t hurry you along but it’s not like you get to take the cup out on a date. You take it in, take a snap and move on. 

When it’s your turn they give you an antiseptic wipe to wipe your hands. I’m not sure if that’s to protect the cup, protect you or protect others. 

You have to wear a mask in the museum but can take it off for the photo. 

As mentioned earlier you are told you can touch but not lift the cup. 

So in summary my best advice is to get there early particularly if you are in the morning group. I think we had had our photo before the actual start time of 10am. 

15 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

When did it arrive Andy?still waiting for my purchase to arrive for my son. Cheers 

A couple of weeks ago. End of October. 

11 hours ago, Chook said:

No touchy for me. I’m not worthy. 
 

My unexpected thought seeing it in person is it’s bigger than I thought. It is a damn big trophy. 

You look like one of the most under rated guitarists of the last 20 years or so Steve Craddock. Are you Steve?

8 hours ago, Engorged Onion said:

You look like one of the most under rated guitarists of the last 20 years or so Steve Craddock. Are you Steve?

Judging by my guitar skills, I'm not him.

22 hours ago, Chook said:

No touchy for me. I’m not worthy. 
 

My unexpected thought seeing it in person is it’s bigger than I thought. It is a damn big trophy. 

Of course you're worthy.
The boys won that thing for us.
Shoulda grabbed it with both hands.

"Never gonna give you up..."

Oh, so jealous.

7 hours ago, Fork 'em said:

Of course you're worthy.
The boys won that thing for us.
Shoulda grabbed it with both hands.

It's strange but I feel happier having seen it but not touched it than holding it for 5 seconds for a photo.

This is a dumb question but where are the other 12 cups housed? Are they kept at the MCG if so where? In the MCC?