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Travelling for the footy 2023

DeelightfulPlay
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Thought it would be nice to have a thread to discuss / organise / troubleshoot travelling for games this season.

Although there is some self interest... I'm planning on going to Round 16 at Traeger Park, NT.  Anybody got a crystal ball for likely game date?  It'll have to be between 29 June and 2 July (rip for those of us pinned down by EOFY).

Who else has travel plans?

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    10 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    Thought it would be nice to have a thread to discuss / organise / troubleshoot travelling for games this season.

    Although there is some self interest... I'm planning on going to Round 16 at Traeger Park, NT.  Anybody got a crystal ball for likely game date?  It'll have to be between 29 June and 2 July (rip for those of us pinned down by EOFY).

    Who else has travel plans?

    You'd have to think it's either Saturday or Saturday night (1/7) or Sunday (2/7). Most likely Sunday afternoon. I can't see it being on Thursday or Friday night.

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    5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    You'd have to think it's either Saturday or Saturday night (1/7) or Sunday (2/7). Most likely Sunday afternoon. I can't see it being on Thursday or Friday night.

    Yes, definitely what I'm hoping for!  And what I'm booking based on.  Feels a bit safer to do so knowing we're against the Giants.

    P.S. really like the fancy new double quote feature, nice update!

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    If I do any interstate games this year I'd like it to be the Alice game rather than the Chuckle Brothers live circus in Adelaide. Would probably just away for the weekend and have a look around as well.

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    2 hours ago, Demonland said:

    You best bet is probably walking to the Pullman Hotel and ordering one from there. Brunton Avenue is closed for a long period after the game and cars can't really stop on Punt Rd and it's bumper to bumper there anyway after the game.

    Thanks Andy. 
    makes it difficult for a night game for me, but i will look into it

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    12 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    Thought it would be nice to have a thread to discuss / organise / troubleshoot travelling for games this season.

    Although there is some self interest... I'm planning on going to Round 16 at Traeger Park, NT.  Anybody got a crystal ball for likely game date?  It'll have to be between 29 June and 2 July (rip for those of us pinned down by EOFY).

    Who else has travel plans?

    At the moment, I am planning to hook up The Manor's glampervan and drive to Alice for the game. However, if Melbourne's weather is really depressing around that time , I may watch the game from Thailand - possibly in the company of The mayor of Bangkok @Sir Why You Little!

    A question though. If I do go to Alice, can I simply produce my membership card to gain admission, or must I make some sort of booking?

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    Heading to Gather Round and planning to see 6 games including a random Freo V GC game on a Friday arvo at Norwood.

    A Dees win and a Freo loss would make for a pretty damn good footy road trip.

    Might head to the Sydney game in round 24 or interstate final (if we're travelling) later in the year to use up some flight credits.

     

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    Have a flight credit I need to use, thinking either GC or North in Tasmania. 

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    51 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    At the moment, I am planning to hook up The Manor's glampervan and drive to Alice for the game. However, if Melbourne's weather is really depressing around that time , I may watch the game from Thailand - possibly in the company of The mayor of Bangkok @Sir Why You Little!

    A question though. If I do go to Alice, can I simply produce my membership card to gain admission, or must I make some sort of booking?

    The Mobile Manor!  Very impressive... or slightly intimidating maybe

    Based on the Dee Army website, I suspect we have to purchase general admission but other than that there are no seats unless prearranged with the venue / brought of your own volition

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    45 minutes ago, roy11 said:

    Have a flight credit I need to use, thinking either GC or North in Tasmania. 

    I'm currently trying to sell my family on a little weekend holiday to watch the North game.  Keep on reminding them of all the good food and Mona! 

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    3 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    At the moment, I am planning to hook up The Manor's glampervan and drive to Alice for the game. However, if Melbourne's weather is really depressing around that time , I may watch the game from Thailand - possibly in the company of The mayor of Bangkok @Sir Why You Little!

    A question though. If I do go to Alice, can I simply produce my membership card to gain admission, or must I make some sort of booking?

    Hope this helps…

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    Also, name change for Metricon Stadium. It’s now known as “Heritage Bank Stadium” for anyone else who might have panicked like I did when I got an email referencing my attendance at Heritage Bank Stadium and thought I’d left a match out. So many interstate games in the first half of the season it becomes very confusing. 

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    Curse this incomplete fixture bs. Great flight prices must go begging unless we’re prepared to take a chance booking without yet knowing the day/time of matches. 
     

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    Already bitten the bullet and booked flights and accommodation for Alice Springs game. I will curse from the top of Mt Bulla if I miss out on a ticket to the game. I'm not sure what part of making this harder than it ever should be the AFL doesn't get. I missed out completely last year because of fixturing times and the lack of accommodation when I finally knew when the game was on. Oh and the AFL are indicating the fixture Rnd 16 - 22 will be announced after Rnd 10.

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    4 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

    Already bitten the bullet and booked flights and accommodation for Alice Springs game. I will curse from the top of Mt Bulla if I miss out on a ticket to the game. I'm not sure what part of making this harder than it ever should be the AFL doesn't get. I missed out completely last year because of fixturing times and the lack of accommodation when I finally knew when the game was on. Oh and the AFL are indicating the fixture Rnd 16 - 22 will be announced after Rnd 10.

    Mr Spurs if you don't mind, in future please refer to Mt Buller as Mt Buller! May I add it is looking splendid today.

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    19 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Curse this incomplete fixture bs. Great flight prices must go begging unless we’re prepared to take a chance booking without yet knowing the day/time of matches. 
     

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    Wow that Hobart one is near perfect!!

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Curse this incomplete fixture bs. Great flight prices must go begging unless we’re prepared to take a chance booking without yet knowing the day/time of matches. 
     

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    Let's go.

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    1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

    Booked flights for the nth game in Hobart. It's more of an excuse to go to Tassie for a few days. Can't wait.

    Get some whiskey into ya!

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    On 3/15/2023 at 12:36 PM, DeelightfulPlay said:

    I'm currently trying to sell my family on a little weekend holiday to watch the North game. 

    Selling your family on your holiday. Great idea.

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