13 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Fine by me 20 mins away ;) 

 

Make it happen #1

I'm at Cape Pat, so cool for me too

I'm sure this issue will get sorted and the game will go ahead in Alice. All just a bit of media hot air.

If not, there are only 2 MCG games that weekend and 1 at Marvel so there is plenty of availability to bring the game back to Melbourne. We could even look at GMHBA if there is a cheque attached to it to make up for the cash shortfall that NT would've provided.

We must not accept a game in Darwin. We're playing for sheep stations this year and have the hard running St Kilda at Marvel the following weekend. We can't afford to have our preparation compromised in such a key game (St Kilda). Even last year we ran out of gas the week after playing in a mid 20's Alice Springs day. 

On 4/22/2023 at 9:19 AM, layzie said:

8 interstate games is a bit of a shock and definitely too many. The club may have just let this happen in the past but we're at the point where we should be pushing back on this.

Clubs outside Vic have 10 interstate trips a year. The WA clubs travel far exceeds anything we do.

18 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Clubs outside Vic have 10 interstate trips a year. The WA clubs travel far exceeds anything we do.

They also get to play on their actual home ground more.

I hadn't seen any media follow up to this story so I rang the club ..... and yes .... the game is going ahead as originally scheduled.

Tickets are now available but you have to go through Ticketmaster's convoluted hoops to get one.

On 4/23/2023 at 9:46 AM, Demon_spurs said:

I'm at Cape Pat, so cool for me too

Knock, knock!

Who's there?

Your neighbour!

We have fond memories of Alice Springs in 2022, I would recommend that anyone attending hook up with the Demon Army they guided us to best seating handed out flags and allowed us to join in the crowd noise. Great day out in unfamiliar circumstances and who would forget The Kozzie, Kozzie, Kozzie chant as he lit up the ground with six great goals that helped us keep Port at bay.!!!

I'm going and have ordered  (and paid for) tickets but have not received them yet. (Dealing with Ticketmaster must surely provide some atonement for my many sins)

I'm not sure about sitting with the Demon Army though, as I might run into Demonland's resident nut case @WalkingCivilWar - scary thought.

I wonder how many Demonlanders are heading up for the game?

1 minute ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'm going and have ordered  (and paid for) tickets but have not received them yet. (Dealing with Ticketmaster must surely provide some atonement for my many sins)

I'm not sure about sitting with the Demon Army though, as I might run into Demonland's resident nut case @WalkingCivilWar - scary thought.

I wonder how many Demonlanders are heading up for the game?

I will be there working, looking forward to it.

Im assuming @Rod Grinter Riot Squad will be there?

48 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'm going and have ordered  (and paid for) tickets but have not received them yet. (Dealing with Ticketmaster must surely provide some atonement for my many sins)

I'm not sure about sitting with the Demon Army though, as I might run into Demonland's resident nut case @WalkingCivilWar - scary thought.

I wonder how many Demonlanders are heading up for the game?

I'll be there for the first time - looking forward to it.

54 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'm going and have ordered  (and paid for) tickets but have not received them yet. (Dealing with Ticketmaster must surely provide some atonement for my many sins)

I'm not sure about sitting with the Demon Army though, as I might run into Demonland's resident nut case @WalkingCivilWar - scary thought.

I wonder how many Demonlanders are heading up for the game?

Demonland’s resident nutcase will be watching this match on TV. ☹️

I’ve always wanted to attend an Alice match but it’s beyond my means. The airfare alone would see my son and me on a forced diet for a month. 😭 Mainly him since he eats the equivalent of a small village, livestock included, in a single day. Every day. 😁

I’ll likely watch it at The Sporting Globe in Richmond with others who can’t go for whatever reason. 

9 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Demonland’s resident nutcase will be watching this match on TV. ☹️

I’ve always wanted to attend an Alice match but it’s beyond my means. The airfare alone would see my son and me on a forced diet for a month. 😭 Mainly him since he eats the equivalent of a small village, livestock included, in a single day. Every day. 😁

I’ll likely watch it at The Sporting Globe in Richmond with others who can’t go for whatever reason. 

Currently using our homes equity to feed my lad. 

Chicken nuggets provide good value and added growth hormones.

Edited June 17, 20231 yr by leave it to deever

28 minutes ago, old55 said:

I'll be there for the first time - looking forward to it.

First time for me also old. I travelled all around Oz but never to Alice.

10 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

First time for me also old. I travelled all around Oz but never to Alice.

I should have added that I'm driving. 

I intend to take a fairly direct route there but I'm not sure what I'll do for the return. Maybe Uluru , maybe go north for a while and come back through NSW. Suggestions welcome.

6 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I should have added that I'm driving. 

I intend to take a fairly direct route there but I'm not sure what I'll do for the return. Maybe Uluru , maybe go north for a while and come back through NSW. Suggestions welcome.

Better to return via Barossa.

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'm going and have ordered  (and paid for) tickets but have not received them yet. (Dealing with Ticketmaster must surely provide some atonement for my many sins)

I'm not sure about sitting with the Demon Army though, as I might run into Demonland's resident nut case @WalkingCivilWar - scary thought.

I wonder how many Demonlanders are heading up for the game?

Solved-Book a doubled room

2 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Better to return via Barossa.

The suggestion certainly has merit deever, however, I fear I would never be seen again.

It's one hell of a drive Bitters.

But sounds great.

Back when swine flu hit, I loaded up my young family and drove from Melbourne to Port Douglas. Stopped at every Maccas on the way . Took about 2 weeks. The highlight for my 4 year old son was a dead pig on the side of the road not far from Townsville. Oh the memories. Don't know how many times I pointed out the sugercane.

You could swing through Broken Hill. Though not sure what it has to offer and not sure if you need a 4wd. Then sun yourself later on in Mildura.

Personally I think outback SA has more to see especially Cooper Pedy.

59 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I should have added that I'm driving. 

I intend to take a fairly direct route there but I'm not sure what I'll do for the return. Maybe Uluru , maybe go north for a while and come back through NSW. Suggestions welcome.

Not many roads/choices unfortunately? If you have a 4WD there's always the Birdsville Track. At this time of year it should be cool weather wise with a lot of red earth surrounds.

If I had the time and inclination I'd head up to Kakadu and Darwin ..Cairns. Good luck finding a camp spot at Uluru on short notice

I forget how vast and wonderful this land of ours truly is. Still the lucky country compared to many.

1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Not many roads/choices unfortunately? If you have a 4WD there's always the Birdsville Track. At this time of year it should be cool weather wise with a lot of red earth surrounds.

If I had the time and inclination I'd head up to Kakadu and Darwin ..Cairns. Good luck finding a camp spot at Uluru on short notice

It's probably more the people that make some of these remote places fascinating.  It is pretty cool once you hit the red dirt. It's so iconic

 

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I should have added that I'm driving. 

I intend to take a fairly direct route there but I'm not sure what I'll do for the return. Maybe Uluru , maybe go north for a while and come back through NSW. Suggestions welcome.

Do you have a 4wd or not.

 

Helps with suggestions

3 hours ago, Jibroni said:

I will be there working, looking forward to it.

Im assuming @Rod Grinter Riot Squad will be there?

Quite definitely 

 

Would happily meet up for drinks on Saturday night or after game if any interested?

12 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Do you have a 4wd or not.

 

Helps with suggestions

Yes.... but I'm towing a camper van that is suitable only for moderate off road. 

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I should have added that I'm driving. 

I intend to take a fairly direct route there but I'm not sure what I'll do for the return. Maybe Uluru , maybe go north for a while and come back through NSW. Suggestions welcome.

If you do Uluru definitely go on to do Kings Canyon. All 2wd. Google it.

Closer to Alice is the Alice Springs Desert Park.  I thought it would be too touristy… I was wrong, it was very good.

Have fun