Anti-Saint 246 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 2 hours ago, gOLLy said: Hi Everyone. This ground is the second last ground I haven't been too and I'm heading over. Will the Deez have any functions or hospitality available at the ground? Which end do the cheer squad sit and how can obtain tickets to either of these areas? Any other areas of the ground should I look at that may be an option? Cheers i went a couple of years ago to the Tomlinson Tragedy Match at Blundstone Arena and to be fair it was during Covid so not many fans from either side but my memory is the border was open to Vic (I am a Tassie Dee BTW - I'm the lucky chap who went to Perth WA for you know what!). One tip for you, is to take the public bus/shuttle from the city (there are stacks of 'em) as parking around Blundstone is a major headache cheers and I would like to go too but I have my roots in Launceston so too far to Hobart! 2 Quote
Clintosaurus 7,953 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Hawk the Demon said: And many supporters gather at the Waterfront Hotel pre-game, right where the ferry docks - then a 10/15 minute walk up to the ground....I don't think tickets will be a problem.... In 2021 there was barely a Norf fan in the bar. It will almost be choose your own seat at the game. 2 Quote
gOLLy 401 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Posted July 16, 2023 Hi guys and gals. Yes I have booked into the Customs for the Saturday and Sunday nights. The ferry across looks great and memorable. Last to tick off if there is any MFC functions for members or pay for some la di da microwaved food at some premium function. Grundy Kozz and Melk to kick 12 between them. Quote
Stiff Arm 4,420 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 I've stayed at the Art House backpackers before. Just near the ground. Their single rooms were pretty good, and I'm not a backpackers type of person Quote
red&blue for ever 14 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 By the look the ferry from Hobart doesn’t go on Sundays. Quote
binman 44,847 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Anti-Saint said: i went a couple of years ago to the Tomlinson Tragedy Match at Blundstone Arena and to be fair it was during Covid so not many fans from either side but my memory is the border was open to Vic (I am a Tassie Dee BTW - I'm the lucky chap who went to Perth WA for you know what!). One tip for you, is to take the public bus/shuttle from the city (there are stacks of 'em) as parking around Blundstone is a major headache cheers and I would like to go too but I have my roots in Launceston so too far to Hobart! It's only a 50 minute drive isn't it? 1 Quote
daisycutter 30,021 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, binman said: It's only a 50 minute drive isn't it? try 2.5 hours 200 km Edited July 16, 2023 by daisycutter 1 Quote
roy11 4,076 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 16 hours ago, pitmaster said: no protection from the elements This is why I've delayed getting tickets to the game, everything else booked. Excited Quote
Nasher 33,686 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 18 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said: We (cheer squad) sit at The Hill end in bays 23/24. Is that in the stand, or in those crapola seats by the hill? Ponting Stand or bust for me personally. Quote
Guest Posted July 17, 2023 Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) We sit in either 22 or 23. 23 is the crapola seating (benches) by the hill. Bad area since it’s hard to see over the fence. 22 is in the stand with tiered seating which makes for good viewing. Downside being they don’t let us have our biggest flags in the stand and have even confiscated them in the past. We won’t know where we’re sitting until the day. @Nasher Edited July 17, 2023 by WalkingCivilWar Forgot to tag Nasher Quote
dees189227 12,516 Posted July 17, 2023 Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) I am going over for the game. Can we just rock up at the gate and buy a ticket like pre covid or do we have to pre book? Edited July 17, 2023 by dees189227 1 Quote
Deebauched 1,220 Posted July 17, 2023 Posted July 17, 2023 Norff FC might of been disbanded before we get a chance to play them down at Tassie. That club is a steaming pile of dung on a wretched landscape. Hawks should of won by 80 points yesterday. 2 Quote
Guest Posted July 17, 2023 Posted July 17, 2023 3 hours ago, dees189227 said: I am going over for the game. Can we just rock up at the gate and buy a ticket like pre covid or do we have to pre book? It’s a Ticketek ground. Ticketing options here… https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NORTH2123 Quote
Nasher 33,686 Posted July 17, 2023 Posted July 17, 2023 9 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said: We sit in either 22 or 23. 23 is the crapola seating (benches) by the hill. Bad area since it’s hard to see over the fence. 22 is in the stand with tiered seating which makes for good viewing. Downside being they don’t let us have our biggest flags in the stand and have even confiscated them in the past. We won’t know where we’re sitting until the day. @Nasher That’s it! The bench seats 23-30 are about the worst viewing at a supposedly AFL standard ground you’ll ever see. I miss North Hobart oval! Bring on the new stadium. Quote
dworship 3,343 Posted July 17, 2023 Posted July 17, 2023 21 hours ago, red&blue for ever said: By the look the ferry from Hobart doesn’t go on Sundays. Don't worry the Ferry will be running. They won't want to miss out on the Demon faithful dollars. We have done this trip many times and in 2O21 the game was on a Sunday. Depending on where you stay there use to be a free ferry from Wrest Point but I don't know if that's still a thing. Depending what time ferry you take a lot of fans go across early and congregate at either the Waterfront Hotel or the Yacht Club both strolling distance to the ground. I also know many people who wander around the Salamanca Market or take in one of the many watering holes around there before taking the last ferry across. Quote
dees189227 12,516 Posted July 19, 2023 Posted July 19, 2023 Of course this is the game that Clarkson decides to come back to coaching them. Quote
Jaded No More 68,976 Posted July 19, 2023 Posted July 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, dees189227 said: Of course this is the game that Clarkson decides to come back to coaching them. Does Clarkson coming back magically makes them a top 4 quality side? FFS if we can’t beat a bottom 2 team, we can’t win the flag either. 4 Quote
Sigil 1,002 Posted July 19, 2023 Posted July 19, 2023 I'm a local and hate Bellerive Oval. Saw Gilchrist's 172 against Zimbabwe about 20 years ago. Chris Gayle knocking stuff out of the ground (or at least on the roof of the stands). Tassie winning the Shield. Okay for cricket. Terrible for AFL tho, rug up even if the forecast is decent weather. The wind is chilly fresh and doesn't help for a good game of football. Quote
Bendigo_Demon 418 Posted July 29, 2023 Posted July 29, 2023 Hi Everyone, I was planning to attend the Melbourne vs North game in Hobart next week, but unfortunately my wife is sick and we won’t be going. I have 2 tickets available if anyone is interested going for just under what I paid for them. They are premium seats in the Ponting Stand. They are yours for $100 in total. Please email me on [email protected] cheers. Quote
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