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TICKETING: 2024 Opening Round

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The SCG is really easy to get to from the CBD on game day. Just hop on a light rail tram in the city and it virtually takes you right to the front door.

Getting back to the city on the other hand after the game.....massive lines to get back onto the light rail. Last year (round 24) I cheated by walking over the bridge and somehow getting a bus on Anzac Parade straight away.

 

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    14 hours ago, loges said:

    Isn't the light rail station near by?

    Yes it goes from Circular Quay to Mascot Airport via DCH. 

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    Just now, 58er said:

    Yes it goes from Circular Quay to Mascot Airport via DCH. 

    Via SCG not DCH sorry. 

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    2 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    The SCG is really easy to get to from the CBD on game day. Just hop on a light rail tram in the city and it virtually takes you right to the front door.

    Getting back to the city on the other hand after the game.....massive lines to get back onto the light rail. Last year (round 24) I cheated by walking over the bridge and somehow getting a bus on Anzac Parade straight away.

     

    That’s why I am considering staying at the Airport as after game the light rail will go the other way. 

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    18 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    It’s funny, when I fly to Melbourne for games my wife and I will go out for lunch / dinner at a restaurant then drinks at a pub before the games starts and because we’re staying in the city we have the luxury of the Melbourne tram network. 
     

    When attending the SCG we drive in, the public transport is not as user friendly as Melbourne’s in terms of convenience. No trains to the ground only buses, not sure if the recently upgraded tram network goes there. So we park close by and walk straight to the ground. 
     

    @hardtack or @Sydee may be able to shed some light on this for you.
     

     

    We are staying about a 20 min walk or 7 min Uber drive away from the scg so that’s fine! Just would love to have a few drinks with other Melbourne fans and then head to the ground :)

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    On 01/02/2024 at 19:57, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    It’s funny, when I fly to Melbourne for games my wife and I will go out for lunch / dinner at a restaurant then drinks at a pub before the games starts and because we’re staying in the city we have the luxury of the Melbourne tram network. 
     

    When attending the SCG we drive in, the public transport is not as user friendly as Melbourne’s in terms of convenience. No trains to the ground only buses, not sure if the recently upgraded tram network goes there. So we park close by and walk straight to the ground. 
     

    @hardtack or @Sydee may be able to shed some light on this for you.
     

     

    We normally park in Crown street Surry Hills and walk from there - there are lots of bars / restaurants around there if you want to dine ahead of the game - not a bad option as the food is ridiculously expensive and generally awful 

    The light rail is a decent option from Central - takes around 20 minutes then short walk to SCG 

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    Really do admire the commitment of some supporters who travel so far.

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    FYI, just spoke to the SCG and all MCC members (any category) can purchase reciprocal members tickets (1 member and 1 guest) to this opening round match BUT only from the members ticket booth on the actual day, in person, from 5pm (half an hour before the member gates open). Seems a bit risky booking flights and accom if the members is a sell out on the day.

    Would be interested to know if any MCC members on this forum have purchased reciprocal members tickets to the footy up there recently and if there were any problems? I last used my MCC membership at the SCG almost 30 years ago and the members then was only busy on cricket days, not footy.

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    I'm in Sydney at the moment & decided to do a scg tour. That ground has nothing on our G.

    Anyway the goal posts aren't in yet so I asked when they're going in. The guide said probably the day before the game. Nothing like last minute work.

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    18 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

    I'm in Sydney at the moment & decided to do a scg tour. That ground has nothing on our G.

    Anyway the goal posts aren't in yet so I asked when they're going in. The guide said probably the day before the game. Nothing like last minute work.

    Probably when I'll get my ticket /barcode to actually enter the ground.

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    A number of tickets from our allocation for Opening Round have become available. Whatever tickets we don’t use we have to give back to Sydney. Needless to say we’d rather OUR fans use them. If interested, please email:

    [email protected]

    for the Ticketek link to purchase.

    These tickets are for seats in Bays 2 and 3 in the Bradman Stand.

    Any problems/issues please PM me

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    On 23/02/2024 at 12:01, dice said:

    FYI, just spoke to the SCG and all MCC members (any category) can purchase reciprocal members tickets (1 member and 1 guest) to this opening round match BUT only from the members ticket booth on the actual day, in person, from 5pm (half an hour before the member gates open). Seems a bit risky booking flights and accom if the members is a sell out on the day.

    Would be interested to know if any MCC members on this forum have purchased reciprocal members tickets to the footy up there recently and if there were any problems? I last used my MCC membership at the SCG almost 30 years ago and the members then was only busy on cricket days, not footy.

    The reciprocal tickets are pretty expensive for the privilege - think it was close to $80 last year when I looked into it?  

    The public tickets are less dear ($45?) and give access to the rest of the stadium, try to sit near bays 2 and 3 which is where the Demon Army is! Or see WCW's post below to sit with us 😁

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    We all realise that this game is just a marketing ploy while NRL are in Vegas no points hopefully no injuries

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    On 23/02/2024 at 21:02, loges said:

    Probably when I'll get my ticket /barcode to actually enter the ground.

    That's fair. You'd want to make sure there are goal posts first.

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    1 minute ago, In Harmes Way said:

    That's fair. You'd want to make sure there are goal posts first.

    Tickets arrived a few days ago 

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    Looking forward to getting up there for this one. Should be a beautiful day/night perfect conditions

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    If anyone wants to attend this I'm selling my ticket at late notice, in Melbourne area Bay 1 Bradman stand. Face value $54

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    On 25/01/2024 at 20:30, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    You’re better of buying tickets and getting decent seats, the bay allocated is in the pocket and viewing is restricted as the ground has a massive crown. I sat there rd 24 last year, never again. Was better of watching it at home on tv.

    Seats were fine. Lack of noise from a lot of the Dees group and war we were watching was worse than the view. 
     

    Great job to the cheer squad though!-thanks for fronting up every game!

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    19 hours ago, Dusty_Hill said:

    Seats were fine. Lack of noise from a lot of the Dees group and war we were watching was worse than the view. 
     

    Great job to the cheer squad though!-thanks for fronting up every game!

    Contradictory?

    If you liked the seats I’m happy for you, I’ll never sit there again. I sat behind the goals up high  on the opposite end and had a great view. 
     

    Was it just me or was there a race / tunnel right in front of the  goals at the Park Rd end?

     

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