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Virgin had a triple status points promotion a few weeks ago and in a desperate desire to take advantage I reached for the AFL schedule and spontaneously booked 1 ticket to Brisbane to see us play the LIons. I arrive midday Friday and leave Sat morning.

I have booked cheap accommodation a 10 minute walk away. I'm on my own (can't believe I got the leave pass from Mrs BIg Col but I don't look a gift horse in the mouth)

Only thing I haven't organised is footy tickets, although I'm also keen on catching up with Dees fans when there. So ...
1/ How do I get tickets that are around Dees fans? Is there an allocation?
2/ Are there any functions or pubs or hang outs that Dees fans are likely to congregate?

3/ Any D'Landers who want to catch up before or after for a beer etc ?

4/ Anything else to know?


 

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Go Big Col! 
Straight up off the mat after Monday’s schemozzle and back on that red and blue pony!

I salute you! 
😃

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2 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Go Big Col! 
Straight up off the mat after Monday’s schemozzle and back on that red and blue pony!

I salute you! 
😃

Yeah... I've only just wandered back on....
Ticket already booked
I oddly feel more comfortable when I don't think we're a premiership chance anymore. I might be able to enjoy games again!

 

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4 minutes ago, Big Col said:

Yeah... I've only just wandered back on....
Ticket already booked
I oddly feel more comfortable when I don't think we're a premiership chance anymore. I might be able to enjoy games again!

 

Is your accommodation far away from the Pineapple Hotel?

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4 minutes ago, Big Col said:

Yeah... I've only just wandered back on....
Ticket already booked
I oddly feel more comfortable when I don't think we're a premiership chance anymore. I might be able to enjoy games again!

 

Fair. But tbh we’ve not been close so far this year. 
Had a thought that with Trac out, and the pressure kinda off, the boys might relax, click and start enjoying their footy again…

Hears hoping they do in Brisvegas with you watching…

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Just now, Left Foot Snap said:

Is your accommodation far away from the Pineapple Hotel?

This is where many Dees fans congregate before and after the match. It’s definitely where Demon Army members meet.

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5 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Is your accommodation far away from the Pineapple Hotel?

I'm at the Paramount Motel which I believe is about 3 minutes walk away!

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1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

This is where many Dees fans congregate before and after the match. It’s definitely where Demon Army members meet.

Oh, I will be there! Do you know how to ensure I'm seated with decent (ie Melbourne) people?


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1 minute ago, Big Col said:

I'm at the Paramount Motel which I believe is about 3 minutes walk away!

That's your target pub then. Usually a good amount of Dees supporters, especially after the game. Good pub too.

Dont want to speak for Demon Deb, but the Qld Demons function is usually around the Gold Coast game.

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2 minutes ago, Big Col said:

I'm at the Paramount Motel which I believe is about 3 minutes walk away!

That’s where I usually stay but I heard it had closed down (?) so I’ve booked elsewhere this time.

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4 minutes ago, Big Col said:

Oh, I will be there! Do you know how to ensure I'm seated with decent (ie Melbourne) people?

Brisbane crowd are pretty sedate. I usually get the best tickets I can and go with it. 

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1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

That’s where I usually stay but I heard it had closed down (?) so I’ve booked elsewhere this time.

Now you've got me worried. I booked through a third party online site and they've accepted my booking (made 2 weeks ago). I'm going to have to follow that up.

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3 minutes ago, Big Col said:

Oh, I will be there! Do you know how to ensure I'm seated with decent (ie Melbourne) people?

We’re in section 16/17 behind the goals (gate 8). 

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2 minutes ago, Big Col said:

Now you've got me worried. I booked through a third party online site and they've accepted my booking (made 2 weeks ago). I'm going to have to follow that up.

Definitely do!

I’ve stayed there a few times but when I rang to book for our round two match last year I was told they no longer operate. I’d be rapt if they were still operating because it’s a unique place. It’s got Bates Motel vibes. 

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12 minutes ago, Big Col said:

Oh, I will be there! Do you know how to ensure I'm seated with decent (ie Melbourne) people?

Col, if you are there for a few days and you like a beer (and a pork knuckle), the German Club is across the road from the Gabba. Too busy for me on game days, but a nice old club. You will be staying close.

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14 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We’re in section 16/17 behind the goals (gate 8). 

Where does one buy tickets to sit there?

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1 minute ago, Clintosaurus said:

Where does one buy tickets to sit there?

We have a generous allocation so if you’d like to sit with us you can email

[email protected]

… to express your interest. 👍🏽

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14 hours ago, Big Col said:

Now you've got me worried. I booked through a third party online site and they've accepted my booking (made 2 weeks ago). I'm going to have to follow that up.

All good, Col. I rang the Paramount and they are still in business, so your booking should be fine.

What happened was, they closed temporarily for renovations and the new managers are running it now. This is great news except for one thing, it’s no longer a replica of Bates Motel 😭 which was the reason I loved staying there. 


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38 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We have a generous allocation so if you’d like to sit with us you can email

[email protected]

… to express your interest. 👍🏽

Lovely. Will do. 

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1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We have a generous allocation so if you’d like to sit with us you can email

[email protected]

… to express your interest. 👍🏽

We shoulda done this too but alas we (7 of us) will be sitting upper tier, aisle 416 through gate 9.

there’s usually a good smattering of dees supporters up there although last year there were a couple of obnoxious so called lions supporters that left at half time thank goodness

N.B. they were definitely lost - I’m sure they got the Gabba mixed up with Suncorp stadium and thankfully took their s$!t talking there!!

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16 hours ago, Big Col said:

I oddly feel more comfortable when I don't think we're a premiership chance anymore. I might be able to enjoy games again!

I feel the same way BC! Although my daughters have not given up hope yet!!

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6 minutes ago, Nicko said:

I feel the same way BC! Although my daughters have not given up hope yet!!

… and nor should they ❤️💙

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We still have tickets available for this match. Anyone who’s interested in sitting with us is welcome to email:

[email protected]

… to express your interest in securing tickets.

We sit behind the goals at the Wellington Rd end, section 16/17. Nearest entry point being Gate 8.

GO DEES! ❤️💙

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18 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We still have tickets available for this match. Anyone who’s interested in sitting with us is welcome to email:

[email protected]

… to express your interest in securing tickets.

We sit behind the goals at the Wellington Rd end, section 16/17. Nearest entry point being Gate 8.

GO DEES! ❤️💙

E-mail sent. Will be wearing my Tasmania Football Club foundation members jersey as forgot to pack my MFC one as well. Hopefully OK.

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1 minute ago, Clintosaurus said:

E-mail sent. Will be wearing my Tasmania Football Club foundation members jersey as forgot to pack my MFC one as well. Hopefully OK.

*nervously laughs, but sincerely hopes Clintosaurus is joking*

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