On 17/02/2025 at 16:37, Demon_spurs said:

I went to a Melb v GWS game at Docklands and there were 8,000 people there.

I remember that game it  was my daughters 1st ever game 

On 19/02/2025 at 12:20, No. 31 said:

I don't get the Marvel Stadium hostility (yes I go to plenty of Carlton home games there). I too prefer the MCG but Marvel is still a decent place to watch footy. Especially if it is bad weather. Its also great for accessing drinks/,food/bathrooms, better than the MCG in that aspect. Transport is easy too being next to Southern Cross Station. If you get say 30K+ you can get a pretty good atmosphere too.

You just keep telling yourself that. It’s a soulless 💩hole by anyone’s standard.

57 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

I remember that game it  was my daughters 1st ever game 

I was there too was our first win at Docklands in many years....might have been 2015 poor Daniel Cross was KOed in his last game

5 hours ago, sisso said:

I was there too was our first win at Docklands in many years....might have been 2015 poor Daniel Cross was KOed in his last game

Yep correct on both counts.

We went 8 years without winning a game at a stadium that was 4 kilometres away from our training venue.

On 19/02/2025 at 12:20, No. 31 said:

I don't get the Marvel Stadium hostility (yes I go to plenty of Carlton home games there). I too prefer the MCG but Marvel is still a decent place to watch footy. Especially if it is bad weather. Its also great for accessing drinks/,food/bathrooms, better than the MCG in that aspect. Transport is easy too being next to Southern Cross Station. If you get say 30K+ you can get a pretty good atmosphere too.

Marvel is a banner crew’s best friend because our mortal enemies: the wind, the rain and the dewy grass don’t get a gig 😁 

You’re right about the ease of using the amenities at Marvel and on a selfish level folks from the north-western suburbs can get there with more ease than getting to the ‘G. I don’t get off at Southern Cross, I get off at North Melbourne and it’s a 15-min walk. Too easy. 

Edited February 26Feb 26 by Ghostwriter

On 19/02/2025 at 12:20, No. 31 said:

I don't get the Marvel Stadium hostility (yes I go to plenty of Carlton home games there). I too prefer the MCG but Marvel is still a decent place to watch footy. Especially if it is bad weather. Its also great for accessing drinks/,food/bathrooms, better than the MCG in that aspect. Transport is easy too being next to Southern Cross Station. If you get say 30K+ you can get a pretty good atmosphere too.

Marvel is a horrible place to watch footy. Cold concrete [censored]

And I hate when they close the roof when it’s sunny so the TV viewer isn’t impacted. Mate, i’ve been in an office all week, it’s 18oC and sunny and we are indoors?

Worst place to watch footy in the country

10 hours ago, DubDee said:

Marvel is a horrible place to watch footy. Cold concrete [censored]

And I hate when they close the roof when it’s sunny so the TV viewer isn’t impacted. Mate, i’ve been in an office all week, it’s 18oC and sunny and we are indoors?

Worst place to watch footy in the country

Agree with this.

Roof should be opened during the day when there’s less than 20% chance of rain, as it used to be.

45 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Agree with this.

Roof should be opened during the day when there’s less than 20% chance of rain, as it used to be.

This is exactly why we get criticised for lack of crowds at some games.  People who are  by most standards enthusiastic fans and members dream up reasons to miss going to Marvel too concretish can you believe Playing certain teams at our HOME GROUND the weather below say 14 degrees the travel etc. 

Whilst a section of fans are so pathetic plus of course if we play a bad game or lose 2 in a row.

Do don’t complain when the opposition or media point this out. Just harden up and enjoy the experience as we win more than 2 out of 3 at Marvel now.

Under the roof is just another different experience to be on cold or rainy days. The football is usually faster and not affected by the wind so more skilful and enjoyable. Ie positive thoughts not negative.

And GW is it any wonder you are flummoxed by transport in the North Melbourne area voluntarily walking 15 minutes to a ground where the station is a Rooy punt away almost attached to the same buildings. (Next you will be telling us you carry out the banner by yourself. ) 

So Dees fans examine your habits and it’s no longer surprising that the 16/17,000 crowds at Port and GWS AT THE G at least one we still had a chance of making the Finals. 

Still waiting for the missing 10,000 fans on those nights to reflect in our membership figures as I can absolutely guarantee the two sets of figures don’t lie at the moment. 

And like Greenwave ( gu.less ) I won’t reply or respond. Oh and by commenting you will be generally revealing yourself as a fair weather fan, or one of the missing 10,000!! 

Cheers to the true believers about probably 20,000 was 28/30, 000 during 2018 to 2023! 

 

 

 

11 hours ago, DubDee said:

Marvel is a horrible place to watch footy. Cold concrete [censored]

And I hate when they close the roof when it’s sunny so the TV viewer isn’t impacted. Mate, i’ve been in an office all week, it’s 18oC and sunny and we are indoors?

Worst place to watch footy in the country

Agreed that the roof should be open on sunny days. The flipside is I have watched games where it is raining and or blowing a gale outside, the roof is very welcome then.

30 minutes ago, 58er said:

This is exactly why we get criticised for lack of crowds at some games.  People who are  by most standards enthusiastic fans and members dream up reasons to miss going to Marvel too concretish can you believe Playing certain teams at our HOME GROUND the weather below say 14 degrees the travel etc. 

Whilst a section of fans are so pathetic plus of course if we play a bad game or lose 2 in a row.

Do don’t complain when the opposition or media point this out. Just harden up and enjoy the experience as we win more than 2 out of 3 at Marvel now.

Under the roof is just another different experience to be on cold or rainy days. The football is usually faster and not affected by the wind so more skilful and enjoyable. Ie positive thoughts not negative.

And GW is it any wonder you are flummoxed by transport in the North Melbourne area voluntarily walking 15 minutes to a ground where the station is a Rooy punt away almost attached to the same buildings. (Next you will be telling us you carry out the banner by yourself. ) 

So Dees fans examine your habits and it’s no longer surprising that the 16/17,000 crowds at Port and GWS AT THE G at least one we still had a chance of making the Finals. 

Still waiting for the missing 10,000 fans on those nights to reflect in our membership figures as I can absolutely guarantee the two sets of figures don’t lie at the moment. 

And like Greenwave ( gu.less ) I won’t reply or respond. Oh and by commenting you will be generally revealing yourself as a fair weather fan, or one of the missing 10,000!! 

Cheers to the true believers about probably 20,000 was 28/30, 000 during 2018 to 2023! 

 

 

 

One of the more bizarre rants i’ve read on here, which is saying something 

On 19/02/2025 at 12:20, No. 31 said:

I don't get the Marvel Stadium hostility (yes I go to plenty of Carlton home games there). I too prefer the MCG but Marvel is still a decent place to watch footy. Especially if it is bad weather. Its also great for accessing drinks/,food/bathrooms, better than the MCG in that aspect. Transport is easy too being next to Southern Cross Station. If you get say 30K+ you can get a pretty good atmosphere too.

Marvel's fine, once you're in your seat and watching the game I don't have many complaints. It's mostly just how souless the place feels. Just a big ugly pile of concrete on top of another big pile of concrete in the deadzone of the city. looks great on TV though.

38 minutes ago, 58er said:

So Dees fans examine your habits and it’s no longer surprising that the 16/17,000 crowds at Port and GWS AT THE G at least one we still had a chance of making the Finals. 

We can lay a lot of blame at the coaches and players for how last year transpired, but the supporters can cop it for those two crowds.

17,000 to the Port game was an absolute embarrassment. You couldn't even excuse the supporters for the weather (per the GWS game) as the maximum temperate earlier that day was nearly 18 degrees.

It's no surprise that we only have one night game at the MCG in the first 15 rounds.

On 26/02/2025 at 12:24, Ungarieboy said:

Okay, I'm trying to purchase tickets for the game, and my daughter s requested to be on the wing near the fence; but I'm seeing g very little seating options available - surely its not nearly sold out. Could someone please advise whats happening (yes I accept I'm a novice at this.

Bays on the wing are reserved for MCC, AFL or MFC members. 

The General Admission bays currently available near the wing are M54 and M12 on the 50m arc.  They are in the Demon fan areas so you'll be among friends.   If you get tickets there you can cross to empty seats on the wing as I doubt all MFC members there will turn up.  

You will have a better experience in M54 as its closer to the Dees supporting MCC whereas M12 is close to what will be empty AFL member areas. 

Your kids might enjoy sitting with the Demon Army in M4, behind the goals.  If so @Ghostwriter can provide info on those tickets.  Also, sometimes M5 is quietly 'reserved' for MFC fans and can feel part of the DA and not risk being blinded/blocked by banners etc.   Again @Ghostwriter might be able to advise.

Hope you all have a great day!

 

ps had a laugh at the autocorrect in your first post of 'boy' to 'bot' for the 'bored youngster'!  AI seems to know everything!!

Edited February 27Feb 27 by Lucifers Hero

On 17/02/2025 at 06:36, Ungarieboy said:

Thanks, sorting out final accommodation now.

If anyone could give an indication of when the captains run might start that would be very helpful. Our plan is to drive in from the Lakes Entrance that morning for it.

Also with the Grand Prix on at Albert Park for the game, has anyone any suggestions about parking. Is it likely to be taken up by F1 fans (walking across)?

The GP is more likely to affect traffic on the MI freeway than to MCG.

From Lakes Entrance, consider street parking in Richmond at the Yarra River end and catching a tram up Bridge Rd or Swan Street.  Vehicle traffic on those streets is slow.

 

Not many side streets there will have restricted parking.  Trams run every 10 minutes or so.  Any tram on those streets will go to the G on the way to Flinders St Station.  But you'll need MYKI cards to travel on trams/trains (or the MYKI app). 

The streets in the above map are 15-30 min walk to the G.

There are paid parking stations a short walk to the G but more expensive than MYKI travel.

Depending on where accommodation is you could catch a train (using MyKi),

Btw, the M1 freeway has tolls so if using it. will need day pass(es).

Happy to provide more info.

 

Edited February 27Feb 27 by Lucifers Hero

@Ungarieboy

I just noticed your parking question was related to the Captain's run at Gosch's Paddock.  Parking in Richmond is fine but best at the Swan street end and walk or tram Swan Street, not Bridge Road. 

Map below shows the tram stops (the green thing)

 

You could try parking in the Cremorne area but those streets are a maze of one way and dead end streets. 

Edited February 27Feb 27 by Lucifers Hero

21 hours ago, DubDee said:

One of the more bizarre rants i’ve read on here, which is saying something 

Can’t you handle the truth Dumb Dee sorry Dub Dee!!! 

21 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

We can lay a lot of blame at the coaches and players for how last year transpired, but the supporters can cop it for those two crowds.

17,000 to the Port game was an absolute embarrassment. You couldn't even excuse the supporters for the weather (per the GWS game) as the maximum temperate earlier that day was nearly 18 degrees.

It's no surprise that we only have one night game at the MCG in the first 15 rounds.

Thanks BBP 

On 26/02/2025 at 23:35, DubDee said:

Marvel is a horrible place to watch footy. Cold concrete [censored]

And I hate when they close the roof when it’s sunny so the TV viewer isn’t impacted. Mate, i’ve been in an office all week, it’s 18oC and sunny and we are indoors?

Worst place to watch footy in the country

Roof isn't closed just for TV though, it creates a nightmare sun situation for the players leading up towards the northern end when the ball dips in and out of the sun and often for about half the fans on the south and eastern side.

Honestly they should close the roof when it's sunny and open it for nights and overcast games and if it sprinkles with rain so be it!

35 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Roof isn't closed just for TV though, it creates a nightmare sun situation for the players leading up towards the northern end when the ball dips in and out of the sun and often for about half the fans on the south and eastern side.

Honestly they should close the roof when it's sunny and open it for nights and overcast games and if it sprinkles with rain so be it!

I wonder if Marvel and the AFL will review their roof policy in the future, or if it's a permanent closure and they'll never review it.

There's no reason whatsoever why the roof should be closed for night games in March and the first half of April. 

 

On 17/02/2025 at 16:37, Demon_spurs said:

I went to a Melb v GWS game at Docklands and there were 8,000 people there.

I was there as well didn’t we set a new record for poor attendance at Telstra Dome, exceptionally poor turnout even for then.!!

13 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

I was there as well didn’t we set a new record for poor attendance at Telstra Dome, exceptionally poor turnout even for then.!!

Last game of the season, neither team was going to make the finals and held at the soul-less Docklands, only the tragic like myself and my son would go to games like that

Just now, Demon_spurs said:

Last game of the season, neither team was going to make the finals and held at the soul-less Docklands, only the tragic like myself and my son would go to games like that

There weren’t many of us there that day but the crowd all being condensed did have a decent atmosphere, and we did get to say we were there for Goodwin’s first (unofficial) game as coach. 

On 27/02/2025 at 11:36, KozzyCan said:

Marvel's fine, once you're in your seat and watching the game I don't have many complaints. It's mostly just how souless the place feels. Just a big ugly pile of concrete on top of another big pile of concrete in the deadzone of the city. looks great on TV though.

It certainly doesn't have the character and charm of the MCG.

On 17/02/2025 at 13:44, Ghostwriter said:

The Captain’s Run is usual at Gosch’s on the day before GameDay. I can’t imagine that’d change. It’s still four weeks away and I’m not sure if the training schedule is finalised yet. I have buddies in admin so as soon as I hear anything I’ll post in this thread. 👍🏽

Thanks, am about to hit the road this morning for the trip to Melbourne, and am wondering if there are any updates on the captains run. 

Daughter is now bringing a friend, who is just as keen to attend despite being a GWS supporter (I think we can convert her)!

 

If there’s more than 25,000 at this game I’d see that as a win; gw$ have no supporters - 19k in a standalone home game in which it appeared 15k were filth fans says a lot about their level of support - while our match is in direct competition with the oztrayan grand prix

We seem to have about 16k rusted on fans who attend consistently