Clucka

I see ch 7 tonight mentioned that our new facilities are shortly to be announced. 5 stories high across from Groches and costing 300 million.

Possibly to Peter Ryans left could be Shane Ward? ..both good mates I played with at Shepparton United.

46.80%????

For those who are trekking to my home town of Shepparton for the game.... I’ll be going back to my old ground of Deakin Reserve the day after my daughters wedding here in Ballarat. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to post some pics on the long drive home Sunday night.

Just an article that caught my eye this morning about the father of Lynden Dunn entering the coaching ranks... http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3723139/chfls-girls-set-for-2016-season/?cs=63

I wouldn't worry about it mate....get here early with your membership card and you'll get in easy.

North Ballarat are expecting 4000-7000 crowd.....last years game North v Blues was 7850

North Ballarat sports club will be open but it'll be packed.... the other should be the 'bar' under the scoreboard on the 'hill' ... that's where all the action will be!

For those visiting our grand city of Ballarat for the game the weather will be changeable. An expected top temperature of 27 degrees before a cool, windy, showery change. Bring a jacket as the ground is quite open to the elements and there is no cover at all. Fingers crossed the change holds off till after the match ends.

North Ballarat Roosters chief executive officer Mark Patterson said preparations had gone smoothly for the match, with expectations of a crowd size between the 4000-7000 mark – slightly lower than that for the North Melbourne v Carlton encounter last year, which drew about 8000. Patterson said the AFL had already distributed about 2200 tickets, with 700 more already pre-sold. Quote from today's Ballarat Courier....

Just ran it past the wife and I think the look she gave was no!

Certainly will be a big day. Last year I was at the North v Blues game and official crowd was 7850 give or take a couple. Certainly room for a few more but then viewing options become limited. They won't have 8000 'booked' tickets so if you get there early you'd be safe. I'm local so it's like 10 mins to the ground so 2.30 I'll be there to soak up the build up.

Guys, Just some more info for those attending on Saturday. If travelling by car take the 3rd turn off to Ballarat from the Freeway. You need to turn off towards the A300 and then will have an intersection which is Creswick turn right and Ballarat turn left. Obviously here you turn left and just follow this road and the ground is only 5 mins drive. For those thinking of staying over...GOOD LUCK! Most of the City is booked out due to The Red Hot Summer Tour on Saturday night...best I can offer is a link to wotif.com http://www.wotif.com/search/Simple?region=1436&cid=SEM-3330&s_kwcid=AL!1912!3!38114402299!e!!g!!ballarat%20accomadation&gclid=Cj0KEQjwifWnBRCB5PT57KSVw-kBEiQASV7aRHkBlm7Nu0wCBXWxj5jfu08lZldOqYMTVJyqbt2U51UaAoLL8P8HAQ&ef_id=UntGyQAABTjSz07z:20150310051539:s/

I'd be looking at The Western Hotel in Sturt St. http://www.westernhotel.com.au/