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  • nicko18
    Warming the Bench
    • Mar 2003
    • 213

    How can i get to the game?

    ok, i'd like some suggestions from people to find out what is the best way i can get to the Geelong game on Sunday.

    basically i finish work at Newport at 11:00am, which is about an hour and 15 away from the SCG. i was thinking i'd just drive in and use the parking they have at Moore Park...... but then i read this (i didnt realise there was a game at the SFS)

    Transport information for this weekend
    Huge crowds are expected to attend two concurrent footy games being played at the Moore Park sporting precinct on Sunday 18 May. Transport NSW is urging fans planning to attend the Swans / Geelong and Roosters / Knights matches to leave the car at home and catch public transport.

    Patrons should plan to get to the ground at least two hours before kick-off to ensure they miss none of the action, a Transport NSW spokesman said.

    ?Parking is extremely limited and fans are strongly advised not to drive,? the spokesman said.

    ?A range of transport options are available to get crowds to Moore Park, including a number of convenient Park ?n? Rides, regular shuttle buses from Central, and scheduled Sydney Bus services.

    ?The limited parking that is available in the Moore Park area is expected to be full and closed early in the day.

    ?Fans who bring their cars risk missing the game ? it?s as simple as that.?

    The Moore Park sporting precinct will host around 55,000 spectators at the SCG and Aussie Stadium.

    ?There will be heavy traffic on all roads around Moore Park, so motorists not planning to attend Moore Park or Fox should avoid the area.

    ?You can plan ahead by phoning the Transport Infoline on 131500, or by visiting our website at www.131500.com.au.?

    The Swans will take on the Geelong Cats at the SCG at 1.10pm, while the Roosters will battle the Knights at Aussie Stadium at 3pm.

    Apart from pre-game entertainment, there is shopping, entertainment and dining facilities at Fox Studios right next to Moore Park, allowing those who arrive early to enjoy themselves before the footy action.


    For further transport information, call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit the Transport Infoline website www.131500.com.au.



    so damn!! i was thinking of maybe parking around sydney uni and catching one of those buses from Central. i'll be really pushed for time doing that
  • Bron
    On the Rookie List
    • Jan 2003
    • 851

    #2
    We've never had a problem parking at Fox, it costs a bit more, but you can always get a spot. There was a game at the SFS early in the season playing just after the Swans and we didn't have a trouble.
    Dream, believe, achieve!

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    • Mike_B
      Peyow Peyow
      • Jan 2003
      • 6267

      #3
      The thing in favour of the Swans goers is that the Swans start at 1:10pm, the Roosters game doesn't start till 3:00pm, and as is the case with most sydney sporting attendees, most won't get in to the league game till 2:30 or so, so just do what you'd normally do.

      I'm on the Chandwagon!!!

      If you cannot compete for the premiership, it's better to be young and exciting than middle-aged and dowdy.

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      • penga
        Senior Player
        • Jan 2003
        • 2601

        #4
        thats bloody good to know! so. really itll be the RL supporters that will need to get there by train and not us? RIPPER!
        C'mon Chels!

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        • floppinab
          Senior Player
          • Jan 2003
          • 1681

          #5
          The thing in favour of the Swans goers is that the Swans start at 1:10pm, the Roosters game doesn't start till 3:00pm
          That's the key Nicko, I don't know why they're making such a big thing about it for Swans fans, get there before 12.30 and it'll be situation as normal.

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          • Bron
            On the Rookie List
            • Jan 2003
            • 851

            #6
            They're trying to warn those poor unblessed folks who are following the wrong game .....
            Dream, believe, achieve!

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            • nicko18
              Warming the Bench
              • Mar 2003
              • 213

              #7
              wow, what a relief. so it seems like i'm still a shot of seeing the opening bounce

              i think i might try parking on the grounds of Sydney High (cheapest of the lot..... and most people don't know about it thats where i park for the cricket anyway)
              thanks.

              poor buggers watching the roosters. This will come at a geat inconvenience to the League fans who are used to ample parking when their team plays.

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              • j s
                Think positive!
                • Jan 2003
                • 3303

                #8
                Originally posted by nicko18
                wow, what a relief. so it seems like i'm still a shot of seeing the opening bounce

                i think i might try parking on the grounds of Sydney High (cheapest of the lot..... and most people don't know about it thats where i park for the cricket anyway)
                thanks.
                Remember that Sydney BOYS High is reserved parking at Swans games (Redback and Sydneysider only).

                Sydney GIRLS High (next door) is still available though I believe.

                I'll be leaving Newport between 11:00 and 11:30. PM me if you want a lift. I usually stay for Luffy's AfterMatch.

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