Saturday afternoon - Alexandria Hotel

[liz]

Bron mentioned this a couple of weeks ago, but with round 22 nearly upon us I figured it's time for another plug for Darren McCasey (sp?)'s pub - the Alexandria Hotel - on Saturday afternoon to watch the game amidst fellow Swannies.

There are several screens of various sizes in the pub which he tells us will all be showing the game. He also mentioned a barbecue from about 12pm and the possibility of some other ex-players coming along.

Darren's a really friendly publican who still loves the R&W and for those of us not able to make the trip down south this weekend, it sounds like a great place to watch the game.

The pub is on Henderson Road and is about a ten minute walk down from Redfern station.

[Mark]

Sounds good actually, will try and get a few people along

[Bron]

More info:

LIVE BIG SCREEN @ THE ALEX

Join with other Swans supporters and some past players to watch the big game live at Harry MacAsey's Alexandria Hotel


SYDNEY SWANS
VS
MELBOURNE

2 pm Saturday 30th August
Prizes / Raffles / Giveaway's / Games

Lunch available from 12.00pm

Bar snacks available at any time

Drinks at very reasonable prices

Wear your red and white and receive a ticket in the draw for a unique piece of Swans memorabilia

Alexandria Hotel. Cnr Henderson Rd & Garden St Alexandria

Close to the City Located next to Australian Technology Park

This is not an official function, please come along, spread the word, bring your friends, no bookings are necessary, no entry fee, we hope to get a great group of Swans Supporters together watch the Swans cement a place in the finals!

Darren (Harry) MacAsey played over 40 games for the Swans in the 80s and welcomes all Swans supporters to his hotel.

[Troy G]

This pub is about a block from my work and we often head down since it's recent renovations. It has a big screen above the bar which can be seen by all in the bar and the garden area is great although, it does remind me a bit of the Wentworth Detention Centre. I might get along if I don't get a better offer.

[j s]

How smoky is it?

[Bron]

My beloved says there's not much smoke (that's my husband not BSMBH ). I haven't been there (yet) so I can't report personally.

[BAM_BAM]

if all goes to plan and I can wrangle a day off tomorrow, to do what I was going to do on Saturday, We'll be there. (sounds like our finals campaign ... if we beat ... and they beat ...

[jixygirl]

It sounds like a great place. I wish there was somewhere like that in Melbourne.

[daniel f]

Originally posted by jixygirl
It sounds like a great place. I wish there was somewhere like that in Melbourne.

gday yeah there used to be a pub in south melb until a couple of years ago that showed all swans games on a big screen and they would get past players in to do the raffle and what not,was always a great evening,dont know of any where now which is a shame as its a great chance to meet and chat with fellow swan supporters

[jude_boltons_babe]

im going to melbourne tommorow night

im going to watch the game i cant wait

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Re: im going to melbourne tommorow night

Originally posted by adam_goodes_babe
im going to watch the game i cant wait

Oh no, can I get a refund on my flights?

Maybe I should go to Alexandria. It is only a block from my home, with several decent places for kick-to-kicks. (Even if my footy is in Ert's car).

Is Warfe's babe going down too? U 2 going to use a flogger down there? (Remember when they are shooting for goal, USE THEM!!!!)

JF

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Originally posted by daniel f
gday yeah there used to be a pub in south melb until a couple of years ago that showed all swans games on a big screen and they would get past players in to do the raffle and what not,was always a great evening,dont know of any where now which is a shame as its a great chance to meet and chat with fellow swan supporters

Was chatting with Steve Brassell about this on a flight back from Adelaide. He said that the Albert Park Hotel owners were not supportive of the Swans supporters gathering there, as they "scared away the regulars". But more importantly they were supporting a different beer company.

Which beer company sponsor the Swans now? What beer is on tap at Bells in Moray St?

JF

[jude_boltons_babe]

yes we are going but not sitting in the cheersquad

yes julian kate is coming but we arent sitting in the cheersquad

[BAM_BAM]

before I make any plans, will we have some RWO's there or is everyone doing their own thing. I wasn't going to come in if there isn't going to be anyone else there.

[Bron]

I will be there. From what I can gather, there will be a few RWOers and other people too.