Tickets on sale to members tomorrow

[Craig]

Thanks ugg.

Sounds like the normal memebers reserve is classified as Category 3 then.

Is it just me or are ticket prices extremely high. I have been to a final at the MCG and it cost about 3 times less. Why are they so high?

[ugg]

That's assuming the categorisations remain the same. I have rugby world cup tickets too and those seats behind the goals are category 2.

[Bart]

Originally posted by Craig
Is it just me or are ticket prices extremely high. I have been to a final at the MCG and it cost about 3 times less. Why are they so high?

Couldn't possibly have 3 times less for a prelim final !

They're not cheap, but not extortionate either.

[Craig]

Originally posted by Bart
Couldn't possibly have 3 times less for a prelim final !

They're not cheap, but not extortionate either.

Well it wasn't a preliminary final, it was only a qualifying, but I thought they were the same price anyway.

Regardless of the price I will still be going, I just will be pissed off if I payed $60 for nose bleed seats where I need a telescope to identify players.

[DST]

Originally posted by Craig
Thanks ugg.

Sounds like the normal memebers reserve is classified as Category 3 then.

Is it just me or are ticket prices extremely high. I have been to a final at the MCG and it cost about 3 times less. Why are they so high?

Craig, all ticket prices for finals are set by the AFL and are pretty much the same for each ground. The only difference will be in the premium or catergory 1 tickets which are slightly more expensive at the "Stad De Oz" than the "G".

Alot of people will tell you that Preliminary Final day is bigger than the Grand Final. It is the day all fans of the clubs can go and cheer their team becuase access is on a first come first served basis. I have been to the last 8 Grand Finals and for atmosphere and drama Prelimanary Final days are streets ahead.

$60.00 for the cheapest tickets are an absolute bargin.

DST

[undy]

The seating plan (with categories)

now, someone hold onto this for next year, because I'm b*ggered if I'll be able to find it again.

I guess the cat 3 tickets must be on the ends, which were (re-)added after the map was done ?

You have to make sure you get tickets near the exit from Homebush (and not too high up the helter-skelters) so that you can get yourself and your sleeping bag to ticketek ASAP for GF tickets

[gossipcom]

Okay it seems my parents want to go to the match uh oh <g>

So they want to be undercover - Category 1 and 2 would be undercover right?

[Schneidergirl]

From the Swans member email:
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SWANS TO HOST PRELIMINARY FINAL
After our sensational win against Port Adelaide on Sunday, we will have a week off before facing either Adelaide or Brisbane in a Preliminary Final at Telstra Stadium. Sydney Swans Members have the first priority to purchase Sydney Preliminary Finals tickets through Ticketek from tomorrow, Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th September.

PRELIMINARY FINAL TICKETING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER.

Preliminary Finals Information
Date: Saturday 20th September
Venue: Telstra Stadium
Time: 7.30pm
Gates Open: 5pm

Members with reserved seats will NOT be guaranteed access to their normal allocated seat. Instead Members can purchase additional tickets for non-Member friends and family when purchasing your own tickets during the priority period.

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS FOR THE PRELIMINARY FINAL AT TELSTRA STADIUM
* Telephone Ticketek on 02 9266 4800 (NSW) and 132 849 (Victoria) from 9am
* Over the counter at Ticketek Outlets during regular operating hours. For a full list of Ticketek Outlets visit www.ticketek.com.au.
* Members cannot purchase Sydney Finals tickets through the Ticketek website until Thursday 11th September, when remaining tickets go on sale to the general public.
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPON COLLECTION OF TICKETS, YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED.

PRICES WILL BE ON THE SYDNEY SWANS WEBSITE THIS AFTERNOON.

REDBACK MEMBERS
Redback Members are guaranteed premium seating for the Sydney Preliminary Final. When booking Redback Members must contact the Sydney Swans Membership Office on 02 9339 9130 between 9.30am & 5.00pm from Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th September. The Membership Office will verify that you are a Redback Member. This seating area is for Redback Members ONLY. If Redbacks would like to purchase additional tickets for non-Redback Members and be seated with them, you will need to purchase from the general Member allocation available through Ticketek. Redbacks purchasing tickets directly from the Club must use a credit card. Redback Members will need to collect their tickets from the Swans Administration Offices from Wednesday 17th September.

CHEER SQUAD MEMBERS
Sydney based Swans Cheer Squad Members will need to contact Cathy Marney to purchase your ticket allocation for a Sydney Final. This ticket allocation is available from Tuesday 9th September to Friday 12th September until 4pm. This seating area is for Cheer Squad Members ONLY. Melbourne based Swans Cheer Squad Members will need to contact the Melbourne Office on 03 9867 4146 to purchase your ticket allocation. This ticket allocation is available from Tuesday 9th September to Friday 12th September until 4pm. This seating area is for Cheer Squad Members ONLY.

INTERSTATE SUPPORTERS TRAVELLING TO A SWANS HOME FINAL
Swans Travel have some fantastic packages available for any Swans Supporter wanting to 'be there' for the preliminary final on 20th September.

With a great range of packages available including various seating packages, accommodation and forms of transport, Swans Travel should be able to come up with a the right package for you.

So don't miss your chance to see Sydney play in a home final, contact Swans Travel on [email protected] or 1300 666 782 from Tuesday 9th September.

[Norris Lurker]

Originally posted by Craig
Is it just me or are ticket prices extremely high. I have been to a final at the MCG and it cost about 3 times less. Why are they so high?

I went to prelim finals at the MCG in 1999, 2000 and 2001; and the tickets in all 3 years cost around $45.
Make no mistake - Sydney fans are getting majorly screwed here.

[Craig]

Originally posted by Norris Lurker
I went to prelim finals at the MCG in 1999, 2000 and 2001; and the tickets in all 3 years cost around $45.
Make no mistake - Sydney fans are getting majorly screwed here.

Totally agree. I hope that this doesn't reduce the size of the crowd. If a family want to go, it's going to cost them around $200 which is a lot of money for a game of footy.

[floppinab]

Is it just me or have the prices just been pulled from the Ticketek website,

Maybe they have been listening to us already!!!!!!!!!

[Craig]

Originally posted by floppinab
Is it just me or have the prices just been pulled from the Ticketek website,

Maybe they have been listening to us already!!!!!!!!!

Yep it now says 'Prices to be confirmed'

[floppinab]

This on the Swans website :

September, when remaining tickets go on sale to the general public.
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPON COLLECTION OF TICKETS, YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED.

PRICES WILL BE ON THE SYDNEY SWANS WEBSITE THIS AFTERNOON.

Let's hope they're not higher than before!!!!

[Bron]

We have spoken with the Club. Prices are set by the AFL (who incidentally get all the revenue, only the equalisation stuff goes to the Club, so the larger Clubs make money out of our success). Apparently due to the uproar over the excessive prices (and Port fans were bitching yesterday about paying $40 for a game - well the did get beat!) there is discussion going on, which is why the prices have been pulled from the website, more details will follow.

Believe, visualise, dream.
What a team!

[Bart]

Originally posted by Bron
We have spoken with the Club. Prices are set by the AFL (who incidentally get all the revenue, only the equalisation stuff goes to the Club, so the larger Clubs make money out of our success). Apparently due to the uproar over the excessive prices (and Port fans were bitching yesterday about paying $40 for a game - well the did get beat!) there is discussion going on, which is why the prices have been pulled from the website, more details will follow.

Believe, visualise, dream.
What a team!

I just had the same discussion. The club have gone into bat for us!

Heh Heh Heh, and I've had a heap of friends bpay into my credit card today. May earn me a nice profit