Footy Ponchos - Melbourne People

[Cheer Cheer]

Good Day

With the threat of rain tonight I was wondering where I can purchase a poncho, as I will be sitting outside, with no shelther from the stands.

Any ideas ? Thanks in advance

[anniswan]

When we played at Optus Oval earlier in the year, we tried to buy some and were told that they no longer make them, I hope that's not correct.

[NMWBloods]

Re: Footy Ponchos - Melbourne People

Originally posted by Cheer Cheer
Good Day

With the threat of rain tonight I was wondering where I can purchase a poncho, as I will be sitting outside, with no shelther from the stands.

Any ideas ? Thanks in advance

They sell them at the game usually, but you can also get them from KMart I think.

[Thunder Shaker]

A couple of years ago I purchase a couple from an army surplus and camping store for about $5 each. I suggest you try army disposal places, it's likely to be cheaper than at the ground!

It's also handy to keep one in your bag at all times, so if the weather does close in when you are at the game then you are prepared.

[Cher]

Re: Footy Ponchos - Melbourne People

Originally posted by Cheer Cheer
Good Day

With the threat of rain tonight I was wondering where I can purchase a poncho, as I will be sitting outside, with no shelther from the stands.

Any ideas ? Thanks in advance

I usually go to Aussie Disposals, most camping stores sell them, they are better than the ones that were sold at the ground, tough plastic and touch the ground when sitting.

Aussie Disposals have a shop at 283 Elizabeth street and lots of shops in the suburbs.

http://www.aussiedisposals.com.au/locations.asp

[Thunder Shaker]

Ah, Cher, great minds thinking alike I see.

[Cheer Cheer]

Thankyou to all the great minds for their suggestions!!

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Don't forget to do the "Poncho man" song if it starts raining.

JF

[Provost]

A surplus/disposal store would be a good idea although if they only sold them in green it would be a shame.

A clear poncho with a hood would be ideal, you can still display your Red & White colours for all to see.

[Thunder Shaker]

Originally posted by JF_Bay22_SCG
Don't forget to do the "Poncho man" song if it starts raining.

JF

I've not heard this song, but let me guess the tune and some of the lyrics:

(to the tune of the Village People's "Macho Man")
Poncho Poncho Man
I want to be a Poncho Man

[Thunder Shaker]

Originally posted by Provost
A surplus/disposal store would be a good idea although if they only sold them in green it would be a shame.

A clear poncho with a hood would be ideal, you can still display your Red & White colours for all to see.

The ponchos I bought were clear.

[j s]

Originally posted by Thunder Shaker
I've not heard this song, but let me guess the tune and some of the lyrics:

(to the tune of the Village People's "Macho Man")
Poncho Poncho Man
I want to be a Poncho Man

Some sing those words but I prefer....

Ponchos, ponchos on
You have to put
Your ponchos on

The tradition started at last years Brisbane game where it showered on and off all afternoon

[Cher]

Just got a phone call from AnniSwan, she just bought two ponchos at Aussie Disposals for $1.95 each, and the better quality ones are $6.95.
From my memory the Geelong Aussie Disposals have blue and clear Ponchos.

[Cher]

Originally posted by j s
Some sing those words but I prefer....

Ponchos, ponchos on
You have to put
Your ponchos on

The tradition started at last years Brisbane game where it showered on and off all afternoon

And then when the Sun shone 5 mins later it was

Ponchos, ponchos off

[Provost]

Originally posted by Thunder Shaker
The ponchos I bought were clear.

You beauty! Can you hold a beer in one hand and still eat your meat pie while wearing it though