7 March, Rouse Hill: Sydney vs Western Bulldogs

[Norris Lurker]

Why not play the fixture at Rooty Hil?

Rooty Hill's still a construction site. It won't be ready for any trial games this year.
They will be playing a Sydney AFL v Canberra AFL rep game on it in late July, subject to construction being done by then. And I wouldn't be at all surprised if it hosted a trial game next year.

[Glenn]

You could get the 610 Hills Bus from Central Station to near the Mean Fiddler or a bus from Parramatta station along the T-way I think. May need to check the RTA site below. Bruce Purser reserve is on the corner of Commercial and Withers Rd Rouse Hill.

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Cheers

[sfan]

anybody heard any whispers on tickets as yet?

[ugg]

The AFL site has been updated with the Bulldogs named as our opponents.

[ugg]

Hahahahaha, this is the north west we are talking about, NO SUCH THING as public transport here.



A word to the wise, DO NOT RELY ON HILLSBUS. The worst transportation company in the history of the world!
As someone else suggested, park at Rouse Hill Town Centre and walk.

So there's no/little parking at the ground itself?

[Matt79]

So there's no/little parking at the ground itself?

Not much parking at all. The cricket field opposite (Hills Centenery) has some spots and they may allow cars to park on the oval. If they do it is a big area. However, as mentioned previously I think they will encourage people to pak at Rouse Hill Town Centre and offer free shuttle buses back and forth.

I would eb surprised if the council (who is providing the tempory stands) could more than 5000 at the ground and I reckon it would be bursting at the seams then!

Saturday, 7 March, 7pm Sydney v Western Bulldogs Rouse Hill, Sydney TBC

[AnnieH]

Damn. I should be totally shamozzled by then. I'm booked in for a day of food & grog with my sisters and cousins. Can't miss the coven.

Damn.

[ugg]

Register your interest for tickets. Looks like it will be a sell out.

SportingPulse Homepage for AFL NSW ACT

[Cheer Squad]

Here's some pictures of Bruce Purser Reserve. It was christened with a cricket match at the end of January:

http://rouse-hill-times.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/bruce-purser-reserve-inaugural-game/

Apparently spectator capacity is between 3,000-3,500.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/winning-over-the-west/2009/02/24/1235237649078.html

[CJK]

See you all at the Mean Fiddler* - the worst and most violent pub in NSW - for fights after the game!

* will not be at the Mean Fiddler

[Missy]

However, as mentioned previously I think they will encourage people to pak at Rouse Hill Town Centre and offer free shuttle buses back and forth.

Just a reminder that it is paid parking at RHTC. First 3 hours for free, then $4.00 for 3.5hrs and goes up every half hour after that.

[AnnieH]

See you all at the Mean Fiddler* - the worst and most violent pub in NSW - for fights after the game!

* will not be at the Mean Fiddler

Woos.

It's not so bad now that the bikies have moved out.

[EMJ]

Is the game being played at night or during the day. Lights are in place if at night. Also where can you purchase tickets - at the ground or anywhere else?

[Caber]

Just want to clear a few things up about this game if I can.

There are still a lot of details to be confirmed so I will give you what I can.

The game will be played under lights at Bruce Purser Reserve starting at 7pm.

The AFL NSW/ACT will be running the event.

There will be NO tickets available at the gate for purchase. Many of the tickets are pre allocated for sponsors, competing teams, umpires, auskickers etc.

There is no seating at the ground in terms of grandstands etc. There are a few spots to sit on the grass but the venue will mostly be standing room. Just like going to the footy in the good old days.

Parking will most likely be in the overflow car park of the Mean Fiddler Hotel (not the main parking which will be for patrons only). From there it is a short walk up to the ground. The Mean Fiddler is not as bad as Ray Hadley would like you to think.

This will be the official opening of the facility with many dignitaries attending for the ceremony at half time of the main game.

There will be food and drinks available at the ground for purchase as well as Records and more than likely merchandise as well.

The Ground will be the home of the East Coast Eagles who play in the Sydney AFL and the North West Hurricanes who play in the cricket shires competition.

It is expected that the Swans may request to train at the ground prior to the game.

If you havent registered for tickets, you should now at SportingPulse Homepage for AFL NSW ACT. or you can call them on (02) 8333 8000

DONT FORGET - THE GAME WILL BE ENTIRELY PRE-SOLD

hope this helps.

[desredandwhite]

You can now book through the club -
Swans v Bulldogs at Rouse Hill - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans

Members get 2 free tickets each, subject to ground capacity of course... so I would hop to it!!