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  • Damien
    Living in 2005
    • Jan 2003
    • 3713

    #16
    It's a pity actually (the wedding being same day), because as silly as it is, the Royal Wedding will dominate the hell out of all media that week, be hard for our first big Friday night game in years to get a look in or much media time beyond the norm.

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    • Wardy
      The old Boiler!
      • Sep 2003
      • 6676

      #17
      Originally posted by Damien
      It's a pity actually (the wedding being same day), because as silly as it is, the Royal Wedding will dominate the hell out of all media that week, be hard for our first big Friday night game in years to get a look in or much media time beyond the norm.
      You know it may be in the Swans favour - because you can guarantee that the Wedding will be televised on every channel going - Now if the AFL are smart they will advertise this game to death (and as long as channel 7 oblige) that the Sydney game will be the real alternative program to watch that night nation wide!!!(for those who dont want to watch the wedding) see my way of thinking??? - ok - tell her she's dreamin!
      I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
      Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
      AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!

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      • RogueSwan
        McVeigh for Brownlow
        • Apr 2003
        • 4602

        #18
        Originally posted by Damien
        It's a pity actually (the wedding being same day), because as silly as it is, the Royal Wedding will dominate the hell out of all media that week, be hard for our first big Friday night game in years to get a look in or much media time beyond the norm.
        Originally posted by Wardy
        You know it may be in the Swans favour - because you can guarantee that the Wedding will be televised on every channel going - Now if the AFL are smart they will advertise this game to death (and as long as channel 7 oblige) that the Sydney game will be the real alternative program to watch that night nation wide!!!(for those who dont want to watch the wedding) see my way of thinking??? - ok - tell her she's dreamin!
        I think it will go the way Wardy is thinking.
        The Swans will be 4-0 and sitting atop the ladder. They would have beaten the Cats in their previous game (before the bye). Even though most of the talk will about how the Cats are finished there will be enough interest in game that Sydney will be ready to embrace the Friday game with gusto. The main talking point will be who will stop the combined scoring power of TDL, Brashshaw and Johnson.
        "Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017

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        • Jesse Richards
          On the Rookie List
          • Mar 2010
          • 292

          #19
          Originally posted by top40
          Good omens here. The Swans actually have a very very good record when Royal Weddings take place close to game day:

          July 1981- Prince Charles-Lady Diana Spencer. Swans beat Collingwood, (yes the Pies) 121-103

          July 1986 - Prince Andrew- Sarah Ferguson. Swans thrashed Melbourne 189-65

          June 1999- Prince Edward-Sophie Rhys-Jones. Swans beat Carlton at Princess Park 88-61

          April 2005- Prince Charles-Camilla Parker-Bowles. Swans beat Brisbane at the Gabba 87-81, after being behind by 33 points at ? time and never actually being in front until after the final siren.
          This gave me my first laugh for the day. Good one, top40

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          • Chilcott
            Regular in the Side
            • Jan 2008
            • 595

            #20
            June 1999- Prince Edward-Sophie Rhys-Jones. Swans beat Carlton at Princess Park 88-61

            With David Rhys-Jones in attendance, I heard Ed's bucks night was huge. Apparently Ed has never been the same since.

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            • aardvark
              Veterans List
              • Mar 2010
              • 5685

              #21
              May 2004- Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. Sydney lost to WC Eagles by 27pts..........I know, I know it doesn't count cos they're not Pommies

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              • Tooth Fairy
                Regular in the Side
                • Aug 2003
                • 724

                #22
                Thank god for TiVo
                If u don't believe me, I will knock your bloody teeth out and not pay you a cent.

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                • Tooth Fairy
                  Regular in the Side
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 724

                  #23
                  Originally posted by aardvark
                  May 2004- Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. Sydney lost to WC Eagles by 27pts..........I know, I know it doesn't count cos they're not Pommies
                  Well actually, the Pommies aren't Pommies. They are German I do believe?
                  If u don't believe me, I will knock your bloody teeth out and not pay you a cent.

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                  • laughingnome
                    Amateur Statsman
                    • Jul 2006
                    • 1624

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Tooth Fairy
                    Well actually, the Pommies aren't Pommies. They are German I do believe?
                    Javol, just like most European Royalty. The Teutonic duchies and kingdoms provided many royals for other lines to marry into, but it gets a bit ridiculous nowadays. I mean, Charlie is half Greek (Prince Phillip's side) so I think at this point you just call him a pommie git. After all, their name is Windsor now, not Saxe-Coburg Gotha.
                    10100111001 ;-)

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                    • Kirkari
                      On the Rookie List
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 1036

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Damien
                      It's a pity actually (the wedding being same day), because as silly as it is, the Royal Wedding will dominate the hell out of all media that week, be hard for our first big Friday night game in years to get a look in or much media time beyond the norm.
                      If the AFL pitch it right, we could gain a few new fans. Once the non-royal watchers realise the only place to escape the madness is at the SCG, or else locked in their own garage, they might just have to find an old red shirt and head out. And we all know, one good Swans game at the SCG and it's straight to the membership department!
                      Superman still wears Brett Kirk Pyjamas

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                      • Wardy
                        The old Boiler!
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 6676

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Kirkari
                        If the AFL pitch it right, we could gain a few new fans. Once the non-royal watchers realise the only place to escape the madness is at the SCG, or else locked in their own garage, they might just have to find an old red shirt and head out. And we all know, one good Swans game at the SCG and it's straight to the membership department!
                        Indeed Kirkari - spot on!!!
                        I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
                        Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
                        AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!

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                        • Triple B
                          Formerly 'BBB'
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 6999

                          #27
                          Originally posted by top40
                          Good omens here. The Swans actually have a very very good record when Royal Weddings take place close to game day:.....
                          As opposed to Royal funerals.

                          An absolute flogging by the Bullies in the first week of finals in '97 was followed that night by Diana's funeral.

                          Pretty depressing day all round.

                          I was staying with a mate in Crown Towers watching the funeral, then went down to the Mahogany Room and lost my play lunch money as well.
                          Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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                          • Damien
                            Living in 2005
                            • Jan 2003
                            • 3713

                            #28
                            Originally posted by aardvark
                            May 2004- Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. Sydney lost to WC Eagles by 27pts..........I know, I know it doesn't count cos they're not Pommies
                            ROK would have been off his game haha

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                            • satchmopugdog
                              Bandicoots ears
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 3691

                              #29
                              Us Tasmanians were very distracted that day!!!!!!!!
                              "The Dog days are over, The Dog days are gone" Florence and the Machine

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                              • goswannie14
                                Leadership Group
                                • Sep 2005
                                • 11166

                                #30
                                Originally posted by Triple B
                                As opposed to Royal funerals.

                                An absolute flogging by the Bullies in the first week of finals in '97 was followed that night by Diana's funeral.

                                Pretty depressing day all round.

                                I was staying with a mate in Crown Towers watching the funeral, then went down to the Mahogany Room and lost my play lunch money as well.
                                It also coincided with the break up of my first marriage.....which in hindsight was a very good thing.
                                Does God believe in Atheists?

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