First game of the season - Swans v GWS

[swansprincess]

I'll also be making the trip to sydney for the game and I've only ever been there once when I was a kid so I have no idea about anything. I have a couple of questions I need help with if anyone would be kind enough to help me out with?

First of all, what is the best and probably cheapest way for 3 people to get from the airport to anz stadium?
And also the best way to get back to the airport afterwards? And in regards to that, are trains in sydney safe to travel on late on a saturday night?

I would be so grateful if anyone could help me out with these!

[R-1]

Get a train into the city then to ANZ and back. There's a hefty surcharge on the airport train station but you'll cop that from cabs as well.

Trains are plenty safe.

[wolftone57]

Yes I believe we should always be wary of a minnow. Never be too overconfident, I don't think the boys will be I hope they will just be motivated. We don't always get off to a good start to the season it would be nice to get a good win under our belt.

[swansprincess]

Thank you so much!

[Primmy]

If you get your tickets in advance they will include the cost of transport from city to ANZ. Not however from the airport, but that train takes you to Central, so disembark there and go to ticket office. Just ask, or follow the red and whiters, and you will be directed to the correct train station out to the ANZ stadium, or Olympic Park precinct (same thing). No worries about riding with Sydney Swans supporters there and back. Wear a bit of Swans clobber and you will be easily identified.

[wolftone57]

Do you realise we haven't won a round one since 2005. We drew last year against Melbourne but that is the closest we have come since 2005. About time to win round one

[Cheer Squad]

Do you realise we haven't won a round one since 2005. We drew last year against Melbourne but that is the closest we have come since 2005. About time to win round one

I don't think it counts this year.

[Cheer Squad]

A little help needed folks. I'm coming to Sydney for the GWS game but I've never been to ANZ before.

I've had the e-mail about tickets from the club, is it worth just ignoring th cost and going for the Platinum tickets. Will they be the best seats?

Thanks in advance

The views from Level 4 are excellent if you can get seats there. Try bays 407 or 408 on the eastern wing (the western wing is the members section).

[wolftone57]

I don't think it counts this year.

Probably not but I hate to be complacent.

[jono2707]

Probably not but I hate to be complacent.

I'm feeling very complacent at the moment - after all it's still 6 weeks away from the season's start....

[Wardy]

I'll also be making the trip to sydney for the game and I've only ever been there once when I was a kid so I have no idea about anything. I have a couple of questions I need help with if anyone would be kind enough to help me out with?

First of all, what is the best and probably cheapest way for 3 people to get from the airport to anz stadium?
And also the best way to get back to the airport afterwards? And in regards to that, are trains in sydney safe to travel on late on a saturday night?

I would be so grateful if anyone could help me out with these!

I dont think you will be back at the airport in time to get the last plane even by train - Sydney has a curfew and all passenger flights stop at 11pm (or is it 10pm?) - so I would suggest that you get the train back to central and some cheap accomodation either around Central or if you are really desperate the Formula 1 at the airport and get the early flight out next morning.

[goswannie14]

I dont think you will be back at the airport in time to get the last plane even by train - Sydney has a curfew and all passenger flights stop at 11pm (or is it 10pm?) - so I would suggest that you get the train back to central and some cheap accomodation either around Central or if you are really desperate the Formula 1 at the airport and get the early flight out next morning.

There is nothing wrong with the Formule 1 at Sydney Airport. I have stayed there and it is cleaner and quieter than many other hotels. The Queen bed rooms are comparable to most motels, they even have tiles on the floor and walls instead of the fibreglass cabinet.

[Xie Shan]

Do you realise we haven't won a round one since 2005. We drew last year against Melbourne but that is the closest we have come since 2005. About time to win round one

And even in 2005 our Round 1 win was against the Hawks, who were still rubbish back then. Think it was Buddy Franklin's first game IIRC.

[Wardy]

There is nothing wrong with the Formule 1 at Sydney Airport. I have stayed there and it is cleaner and quieter than many other hotels. The Queen bed rooms are comparable to most motels, they even have tiles on the floor and walls instead of the fibreglass cabinet.

Sorry GS14 - its jsut not my kind of place, stayed in one once and vowed never to again & yes I'm a motel/hotel snob - but having stayed in some really crap places in my time here and overseas, I am now at an age where I love my creature comforts its a failing I know - sorry but its true!!!

[wolftone57]

Sorry GS14 - its jsut not my kind of place, stayed in one once and vowed never to again & yes I'm a motel/hotel snob - but having stayed in some really crap places in my time here and overseas, I am now at an age where I love my creature comforts its a failing I know - sorry but its true!!!

I know hoe you feel after my last trip to Thailand I refuse to stay at another 3 Star Hotel in Asia. % Star for me from now on. In Aus 3 Star are OK as are some of the Formula 1's if they are the best of them but not the bunk bed F1's thank you.