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[Danzar]

Here it is. RWO - RedAndWhiteOnline.com

Go nuts with your questions, comments or anything else finals/grand final related.

[Doctor J.]

Oh here we go again. The nervous wait for the GF tickets preference category letter, (I hope they get mine right this year) the logging on to register your intent in week 1 of the finals, the nervous wait to get through week 1 of the finals, If we dont then its even more nerves to get through Week 2. The sickening thought at bombing out in a Prelim when finishing the regular season on top. The actual Prelim final day seems to take an age to arrive. Made worse if there is an injury cloud or a threat of suspension hanging over any of your players. If we get through the Prelim the joy is tempered by the knowledge that it is all for nothing with one game still to go. The nervous wait and anticipation for GF ticket allocation (I got M35, N48 for me, O16 for me and the missus, where's the cheer squad sitting, blah blah blah...) the emptying of the bank accounts as airfares, accommodation and tickets are either paid for from savings or paid via already stretched credit cards. The devouring of every piece of news relating to the big game. GF parade, is only an occasion to build further tension. The gut churning nerves of Grand Final day (I don't know about others here but I get so nervous, I can't eat or drink before and during the game, coffee is the exception)...my nerves are shot just thinking about it. Not sure I can do this again, Maybe I should be a Richmond supporter, much less stress!!!

[KTigers]

Doctor J, ask any Richmond fan and I bet they would kill to be in your position.

[ScottH]

Doctor J, ask any Richmond fan and I bet they would kill to be in your position.

Hehe.
Most of them still think they have to queue up for 3 days to get tickets

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[Danzar]

Oh here we go again. The nervous wait for the GF tickets preference category letter, (I hope they get mine right this year) the logging on to register your intent in week 1 of the finals, the nervous wait to get through week 1 of the finals, If we dont then its even more nerves to get through Week 2. The sickening thought at bombing out in a Prelim when finishing the regular season on top. The actual Prelim final day seems to take an age to arrive. Made worse if there is an injury cloud or a threat of suspension hanging over any of your players. If we get through the Prelim the joy is tempered by the knowledge that it is all for nothing with one game still to go. The nervous wait and anticipation for GF ticket allocation (I got M35, N48 for me, O16 for me and the missus, where's the cheer squad sitting, blah blah blah...) the emptying of the bank accounts as airfares, accommodation and tickets are either paid for from savings or paid via already stretched credit cards. The devouring of every piece of news relating to the big game. GF parade, is only an occasion to build further tension. The gut churning nerves of Grand Final day (I don't know about others here but I get so nervous, I can't eat or drink before and during the game, coffee is the exception)...my nerves are shot just thinking about it. Not sure I can do this again, Maybe I should be a Richmond supporter, much less stress!!!

It's awesome, isn't it?

[Danzar]

Hehe.
Most of them still think they have to queue up for 3 days to get tickets

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[0918330512]

Hehe.
Most of them still think they have to queue up for 3 days to get tickets

How do non-members go about getting tickets?

[AnnieH]

How do non-members go about getting tickets?

Pretty much impossible to get one, unless you are willing for fork out $2,500 for a breakfast function ticket.

I booked my airfares and accommodation yesterday. Have until 28 September to cancel my accommodation for free.
Thought I'd get in early.
Just in case.

[aardvark]

How do non-members go about getting tickets?

Keep an eye on the Swans forums, I managed to pick up 3 unwanted standing room tickets for cost in 2014 for the kids.

[Meg]

Keep an eye on the Swans forums, I managed to pick up 3 unwanted standing room tickets for cost in 2014 for the kids.

Well THAT was an experience they won't forget .......

[aardvark]

Well THAT was an experience they won't forget .......

not to mention the expense. I try not to remember that game that must not be mentioned.

[KTigers]

Did the same yesterday too, as I'm pretty bullish about us getting to the GF this year. It's actually a long weekend then. The flight prices are still vaguely OK at the moment, at about $450 return from Sydney.

Pretty much impossible to get one, unless you are willing for fork out $2,500 for a breakfast function ticket.

I booked my airfares and accommodation yesterday. Have until 28 September to cancel my accommodation for free.
Thought I'd get in early.
Just in case.

[Hotpotato]

Oh here we go again. The nervous wait for the GF tickets preference category letter, (I hope they get mine right this year) the logging on to register your intent in week 1 of the finals, the nervous wait to get through week 1 of the finals, If we dont then its even more nerves to get through Week 2. The sickening thought at bombing out in a Prelim when finishing the regular season on top. The actual Prelim final day seems to take an age to arrive. Made worse if there is an injury cloud or a threat of suspension hanging over any of your players. If we get through the Prelim the joy is tempered by the knowledge that it is all for nothing with one game still to go. The nervous wait and anticipation for GF ticket allocation (I got M35, N48 for me, O16 for me and the missus, where's the cheer squad sitting, blah blah blah...) the emptying of the bank accounts as airfares, accommodation and tickets are either paid for from savings or paid via already stretched credit cards. The devouring of every piece of news relating to the big game. GF parade, is only an occasion to build further tension. The gut churning nerves of Grand Final day (I don't know about others here but I get so nervous, I can't eat or drink before and during the game, coffee is the exception)...my nerves are shot just thinking about it. Not sure I can do this again, Maybe I should be a Richmond supporter, much less stress!!!

I'm dreading it too , why have we contracted this devotion condition that the AFL love us all for at finals time.
If you take the the whole family (say 4) , the cost is significant , see bank acc for 2014.
My missus takes only mild interest until we get to the big one , then she wants to be there.
I think I'll send her and the kids for a cheap holiday to the Gold Coast and go to Melbourne alone .
That'll work .

[Doctor]

The bye week before the finals has meant that I won't be at the GF if we qualify. Holding it on a long weekend in the middle of the school holidays does mean you have to put off holiday plans if you want to go to the game. I'd imagine air fares to Melbourne and accommodation there will be more expensive too. Hopefully they won't try this again next year. All four of the AFL360 panel (including the coaches) on Monday night thought it would go back to the way it was as early as next year.

[WauchopeAnalyst]

I have received an email from the Swans that I have been banned from attending if we make the GF.

My record is poor and previous offences.

1996 - Attendance LOSE ????
2005 - No attendance WIN
2006 - Attendance LOSE????
2012 - No attendance WIN
2014 - I dont talk about it????

2016 - 1996 LOSE, 2006 LOSE, 2016 ????

GOT TO LOVE TV.. Go the SWANS.


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