So Yeah...WE ARE INTO THE GRAND FINAL!!

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  • aguy
    Senior Player
    • Mar 2014
    • 1324

    Originally posted by Meg
    Well my flight to Melbourne this afternoon has been cancelled and I'm now in a phone queue to try to reschedule. I'm guessing that the electricity failure in Adelaide has caused chaos with planes stuck in Adelaide. I hope the Swannies' trip down today is not disrupted!

    Ps: I wish someone would delete aardvark's post above, it makes me fear bad karma!
    May I ask which airline and from Sydney ?

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    • AnnieH
      RWOs Black Sheep
      • Aug 2006
      • 11332

      Melbourne peeps... which app do I download for getting around on public transport?
      Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
      Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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      • Meg
        Go Swannies!
        Site Admin
        • Aug 2011
        • 4828

        So Yeah...WE ARE INTO THE GRAND FINAL!!

        Originally posted by aguy
        May I ask which airline and from Sydney ?
        Qantas, from Sydney to Melbourne. I've just checked the flight status page, looks like mine is the only Qantas flight Syd - Melb cancelled but all other flights for the day seem to be running 1-2 hours behind schedule. I've still not heard back from Qantas so no idea when I'm going!

        I think Swans fly with Virgin(?). Just checked their flights, three Syd - Melb for this afternoon have been cancelled. They haven't updated flight times on other flights so I don't know if Virgin also have delays but I wouldn't be surprised.

        My guess is that the chaos in Adelaide late yesterday/overnight is the cause of the flight delays. And if so, it is likely to be causing problems out of and into all airports, not just Syd. So if you've got an interest from somewhere else I suggest you check on the online flight status page.

        Ps: further update - I've just checked Qantas page again, think I must have been reading it incorrectly before (stooopid!). Almost all flights are still listed as on time (couple of Jetstars have small delays). But mine is still cancelled ??[emoji25]
        Last edited by Meg; 29 September 2016, 11:23 AM.

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        • aguy
          Senior Player
          • Mar 2014
          • 1324

          Originally posted by Meg
          Qantas, from Sydney to Melbourne. I've just checked the flight status page, looks like mine is the only Qantas flight Syd - Melb cancelled but all other flights for the day seem to be running 1-2 hours behind schedule. I've still not heard back from Qantas so no idea when I'm going!

          I think Swans fly with Virgin(?). Just checked their flights, three Syd - Melb for this afternoon have been cancelled. They haven't updated flight times on other flights so I don't know if Virgin also have delays but I wouldn't be surprised.
          All the best meg. I hope you find out soon that you're on the next flight. Qantas have lots of flights so I'm crossing my fingers for you.

          I travel tomorrow night so I'm crossing my fingers for then too

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          • bloodbloods
            On the Rookie List
            • Jun 2008
            • 53

            Originally posted by AnnieH
            Melbourne peeps... which app do I download for getting around on public transport?
            Both tram tracker and PTV are good but if youre in and around the CBD then tram tracker will be all you need

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            • Buzz80
              On the Rookie List
              • Aug 2016
              • 31

              Yep i was meant to be on a 6am flight from syd to melb...finally boarded a plane at 9:30 ????

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              • Meg
                Go Swannies!
                Site Admin
                • Aug 2011
                • 4828

                Originally posted by Buzz80
                Yep i was meant to be on a 6am flight from syd to melb...finally boarded a plane at 9:30 [emoji21]
                Ah well then - who knows? As long as I get there before 2pm Saturday. And the team gets there somewhat earlier than that!

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                • goswannies
                  Senior Player
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 3052

                  Originally posted by Meg
                  Well my flight to Melbourne this afternoon has been cancelled and I'm now in a phone queue to try to reschedule. I'm guessing that the electricity failure in Adelaide has caused chaos with planes stuck in Adelaide. I hope the Swannies' trip down today is not disrupted!
                  Nooooo! I hope my flight will be ok tomorrow!!!!

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                  • Buzz80
                    On the Rookie List
                    • Aug 2016
                    • 31

                    Imagine the panic for supporters if this was on the Saturday ????
                    Originally posted by Meg
                    Ah well then - who knows? As long as I get there before 2pm Saturday. And the team gets there somewhat earlier than that!

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                    • Sandrevan
                      Warming the Bench
                      • May 2016
                      • 355

                      Despite living in Melbourne I have never been to a GF parade so tomorrow I'm going. The Vic government made it a public holiday.

                      See you all there. I'll be the bloke with the Swans scarf.

                      Yeah, the media has gone nuts over the dogs. It seems the Swans are an afterthought. All the media experts are predicting the doggies to win but the betting odds show the Swans are clear favourites.

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                      • crackedactor
                        Regular in the Side
                        • May 2012
                        • 919

                        The media are saying that the Swans experienced a similar situation when they had not won a flag for 72 years. That's BS***. We got crucified by umpiring in the first final against west coast and I believe without the outcry of Sydney papers stating "we were robbed" the bias umpiring would have continued throughout the finals. There was not overwhelming support for us in 2005, especially in Melbourne, that's why I don't have a SOFT spot for a Bulldogs win.

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                        • ScottH
                          It's Goodes to cheer!!
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 23665

                          Originally posted by AnnieH
                          Melbourne peeps... which app do I download for getting around on public transport?
                          Originally posted by bloodbloods
                          Both tram tracker and PTV are good but if youre in and around the CBD then tram tracker will be all you need
                          Agree with bb. Tram tracker is probably the only one if you are in or near the CBD.

                          Where are you staying??

                          Also the free tram zone has been extended for Friday and Saturday to the MCG.
                          Footy fans get free trams and more weekend services for AFL Grand Final

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                          • AnnieH
                            RWOs Black Sheep
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 11332

                            Originally posted by bloodbloods
                            Both tram tracker and PTV are good but if youre in and around the CBD then tram tracker will be all you need
                            Thanks mate.
                            Cheers
                            Annie

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                            Originally posted by ScottH
                            Agree with bb. Tram tracker is probably the only one if you are in or near the CBD.

                            Where are you staying??

                            Also the free tram zone has been extended for Friday and Saturday to the MCG.
                            Footy fans get free trams and more weekend services for AFL Grand Final
                            I'm staying in Richmond, but I want to get to South Caulfield by PT if I can on Friday arvo.
                            Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                            Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                            • ScottH
                              It's Goodes to cheer!!
                              • Sep 2003
                              • 23665

                              Originally posted by AnnieH
                              Thanks mate.
                              Cheers
                              Annie

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                              I'm staying in Richmond, but I want to get to South Caulfield by PT if I can on Friday arvo.
                              OK, you'll probably need the PTV app then for trains.

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                              • goswannies
                                Senior Player
                                • Sep 2007
                                • 3052

                                Originally posted by crackedactor
                                The media are saying that the Swans experienced a similar situation when they had not won a flag for 72 years. That's BS***. We got crucified by umpiring in the first final against west coast and I believe without the outcry of Sydney papers stating "we were robbed" the bias umpiring would have continued throughout the finals. There was not overwhelming support for us in 2005, especially in Melbourne, that's why I don't have a SOFT spot for a Bulldogs win.
                                The support for the Doggies is similar to us in 96 though

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