SCG Match Day Experience

[AnnieH]

Horses????
Where the F did they pull that one out of?
Game day experience is getting to be a chore.

[Beerman]

Just managed to get to my first game of the year, and maybe I'm going deaf in my old age, but the music didn't seem quite as loud as it has previously. Or maybe I'm just getting better at tuning it out.

Also on the upside - it was a good sized crowd, and once the umpires got them involved the atmosphere was pretty good. Sadly the Swans play managed to nullify the crowd effect pretty quickly.

The food is atrocious, but my wife got quite a nice vegetarian nachos thing from an Agape food truck outside the gates, which is an improvement.

There are some ok beers, but I do feel a bit sad at the thought of the kids not having an inheritance after I lashed out and bought two.

And as for "Horses"....

[Hotpotato]

I don?t need the ground announcer bellowing the score after each quarter.
Terry Wallace is probably a decent fellow. But he?s not the right person to comment on proceedings and point out the bleeding obvious.

[O'Reilly Boy]

Horses????
Where the F did they pull that one out of?
Game day experience is getting to be a chore.

That's the way it's gonna be, little darling.

[Lado]

Friday night we sat on the concourse behind the goals in the red zone. The advertising around the big screen was gone and the match stats were back. Theres a plus.
If the pa was oppressively loud with advertising we couldn't hear it where we were. I did not go up to level 1 to see what it was like up there. Might try again when we play North Melbourne.
We did end up sitting behind a long row of beer heads who decided that belting out Sweet Caroline and Horses at about 100db would be entertaining (for them). Oh well at least that was "real" noise and they did finally concentrate on the game by the 4th quarter. We splashed out $14 (!) on tepid chips which tasted like salty cardboard. That will teach me to contemplate SCG food.
All things considered not too bad, apart from match result. I'm looking forward to the next game.
I'm beginning to dislike the term "matchday experience"!

[Lado]

I forgot to mention. We escaped at half time and sat out the back of the grandstand. You can't do this if you are not in the members area, unless you go outside completely which is an option. This is where we ate our cold chips and contemplated the Swans performance.

[neilfws]

Just managed to get to my first game of the year, and maybe I'm going deaf in my old age, but the music didn't seem quite as loud as it has previously. Or maybe I'm just getting better at tuning it out.

I thought it was less blaring last Friday. That may be subjective, these things are very mood-dependent. But I like to think that it was in response to feedback.

[Doctor]

I thought it was less blaring last Friday. That may be subjective, these things are very mood-dependent. But I like to think that it was in response to feedback.

The female on the mike was certainly far better with it than her predecessor. No shouting and spoke far more clearly. Definitely noticeable.

[Daisi]

I like Sweet Caroline...Sorry...but maybe it's time for a change...I really really enjoyed it when they played 'up there for sydney' at 3/4 time...that was fantastic

As for the rest...I see that the big screen has started to relay umpire decisions to the crowd. I think that's great, except it's inconsistent. Please SCG put all the umpiring decisions on the big screen, so that the umpires are under pressure to give fair decisions..

Food is overpriced, although I shazamed? a song on my phone and got a 7 dollar voucher for the food shop...so that actually almost paid for a crappy dinner..so that's a tip for those with kids. Shazam the songs...get free food.

Advertising? Well how do the players actually kick goals with those annoying flashing signs on the fence? Unbelievable distraction. The Terry Wallace stuff is garbage, can we get somebody who is recognisably Sydney Swans related to do that? The rest of the advertising is excessive, but understandable, I rationalise it by saying it's all money for the club that I love.

I sit in the Trumper stand. I often go by myself and have been doing so for several years. I usually have a great time. Thank you to all the security staff, the catering staff and the SCG and Swans staff who make it such an enjoyable occasion.

[Mel_C]

As for the rest...I see that the big screen has started to relay umpire decisions to the crowd. I think that's great, except it's inconsistent. Please SCG put all the umpiring decisions on the big screen, so that the umpires are under pressure to give fair decisions..

It's a bit hard to put all the umpiring decisions on the screen if they don't know what the free kick was paid for ????.

[Beerman]

Swans just tweeted that Briggs will be performing at the SCG for Marn Grook on 1st June (vs Carlton).

Now we?re talking! Mrs Beerman in particular will be pleased.

The NRL nuffies will be saying that we stole the idea from them, to which I say ?Of course!? It?s a brilliant idea, the NRL theme is great and I?m not ashamed to copy a great idea.

[AB Swannie]

Due to family commitments and other factors, I only have a red zone 3 game family membership. When I do go with the bride and kids we normally take whatever seats we can get on the highest level as we aren?t always able to get there early. However, I am going with a bunch of mates this Friday and should be able to organise my life a bit better.

Therefore, my question is: What time would you be able to arrive at the SCG and still be able to get 5 seats on the 2nd level of the Noble/Bradman stand. I?m thinking about 75mins before first bounce??? Thoughts?

[AnnieH]

Due to family commitments and other factors, I only have a red zone 3 game family membership. When I do go with the bride and kids we normally take whatever seats we can get on the highest level as we aren?t always able to get there early. However, I am going with a bunch of mates this Friday and should be able to organise my life a bit better.

Therefore, my question is: What time would you be able to arrive at the SCG and still be able to get 5 seats on the 2nd level of the Noble/Bradman stand. I?m thinking about 75mins before first bounce??? Thoughts?

4.10 when the gates open!

[mcs]

Due to family commitments and other factors, I only have a red zone 3 game family membership. When I do go with the bride and kids we normally take whatever seats we can get on the highest level as we aren?t always able to get there early. However, I am going with a bunch of mates this Friday and should be able to organise my life a bit better.

Therefore, my question is: What time would you be able to arrive at the SCG and still be able to get 5 seats on the 2nd level of the Noble/Bradman stand. I?m thinking about 75mins before first bounce??? Thoughts?

We find we never have issues as long as one arrives around 90 minutes before the first bounce. Given its only Carlton and a Friday night game (which for many can be hard to get to early), I would say you should be fine.

[AB Swannie]

Does anyone know if you can get a pass out of the SCG members area? I am going to take my young daughter with me today. Due to crowds, I thought we might get there early, get some seats in the Noble Stand and watch a bit of the NEAFL. However, at some point, I reckon my daughter will get a bit antsy. If I can take her back out to Driver Avenue for the other activities, it should freshen her up for the game later.