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[Wedgie]

Not just the younger brigade, I wont go to the shithold unless forced to if North are playing in a final.
My kids are more keen going there than I am.
Rains got nothing to do with it, drove to Victoria to watch two games in the rain last year.
I even made sure I was in Thailand for the Crows v Cats game at Footy Pk last year.
Unfortunately till copped moron crows supporters watching it in Phuket!
I'd go to heaps of games if the Libs get in and build a new stadium and know dozens that would do similar.
Adelaide Oval is about as appealing as Footy Pk, ie NOT!

[Booney]

Come on Voice - I have heard it called that (or something close to it) by a loud minority

Typical profile = age < 20, has everything they need from parents and don't like sitting in the rain :shock:

Very good point. The current generation that has been brought up with the Docklands stadium of indoor football seems to have this great aversion to sitting in the elements to watch a game and at the first sign of rain, retreat to the loungeroom to watch from there.

As many of us who grew up with SANFL would attest, standing in driving rain, watching your team is part of supporting them. I thought. Seems very odd that many younger fans appear to feel that it's a bridge too far in many ways to cross and don't want to do it.

Time to harden up a bit.

End of rant.

Spot on CK. Poor people get a bit of rain on them or the seats are too cold. I bet none of the whingers ever went to Waverly Park to see a game. Spoon fed jellybacks. If you want to watch your team you'll go anywhere.

[Gingernuts]

Come on Voice - I have heard it called that (or something close to it) by a loud minority

Typical profile = age < 20, has everything they need from parents and don't like sitting in the rain :shock:

Very good point. The current generation that has been brought up with the Docklands stadium of indoor football seems to have this great aversion to sitting in the elements to watch a game and at the first sign of rain, retreat to the loungeroom to watch from there.

As many of us who grew up with SANFL would attest, standing in driving rain, watching your team is part of supporting them. I thought. Seems very odd that many younger fans appear to feel that it's a bridge too far in many ways to cross and don't want to do it.

Time to harden up a bit.

End of rant.

Spot on CK. Poor people get a bit of rain on them or the seats are too cold. I bet none of the whingers ever went to Waverly Park to see a game. Spoon fed jellybacks. If you want to watch your team you'll go anywhere.

I love sitting in the rain, nothing a decent raincoat and a thermos full of port can't fix!

[Wedgie]

Spot on CK. Poor people get a bit of rain on them or the seats are too cold. I bet none of the whingers ever went to Waverly Park to see a game. Spoon fed jellybacks. If you want to watch your team you'll go anywhere.

I liked Waverly Park, went there several times. I miss it.
Can we demolish Footy Park and rebuild Waverly?

[Hondo]

Spot on CK. Poor people get a bit of rain on them or the seats are too cold. I bet none of the whingers ever went to Waverly Park to see a game. Spoon fed jellybacks. If you want to watch your team you'll go anywhere.

I liked Waverly Park, went there several times. I miss it.
Can we demolish Footy Park and rebuild Waverly?

So what's the issue with AAMI if you liked Waverley or are you taking the mickey?

How do facilities at Kardina Park compare to AAMI? (serious question, never been there).

Are you saying you and your dozens are going to become regulars at Crows and Power games when you hate their supporters and hate the teams, just because it's in the city at a new stadium? When I say regulars I mean not 1-2 games on a Friday night. I'm saying every second week at least. Among all those Crows morons and Port ferals watching games as a neutral supporter?

I know you'll say yes to this but I won't believe you.

[Wedgie]

Spot on CK. Poor people get a bit of rain on them or the seats are too cold. I bet none of the whingers ever went to Waverly Park to see a game. Spoon fed jellybacks. If you want to watch your team you'll go anywhere.

I liked Waverly Park, went there several times. I miss it.
Can we demolish Footy Park and rebuild Waverly?

So what's the issue with AAMI if you liked Waverley or are you taking the mickey?

How do facilities at Kardina Park compare to AAMI? (serious question, never been there).

Are you saying you and your dozens are going to become regulars at Crows and Power games when you hate their supporters and hate the teams, just because it's in the city at a new stadium? When I say regulars I mean not 1-2 games on a Friday night. I'm saying every second week at least. Among all those Crows morons and Port ferals just because you seat has a cushion?

I know you'll say yes to this but I won't believe you.

Crikey, ask me a few more quesitons, why don't you?
Dont like Aami's facilities, location, the people that go there, the red coats, Weslo, the curve of the ground, the beer, the lack of decent places nearby to entertain yourself before or after a game, the atmosphere, the seats, the toilet setup, the use of the screens, the PA system, the smell, the look, the colour, the public transport, the design and the food (could probably think of a few more reasons but Im busy).

Kardinia Park? Friggin' hole, never go there anymore, crap facilities, crap town, supporters there are from another world, mind you the beer is better.

Last question, yes, definately, have a few beers before at the Woolshed, have a meal, kick on in town afterwards, maybe watch a band or two. I'd probably be there every week depending on tickets, probably would even become a full time member there if they have something like the Medallion Club at Docklands. Cusions dont bother me as I stand up and I take offence at your calling Crows supporters morons and Port supporters ferals as I have some friends and family who are Port or Crows fans, your generalisation is horrid.

[Hondo]

Wedgie you're right, those generalisations were completely out of line

Don't know where I'd heard them before?

Oh well, given the Libs aren't even making their CBD Stadium a major election issue (so far) I think it's fair to say you'll be waiting a while yet to take out that Power membership! If we don't get the 2022 Soccer world cup then there's no chance in the next 20 years. I think the SACA will let the AO have artificial turf before they let a CBD Stadium get built up the road.

Sorry all, the thread is now derailed

[Wedgie]

Wedgie you're right, those generalisations were completely out of line

Don't know where I'd heard them before?

Oh well, given the Libs aren't even making their CBD Stadium a major election issue (so far) I think it's fair to say you'll be waiting a while yet to take out that Power membership! If we don't get the 2022 Soccer world cup then there's no chance in the next 20 years.

Wouldn't be the first time, I was a SANFL Member up till 2000 which I suppose somehow classified me as a Power member for 4 or 5 years. I reckon I even cheered for them in a couple of games.

The Libs still have it on the cards but I'm guessing they wont get in till the next term. It'll take a few more South Australians to wake up which hasn't quite happened yet.
By that time Adelaide Oval would have been redeveloped and everything will well and truly be ****** up and probably beyond repair.

[Rik E Boy]

I love sitting in the rain, nothing a decent raincoat and a thermos full of port can't fix!

Yeah but you're a freak. Diehard Panter supporters who spend their Winters at Carlunga should be excluded from this discussion. I've been to Waverley when it was pissing down rain and I've been to Carlunga in the middle of the year and Waverley was like a mild spring day compared to my frigid visits down South. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! It's not the rain down there, but the wind. Goes right through you.

regards,

REB

[Hondo]

The Libs still have it on the cards but I'm guessing they wont get in till the next term. It'll take a few more South Australians to wake up which hasn't quite happened yet.
By that time Adelaide Oval would have been redeveloped and everything will well and truly be ****** up and probably beyond repair.

I think the Libs have also realised how many entrenched vested interests exist in the current set-up. It won't happen with SACA and SANFL support and it's proving hard enough to get those 2 parties to share one of their existing grounds let alone a brand new one.

Even if they win many are suggesting the CBD Stadium is still dead unless the soccer world cup comes here. In fact, some suggest the AO redevelopment is dead unless the world cup comes here. Status quo is emerging as the favourite regardless of who wins the election it seems.

The advantage Melbourne had is that the G is still the prime stadium and Docklands is the boutique one. Here, we'd be setting up the opposite which would render the SACA broke I think?

[Wedgie]

The Libs still have it on the cards but I'm guessing they wont get in till the next term. It'll take a few more South Australians to wake up which hasn't quite happened yet.
By that time Adelaide Oval would have been redeveloped and everything will well and truly be ****** up and probably beyond repair.

I think the Libs have also realised how many entrenched vested interests exist in the current set-up. It won't happen with SACA and SANFL support and it's proving hard enough to get those 2 parties to share one of their existing grounds let alone a brand new one.

Even if they win many are suggesting the CBD Stadium is still dead unless the soccer world cup comes here. In fact, some suggest the AO redevelopment is dead unless the world cup comes here. Status quo is emerging as the favourite regardless of who wins the election it seems.

The advantage Melbourne had is that the G is still the prime stadium and Docklands is the boutique one. Here, we'd be setting up the opposite which would render the SACA broke I think?

Yeah, it wouldn't suprise me, we're experts at going nowhere and doing nothing or going backwards in this state. Next someone will come up with the idea of putting a hospital in the busiest part of town.

[nuggety goodness]

The Libs still have it on the cards but I'm guessing they wont get in till the next term. It'll take a few more South Australians to wake up which hasn't quite happened yet.
By that time Adelaide Oval would have been redeveloped and everything will well and truly be ****** up and probably beyond repair.

I think the Libs have also realised how many entrenched vested interests exist in the current set-up. It won't happen with SACA and SANFL support and it's proving hard enough to get those 2 parties to share one of their existing grounds let alone a brand new one.

Even if they win many are suggesting the CBD Stadium is still dead unless the soccer world cup comes here. In fact, some suggest the AO redevelopment is dead unless the world cup comes here. Status quo is emerging as the favourite regardless of who wins the election it seems.

The advantage Melbourne had is that the G is still the prime stadium and Docklands is the boutique one. Here, we'd be setting up the opposite which would render the SACA broke I think?

Yeah, it wouldn't suprise me, we're experts at going nowhere and doing nothing or going backwards in this state. Next someone will come up with the idea of putting a hospital in the busiest part of town.

or installing some new tram lines, cos that's the best and most up to date mode of public transport around isn't it....

[the big bang]

Come on Voice - I have heard it called that (or something close to it) by a loud minority

Typical profile = age < 20, has everything they need from parents and don't like sitting in the rain :shock:

Very good point. The current generation that has been brought up with the Docklands stadium of indoor football seems to have this great aversion to sitting in the elements to watch a game and at the first sign of rain, retreat to the loungeroom to watch from there.

As many of us who grew up with SANFL would attest, standing in driving rain, watching your team is part of supporting them. I thought. Seems very odd that many younger fans appear to feel that it's a bridge too far in many ways to cross and don't want to do it.

Time to harden up a bit.

End of rant.

yeah. because there is a stadium in Melbourne that has a roof (which i've never been to), that means i will never ever sit in the rain to watch a game of footy.

[Voice]

Come on Voice - I have heard it called that (or something close to it) by a loud minority

Typical profile = age < 20, has everything they need from parents and don't like sitting in the rain :shock:

Very good point. The current generation that has been brought up with the Docklands stadium of indoor football seems to have this great aversion to sitting in the elements to watch a game and at the first sign of rain, retreat to the loungeroom to watch from there.

As many of us who grew up with SANFL would attest, standing in driving rain, watching your team is part of supporting them. I thought. Seems very odd that many younger fans appear to feel that it's a bridge too far in many ways to cross and don't want to do it.

Time to harden up a bit.

End of rant.

Didn't realise that the young generation had a Docklands stadium in Adelaide that they grew up with making them soft. Nothing to do with the rain. We hate it because it's a shithole.

[dedja]

Way to go CK ... time for some to Toughen The F.U.I.C Up