I'm visiting mid march and definitely want to go to a rugby game. Any pointers to what would be a good match to get tickets to?
Rugby is most often refers to rugby union ... but there is also rugby league. Do you know which you were after?
EDIT: You may not care, but if you are a novice ... league may be easier to follow. Others, I am sure, will disagree.
I've also heard seppos* talk about "Aussie Rules Rugby" which is even more confusing.
In oz we have three (main) forms of oval ball football (or "footy").
Rugby League - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_league (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_league)
Rugby Union - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union)
Australian ("Aussie") Rules Football - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aussie_rules (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aussie_rules)
Rugby League will be easy to pick up, watch just about ANY game in Sydney
Rugby Union can be tricky if you've not watched it before but a great chance for a drink - watch a Super's game anywhere you can (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Super_Rugby_season (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Super_Rugby_season))
Aussie Rules is commonly likened to Aerial Ping Pong - watch ANY game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
What dates are you here and when are you going to be in different towns? Might be able to help pick a game or two for you.
Cheers,
M
* Used as a term of endearment.
Ruby League - go the Eels! [thumbsup]
Rugby Union - watch Invictus with Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman (contrary to popular belief it is not about Nelson Mandela but about Matt Damon's atrocious Afrikaans accent) [cheeky]
(G)AFL is for ballet dancers and metrosexuals.
disclaimer: the views expressed in this email are those of a person who has spent the afternoon conversing with lovely ladies and consuming fine imported beers... [beer] [clap]
It all depends on where you are and the date you have available.
If you are in brisbane or sydney - NRL (Rugby League)
Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth - AFL (Australian Rules)
and if your desperate - Super 12 (Rugby Union)
From your other thread, I think Sydney is your likely destination. If your near the city, I recommend seeing a home game for either Tigers, Roosters, Eels, or Rabbitohs game (best atmosphere). IMO best atmosphere is Tigers at Leichhardt Oval, small suburban ground and the most exciting team in the comp!
Go here for the draw -> http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/2011draw/tabid/10978/round/180/default.aspx (http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/2011draw/tabid/10978/round/180/default.aspx)
Let us know where you will be and the date, we will give you the match of the round.
Cheers
Look,
If yagunna watch league you may as well watch the best team on the planet, and that would be St George Illawarra Dragons, won the minor premiership in 2009 then in 2010 did the double minor premiership AND major premiers.
Mmick
I wouldn't bother too much with a Dragons game.......not a lot of value for money i feel..........
On the other hand, Wests Tigers is the way to go.......an open flowing game is guaranteed....... [thumbsup]
A certain Dragons supporter is very one sided so take that reply with a grain of salt......... [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]
Quote from: Mr.S2R on February 16, 2011, 08:27:08 PM
(G)AFL is for ballet dancers and metrosexuals.
Bahaha. So true.
And yes tigers are the way to go. Just think come end of year when the news comes to you that the WestsTigers have won the premiership you will be able to brag to your mates "Hey, thats the team we went and watched". Better yet if you can get to a game at Leichardt oval (one of their many home stadiums - dont get me started) you will also experience local footy at its finest - especially on the hill. Best hot dogs in Sydney and an atmosphere that is rivalled by none.
Caaarn Tiges!!!!
Quote from: Mr.S2R on February 16, 2011, 08:27:08 PM
Ruby League - go the Eels! [thumbsup]
[roll]
Quote from: monstermick58 on February 17, 2011, 03:11:14 AM
Look,
If yagunna watch league you may as well watch the best team on the planet, and that would be St George Illawarra Dragons, won the minor premiership in 2009 then in 2010 did the double minor premiership AND major premiers
[roll] [roll]
Quote from: Justo on February 17, 2011, 01:10:45 PM
Caaarn Tiges!!!!
[roll] [roll] [roll]
;D
[leo] Doggies [leo]
Where's the Doner Kebab smiley? :D
Quote from: Stinky Wizzleteats on February 17, 2011, 04:17:08 PM
Where's the Doner Kebab smiley? :D
Probably being car jacked. [evil]
Quote from: Justo on February 17, 2011, 05:24:12 PM
Probably being car jacked. [evil]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
You guys forgot one other code
quite popular with the makers of our fine Italian machines
;D Fruit Boot [puke]
aka soccer
famous for many a Hollywood
injury performance
and lucky to see one point per
boring game
thanks for the great input. syd 12-19, mel 19-26.
what, the afl sleeveless shirts aren't manley? [laugh]
looking forward to it. my first heavy drinking experience was with my buddy's rugby team in highschool. needless to say, i got [drink]
Quote from: Two dogs on February 17, 2011, 08:33:35 PM
You guys forgot one other code
quite popular with the makers of our fine Italian machines
;D Fruit Boot [puke]
aka soccer
famous for many a Hollywood
injury performance
and lucky to see one point per
boring game
But unfortunately the Mariners would have won the Grand Final by the time he arrives. Besides they have a relatively popular league in the US (the MLS), so it wouldn't be much of a novelty.
Unless he was able to catch a Sydney FC Asian Champions League game ... that could be a real novelty.
EDIT: Seeing those dates while I was typing he could possibly see the Football Grand Final depending on where it is held.
All poofs games [roll]
Quote from: Rob s on February 17, 2011, 09:30:40 PM
All poofs games [roll]
ah such eloquence Rob! [thumbsup]
Not the best options available. I would recommend:
Monday 14th Monday night football ANZ Staduin (Olympic Park) - 14th Tigers v Bulldogs, Massive stadium, will not be full so some atmosphere is lost. Out of city, need public transport.
Friday 18th Eels v Panthers, local darby will be a good game, very passionate supporters, public transport too but not really near the city.
Saturday 19th, Tigers v Warriors. Will be a sellout, order tickets now! within 15 min of the City. Without doubt the pick of the options, you can get on the can's and there are heaps of top pubs to go to after the game. Balmain goes off after a Tigers win (which they will [thumbsup]).
If your fair dinkum about wanting to experience a "Footy game" delay your trip to Melbourne a day.
Thx for all the advice. Anyone know if there is a couch sharing site in Oz?
Couch sharing...?
Check with either Two Dogs or Rob S...........they have spent a lot of nights on them i was told...... [thumbsup]
haha, been there done that.
so, anybody going to the sat game? i can change my flight out and looking for a place to crash for that one night, since my friends only have the hotel til that morning.
so what the best place/way to buy tickets to the Saturday 19th, Tigers v Warriors match? Might have a place lined up to crash that night.
Quote from: psidriven on March 01, 2011, 09:27:33 PM
so what the best place/way to buy tickets to the Saturday 19th, Tigers v Warriors match? Might have a place lined up to crash that night.
You can get them here http://www.proticket.com.au/event.asp?eventid=978 (http://www.proticket.com.au/event.asp?eventid=978)I think you will get an E-Ticket that you can print off and scan when you go through the gates.
To experience it, get General Admin tickets, go to one of the local pubs like this one http://www.orangegrovehotel.com/ (http://www.orangegrovehotel.com/) in the arvo and follow the crowd down to the stadium before kick off. Get a few drinks there because it can be hard to get a drink when its full.
Ticket bought, thanks for the info. Looking forward to a good time. Any after match spots to go to on a Sat night?
if you can't count past 6 see a league game, if you like lots of stoppages by refs who think they're bigger stars than the players watch a union game, if on the other hand you want to see overpaid boys in short shorts running around with no idea how to pass a ball go see an aussie rules game.
personally, i wouldn't waste my time or cash on any of em, hire a bike and find a decent road, ride it till the filth pull you over then show them your foreign licence!
woo hoo!
paul.
Quote from: loony888 on March 09, 2011, 01:20:23 AM
if you can't count past 6 see a league game, if you like lots of stoppages by refs who think they're bigger stars than the players watch a union game, if on the other hand you want to see overpaid boys in short shorts running around with no idea how to pass a ball go see an aussie rules game.
personally, i wouldn't waste my time or cash on any of em, hire a bike and find a decent road, ride it till the filth pull you over then show them your foreign licence!
woo hoo!
paul.
Geeze Looney bit harsh, I've always said variety is the spice of life
Mmick
Quote from: monstermick58 on March 09, 2011, 03:54:18 AM
Geeze Looney bit harsh, I've always said variety is the spice of life
Mmick
yeah i know, i watch all of em from time to time, watching the classic rugby right now actually. [thumbsup]
Quote from: loony888 on March 10, 2011, 01:23:56 AM
yeah i know, i watch all of em from time to time, watching the classic rugby right now actually. [thumbsup]
Know how you feel mate, gunna force myself to go up to the pub friday night with a couple of mates and drink piss talk shit watch footy, all good really [drink] [beer]
Mmick
Quote from: loony888 on March 09, 2011, 01:20:23 AM
if you can't count past 6 see a league game, if you like lots of stoppages by refs who think they're bigger stars than the players watch a union game, if on the other hand you want to see overpaid boys in short shorts running around with no idea how to pass a ball go see an aussie rules game.
personally, i wouldn't waste my time or cash on any of em, hire a bike and find a decent road, ride it till the filth pull you over then show them your foreign licence!
woo hoo!
paul.
[thumbsdown] :-X
Quote from: psidriven on March 08, 2011, 10:04:18 AM
Ticket bought, thanks for the info. Looking forward to a good time. Any after match spots to go to on a Sat night?
Just head to Darling Street Balmain [thumbsup]
Quote from: monstermick58 on March 10, 2011, 01:57:51 AM
Know how you feel mate, gunna force myself to go up to the pub friday night with a couple of mates and drink piss talk shit watch footy, all good really [drink] [beer]
Mmick
Yep done just that tonight, pub was packed (more than 20) and it was good to see all the different football clubs represented,m we had St george, Bulldogs, Tigers, Eagles, Roosters, Rabbits,was all good people hootin and hollerin, oh that was me, but a good night was had by all, thank goodness footy season has begun.
Mmick
Where can I get a Rabbit shirt? I'll rock one of those.
Quote from: psidriven on March 11, 2011, 04:52:20 PM
Where can I get a Rabbit shirt? I'll rock one of those.
Check with Russel Crowe.
Get a tigers shirt at the gate, there's always merchandise stands there.
Thought I would give you a taste of it. Here's an example of what happens when two 115kg men collide in "The greatest game of all"
Simon Dwyer big hit on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ILh-w5LPYo#normal)
That was the game of the year, too bad the Tigers lost. :(
as long as it's better than the panthers/knights game. panthers looked sloppy.
Quote from: psidriven on March 15, 2011, 09:51:49 PM
as long as it's better than the panthers/knights game. panthers looked sloppy.
The Panthers have always played like that. One week they are being flogged by teams that they should be flogging, the next week they are unbeatable.
make the beast with two backsen Chocolate Soldiers.