Wellington- game week / feedback

[saintbrat]

the stories around the game
MichelleClyneMichelle Clyne

@AFL goalposts have appeared at Wellington's Westpac Stadium today. Only three days to go. @AFLNZ #AFLinNZ pic.twitter.com/pYTt9vNs6F

[SainterK]

I know some aren't sold on this being a good idea, but it's actually quite exciting

[Junction Oval]

Where are the Coaches/Stats guys going to sit - in the crowd??

[saintly]

I know some aren't sold on this being a good idea, but it's actually quite exciting

I agree ,it is quite exciting for the club.

[mcadam05]

On Thursday Kent Johns who hosts the afternoon show on radiosports will be live from the ground doing his show I'm guessing there will be heaps of footy chat

http://radiosport.co.nz/

[saintbrat]

Banner making


from what I read it will be a joint banner

[saintbrat]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor ... -from-home

St Kilda are determined to make Wellington feel like a second home as they prepare to host the first overseas AFL game for premiership points in the New Zealand capital on Thursday night.

While their opponents for the historic Anzac Day clash, the Sydney Swans, flew in to Wellington today - the Saints arrive tomorrow - St Kilda chief executive Michael Nettlefold is hopeful of attracting the lion's share of support.

More than 2500 St Kilda members are flying from Melbourne, compared to 1500 of their Swans' counterparts. And Nettlefold hopes that of the roughly 20,000 locals expected to attend, the majority will adopt the Saints, given they have driven the concept and will host two games per season there from next year onwards

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[saintbrat]

ready for breakfast TV

[matrix]

joint banner?

huh?

is that what happens anzac day?

[SENsei]

Pics from Michelle Clyne....a former St Kilda media manager.

Exciting times for the club.

[saintbrat]

joint banner?

huh?

is that what happens anzac day?

yes- Much has been made of it at the G in recent years...

[matrix]

cheers bratty
dont usually sit down and watch the whole thing
might flick it on half way thru the first or sec

you in NZ?

[saintbrat]

soon- or later make that very late


TV this morning

http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/james- ... eo-5415966

[saintbrat]

Press conferance

is the statue at the front what the winning captain will be presented with?

[st_Trav_ofWA]

i hear Goodesy has been trying to butter up the Kiwis by saying the swans play like the All Blacks ....

[Saints94]

i hear Goodesy has been trying to butter up the Kiwis by saying the swans play like the All Blacks ....

His full of s*** old Goodsey, getting an even bigger ego as he ages...

[plugger66]

i hear Goodesy has been trying to butter up the Kiwis by saying the swans play like the All Blacks ....

His full of s*** old Goodsey, getting an even bigger ego as he ages...

Why?

[st_Trav_ofWA]

i hear Goodesy has been trying to butter up the Kiwis by saying the swans play like the All Blacks ....

His full of s*** old Goodsey, getting an even bigger ego as he ages...

actually he made mention his team play like the all black giving it all with hard tackling for the whole game .. but he is not a great tackler and tens to sit back off the rough stuff and use his athletisim to recieve the ball

[saintspremiers]

2,500 Saints members is amazing. Incredible that approx 8% of all members are going!

I guess it's a big event. First ever international game for points.

Next year I'm guessing 1,000 max members per game.

[plugger66]

2,500 Saints members is amazing. Incredible that approx 8% of all members are going!

I guess it's a big event. First ever international game for points.

Next year I'm guessing 1,000 max members per game.

1500 Swans are going. Probably more amazing.

[8856brother]

2,500 Saints members is amazing. Incredible that approx 8% of all members are going!

I guess it's a big event. First ever international game for points.

Next year I'm guessing 1,000 max members per game.

1500 Swans are going. Probably more amazing.

Why?

[saintbrat]

Joey on Radio this afternooon mentioned that several groups of Parents travelled across - including Brodie and Josh's and that for Jack Steven's mum it was her first overseas trip- well done Mrs Steven.

[saintspremiers]

Joey on Radio this afternooon mentioned that several groups of Parents travelled across - including Brodie and Josh's and that for Jack Steven's mum it was her first overseas trip- well done Mrs Steven.

I find it amazing but sad that adults over 40 haven't been O/S.

You've lived a pretty sheltered life staying in Oz exclusively IMO. Going to NZ is hardly a real O/S experience, given all the Kiwis that live here.

[StGoddard18]

Took my mum to Hawaii last year for her first overseas trip. She's 53! Plans to travel alot more now.

[saintbrat]

Don't knock home bodies- many don't feel the need to travel- or wish to experience the hassle-
I admire those who do travel a lot but learning more about Here is good for me



NZ feedback
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/co ... L-was-good

OPINION: I found myself (along with 22 thousand or so others) at Westpac Stadium on Anzac night watching a game of Aussie Rules.

It was a good night, but kind of weird. First thing I noted was the lack of tattoos. While body art seems almost compulsory in league, union, football, boxing and dozens of other sports these days, I couldn't discern any stamps on the 36 players rushing around the big oval on Thursday night. Maybe none of them had been good enough to get any.

Second, there actually seemed to be a lot of sport going on and bugger all stoppages for lineouts, scrums, throw-ins or injuries. It made it bloody tiring to watch and I imagine even more tiring to play.

Third, they let trainers on to the field during the game. Instead of sending out a waterboy or a medic with some instructions from the coach while someone feigned an injury, one guy from each team dressed in high-vis orange ran around giving instructions and organising subs, which meant the guys could get on with playing.

Fourth, there were more refs and linesmen than you could shake a stick at. I lost count of how many match officials were on the park. But it meant there were very few disputed calls and just one video replay, thus adding to the huge amount of actual game time in the two-hour spectacle.

So weirdest of all I actually enjoyed my rules experience and have to say I would go again if the opportunity arose.