Family Day update

lendog heaven · Sun 09 Mar 2008 3:40pm

reckon 5000 tops were there-last nights team arrived ard 1.15 with the cup (isn't it great top have some more silverware in our barren cupboard?)- all there except mgardiner who had a 'family commitment'-coach confirmed goose and bj coming along really well, dempster fit, G poss ok for rd 1, no injuries from last night. Banger got sustained applause when he got his guernsey more so than anyone else (surprise). G got his from the little girl who he handed it to at richmond game (nice touch.) MC Dee Dunleavy introduced Yapper as "No 45" -s'pose hard to remember his real no. All in all it was a pleasant day - heaps of kids. really nice setting at F'ston, can see the Bay, oval surface great, shld be fab when we get there in 2010.

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Sun 09 Mar 2008 3:47pm

yes, it was a good day apart from the boys only signing for about an hour. its very frustrating when a family takes over each quene and jumps from line to line when they are close to the front. that is a bit disappointing. apart from that i got really burnt but i throughly enjoyed chatting with the young kids.

plugger66 · Post: # 529396Post **plugger66** » Sun 09 Mar 2008 4:01pm

Could someone please remind me not to go to the family day next year. To old to get signatures and to play the small amount of footy games they have. Actually not sure it is a great day for any age group.

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Sun 09 Mar 2008 4:03pm

awww no one is too old to get signatures. apart from the players getting the jumpers and the signatures, there isnt too much there. i think the merch tent went well though.

joffaboy · Post: # 529399Post **joffaboy** » Sun 09 Mar 2008 4:04pm

lendog heaven wrote:G got his from the little girl who he handed it to at richmond game (nice touch.)

Same one?

Owwwww how cute.

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Sun 09 Mar 2008 4:05pm

joffaboy wrote:
lendog heaven wrote:G got his from the little girl who he handed it to at richmond game (nice touch.)
Same one?

Owwwww how cute.

yea it was, she gave him a big hug too/

saints_forever · Sun 09 Mar 2008 4:07pm

it was an awesome day got heaps of photos with the players.. but the best photo of all was getting a picture wiith the cup that was sweet as....

Ice Wolf · Post: # 529421Post **Ice Wolf** » Sun 09 Mar 2008 4:29pm

I went, DD was good for a laugh with her stuff up's, poor Schneider she skipped him in her excitement to get to Ball lol. and of course Milne was funny as when he walked up on stage and showed his jumper number eventually, followed next by the real #45.

Merchandise was good all the new gear on show heaps of stock, Training t-shirt I bought had a knick in it and they replaced it no questions asked.

Collected my Cap and scarf, love the Caps they had 3 variation of it (only change was wording on sides), 1 for Reseved Seat holders, 1 for Social Club members, and 1 for those that have Reseved seats and Social Club (me) thought it was a real nice touch, much better hats the '06 Bill Express hats.

Felt a bit sorry for the players who played last ight you could clearly see how buggered they were from last night (least Harve's only has a nice short trip back home).

Great atmosphere, with all the toddlers running around having a great time whilst their parents chased after them trying to keep them in sight.

esaint66 · Post: # 529510Post **esaint66** » Sun 09 Mar 2008 6:14pm

had a great day it was excellent.

loved the heritage mueseum tent. had some great stuff there.

thought dd was being a bit harsh/weird when she announced to the whole crowd that kosi smelt like beer. what ese are they going to smell like gatorade?

Saint-Nick · Post: # 529787Post **Saint-Nick** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 6:54am

I went and thought it was great!

Unfortunately, the queues were just too long to be able to get any autographs and like someone said - lots of people had a plan for each part of the family to stand in different queues. Next year, I'll get there early.

I'd love to know how much they raised at the gates. What's more, I'd love to know how much the Merchandise tent made. I bought a supporter's jacket - not something you want to try on in that kind of heat!

Loved seeing Fraser up close! I tried not to stalk him as he went from one area to the next, but that was difficult. Instead, I used the zoom on the camera!

I thought it was really sweet when Riley gave Fraser his guernsey back. The whole crowd went, "Awwww"!

Throughout the presentation, I was just dying of heat but kept telling myself that they went through worse the day before - which kept me going for a while. Unfortunately, I don't think I lost the 4kg that they did in the heat.

All in all, a nice time - but it would be especially good if you have young children. The best part of it was being amidst a sea of Red White and Black - just beautiful!

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golden hawk · Mon 10 Mar 2008 12:32pm

saw fraser got his jumper back that was a very nice touch bet he probably would not have minded if she kepts it [if it was the old one he got back might have been this years jumper she was giving him maybe?]

hawks day got 8,000 you day was pretty hot may have had some people stay home cause of the heat

HSVKing · Post: # 529925Post **HSVKing** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 12:41pm

golden hawk wrote:saw fraser got his jumper back that was a very nice touch bet he probably would not have minded if she kepts it [if it was the old one he got back might have been this years jumper she was giving him maybe?]

hawks day got 8,000 you day was pretty hot may have had some people stay home cause of the heat

Yeah, it was this years new jumper she gave to him, not the old one.

golden hawk · Mon 10 Mar 2008 1:08pm

HSVKing wrote:
golden hawk wrote:saw fraser got his jumper back that was a very nice touch bet he probably would not have minded if she kepts it [if it was the old one he got back might have been this years jumper she was giving him maybe?]

hawks day got 8,000 you day was pretty hot may have had some people stay home cause of the heat
Yeah, it was this years new jumper she gave to him, not the old one.

thats good i am sure he would want her to keep the old one

nice guy is Fraser

Sam23 · Post: # 529930Post **Sam23** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 1:08pm

I hate Family day.

Went last year and it was an absolute horror day, nothing went right.

golden hawk · Mon 10 Mar 2008 1:10pm

last year is last year we are talking this year !

Otiman · Post: # 529935Post **Otiman** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 1:12pm

Did they have the training jumpers (intra-club ones) there for sale?

SharpShooter · Mon 10 Mar 2008 1:49pm

Otiman wrote:Did they have the training jumpers (intra-club ones) there for sale?

I don't think so no. What from I remember they should be available from the club around early to mid April.

Many people asking for those jumpers though. Will be quite popular when they come in.

djsburke · Post: # 530029Post **djsburke** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 5:16pm

joffaboy wrote:
lendog heaven wrote:G got his from the little girl who he handed it to at richmond game (nice touch.)
Same one?

Owwwww how cute.

She had a big weekend. We were talking to her at Adelaide.

B W and R all over · Mon 10 Mar 2008 5:21pm

i_luv_nick_riewoldt wrote:awww no one is too old to get signatures.

Really? I reckon it's a bit weird for anyone over the age of 15 and downright wrong for anyone over the age of 30. Photos I can understand though.

milney044 · Post: # 530033Post **milney044** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 5:33pm

Yeah signatures n photos is a hard one.. I stopped getting as many signatures now but im 17, I got a couple yesterday but they were pretty much used as an excuse to have a chat to the players. And i try not to get too many photos because it must annoy the hell out of the players, but on the odd ocassion i cant help myself

Team signatures always look good on the guernsey though no matter how old you are.

Spinner · Post: # 530044Post **Spinner** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 6:05pm

B W and R all over wrote:
i_luv_nick_riewoldt wrote:awww no one is too old to get signatures.
Really? I reckon it's a bit weird for anyone over the age of 15 and downright wrong for anyone over the age of 30. Photos I can understand though.

Its the other way round brother...

...Never too old for signatures.....20 is too old for photos.

barks4eva · Post: # 530051Post **barks4eva** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 6:18pm

plugger66 wrote:Could someone please remind me not to go to the family day next year. To old to get signatures and to play the small amount of footy games they have. Actually not sure it is a great day for any age group.

Still, it get's you out of Oakleigh for a day

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Mon 10 Mar 2008 6:33pm

B W and R all over wrote:
i_luv_nick_riewoldt wrote:awww no one is too old to get signatures.
Really? I reckon it's a bit weird for anyone over the age of 15 and downright wrong for anyone over the age of 30. Photos I can understand though.

oh really no way! im only 18 and i still do both. i dont feel embarassed there are heaps of older people like 60+ getting signatures!

saintdooley · Mon 10 Mar 2008 7:10pm

i_luv_nick_riewoldt wrote:
B W and R all over wrote:
i_luv_nick_riewoldt wrote:awww no one is too old to get signatures.
Really? I reckon it's a bit weird for anyone over the age of 15 and downright wrong for anyone over the age of 30. Photos I can understand though.
oh really no way! im only 18 and i still do both. i dont feel embarassed there are heaps of older people like 60+ getting signatures!

im now 16, and i probably have 3 signatures from each player and 2 photos from each player, but i still find more saints things to get signed and more photos! its all a bit of fun!

Armoooo · Post: # 530131Post **Armoooo** » Mon 10 Mar 2008 8:28pm

plugger66 wrote:Could someone please remind me not to go to the family day next year. To old to get signatures and to play the small amount of footy games they have. Actually not sure it is a great day for any age group.

Yeah I have never been to one and don't think I ever will, I'm really not fussed in getting signatures or meeting the players...
If I saw a player walking down the street, I don't think I'd even bother saying hello, they've got more important things to do then talk to me

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