Saints v GWS in Canberra

[saintact7]

Anyone aware of any events organised in Canberra before/after the game?

Hope lotsa Sainters coming up.

[SunburySaint]

Anyone aware of any events organised in Canberra before/after the game?

Hope lotsa Sainters coming up.

Me and a mate will be there, not sure if their are any events though... maybe the event will be us actually winning...

[oh when the]

open training at MAnuka on Friday - time tbc - check with club later in week.

[stinger]

open training at MAnuka on Friday - time tbc - check with club later in week.

12.30, i think...not sure though.....got two conflicting messages from the club...

[SunburySaint]

will be there for that, might try and get along and have a look

[bigcarl]

Surely we can win this.

Then again, wins away from Etihad have become pretty rare ... and GWS are improving.

I wouldn't expect any favours from the umpires, given the AFL's priorities towards the developing teams.

[saintbrat]

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2013-04-0 ... n-canberra

Details

Where: Manuka Oval, enter via the main gate on Manuka Drive

When: Friday 12 April, 1.30pm until completion (approx. 30 mins)

Unfortunately no food, beverage or merchandise sales will be available on the day

Members and supporters are invited to attend an open training session in Canberra on Friday ahead of the Saints’ round three clash against GWS.

The session will commence at 1.30pm and run for around thirty minutes at the coaches’ discretion. Giveaways will be handed to the crows and a short signing session will follow the completion of training.

The ACT Supporter Group will run a raffle on the day and will auction a spot for a child aged between 6 and twelve years of age to be the team mascot for the match.

The membership support team will also be in attendance for enquiries and purchases

[saintact7]

Thanks Saintbrat got all excited till I checked my roster - start work at 1pm on Friday! Indicative of Saints luck so far this season?

Is that a migraine I feel coming? But I will be 100% on Saturday.

Might cop some stick wearing my Saints gear in the GWS members seating but trust I will get the last laugh (I'm a long time Saints member but also joined GWS to support them given they have bought AFL to Canberra).

Weather forecast is 25 and fine, Manuka Oval is in great condition and new lights are fantastic.

4 more sleeps! Then down to Etihad for the Essendon game to have a few words to BJ.

[saintkellerm]

Hey where is everyone sitting at the game...as it would be good to sit with other saints supporters?

Do you just buy at the gate or prebook...what is the best?

Thanks

[andyc]

Bit disappointed - second interstate trip this year and again no pre or post game activity. Doesn't Lenny come from Canberra? These events used to be a fantastic chance to meet local Saints supporters as well as hear from coaching staff, retired players living in the area (I meet Joffa in Qld a couple of years ago and have previously meet George Young and Nicky Winmar in Perth). The club needs to get behind our interstate supporters groups so they can make the visit of the Saints a big occasion - I am sure the Western Saints will be doing just that in July.

[WellardSaint]

Bit disappointed - second interstate trip this year and again no pre or post game activity. Doesn't Lenny come from Canberra? These events used to be a fantastic chance to meet local Saints supporters as well as hear from coaching staff, retired players living in the area (I meet Joffa in Qld a couple of years ago and have previously meet George Young and Nicky Winmar in Perth). The club needs to get behind our interstate supporters groups so they can make the visit of the Saints a big occasion - I am sure the Western Saints will be doing just that in July.

I thought Lenny played for Pennant Hills, he may hail from Wagga Wagga ? Could be wrong.

[nuttsy]

Fantastic training session at Manuka yesterday, the players were great. They signed guernseys and posed for photo's. Lenny seemed a tad angry, hopefully he's building for tonight

[stinger]

Hey where is everyone sitting at the game...as it would be good to sit with other saints supporters?

Do you just buy at the gate or prebook...what is the best?

Thanks

buy at the gate..you should be right...

[noddy04]

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2013-04-0 ... n-canberra

Details

Where: Manuka Oval, enter via the main gate on Manuka Drive

When: Friday 12 April, 1.30pm until completion (approx. 30 mins)

Unfortunately no food, beverage or merchandise sales will be available on the day

Members and supporters are invited to attend an open training session in Canberra on Friday ahead of the Saints’ round three clash against GWS.

The session will commence at 1.30pm and run for around thirty minutes at the coaches’ discretion. Giveaways will be handed to the crows and a short signing session will follow the completion of training.

The ACT Supporter Group will run a raffle on the day and will auction a spot for a child aged between 6 and twelve years of age to be the team mascot for the match.

The membership support team will also be in attendance for enquiries and purchases

WHY ????

[stinger]

beautiful sunny autumn day in canberra...not a cloud in the sky..... very pretty city.....makes one feel good to be alive.....

...now if we can jag a win...

[PJ]

I'd like to see something that is better than just "effort". Effort is just energy...good conditions you'd expect skills to be on show and hopefully smarter footy than what we've seen so far.

[stinger]

I'd like to see something that is better than just "effort". Effort is just energy...good conditions you'd expect skills to be on show and hopefully smarter footy than what we've seen so far.

the ground's in perfect nick....same size as the mcg....only problem is the centre which still has a cricket pitch and would be as hard as nails.......some of the oldies might just recognize the scoreboard.....


all the saints fans should be together in the red seats on the outer wing......i will wave to you all......and plugga in particular....

[Con Gorozidis]

I thought Lenny played for Pennant Hills, he may hail from Wagga Wagga ? Could be wrong.

Lenny is from Nth West Sydney. McVeigh territory.

A fair old drive from both Wagga Wagga and Canberra. Especially when he last lived there he was a 17yo and probably didnt drive.

James Hird on the other hand is from Canberra. He could do a pre match 'pep-talk'