Gold Coast v Saints..Queens B/Day weekend

[Con Gorozidis]

i went last year. pretty much no parking. but as somneone said the bus service to and from pacas was pretty good. not great for a toddler i know.

[saintbrat]

They no longer allow parking at Emerald Lakes Gold Club regardless of whether you eat or not. They have functions in the car park now its different to how it was. There is no parking at the ground, there is only a small amount for disabled and officials. And there is no parking in the area. Bus is the only way from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre as advised by someone else. Your footy tickets gets you a free ride on the bus. Last year the Saints Supporters were spread all around the ground, we were with the Cheer Squad last year. The Qld Saints are no longer based at the Mermaid Surf Club. They now meet at the Robina Tavern who also will have buses operating.

good to know--
why the change Bev?

[Iceman234]

I'm up there agsain also, found Pacfair buses more than adequate last time.

PS Bev, my gf lives in Gods country just south of the border and I'm up there for rounds 4 and 5. If I want to meet fellow Sainters for a beer and big screen, Robina?

[Saint Bev]

They no longer allow parking at Emerald Lakes Gold Club regardless of whether you eat or not. They have functions in the car park now its different to how it was. There is no parking at the ground, there is only a small amount for disabled and officials. And there is no parking in the area. Bus is the only way from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre as advised by someone else. Your footy tickets gets you a free ride on the bus. Last year the Saints Supporters were spread all around the ground, we were with the Cheer Squad last year. The Qld Saints are no longer based at the Mermaid Surf Club. They now meet at the Robina Tavern who also will have buses operating.

Please keep us posted as i've heard from my sisters ( saints supporters who are suns members but support the saints when they play each other ) that some of the bus arrangements may have changed .
they live in mainbeach , travel to the southport sharks club , where for $10 you get a return bus trip to the ground and you get a drink voucher for the sharks club . pretty good value as the clubs facilities are great . also parking your car at the club , is probably better than at a shopping centre .

Sharks would be the best club on the Coast, only problem is, its a long way from anything. A lot of places do the $10 free drink deal and I will keep people posted closer to the time. Pls tell your sisters we meet at Robina Tavern and to come and join us.

[saintsRrising]

Friends are hiring a car as they have a toddler with them and were hoping to drive to the game

Cheers in advance for any info!

Yes I do this. Went last year it was a breeze.

Parked at Boowaggan Road park + ride.
Shuttle busses to and from were good and frequent.

I also hire a car, for if you are flying in you can normally get a car for the weekend for about the same cost as two taxi rides to and from the airport, and so then all of your other trips are basically free.

[saint66au]

Cheers for all the useful tips folks. Ive also discovered that Pacific Fair is no longer the pickup/dropoff point for the shuttle buses. Its at Victoria Park bus interchange..which appears to be just across the road (and about 100m from where were staying )

[Dr Spaceman]

We are also going up to the Gold Coast for the game.

Have just bought tickets through ticketmaster in Section 113. Hopefully there are other Saints supporters sitting nearby

Just booked - Section 113 also.

At least there'll be some friendly faces in the vicinity

[stevie]

We are also going up to the Gold Coast for the game.

Have just bought tickets through ticketmaster in Section 113. Hopefully there are other Saints supporters sitting nearby

Just booked - Section 113 also.

At least there'll be some friendly faces in the vicinity

Good stuff Doc! I can't wait to meet you. It'll be a landmark in history like when John met Paul.

My members seats are in 221 but I'm sure we can beat the tyranny of distance!

[Dis Believer]

Will be going up for this also - how far ahead is it advisable to book tickets? Is it likely to sell out (no idea of the ground capacity).

Will probably be staying at the Crowne Plaza on the Gold Coast Hwy, so was figuring on grabbing a cab to the ground - only 10km's or so.

[Dr Spaceman]

We are also going up to the Gold Coast for the game.

Have just bought tickets through ticketmaster in Section 113. Hopefully there are other Saints supporters sitting nearby

Just booked - Section 113 also.

At least there'll be some friendly faces in the vicinity

Good stuff Doc! I can't wait to meet you. It'll be a landmark in history like when John met Paul.

My members seats are in 221 but I'm sure we can beat the tyranny of distance!

Hope so stevie.

But then again it’s clear you’ll be up in the gold class seats while I’ll be down with the rest of the plebs 



“For those of you in the cheap seats I'd like ya to clap your hands to this one; the rest of you can just rattle your jewelry!” 

[The Redeemer]

Will be going up for this also - how far ahead is it advisable to book tickets? Is it likely to sell out (no idea of the ground capacity).

Will probably be staying at the Crowne Plaza on the Gold Coast Hwy, so was figuring on grabbing a cab to the ground - only 10km's or so.

It might be good in theory to get a cab to and form the game however the cab lines are always really long so you will probably have to catch the bus back like most others.

I'm happy Zac Dawson's parents will not be on the bus this year. Such pricks.

[stevie]

Doc, you can sit me with me! Bugger the family!! Lol...

Have top seats, mid upper right behind the southern goals.

[Dr Spaceman]

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Any other usefull trips for we travelers greatly appreciated.

[Dr Spaceman]

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Any other usefull trips for we travelers greatly appreciated.

And again

[rexy]

Why no parking, seems like a crazy thing, thought we were trying to grow the game?

[stevie]

The bus/train thing works pretty good, depending where you are staying on the Coast.

I used to park at Helensvale station and train to Nerang, but this year I've been parking near Nerang station.

Any queries about it, let me know guys!!!

[Saint_Ash]

I've made the last minute decision to go up for the game. Cost me a bit extra compared to when I first looked a couple of months ago but oh well... I get to see the saints play and hopefully a little bit warmer weather then Melbourne so it's worth it.

Does anyone know of any pre or post match functions?

[Dr Spaceman]

I've made the last minute decision to go up for the game. Cost me a bit extra compared to when I first looked a couple of months ago but oh well... I get to see the saints play and hopefully a little bit warmer weather then Melbourne so it's worth it.

Hope things pick up a bit. The Weather Channel is only showing up to Thursday the 7th however they're predicting a week of showers and temperatures of about 21C leading up to the game

[Saint_Ash]

I've made the last minute decision to go up for the game. Cost me a bit extra compared to when I first looked a couple of months ago but oh well... I get to see the saints play and hopefully a little bit warmer weather then Melbourne so it's worth it.

Hope things pick up a bit. The Weather Channel is only showing up to Thursday the 7th however they're predicting a week of showers and temperatures of about 21C leading up to the game

21C is still better than 12C......

[Dr Spaceman]

I've made the last minute decision to go up for the game. Cost me a bit extra compared to when I first looked a couple of months ago but oh well... I get to see the saints play and hopefully a little bit warmer weather then Melbourne so it's worth it.

Hope things pick up a bit. The Weather Channel is only showing up to Thursday the 7th however they're predicting a week of showers and temperatures of about 21C leading up to the game

21C is still better than 12C......

Fair call Ash. Just call me greedy

[stevie]

Last Sunday morning, it was 8 degrees at my joint, at 6 am, after a predicted low of 5!!

[Saint Bev]

Don't know where you live Stevie, I live in Varsity Lakes and it was 10 last Sat night, a chilly one though. Most nights are around 15, day temps are around 22.

Just letting everyone know that there will be an open training session on Friday the 8th, 3.30 at Metricon. Players will be available for autographs after + there may be a bbq (awaiting confirmation).

Also on Saturday there will be a Cocktail Party party prior to the game at the Pines Hotel, starting at 2.00pm. Tickets will include bus to the ground, bookings through St Kilda.

NOTE - there will be NO post match functions.

For anyone buying tickets, we are sitting in Section 108 row c

Will post confirmed details as soon as I know.

[stevie]

I live in Oxenford, Bev, behind Wet and Wild. We have our own weather system there, called 'The Roundabout'.

All the cool air and storms come over from Tambourine!

I rang u last year to get info about the Saints game here. I was trying to find out if the boys trained on the Friday. I rang the club itself and was told they don't train the day before a game when interstate. I thought that was odd seeing as they were playing at Metricon for the first time.

I will try and get to the training, bring the kids straight from school

[plugger66]

I live in Oxenford, Bev, behind Wet and Wild. We have our own weather system there, called 'The Roundabout'.

All the cool air and storms come over from Tambourine!

I rang u last year to get info about the Saints game here. I was trying to find out if the boys trained on the Friday. I rang the club itself and was told they don't train the day before a game when interstate. I thought that was odd seeing as they were playing at Metricon for the first time.

I will try and get to the training, bring the kids straight from school

RL trained 2 days before a games, SW trains one day before a game. Actually that would bethe fitness advisors deciding that not the coach.

[stevie]

Cheers plugger. That makes sense now

Looking forward to having a chat at the game!