This Year's AFL Premiers

[Pivotonian]

Speaking of disappointing, how pathetic were Hawthorn last night. That is why I rate us a borderline finals team at best.

Our backline is a joke, Murphy, Guerra, Shoenmakers all turn the ball over with amazing ease and regularity. Franklin & Roughead are nowhere near the players they were 2 years ago, neither of them work hard enough imo - and what is the go with Rougheads kicking.

If it wasn't for Hodge, Mitchel & maybe Rioli we would be a bottom 4 side imo.

In short we suck.

Yes. Yes you do.

 

[newbie trader]

Anyone here a member of their club (doesn't matter which)?

(I live in brissy therefore im a lions fan)

Do you think its a worthwhile purchase?

 

[nomore4s]

Anyone here a member of their club (doesn't matter which)?

(I live in brissy therefore im a lions fan)

Do you think its a worthwhile purchase?

Yes, need to support your club, should give you free entry to home games as well.

 

[newbie trader]

Yes, need to support your club, should give you free entry to home games as well.

What I understood by a LAFC membership (lions afl football club) was that its basically a season pass (all 11 2010 home games etc) with your own seats for the entire season.

 

[GumbyLearner]

What I understood by a LAFC membership (lions afl football club) was that its basically a season pass (all 11 2010 home games etc) with your own seats for the entire season.

Are you planning on traveling to the MCG to watch the Grand Final if they make it?

If so, a membership is the only way to have a chance for a seat. I stress the word chance because not all members get a seat at the Grand Final. Strange really, most GF crowds are in excess of 100,000 people. Roughly 60% of MCG GF seating is for corporates and the rest for participating clubs members. Being a student at UQ, you might be able to network your way into a corporate box. But I doubt it!

 

[newbie trader]

There seems to be standard membership, prime and premium (i cant see a different between prime and preium apart from maybe a lions keyring?). I think I only want standard just the home games and w/e else comes with it. with prime and premium the extra you pay seems to be to 'garuntee' a seat at the grand final and not much else (you get everything you get in the standard version).

centre wing seats 1210 for the season bit above my price range =]

 

[GumbyLearner]

There seems to be standard membership, prime and premium (i cant see a different between prime and preium apart from maybe a lions keyring?). I think I only want standard just the home games and w/e else comes with it. with prime and premium the extra you pay seems to be to 'garuntee' a seat at the grand final and not much else (you get everything you get in the standard version).

centre wing seats 1210 for the season bit above my price range =]

Well you seem pretty confident with the Lions from what you have posted. Not that I'm having a go, the Lions look pretty good at present. Especially when you consider that Clark was suspended last week, the ever-reliable Black has been under an injury cloud etc.. Brisbane are 4-0. JB has been blowing defenders away on a weekly basis and Fev did very well against a decent side with great defenders last week. You have Mr Determination Michael Voss as Coach. Maybe a premium membership is what you should be looking for ATM? Alternatively, get a part-time job at a major corporate (sales is where you should aim IMO) with a box at the MCG to supplement your student income and you may snag a ticket no?

 

[newbie trader]

Well you seem pretty confident with the Lions from what you have posted. Not that I'm having a go, the Lions look pretty good at present. Especially when you consider that Clark was suspended last week, the ever-reliable Black has been under an injury cloud etc.. Brisbane are 4-0. JB has been blowing defenders away on a weekly basis and Fev did very well against a decent side with great defenders last week. You have Mr Determination Michael Voss as Coach. Maybe a premium membership is what you should be looking for ATM? Alternatively, get a part-time job at a major corporate (sales is where you should aim IMO) with a box at the MCG to supplement your student income and you may snag a ticket no?

I've supported the lions for about 6 years but because of school and chasing that ellusive OP a membership may not have been worthwhile as I wouldnt have been able to make all the games. But now that ive settled into uni and my time is more flexible I can make the games (i'm not just supporting them now because theyve 'come good' somewhat).

 

[GumbyLearner]

I've supported the lions for about 6 years but because of school and chasing that ellusive OP a membership may not have been worthwhile as I wouldnt have been able to make all the games. But now that ive settled into uni and my time is more flexible I can make the games (i'm not just supporting them now because theyve 'come good' somewhat).

Well done on getting into uni NT. Good to see that hard work can pay off. I'm just offering suggestions as to how you can get to the last Saturday in September. Where it matters most!

 

[newbie trader]

Well done on getting into uni NT. Good to see that hard work can pay off. I'm just offering suggestions as to how you can get to the last Saturday in September. Where it matters most!

I don't think ill be able to make a GF until ive graduated haha def do not have the funds available as such. Have you ever been? Was it 'epic'!

 

[GumbyLearner]

I don't think ill be able to make a GF until ive graduated haha def do not have the funds available as such. Have you ever been? Was it 'epic'!

Of course you can go to a Grand Final. I did it in my 3rd year of the LLB. Give the lectures and tutes the boot for a week and fly down to Melbourne. You can always pick the tapes up at the library and catch up on the weekend following.

I went to the GF in 1997. Crows v Saints. My team the Saints lost. Which of course was quite devastating at the time. The only reason I could go is that I could spell ovloV backwards whilst sober. A sad but memorable experience none-the-less. Got completely hammered and ate well after for a few days in the aftermath probably would have extended the sojourn if we had won! :alcohol::bananasmi You have to go to Melbourne to understand IMHO.

 

[newbie trader]

Of course you can go to a Grand Final. I did it in my 3rd year of the LLB. Give the lectures and tutes the boot for a week and fly down to Melbourne. You can always pick the tapes up at the library and catch up on the weekend following.

You never told me you did an LLB. I chuckled at the last bit. They stream the lectures live now onto a thing called 'lectopia'. Some people dont even bother coming into uni anymore.

Hopefully the lions will make the top 4 this year that would be impressive.

 

[J&M]

hey newbie

Did you check out the Lions special $100 for 3 games inc the last game of the season vs the Swans
Check the web site


James

 

[newbie trader]

hey newbie

Did you check out the Lions special $100 for 3 games inc the last game of the season vs the Swans
Check the web site


James

Yeah. Only 1500 people on that membership plan are able to attend any given match. I took a look and most of the games seemed to be sold out. I went to WB sat night will probably go to Geelong and St Kilda then member next year.

 

[GumbyLearner]

Yeah. Only 1500 people on that membership plan are able to attend any given match. I took a look and most of the games seemed to be sold out. I went to WB sat night will probably go to Geelong and St Kilda then member next year.

That sounds like the way to go. But if I were in your shoes don't forget about networking. There will always be some who share an interest. Connect and you're away regardless of background/skill/old school tie or talent. Just advice IMHO.

I'd rather watch the GF at the ground live and bear a bunch of self-infatuated egos that have never played the game than not do it all. It takes discipline to NOT deck someone during this process but hey at least your there! Your there man! That's all that counts.

 

[>Apocalypto<]

Anyone here a member of their club (doesn't matter which)?

(I live in brissy therefore im a lions fan)

Do you think its a worthwhile purchase?

I am a St Kilda member, more to give financial support to the club then anything else.

it's very worthwhile, if the club has no paid members then they could face extinction.

 

[GumbyLearner]

I am a St Kilda member, more to give financial support to the club then anything else.

it's very worthwhile, if the club has no paid members then they could face extinction.

That's what I'm talking about. In the words of Shane Crawford.

 

[GumbyLearner]

I am a St Kilda member, more to give financial support to the club then anything else.

it's very worthwhile, if the club has no paid members then they could face extinction.

I don't live in Australia. How can I as a supporter and former member of the St Kilda F.C take advantage of my geographical disposition, if my boss will not allow me time off to attend finals in OZ?

 

[>Apocalypto<]

I don't live in Australia. How can I as a supporter and former member of the St Kilda F.C take advantage of my geographical disposition, if my boss will not allow me time off to attend finals in OZ?

hmmm, well you can join on the international membership 5 games for $90. I go to about 6 or so games a year at most. I like going but I actually enjoy watching the game on TV, as I can see more of what's happening. I know the atmosphere and all that. I am strange!

so if you want to stay a member look at the INT deal. If you boss is not happy to let you go to the finals I am sorry mate but all you have is the full game reply on the AFL site. (unless you have TV coverage where you are?)

Go-Saints!

 

[Tink]

Anyone here a member of their club (doesn't matter which)?

(I live in brissy therefore im a lions fan)

Do you think its a worthwhile purchase?

Yep, I agree with most posters, you should support your Club

My daughter and I are Melbourne members, and my sons a Carlton member

If you want to go to the Finals, helps with a membership.