Lions Tour Australia 2013

In Exile

FernandoTorres wrote: »

I have standing ticket for the Melbourne test. It says go in any Gate so I assume the standing area goes all around the stadium behind the first tier of seats. Can anyone confirm this and recommend where would be best view-wise?

Also where would be good to watch the first test in Melbourne?

I only managed standing tickets as well. I've watched a few AFL games in Etihad and would always stand around where the corner flag would be on a rugby field.
I'm probably going to try and get a spot around the 22. The halfway line, in my opinion is too far back considering the round field.

Where are you in Melbourne that would suit to watch the game? The city or somewhere outside it? There is a brilliant new sports bar after opening in Moonee Ponds but that would be a bit outside the city.

Otherwise, I'd say the Turf Bar and The Mitre would be good spots in the city.

cormaclynch

Mitre was rubbish to watch the First game in Hong Kong, wouldnt go back

GiftofGab

Yeah reckon turf bar in the city. If you're around south east region id go to college lawn - its a rugby union bar - not the best but it'll do when your stuck

Cooperspale

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pm7q--JKVRI

And so it begins

WeeBushy

Ha, that's hilarious.

tonydude

Managed to get two plat tickets this morning looking forward to this

Zambia

tonydude wrote: »

Managed to get two plat tickets this morning looking forward to this

Was 500 bucks burning a hole in your pocket?

jackbhoy

Fantastic weekend. Incredible atmosphere around Brissy all weekend, insane numbers of Lions fans about.

Now, I just want to get back to Melbourne and sleep for couple of days. Getting too old for this sh1t

hussey

I went down from Sydney - fantastic atmosphere, Caxton street was a great spot to build up to game.

melonstar

Still have one ticket for tomorrow's game if anyone is interested?

tonydude

Zambia wrote: »

Was 500 bucks burning a hole in your pocket?

you'd do nothing if you think that way

Sundy

Got a spare for tonight if anybody wants. €25 or a beer or two

Possibly a spare for test match on Saturday too

Zambia

tonydude wrote: »

you'd do nothing if you think that way

You sir are exactly right

GiftofGab

I've 2 bronze tickets for Saturday. Looking to swap with Silver tickets and pay the difference if anybody is interested?? Please!!

Also where is everybody going pre-match? Getting into town early - might go to turf bar.

Edit: Looks like there is something on at Fed square

http://everguide.com.au/melbourne/event/2013-jun-22/federation-square-lions-tour-of-australia/

nerd69

GiftofGab wrote: »

I've 2 bronze tickets for Saturday. Looking to swap with Silver tickets and pay the difference if anybody is interested?? Please!!

Also where is everybody going pre-match? Getting into town early - might go to turf bar.

Edit: Looks like there is something on at Fed square

http://everguide.com.au/melbourne/event/2013-jun-22/federation-square-lions-tour-of-australia/

Turf for me it's so close to the game the atmosphere should be good on there

Diddlydoubt

nerd69 wrote: »

Turf for me it's so close to the game the atmosphere should be good on there

I am not going to the match myself but was wondering where the beat plac to watch it might be in te city?

Somewhere with a good atmosphere and a bit of craic

Ozeire

Well great match all coming down to the last kick just short but at least means a good match n Sydney next weekend.

hussey

I've been to the two matches so far, thought the atmosphere in Melbourne was fantastic, but the city was lacking the buzz brisbane had (in my opinion) in Brisbane everyone seemed to know about the match, but we bumped into some locals and they didn't really care.

Sydney should be great 80k odd sell out, only problem is getting home

statina

Cant wait for the game, the atmosphere is going to be fantastic

Anyone know of any good pubs around the Olympic Park area for beforehand?

jackbhoy

hussey wrote: »

I've been to the two matches so far, thought the atmosphere in Melbourne was fantastic, but the city was lacking the buzz brisbane had (in my opinion) in Brisbane everyone seemed to know about the match, but we bumped into some locals and they didn't really care.

Sydney should be great 80k odd sell out, only problem is getting home

I agree. Melbourne was great but buzz around Brissy just that bit better.

Kiith

Can anyone recommend a good place to watch the game in Perth on Saturday? I'm there with work for the weekend, and i'd like somewhere with a good atmosphere. I'm out in Forrestfield, but am happy to travel wherever i need to.

Xavi6

Casino sports bar is probably your best bet, or else somewhere like JB O'Reilly's in West Leederville.

patsy mulcaghy

Kiith wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good place to watch the game in Perth on Saturday? I'm there with work for the weekend, and i'd like somewhere with a good atmosphere. I'm out in Forrestfield, but am happy to travel wherever i need to.

The Paddington Hotel (Paddo) in Mount Hawthorn was rocking for the first two tests.

http://www.paddo.com.au/

hussey

From 2pm this Saturday ANZ will provide live entertainment, big screens, BBQ's and beer tents etc.
Hopefully will be a great atmosphere
http://www.anzstadium.com.au/events/EventCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventContentId=7b11733a-e5eb-430a-940c-443480ee58fc

Arrive early and get the lion’s share of the Lions Tour experience . . .

Just when you thought the Lions Tour – 12 years in the making – couldn’t get any bigger, the Australian Rugby Union and Sydney Olympic Park will be hosting the ultimate pre-match party, with a live site throughout Saturday.

Soak up the gold and red atmosphere from 10am as the action kicks off with the Big Brewery BBQ where alliances are sure to be tested, with an Australia v UK and Ireland music battle on the speakers and a BBQ v HP sauce war by the grills.

From 2pm Cathy Freeman Park will come to life with a monster bar – 75m in length – in amongst a range of live music and entertainment, plus more than 30 bars, restaurants and cafes in Sydney Olympic Park village all themed and open early and late for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Dusk will bring about Sydney Olympic Park’s signature light show – this time in Wallabies gold. Thanks to Foxtel, a giant screen will also be in play to screen the big match for those who don’t have tickets.

ANZ Stadium will not only host the highly-anticipated series decider, but the venue will welcome sports fans from far and wide in their eateries and bars from Gates Open at 5pm – including two beer gardens on the north and south side of the venue.

Leave the car at home and take advantage of the fact your match-day ticket includes the cost of public transport to Sydney Olympic Park.

We hope you enjoy the Wallabies v Lions experience!

statina

Disgusted Brian O Driscoll has been dropped for the game, WTF!?!

jackbhoy

statina wrote: »

Disgusted Brian O Driscoll has been dropped for the game, WTF!?!

Yep, sh!te decision. He and Roberts complemented each other brilliantly on last tour. He may not have been fantastic in first two but his leadership in last test would be invaluable.

statina

I think it's an awful decision, Davies hasn't exactly been in flying form lately. The Guardian have summed it up well with the following

"Who would you trust to make the right decision at either end of the field with five minutes left? Who would you want to say the last few words in the dressing-room before leading the team out? Who would Jonny Sexton prefer to have wearing 13? If dropping O'Driscoll is the answer, what on earth is the question?"