Yes that was bullshit. Rows and rows of seats with plastic bags on them as people were "saving" them.
I queried the staff and was told there wasn't much they could do.
Utter bullshit
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I queried the staff and was told there wasn't much they could do.
Utter bullshit
We issue was the stupity of the place.
The bar near us which was also a food joint didn't sell scotch, which is fine, so we had to go down 3 flights of stairs, but then the stores there didn't sell chips....
The bar near us which was also a food joint didn't sell scotch, which is fine, so we had to go down 3 flights of stairs, but then the stores there didn't sell chips....
Nah had nothing to do with it, sma said no, and I assume the only way it will change is if enough people complain. But I can't see that happening.
I am sure it has been mentioned before but that "OTR' segment at 3/4 is awful. Probably the worst thing I have seen attempted at a sporting event ever. The fact the club wants supporters to dance and sing along to an add about a big corporate organisation says a lot. Sure play some music and rev up the crowd but it is just plain embarrassing.
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Yeah it's definitely cringe-worthy but it is a laugh seeing the drunk bogans on the hill failing to do a simple dance.
Hank93
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I said to my dad that if he danced to the OTR song and won the $1000 I'd ask him to hand the money back. It's embarrasing enough, especially when the team is down by 2 goals to Melbourne.
Hank93
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Has the quality of the hotdogs been discussed in this thread? They are ****ing amazing. Probably the best hotdog I've ever eaten.
Made fresh, real cheese, crispy bacon; unlike the hard bread, cheese sauce hotdogs we had at Footy Park.
Made fresh, real cheese, crispy bacon; unlike the hard bread, cheese sauce hotdogs we had at Footy Park.
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The vienna stand ones? Gold!
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The move to AO was the right decision, the problem is that the AFC has yet to turn up at the ground. 
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I think it is time to go for some more 'meat and potatoes' options with our pre-match entertainment. Nothing too fancy, no pet birds, ceremonial flag raises, handing over a football, funeral dirge song renditions etc.
Eg this week we play Collingwood. The pre-match should be a look back at the final minor round game in 1993 vs Collingwood to make the finals for the first time. In depth highlights of the game, interspersed with interviews from one of the players/coaches about the match, atmosphere, importance. Some music in the background. Call it "Magic Moments" or something, I think we've already got something like this on our website.
Half time should be the top 20 Crows goals of all time, next week the top 20 marks, then the biggest hits, the funniest moments etc.
Fancy marketing ideas out the door. Entertain us with football. Stuff that makes us feel warm and fuzzy about being a Crows fans. Celebrategoodtimescomeon.
Eg this week we play Collingwood. The pre-match should be a look back at the final minor round game in 1993 vs Collingwood to make the finals for the first time. In depth highlights of the game, interspersed with interviews from one of the players/coaches about the match, atmosphere, importance. Some music in the background. Call it "Magic Moments" or something, I think we've already got something like this on our website.
Half time should be the top 20 Crows goals of all time, next week the top 20 marks, then the biggest hits, the funniest moments etc.
Fancy marketing ideas out the door. Entertain us with football. Stuff that makes us feel warm and fuzzy about being a Crows fans. Celebrategoodtimescomeon.
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Hang on, where are the cheer girls? I swear I dont remember seeing them at the Showdown????? Yes Im straight.
Trigg went overseas during his sabbatical what the fk did he learn from other Clubs in terms of entertainment, in the US they have made it into an art form and do it well. Nothing wrong in taking some elements and ideas from others.
I still think our supporter group is old, I would bet my bottom dollar that the Power has the younger supporter base.
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Shouldn't the club that's been around forever have absolutely tons of old fans?
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I noticed it a lot at AAMI the same people week in and week out year after year, quietly sitting there, not much cheering or support offered.
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I sing "Sack Steven/Stephen Trigg" instead of OTR at 3qtr time.
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He is a...he is a cheat.
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I assume you mean the Barossa ones made with real meat?
Had them at the cricket & was glad to see them on the way to get my squid.
Definitely worth going for a walk to find some decent food!
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Also, what happened to giving highlights of other games at the half time break ... which would mean no time for that OTR crap!
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I had never even heard of OTR before I went to the GWS game...
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Where are the cheer girls? Do they exist any more?
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I hadn't heard it referred to as OTR until then, but surely everyone who drives a car knows On The Run?I had never even heard of OTR before I went to the GWS game...
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I'd rather have Meatloaf and Angry Anderson singing a duet than most of the current pre-game entertainment.
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Throw in Cher while you are at it.
They haven't been around for years. At one point they were sponsored by Coke (I think) but that fizzled out. At least they were interesting to look at. They seemed a bit insipid, though, compared to the 36ers cheer girls/boys. Their routines were much better.
Maybe they could blast out "If I Could Turn Back Time ... "
