Preview AFL Round 10 - Gold Coast v Geelong, Metricon Stadium, 7:10PM Saturday 28 May

[SJ]

AFL Premiership Round 10
Gold Coast V Geelong

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Saturday 28 May
Metricon Stadium 7:10PM (Local Time)
Gold Coast Forecast Gold Coast Radar​

MOONDOG'S PREVIEW


The most anticipated matchup of the millenium. A mouthwatering contest in the making between the heavyweight champion of the league and the challengers to the throne in the Suns, well almost. This is the contest that all Geelong fans have been salivating upon since the release of this seasons fixture. Gary Ablett up the against the team in which he's veins used to crave blue and white blood. The big questions is what kind of reception do we expect to see, not only from the passionate and loyal Geelong fans but from the players that once fed, protected and helped develop him into the player he is today.

CURRENT FORM

The new kids on the block have been brilliant in bursts but lack the experience and composure at times to put in consistant four quarter efforts, which have seen them suffer extreme defeats at the hands of their more talented rivals. They have recorded two wins against teams currently residing underneath them on the foot of the table, but continue to improve with continued development from their abundance of star draftees.
The Cats on the other hand have swept all before them this year and have so far enjoyed and undefeated start to the current quest for a third premiership in the dynasty. the reign of the Cat was over according to the supposed experts and they continue to defy history and bound on their merry way. Wins against top four aspirants, including the reigning premiers in close tussles prove that not only have this current crop of cats still got the desire, but also the mental capacity to win on the big stage.


KEY PLAYERS

GEELONG-

James Kelly- The unsung hero of the Cats midfield this year who leads the team for disposals, contested possessions and tackles. With Kelly hitting his straps and moving into a more permanent role in the midfield since the departure of Ablett , the Cats find themselves with another hard nosed, in and under tackling machine that has compensated them well since the move of their star up north. If the Suns are to be any chance of causing a boilover then Kelly’s influence on the contest must be nullified.

Joel Selwood- Seems to have improved another level with added responsibility this year, which is testiment to his maturity for such a young player. Selwood not only wins he’s own ball but constantly sends the ball into the attacking zone and creates scoring chances. The Suns must pay close attention to him at the stoppages and put constant pressure on every time he goes near the ball to limit he’s effectiveness around the ground.

GOLD COAST

Zac smith- With Ottens likely to be rested the future superstar ruckman must take advantage of an inexperienced Geelong ruck combination and give the suns first use of the ball out of the centre. He can also be an attacking weapon going forward and is quite capable of kicking multiple goals while in attack. The Cats must be careful when he drifts forward and not allow him to dominate and allow their midfield to gain the ascendancy.

Gary Ablett- The skipper is starting to hit he’s peak and dominated against the Crows in the last outing. Expect to see Geelong apply extreme physical pressure whenever he is anywhere near the vicinity of the contest and hopefully butcher him from pillow to post. If he dominates and has a big output the Suns are quite capable of getting within ten goals.

POSSIBLE CHANGES
The cats may include Ling, Mooney, Menzel and Lonergan and rest a couple of established stars to get them cherry ripe for the second half of the season. It’s hard to say what Scott has in mind but I’d give Ottens, Taylor, Enright and Wojcinski a spell this week.
The Suns will probably field the same side that took to the field in their last outing with the exception of Prestia who may be recalled to add a bit more pace and grunt against the harder Cat bodies.


PREDICTION
Its hard to see the suns getting within a bulls roar of the highly fancied Cats outfit, but I expect an even first quarter as they throw everything at the Cats in their first game at their new stadium only to be streamrolled and suffer another embarrassing defeat. A hundred point margin is my expected outcome. The Suns will be dishing out the same results in the years to come and will take away from the game a valuable learning experience.
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[kriso182]

AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Tickets went on Sale today! Just booked my tickets in U04 Row A.

Anyone else going up for this?

The Link to book tickets is http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/venueartist/156357/1436352?artistid=1436352&minorcatid=711&date=2011-5-28


Can one of the mods please fix my spelling in the subject? "Gold Cost" to "Gold Coast".

 

[SJ]

Re: Round 10 - Gold Cost vs Geelong @ Gold Coast Stadium

I'm in, L25 near the front. Assume L means lower and U means upper.

 

[Poetic Justice]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I wouldn't mind going and having a few days on the Coast and watch the boys. Will see if there is any cheap flights at the time..

 

[Mat the Cat]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I've got my tickets in L11. I am surprised how expensive the tickets are ($59, $47 & $35). Not sure if they will sell many tickets when they are on the bottom of the ladder.

 

[Nick23]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Got my tickets U04 row C, after stressing at 9 o'clock thinking that there were no tickets on sale but then realizing it was actually 9 o'clock GC time lol.

It will be a sell out, mark my words the AFL would give tickets away to make the Suns first game so.

 

[kriso182]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Got my tickets U04 row C, after stressing at 9 o'clock thinking that there were no tickets on sale but then realizing it was actually 9 o'clock GC time lol.

I did the same thing! LOL.

It will be a sell out, mark my words the AFL would give tickets away to make the Suns first game so.

Yeah, I also think the interest of Gazza vs Geelong will be bring enough AFL supporters from around the area.

I hoping we can get 10,000 supporters there so the crowd will be 50/50.

 

[you pick one]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Got my tickets U04 row C, after stressing at 9 o'clock thinking that there were no tickets on sale but then realizing it was actually 9 o'clock GC time lol.

It will be a sell out, mark my words the AFL would give tickets away to make the Suns first game so.

Should have hung off the AFL might have paid your air fare,as I understand it the NRL only puts there fixture about 6 weeks in advance.
One of there new franchises the G C Titans home ground is about 15 ks down the road. Whats the bet they schedule a top game and go head to head.
And no Ablett no crowd that night I would expect.
This could very easily finish up going the way of the Bears.

 

[Premiers2007]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Should have hung off the AFL might have paid your air fare,as I understand it the NRL only puts there fixture about 6 weeks in advance.
One of there new franchises the G C Titans home ground is about 15 ks down the road. Whats the bet they schedule a top game and go head to head.
And no Ablett no crowd that night I would expect.
This could very easily finish up going the way of the Bears.

Nah, I think the Gold Coast will go alright. Western Sydney on the other hand might be a worry. Gold Coast already have over 12,000 members.

Got tickets this morning. Im in U13, Row C. This will definitely be a sell out. First game at a brand new stadium and Garry Ablett playing his old club is a pretty easy sell. Plus there is a large contingent of AFL followers around the Gold Coast area. (Vic Expats)

 

[magic_johnson!]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I'm in L06, baught at about 4:30. Also logged on at 9am and got annoyed it was QLD time...
(Right click, view image)
This is how many seats they had sold to members in February, and if as i assume they sold out close to all of the "B's" by now then the stadium would be half members/coroporate. Should easily sell out. I was annoyed at how little discount concessions got...

Edit: I've just done a quick search for two tickets; no tickets came up in the cheapest catagory, up to "L12" in the second catagory and "U04" row m in the most expensive catagory so selling steadily, if not well...

 

[Bomber4ever]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Heading up for the game as a neutral supporter.

Got tickets yesterday morning,

U12 (aisle 221 or whatever) Row A.

 

[rizzo]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

We got our tickets in U05 Row E or something. So pumped for the game

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Ill be there as i only live just up the road. There are a lot of Geelong supporters up on the Coast.

 

[The rabbi]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Can one of the mods please fix my spelling in the subject? "Gold Cost" to "Gold Coast".

Actually, I think that GOLD COST is fairly appropriate.

 

[The rabbi]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I wouldn't mind going and having a few days on the Coast and watch the boys. Will see if there is any cheap flights at the time..

What would the damage be to fly from Melb to the Gold Diggers and return?

 

[The rabbi]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Ill be there as i only live just up the road. There are a lot of Geelong supporters up on the Coast.

OK. So were are crashing at your place for the night.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

OK. So were are crashing at your place for the night.

Could be on the cards! Although i'll be having quite a big session.

 

[magic_johnson!]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

What would the damage be to fly from Melb to the Gold Diggers and return?

$79 there, three digits return to the gold coast (jetstar from melbourne).

I'm flying to Brisbane from Avalon and hiring a car for $100, $158 return for flights.

 

[KardiniaPark]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I will most likely be going, I should have bought the plane tickets a month ago dammit they were so cheap

 

[SJ]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I will most likely be going, I should have bought the plane tickets a month ago dammit they were so cheap

I got them two months ago on Tiger (never again) and since then they've changed the schedule twice - once where I had to change to Avalon to keep my time (another $15 per person to do so) and then another time since then to three hours later.

 

[magic_johnson!]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

I got them two months ago on Tiger (never again) and since then they've changed the schedule twice - once where I had to change to Avalon to keep my time (another $15 per person to do so) and then another time since then to three hours later.

Amateur mistake...

 

[Motormouse]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

...(snip)
One of there new franchises the G C Titans home ground is about 15 ks down the road. Whats the bet they schedule a top game and go head to head....
This could very easily finish up going the way of the Bears.

'Skilled Park' (the Titans home ground) is one of the most expensive places to go to watch football in the country. Even if they do schedule a match against the Suns for their first game at Carrara, there will be a full crowd to see the Cats play.
We got our tickets yesterday (we live 5k from Carrara) and will be there in all our Blue and White glory!!

I hope it is a Bears repeat: 239-75 still looks good all these years later.

 

[animalrocks]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

Five of us flying up on the Friday from Sydney, my friend and I lifelong Cat supporters and three recent converts to the game and the Cats......booked flights couple of months ago for about $80 return. Seats....U05, row F, seats 94-99. (yes 6 seats, meeting someone there). Currently looking at accomodation......possibly Crowne Hotel.

 

[Big Fozza]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

got my tickets all booked!

BOOM!

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Re: AFL Round 10 ticketing - Gold Coast v Geelong

'Skilled Park' (the Titans home ground) is one of the most expensive places to go to watch football in the country. Even if they do schedule a match against the Suns for their first game at Carrara, there will be a full crowd to see the Cats play.
We got our tickets yesterday (we live 5k from Carrara) and will be there in all our Blue and White glory!!

I hope it is a Bears repeat: 239-75 still looks good all these years later.

Any good pubs around the area, ive only recently moved here.