Saints News It's official, Saints are New Zealand bound!

[hayes]

I hope it's a big ground, would hate for a home game to favour Sydney. We need to put up good performances over there.

 

[sammm]

I hope it's a big ground, would hate for a home game to favour Sydney. We need to put up good performances over there.

width is the same as etihad,
length - longer then scg

 

[BrianSpeaking]

I'd be up for some golf but I think it's got a bit too much Happy Gilmore to it.

Anyway closer to the time we'll figure out who on Bigfooty is going and who isn't and organise a meet up at the game.

Don't worry if you can play or not, no egomaniacs on this board, all good fun. We could have an award for the worst shot of the day and the highest score of the day...

 

[Strahany]

Don't worry if you can play or not, no egomaniacs on this board, all good fun. We could have an award for the worst shot of the day and the highest score of the day...

Will I pick up the trophy and engrave it tomorrow, then?

 

[Sipossmagic]

I'm listening to 'Radio sport' (the NZ SEN) the afternoon host is speaking with great enthusiasm about the AFL coming too Wellington and the all callers are very postive about it even people from other parts of country talking about going down to Wellington for the game

less then 24 hrs old and the Vibe is pretty good

 

[stkildathunda]

Just found they have official Saints in NZ website! Has all info and NZ Membership information http://www.saintsafl.co.nz/nz/index.php

 

[stkildathunda]

 

[stkildathunda]

The Saints have been officially welcomed in New Zealand after this week announcing the side will be the first in AFL history to play for premiership points outside of Australia.

A delegation of representatives from the St Kilda Football Club, including captain Nick Riewoldt, attended the launch function in Wellington on Friday.

Senior representatives from the AFL and St Kilda joined Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillor John Morrison, as well as the Australian High Commissioner Michael Potts in celebrating the signing of the premier partnership agreement between the Wellington City Council.

“I see this match encouraging our Trans-Tasman cousins to deepen sporting and cultural ties, providing mutual tourism and business opportunities,” Wellington Councillor John Morrison said.

“This is more than a sports story. This is an event that celebrates the Anzac spirit, and will provide a significant boost to Wellington’s tourism and economy.”

READ MORE - http://www.saints.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/147726/default.aspx

 

[stkildathunda]

Press conference in NZ - http://www.saints.com.au/multimedia/tabid/8662/contentid/490292/default.aspx

 

[stkildathunda]

AFLGoingGlobal AFL International 53s
Kicking the Sherrin in NZ with Nick Riewoldt on All Blacks turf. ANZAC Day 2013 Saints v Swans

 

[stkildathunda]

AFLGoingGlobal AFL International 9h
In New Zealand with Nick Riewoldt Ben McEvoy introducing them to Westpac Stadium ahead of NZ ANZAC Day 2013. History

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Sent Roo and Macca hey? Reckon that implies anything about next year?

But great stuff, can't wait for the match next year.

 

[Strahany]

It's interesting that the ground is a circular one, despite being used for Rugby (and Soccer?).

Seems a bit odd that New Zealand would build such a stadium.

 

[saintsrfreak]

It's interesting that the ground is a circular one, despite being used for Rugby (and Soccer?).

Seems a bit odd that New Zealand would build such a stadium.

Looks like it's so they can use it for both rugby and cricket

 

[Strahany]

Looks like it's so they can use it for both rugby and cricket

Ah, yes, that's embarrassing; forgot about cricket!

I guess you can't blame me, considering their recent....."successes".....

 

[stkildathunda]

@BrettAndersonIF: St Kilda will wear a concept jumper that incorporates NZ's Silver Fern for their matches in Wellington. A few mocks I have seen look good.

 

[CHBench]

Just watching the press conference, about the consequence of a short turn around, can't they just have us play Collingwood the week after, and Sydney play Essendon?

 

[Tragic sainter]

Just watching the press conference, about the consequence of a short turn around, can't they just have us play Collingwood the week after, and Sydney play Essendon?

That's a fantastic idea. The afl don't like those!

 

[Strahany]

Just watching the press conference, about the consequence of a short turn around, can't they just have us play Collingwood the week after, and Sydney play Essendon?

Great idea, but too logical for the AFL to even consider.

Maybe the week before would be more appropriate for this season, because ANZAC day falls on a Thursday, I believe, which is a legitimate timeslot at least once or twice in a season (unless they scrapped it this year).

 

[L_W_P]

Can't wait to see the "Silver Fern" jumper.

Get the feeling it will look mostly like our traditional jumper but the white strip will be replaced with a large white fern. Anyone got the skills to post a couple of mocks/concepts?

Such a strage excitment building about playing these games in NZ. Much better when compared to the general apathy alot of people had about us playing in TAS. I went and saw us play the Crows down their once. Not much atmosphere.

Will be booking a holiday for ANZAC day 2014 though

 

[goodie23]

Not sure about next year, but will see what I can do about getting over for 2014. I like Wellington and would like to go inside the 'Cake Tin'

 

[sauce_head]

Can't wait to see the "Silver Fern" jumper.

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If that is the case I will be turning off the tv and listening on the radio.

 

[Saint Christopher]

Just watching the press conference, about the consequence of a short turn around, can't they just have us play Collingwood the week after, and Sydney play Essendon?

Way too smart for the AFL to consider, they'd have to find a way for the pies to be 'compensated' somehow. Next you'll want the AFL to even up the salary caps...

 

[sauce_head]

Ha ha, funny demetrio (spelling?) in his interview on afl.com saying how amazing it is that Sydney have been in the finals so regularly. Well if the AFL keeps campaigning to get them marquee players and increases their salary cap, of course they bloody well keep winning!

Very dubious, especially with next to no differe r in cost of living and a fair arguement tht Perth is now the worst of all. It certainly is in my experience.

 

[stkildathunda]

LOL at Swans fans crying media bias that its all about Saints playing in NZ and not them... hello its our idea and home game, your just club we are playing in first game... http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/swans-to-play-in-nz-media-bias.972432/