Seagulls at the 'G'

[LocalBomber]

What a pleasure it is to watch a game on TV and not one seagull to be seen.

 

[LocalBomber]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...vian-invasion-mars-finals-20110922-1km99.html

 

[St 07]

Change the sound of the Siren at the G and confuse the hell out of them.

 

[kookadog]

remote control hawk / eagles from early in the day should keep them away.

 

[Dusky]

Should ask west coast to bring Auzzie over with them.

 

[red+black]

As long as they pay to get in then I dont mind

Leave the game alone !

Just fine them, they won't touch the field again

Three great comments that deserve a thumbs up

I was watching the game and the gulls were mostly where the play wasn't.

Well that's where you're wrong. It wouldn't be an issue if they were not interfering with the play and in the line of vision, particularly the TV angle.

For such a supposed non-issue, many articles over the weekend made reference to the seagulls, and Stephen Gough has been on multiple radio stations this week to discuss the matter. And as LocalBomber posted before, the MCC are treating the matter seriously, and while constrained by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, are looking at a number of solutions.

PS: And yeah I know I'm having a good old whinge about it, I wish I could enjoy the game and tolerate the flying vermin, but if they're in view, to me, it spoils my viewing enjoyment.

 

[Milkman_Joe]

Maybe if a coach can learn to control them, he can apply a 200 man forward press

 

[baja]

The seagulls dont really bother me, but Id pay extra to watch a couple of eagles soar through the sky at the G, the piercing sound when they scream, watching all the seagulls fly for their lives as one swoops with terrifying speed and hits one at full tilt and splits it to bits on contact, then the next one diving with a high pitched screach of approval taking its turn, great pre Grand Final entertainment I reckon. Much better than the parrachutists, actually at the same time even better...

 

[Huntercrow]

Three great comments that deserve a thumbs up


Well that's where you're wrong. It wouldn't be an issue if they were not interfering with the play and in the line of vision, particularly the TV angle.

For such a supposed non-issue, many articles over the weekend made reference to the seagulls, and Stephen Gough has been on multiple radio stations this week to discuss the matter. And as LocalBomber posted before, the MCC are treating the matter seriously, and while constrained by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, are looking at a number of solutions.

PS: And yeah I know I'm having a good old whinge about it, I wish I could enjoy the game and tolerate the flying vermin, but if they're in view, to me, it spoils my viewing enjoyment.

The MCG has had a magpie problem for many years.

They can't get the bloody things to leave!!!

 

[Falchoon]

The MCG has had a magpie problem for many years.

They can't get the bloody things to leave!!!

solution, Geelong by 10 goals

 

[Dogs till i die]

Love the seagulls reckon they can beat Port this week in the GF.

 

[beez]

Some initiative from the AFL

WAR has been declared on the MCG's infamous seagulls ahead of the two AFL preliminary finals.

Two wedge-tailed eagles will be perched on the G's stands for the games tonight and tomorrow, after an eleventh-hour permit was issued by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/wedge-tail-eagles-to-hopefully-frighten-away-seagulls-at-mcg/story-e6frf9jf-1226143936827

 

[mcuzzy]

i don't mind them being on the field, i'm just sick of getting shit on at least once a year

 

[red+black]

Some initiative from the AFL

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/wedge-tail-eagles-to-hopefully-frighten-away-seagulls-at-mcg/story-e6frf9jf-1226143936827

Guess the seagull issue isn't as irrelevant as some here might think.

Good comments on the Herald Sun article:

We could also try scattering fifty bucks' worth of fish'n'chips around the carpark to keep the gulls out of the arena itself..!?!

 

[Tommy08]

'National disgrace'

 

[oogac]

Seagulls shouldnt be a problem.

They will get tired of competing with Collingwood supporters scavanging for dropped chips.

 

[Copernicus]

I am a little bit non-plussed about the use of the Eagles - are they going to have their wings clipped or something? Otherwise I am not sure how exactly they are going to be able to stop them from attacking a seagull.

 

[Monocle]

Good to see that the AFL are acknowledging that the EAGLES rule the MCG.

 

[kriso182]

I am a little bit non-plussed about the use of the Eagles - are they going to have their wings clipped or something? Otherwise I am not sure how exactly they are going to be able to stop them from attacking a seagull.

Goes into more detail on the AFL Website;

Two raptors will sit on the opposite stands of the MCG for both preliminary finals in a bid to scare off the hoards of gulls that blanketed the ground last Friday night during the Hawthorn-Sydney Swans semi final.

The wedge-tailed eagles will be tethered to their handlers and will not be allowed to fly around the ground.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/124001/default.aspx

 

[Grizzly_82]

Goes into more detail on the AFL Website;



http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/124001/default.aspx

Sad face

Let them fly free and slaughter them, would be great for the ratings

 

[Bunnie]

So the Eagles will be tethered to their handlers and not allowed to fly around the MCG..?

Damn umpires!!

 

[old55]

i don't mind them being on the field, i'm just sick of getting shit on at least once a year

A pigeon shat in my beer at the 2005 GF.

 

[Giants FC]

Other than Mark Johnson at Docklands (lol), has any player ever been hit by a seagull during a game?

 

[GuyIncognito]

Didak might be in trouble.

 

[mike_]

Sad face

Let them fly free and slaughter them, would be great for the ratings

Oh I think there will be some eagles flying free and dishing out a slaughter this time tomorrow.
At least I hope so.