Target 90,000 for Friday Night at the G, Pies vs Bombers

[Johnson#26]

It's doable, so let's make it happen.

MCC's gotta lift once again, ditto AFL Members.

And to anyone who already has tickets, don't contemplate wasting them!

Going to be a ripper of a match, let's try and pack out the MCG! Carna Pies!

 

[DapperDon]

The weather will keep a few away, would have gone close otherwise.

 

[doodlefeatures]

The MCC's prediction is 88000

 

[Johnson#26]

Weather should have no say, IMO. Two great clubs, so much to play for.

 

[Ari]

Weather should have no say, IMO. Two great clubs, so much to play for.

Yeah spot on. Is gonna be a cracker!

 

[Hawkk]

Why should neutral fans fuel Collingwood/Essendon's wankfest?

There are at least 2 other games in Melbourne more important to the context of the overall season

 

[tandino]

Why should neutral fans fuel Collingwood/Essendon's wankfest?

There are at least 2 other games in Melbourne more important to the context of the overall season

Who said anything about neutral fans?

 

[pieman123]

wb vs hawthorn yes but stkilda vs geelong has no importance to the context of the season both team are going to finish top 2

 

[Hawkk]

Who said anything about neutral fans?

MCC members = neutral fans (the point of this thread)

The very fact that a 'Target 90,000' thread is on the main board suggests rallying up supporters for the supposed 2 'biggest' clubs wankfest

 

[Hawkk]

wb vs hawthorn yes but stkilda vs geelong has no importance to the context of the season both team are going to finish top 2

Winner plays Collingwood in the Qualifying Final, loser plays W Bulldogs

Fortunately Geelong are screwed regardless

 

[danny!!]

Better tell the MCC to turn up then, because their area is the only place in the whole ground which never looks full in Carlton/Collingwood/Essendon games. They should have to pre book their attendance so the MCC can cut off more areas for general admission depending on how many say they are turning up.

 

[Johnson#26]

Hawkk, do you really reckon it was all those neutrals who were turned away in 1995?

And if you're a person who likes their footy, and has a sense of occasion (Pies vs Dons, let's get serious), and you're an MCC member, why not use the privilage?

 

[OzBomber]

Gonna try and get 3 tickets tomorrow. Just waiting for confirmation from a couple of mates.

 

[toddy104]

MCC members = neutral fans (the point of this thread)

The very fact that a 'Target 90,000' thread is on the main board suggests rallying up supporters for the supposed 2 'biggest' clubs wankfest

You wouldn't be jealous would you Hawkk?

You also seem to find a way to bring down big games or games in general not involving hawthorn

 

[Whiskers]

This is still a big game. Is of most importence of any. Both teams vying for 4th. Bulldogs vs Hawks aint as big as i feel dogs have 3rd spot close to sewn up. Bigger game for Hawks as they must win to even have a place in the 8. I think they will miss out anyway. Plus it seems predictable the Dogs will roll them.

However it is harder to get a gauge on Bombers Vs Pies. This game is vital for both. 50-50. The Cats-Saints game is the one to watch for pure football only. Will be the best teams playing but of little importance in the overall context. If you want to see football at its highest level ever in a H&A game. Cats and Saints is it. Pies and Bombers though is very imporant.

 

[poulsman]

very good thread. i think it's doable. MCC section should definitely be required to pre-book to allow more seating to be freed up for general admin in these situations. i think a lot of people don't go to games like this cause they think there won't be any 3 or 4 seat spaces left in general admin by they time they can turn up. and then they look over the ground to the members' side and see thousands of free seats. it seems a pretty silly system to me.
but then, maybe i'm just jealous im not an MCC member

i'm pretty nervous about this game. will be tough to win. we don't seem to do that well against essendon in games that aren't anzac day.

 

[Valve Bounce]

It's doable, so let's make it happen.

MCC's gotta lift once again, ditto AFL Members.

And to anyone who already has tickets, don't contemplate wasting them!

Going to be a ripper of a match, let's try and pack out the MCG! Carna Pies!

Won't happen. Weather forecast is for storms - MCC stands will not fill with those old buggers staying home to watch it on the telly. Expect half empty MCC section.

Been like that for decades.

 

[drewie_rama]

will be a similar crowd as to last friday night
hopefully the MCC repeat what they did last friday night and open up those 2 bays in the top deck to general admin like they should.

They should open up 4 bays this week, but they wont

Id love a crowd of 90k, but im expecting 85 max

 

[OzBomber]

will be a similar crowd as to last friday night
hopefully the MCC repeat what they did last friday night and open up those 2 bays in the top deck to general admin like they should.

They should open up 4 bays this week, but they wont

Id love a crowd of 90k, but im expecting 85 max

How would we know if they open the MCC area?

 

[finders]

Better tell the MCC to turn up then, because their area is the only place in the whole ground which never looks full in Carlton/Collingwood/Essendon games. They should have to pre book their attendance so the MCC can cut off more areas for general admission depending on how many say they are turning up.

Yep the MCC members will no doubt pull the attendence down as usual.I only hope the AFL keeps the pressure on this selfish mob to do the right thing!

Still all the other football codes can only dream about 80,000 plus for home and away games.

 

[doodlefeatures]

will be a similar crowd as to last friday night
hopefully the MCC repeat what they did last friday night and open up those 2 bays in the top deck to general admin like they should.

They should open up 4 bays this week, but they wont

Id love a crowd of 90k, but im expecting 85 max

I noticed people sitting up there too, do they only open that up to the public for games that aren't 'sold out' before the night? For the Blues v Tigers game round 1 and Cats v Hawks last year there were about 4 bays in the Ponsford that were almost completely empty

 

[welshm69]

As long as we beat last friday nights essendon v carlton match, in terms of the crowd figure, i will be happy!!

I think we will be lucky to get 85k with the way the mcc operate

 

[Astro_]

As long as we beat last friday nights essendon v carlton match, in terms of the crowd figure, i will be happy!!

I think we will be lucky to get 85k with the way the mcc operate

More concerned with crowd numbers than the actual game result?

 

[Professor Knowall]

MCC members = neutral fans (the point of this thread) ...

So, you don't think any MCC members barrack for either Collingwood or Essendon, genius.

I noticed people sitting up there too, do they only open that up to the public for games that aren't 'sold out' before the night? For the Blues v Tigers game round 1 and Cats v Hawks last year there were about 4 bays in the Ponsford that were almost completely empty

Yes - strange but true. The best way of getting a massive H&A MCG crowd is to NOT sell it out - and get a big walk up crowd which forces the MCC to open up more of its reserve in the Ponsford Stand.</p></p></p>

 

[Valve Bounce]

How would we know if they open the MCC area?

When you look up and see that it's not empty.

You can forget about the St Kilda Geelong game, which is only big because of the curiosity factor.

Essendon vs Collingwood is desperation stuff, revenge is sweet for the Magpies, and confidence building and finals berth for the Bombers. This is a traditional rivalry that has gone on for I don't know how long (can't remember really). It doesn't matter where these two teams are on the ladder, near the bottom a couple of years ago, and it still attracted more than any Geelong vs St Kilda game ever would or did. This is the real deal; miss it and weep. Even the Carlton supporters would be more interested in this game; they will just boo both teams.