What are your grand final day plans and where will you watch the game?

[vinum coupe]

Until last night I was pretty depressed that I had lost another ballot & decided to have a bbq with family & friends. but then we got a phone call & Joel has offered the family tickets . Friggin ' fantastic .

That is awesome !!

 

[vinum coupe]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

From a girl.... I cannot understand why people plan weddings etc on GF day. I would never do it.. Even if i didnt follow AFL, I still wouldnt do it..

But when i read your post, you did sound like you were coming down with a cold LOL

I laughed.

 

[vinum coupe]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

I feel your pain my friend.. I am in exactly the same boat. When my brother's best mate and very close family friend of ours for best part of 20 years, and his soon to be missus who I have never seen eye to eye with, announced in late November last year that their wedding was on October 1st 2011, my jaw dropped in shock.. but I must admit given the tumultuous end to our '10 season I didn't think we'd be figuring majorly in the pointy end of the season this year.

Fast forward 10 and a bit months, leaving the 'G last Saturday and walking over to the Cricketer's Arms for a couple of celebratory prelim-winning frothies with my Dee supporter best mate, the hideous fact suddenly dawned on me.. for the first time since I was 8 (I'm now 31).. I'm going to miss the Grand Final.. and not just that, I'm going to miss possibly watching my beloved Cats beat my most despised team of all time in what is quite likely going to be one of the best GF's ever.

Here we are at 8:30pm on the Tuesday before the Grand Final.. and I am actually seriously considering cancelling my invitation acceptance, not to mention, wondering what the hell I was thinking accepting an invitation to a Grand Final Day wedding in the first place.. especially considering well over a year ago I joined a Facebook group titled "No, I will not be joining you at your Grand Final Day wedding".. not thinking for a second anyone I knew would actually organise one.. Would I be the worst person in the world if I rescinded my acceptance this late??

My opinion.
Find a way to watch some of it. On a phone, ipad, whatever. Maybe even be a bit rude ducking out to watch some.
But relationships are far more important than any game. Unless it's a relationship you want to burn.

You'll party hard there when we win anyway. And you'll watch the replay later.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Got myself a ticket through the ballot. Will be at a pub somewhere in Richmond early sat morning to get started! Thinking Corner hotel? Preferably one with less pies and more cats supporters.... ideas?

Nearly everywhere in Richmond will be:

30% Geelong
40% Collingwood
30% Whoever Collingwood is playing against

Win.

 

[Stev0]

I'll be in HK. Can anyone suggest the best place to watch the game? Cheers!

 

[Shell]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

I feel your pain my friend.. I am in exactly the same boat. When my brother's best mate and very close family friend of ours for best part of 20 years, and his soon to be missus who I have never seen eye to eye with, announced in late November last year that their wedding was on October 1st 2011, my jaw dropped in shock.. but I must admit given the tumultuous end to our '10 season I didn't think we'd be figuring majorly in the pointy end of the season this year.

Fast forward 10 and a bit months, leaving the 'G last Saturday and walking over to the Cricketer's Arms for a couple of celebratory prelim-winning frothies with my Dee supporter best mate, the hideous fact suddenly dawned on me.. for the first time since I was 8 (I'm now 31).. I'm going to miss the Grand Final.. and not just that, I'm going to miss possibly watching my beloved Cats beat my most despised team of all time in what is quite likely going to be one of the best GF's ever.

Here we are at 8:30pm on the Tuesday before the Grand Final.. and I am actually seriously considering cancelling my invitation acceptance, not to mention, wondering what the hell I was thinking accepting an invitation to a Grand Final Day wedding in the first place.. especially considering well over a year ago I joined a Facebook group titled "No, I will not be joining you at your Grand Final Day wedding".. not thinking for a second anyone I knew would actually organise one.. Would I be the worst person in the world if I rescinded my acceptance this late??

"Brothers best mate".

-snort- are you kidding me?!?!?!?! Cancel invitation acceptance, that is bullshit. Or else skip the ceremony and go to the reception at night if you have to.


My brother missed his own COUSINS wedding, for a Stevie Wonder concert ffs. But my brother is an arseh*le I suppose... but the marriage did dissolve after only a year.

My point? GO TO THE FOOTY.

 

[Copernicus]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

You'll love this Shell, I actually could go if I wanted to, but I'm foregoing it and will be watching at home. Will be trying to educate my 5 month old on the finer points of the game.

Well, if you have a spare ticket...?

Not that I can afford the airfare!

 

[Partridge]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

Well, if you have a spare ticket...?

Not that I can afford the airfare!

It's still being discussed at a high level. Might end going yet. It'll get used either way.

 

[carnthewoods]

Hi all, I have two standing room tickets for grand final on the wing that would like to swap for two seated tickets anywhere. If interested can email me at l.sweet1@hotmail.com

Happy to pay extra if necessary
Cheers.

 

[YOTC]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

I feel your pain my friend.. I am in exactly the same boat. When my brother's best mate and very close family friend of ours for best part of 20 years, and his soon to be missus who I have never seen eye to eye with, announced in late November last year that their wedding was on October 1st 2011, my jaw dropped in shock.. but I must admit given the tumultuous end to our '10 season I didn't think we'd be figuring majorly in the pointy end of the season this year.

Fast forward 10 and a bit months, leaving the 'G last Saturday and walking over to the Cricketer's Arms for a couple of celebratory prelim-winning frothies with my Dee supporter best mate, the hideous fact suddenly dawned on me.. for the first time since I was 8 (I'm now 31).. I'm going to miss the Grand Final.. and not just that, I'm going to miss possibly watching my beloved Cats beat my most despised team of all time in what is quite likely going to be one of the best GF's ever.

Here we are at 8:30pm on the Tuesday before the Grand Final.. and I am actually seriously considering cancelling my invitation acceptance, not to mention, wondering what the hell I was thinking accepting an invitation to a Grand Final Day wedding in the first place.. especially considering well over a year ago I joined a Facebook group titled "No, I will not be joining you at your Grand Final Day wedding".. not thinking for a second anyone I knew would actually organise one.. Would I be the worst person in the world if I rescinded my acceptance this late??

If they wanted people to care about their wedding, they wouldn't have organised it on Grand Final day. Pretty obvious what you have to do mate

I wouldn't even go to my own sister's wedding if it was on grand final day. They know the rules.

 

[L31GH]

Looks like i will be watching it home with only a slab for company. All my tries at getting a ticket have fell through.

TV will be getting some abuse!

 

[DTRAIN87]

Looks like i will be watching it home with only a slab for company. All my tries at getting a ticket have fell through.

TV will be getting some abuse!

Come down to Melbourne and hit one of the pubs here

 

[L31GH]

Come down to Melbourne and hit one of the pubs here

Any recomendations for a good pub?

 

[krisholio14]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

I feel your pain my friend.. I am in exactly the same boat. When my brother's best mate and very close family friend of ours for best part of 20 years, and his soon to be missus who I have never seen eye to eye with, announced in late November last year that their wedding was on October 1st 2011, my jaw dropped in shock.. but I must admit given the tumultuous end to our '10 season I didn't think we'd be figuring majorly in the pointy end of the season this year.

Fast forward 10 and a bit months, leaving the 'G last Saturday and walking over to the Cricketer's Arms for a couple of celebratory prelim-winning frothies with my Dee supporter best mate, the hideous fact suddenly dawned on me.. for the first time since I was 8 (I'm now 31).. I'm going to miss the Grand Final.. and not just that, I'm going to miss possibly watching my beloved Cats beat my most despised team of all time in what is quite likely going to be one of the best GF's ever.

Here we are at 8:30pm on the Tuesday before the Grand Final.. and I am actually seriously considering cancelling my invitation acceptance, not to mention, wondering what the hell I was thinking accepting an invitation to a Grand Final Day wedding in the first place.. especially considering well over a year ago I joined a Facebook group titled "No, I will not be joining you at your Grand Final Day wedding".. not thinking for a second anyone I knew would actually organise one.. Would I be the worst person in the world if I rescinded my acceptance this late??

Mate it's a no brainer.

Give the wedding the arse.

 

[The_Todd07]

As of an hour ago......THE MCG!!!!!

 

[L31GH]

As of an hour ago......THE MCG!!!!!

How did you manage that? Broke now?

 

[The_Todd07]

How did you manage that? Broke now?

My Mum's friend has a cousin that works at the AFL. She had said it was unlikely but if she could get her hands on a couple of tickets she would.

Only had to pay the $295 face value and I think they could be on level N.

Turns out its the cheapest I've paid to go to the GF after $350, $450 and $500 fo the other 3

 

[The rabbi]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

-in african american voice-
Oh hell NO!!!


We have had this discussion on the GD board. Grand finals on wedding days are huge no nos. Bride should expect alot of disinterested and angry guests... and guests crowded around phones/portable tvs.

Exactly Shell. Although you can always decline the wedding invitation and inform the couple that you will promise come to their next wedding should it not be during finals.

 

[secondary]

Re: Where will you watch the GF from?

I'll be cheering you guys on from Toronto - in some down town sports bar!

 

[barmy44]

i have a core group of 5 dedicated cats from around the adelaide music scene... two are having the viewing at their respective places, and im all set to go to one of them. should be a massive crowd of impartials, then me, my dad and my mate; all tense and glued to every second.

i remember the first time i met the guy whos house i wont be going to. we were playing the same show, and i was getting drilled on vodka red bull after about 30 minutes of sleep the night before. i had found out he was a beatles fan, and we were deep in discussion.

after about 30 minutes, i said 'man, there are two things i can talk about for hours. the beatles, and geelong.'

his response was 'are you serious?'

thought id put my foot in it, its kind of uncool to follow football when youre in the adelaide music scene (its small, and footy fans are 'idiot jock meat heads' etc).

turns out the guy was not only an equally big beatles fan, but just as much a geelong fan as i. we barely left each others side for the rest of the day. got smashed, had a great time and i made another invaluable geelong connection in adelaide, who has become a good mate!

cant wait for it. wasnt nervous in the slightest monday, but now im terrified. my confidence is dwindling im a pessimist at heart.

 

[sharks33]

What is everyones plans for after the game? Im not getting ahead of myself, just interested to know if we do manage to get up, what do you plan to do to celebrate? Pub, Home and watch replay? etc

 

[Strangled Cat]

As of an hour ago I have changed my location and will be heading to Regency Tavern on Days Rd. The Adelaide Cats supporters group will be there and I encourage everyone in Adelaide to come along if you can and lets make it a night to remember (that will be down to the boys as much as anything).

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Amsterdam. Celebrations could be life-threatening.

You have such an apt username for being in Amsterdam that it's not funny.

Didn't get a ticket so will be at the Supporters Club do here in Perth. Drum and Bass night and meeting up with pies mates/neutrals (going to a mixed bar) after the game in the city.

 

[DTRAIN87]

Any recomendations for a good pub?

Anyone in Richmond is good. The place to be cpme Grand Final. If you want everything included for $75 but to be a bit away from the gound then go to the Erica in High St Prahran/Armidale and get one of their box packages.

 

[Mat M]

Be greatful if anyone can PM me a link to the Granny. Desparate to watch this game.

Saw the 09 win in middle of nowwhere in Iceland via a stream. Hopefully celebrating another win tomorrow!!

Cheers
Mat