rugbysmartarse
Alan Cameron (40)
that said Mo, the service at the Force game was great, and the longest I had to wait was 3-5 minuts just after half time. Upside of diminishing crowds?
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I still think this whole line of thinking is a red herring and a symptom of the underlying issues rather than the cause. If people really wanted to be at the game they would be prepared to go 1.5 hours without beer (and thats really the worse case scenario). Has there really been any change in the food/drink price or servicing since super rugby started. Yep prices go up each year, as they do for everything, but otherwise I think the same comments would have arisen at any time since super rugby started in 1996 including the years the tahs were sell out matches.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Am I the only one who does their piss drinking before the game and remains glued to their site for the duration, to then resume piss drinking afterwards? I don't want to miss any of the action, so I *never* knick off to the bar while the game is on.
rugbysmartarse
Alan Cameron (40)
I try to time it with shots at goal, and scrums (backing the fact a certain ref is good for at least 3 resets, and potentially a front rower needing attention)
Tangawizi
Peter Fenwicke (45)
It's called half-time. Generally no problems at Suncorp to get to bar, get 4 beers and get back to seat in time for the 2nd half. Some dodging or "gliding past" of the Punters lining up for spirits/wines may be required on the odd occasion though.
Henry
Bill Watson (15)
Me and my mate get the non die-hard Tah fans we drag along with us to go get the beers. No way I'm risking missing something.
brokendown
Bill McLean (32)
likewise Brown Hornet
antimony
Herbert Moran (7)
Never had to post before you guys usually cover everything so well.
While I was slagging of the reds after the debacle of the Eddie Jones, 07, 92-3 Bulls debacle I had an epiphany. If I just stand around I'm part of the problem not the solution. So I became a Reds member, just a cheap one at first because I was a student but as my income has increased so has my membership contribution. Perhaps the only good thing about capitalism is that if you earn money you get to decide where to spend it.
If the atmosphere is crap you can complain about it and spread the discontent or you can go to the game and start yelling, maybe even invite some friends. Some people here are doing this already, join them.
I now have a good seat with 6 other friends and family who are also members, we go out for a meal (why would even consider eating at a stadium is beyond me) and drinks before every game get our skin full and stay glued to our seats for 80min (quickly ducking to the toilet during conversions etc.) If I need more to drink half time is long enough for me to leave the stadium run up the road and have a few shots. Admittedly at homebush your screwed, but surely if you think about this is possible at the SFS?
The point is you can be responsible for your entertainment. The Tahs should obviously care but why leave it to them? They should be focused on basic skills execution in order to be able to play a variety of game plans to suit conditions/opposition, which is the real problem.
While I was slagging of the reds after the debacle of the Eddie Jones, 07, 92-3 Bulls debacle I had an epiphany. If I just stand around I'm part of the problem not the solution. So I became a Reds member, just a cheap one at first because I was a student but as my income has increased so has my membership contribution. Perhaps the only good thing about capitalism is that if you earn money you get to decide where to spend it.
If the atmosphere is crap you can complain about it and spread the discontent or you can go to the game and start yelling, maybe even invite some friends. Some people here are doing this already, join them.
I now have a good seat with 6 other friends and family who are also members, we go out for a meal (why would even consider eating at a stadium is beyond me) and drinks before every game get our skin full and stay glued to our seats for 80min (quickly ducking to the toilet during conversions etc.) If I need more to drink half time is long enough for me to leave the stadium run up the road and have a few shots. Admittedly at homebush your screwed, but surely if you think about this is possible at the SFS?
The point is you can be responsible for your entertainment. The Tahs should obviously care but why leave it to them? They should be focused on basic skills execution in order to be able to play a variety of game plans to suit conditions/opposition, which is the real problem.
Scarfman
Knitter of the Scarf
G'day antimony - I guess I disagree about food and beer. The game is held at dinner time. I like to have a couple before the game, and a couple at the game, and a couple after the game and go home. Somewhere in there I need to eat. The SFS has the slowest service of any venue I have been to. They also have awful choices of food and drink.
In fact, you may have a point about running down the road to the Captain Cook - at least they have decent beer.
Bruce - the idea that what the SFS does is "out of the hands" of the Waratahs is crazy.
In fact, you may have a point about running down the road to the Captain Cook - at least they have decent beer.
Bruce - the idea that what the SFS does is "out of the hands" of the Waratahs is crazy.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Scarf,
I would have thought the Waratahs would be tenants of the SCG trust area? Therefore, I would have thought the bare minimum you would do is discuss the terms of that tenancy and chat about various issues that could affect that tenancy? Car parking would be an example.
Or do they not bother and go back to the Concord oval days?
I would have thought the Waratahs would be tenants of the SCG trust area? Therefore, I would have thought the bare minimum you would do is discuss the terms of that tenancy and chat about various issues that could affect that tenancy? Car parking would be an example.
Or do they not bother and go back to the Concord oval days?
Jnor
Peter Fenwicke (45)
I see the tahs have gotten around to putting up a video response to last night's events.
http://media.smh.com.au/sport/sports-hq/breaking-down-the-waratahs-2372543.html
http://media.smh.com.au/sport/sports-hq/breaking-down-the-waratahs-2372543.html
HodgoBerro
Bill Watson (15)
Interesting note here from SMH
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/waratahs-happy-to-keep-winning-ugly-20110520-1eway.html
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/waratahs-happy-to-keep-winning-ugly-20110520-1eway.html
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Tank
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Dean Mumm's quote sort of begs the question - why was he not at the forum as the current captain?
HodgoBerro
Bill Watson (15)
Agreed.
I understand some of the players have other commitments but if anyone was a stand out last night it was Lachie Turner, snuck in the back and watched the whole thing unfold.
All the leadership group should of been there.
drewprint
Dick Tooth (41)
Went missing AGAIN!
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Couldn't find the line?
HodgoBerro
Bill Watson (15)
Just read on Twitter this;
On Rugby Heaven tomorrow - a must read.
That imposing white-haired man last night should be listened to. He's a former Wallaby.
On Rugby Heaven tomorrow - a must read.
That imposing white-haired man last night should be listened to. He's a former Wallaby.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
It was a sensible move to not have any of the Saturday team at the meeting. Such an emotional event could easily disrupt preparation for Saturday and that's the last thing the team needs. As the article says, Dean's focussed on winning; not running the ball from everywhere, but playing the best we can and winning. I for one am happy that he is. If we lose Saturday we won't make the finals. Lets wait and see how they play Saturday night.
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