Round 10 v Collingwood: ticketing

[LostDoggy]

I have 2x AFL memberships with the Western Bulldogs club support and I am looking to upgrade a ticket for the round ten match against Collingwood. I am not having any luck purchasing any tickets apart from what is available on the seating map (which is extremely limited). According to the ticketek website, the only areas I can upgrade my seat are in M16, M18, P19 and P21.

Does anyone know why this is the case? I would ask Ticketek myself, but that would require me trying to establish a connection for over an hour and by the time I establish a connection, a further half an hour of waiting on hold.

Surely it can't be that difficult to buy seating on level two?

[bornadog]

Nothing surprises me with Ticketing.

If I was you, I would do personally at a window.

[LostDoggy]

Nothing surprises me with Ticketing.

If I was you, I would do personally at a window.

Unfortunately it's not an option, unless I want to pay full price.

That's the advantage with being an AFL member - you only have to pay $8.60 to upgrade your GA ticket, but the downside is that you have to get in early. I.e. the upgrading option for AFL members to sit on levels one or two for this week's game supposedly ended two weeks ago.

[Cyberdoggie]

If it's a similar debacle like last year, an entire wing will be reserved for Collingwood away members or something.

[Go_Dogs]

I don't mind sitting in P - sure you don't get a padded seat or a cup holder, but it's a good viewing area.

Like you I'm surprised there aren't many tickets available - I'm going to have to jump on and purchase tomorrow.

[aker39]

I have 2x AFL memberships with the Western Bulldogs club support and I am looking to upgrade a ticket for the round ten match against Collingwood. I am not having any luck purchasing any tickets apart from what is available on the seating map (which is extremely limited). According to the ticketek website, the only areas I can upgrade my seat are in M16, M18, P19 and P21.

Does anyone know why this is the case? I would ask Ticketek myself, but that would require me trying to establish a connection for over an hour and by the time I establish a connection, a further half an hour of waiting on hold.

Surely it can't be that difficult to buy seating on level two?

What's the matter with the tickets they are issuing you.

[LostDoggy]

Through my experience with ticketing they only open certain bays at a time. If you wait until the week of the game I guarantee you get offerred better seats.

I had the same issue with the Carlton game. Said sold out 2 weeks before the game. Tried daily the week of the match and got row C right behind the interchange.

Unfortunately they don't reward the people trying to get in early.

[LostDoggy]

Through my experience with ticketing they only open certain bays at a time. If you wait until the week of the game I guarantee you get offerred better seats.

I had the same issue with the Carlton game. Said sold out 2 weeks before the game. Tried daily the week of the match and got row C right behind the interchange.

Unfortunately they don't reward the people trying to get in early.

Thanks for letting me know.

That's stupid.

[LostDoggy]

What's the matter with the tickets they are issuing you.

I can't ever remember sitting on the second level at the MCG. I want to experience sitting on that level, so that's why I didn't purchase tickets in the areas they offered.

[Bulldog Joe]

I have used AFL membership just to walk up and still sat on level 2 against Collingwood. Generally in about N24.

I am happy to sit at level 4 if there is no level 2 seating available on the night.

Don't see why I should pay Ticketek the extra.

[bornadog]

The Collingwood match is designated as reciprocal rights for VRC members, so I will do that.

[aker39]

I can't ever remember sitting on the second level at the MCG. I want to experience sitting on that level, so that's why I didn't purchase tickets in the areas they offered.

Fair enough. Level N always sellout 1st.

[LostDoggy]

Just to prove how laughable the ticketing system is..

Tried all week for an AFL Member Reserved seat on Level 1 for tonight's match. Came up with none available. Even this morning nothing was available.

Tried once more just then and bingo, Level 1 Aisle 12 Row F. Right smack bang on the wing.

[bornadog]

Just to prove how laughable the ticketing system is..

Tried all week for an AFL Member Reserved seat on Level 1 for tonight's match. Came up with none available. Even this morning nothing was available.

Tried once more just then and bingo, Level 1 Aisle 12 Row F. Right smack bang on the wing.

Imagine how many people did what you did but didn't check today so gave up going.

AFL needs to fix this.

[Greystache]

Just to prove how laughable the ticketing system is..

Tried all week for an AFL Member Reserved seat on Level 1 for tonight's match. Came up with none available. Even this morning nothing was available.

Tried once more just then and bingo, Level 1 Aisle 12 Row F. Right smack bang on the wing.

Yeah it's a joke. Given there's 9 of us going I couldn't wait to the last minute so got level 3 Row W. It's typical AFL, give the rusted on fans the raw deal and try to entice last minute fringe supporters with the best offering.