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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Grantysghost View Post
    I know my elderly mum and auntie don't go because they can't be bothered with the ticketing, even though I would organise. They are members.
    Spoke to a gent walking from the WO to the station today and he said the same thing. He's a member but doesn't have a smart phone (had an older one) and couldn't be bothered. I said it was pretty straight forward for me but understood the angst.
    Maybe school hols too?
    I thought it was really a poor crowd.
    I must admit I'm not a fan of the ticketing process either, I can see why that might be an issue for some.
    The double header was great from my perspective. I've missed footy more than I care to admit.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Heard Bevo say they think Bailey Williams has a crack in his collarbone, but don't yet know the details until he has a scan.
    Going to miss him whilst he's out.
    Bevo also reckons some of the players looked a bit tired at stages in the 3rd and not covering the ground, and then referenced the 6 day break til our next game.
    Fair chance we'll see a few changes for Friday night's game.
    Wonder if Buku is a chance?

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    The game day stuff is fine by me I barely notice it. It's standard fare for all sports now.
    How can you not like oblivious cam!

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    The absolute assault on your senses, and efforts to stop spontaneous, collective engagement with the game has got out of control. Not satisfied with stripping the joy and anticipation of game day through bullshit ticketing they now want to ruin your ability to even converse with the people around you.

    There’s just no restraint shown. It’s like a novice guitarist using all their pedals at once, amp turned up to 10. Any criticism is hand waved away as being “family friendly” “for the kids” and a whole host of absolute wankery.

    No music between goals was a relief,

    Thank goodness we’re having our best start since 1946. Otherwise I think I’d be really grumpy by now.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Grantysghost View Post
    Not sure Crozier's a walk up start now.
    He is after William's injury.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Grantysghost View Post
    18k crowd little bit dissapointing? We've for 41k + members thought we could at least crack the 20.
    I still haven't received my membership.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by BornInDroopSt'54 View Post
    I still haven't received my membership.
    Hahaha, neither have I!

    You can use the barcode they messaged you via email prior to round one, however.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Grantysghost View Post
    The game day stuff is fine by me I barely notice it. It's standard fare for all sports now.
    How can you not like oblivious cam!
    That’s about the only one that’s not at blast your ears out doof doof level.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by The bulldog tragician View Post
    One of the more ordinary 10 goal wins

    We got complacent in the third which was disappointing but it happens. I’m glad we finished strongly as those kind of sloppy efforts can become just as contagious as better habits can. I think we’ve become a little over- confident in all those talls. We had plenty of time in the first half and still just bombed away. A better side would have made us pay. Still, a great start to the year.

    Really disappointed with the crowd given how we’re playing, and Bont’s milestone.

    I said on Twitter that the noise level from the “entertainment” was intolerable. It was impossible to have a conversation. I’m against it on principle, it adds nothing to force feed us this tripe, but if it’s going to happen, can the decibel level be reduced because it came close to ruining the afternoon.
    I work with people with autism and I used to take quite a lot to the football. I wouldn't even consider taking someone on the ASD to an AFL game at the moment with the blaring noise. They just wouldn't be able to cope with it.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by josie View Post
    That’s about the only one that’s not at blast your ears out doof doof level.
    We really need to give some feedback to the club about this.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    Poor result. Should have been 24k plus
    I wonder what might have turned some people away
    Personally time just doesn't work with a commitment I have at 7 on Saturdays. But having to purchase a ticket on top of the membership doesn't appeal.

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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    I work with people with autism and I used to take quite a lot to the football. I wouldn't even consider taking someone on the ASD to an AFL game at the moment with the blaring noise. They just wouldn't be able to cope with it.
    I commented on that aspect too. The flashing lights don’t help either. Many babies and young kids would find it upsetting as well.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Not only the noise level and flashing lights give me the shits, but the AFL really dropped the ball today. The AFLW Gf was on and the TVs were showing cricket and some other sport. We asked the guy in the bar to change the channel and he said the stadium controls the TV. This is really pathetic.
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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    Poor result. Should have been 24k plus
    I wonder what might have turned some people away
    A few things I reckon:

    - People avoiding public transport still due to Covid etc
    - The start of local footy season
    - The process in getting the tickets for the matches can be a hassle
    - The game day experience as a few have mentioned with all the music/flashing lights etc
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    Re: WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R5 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by The bulldog tragician View Post
    I commented on that aspect too. The flashing lights don’t help either. Many babies and young kids would find it upsetting as well.
    You mean the fencing signage the AFL put in place and made the clubs pay for because of improvements to the fan experience?
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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