Etihad Stadium - New Initiatives

[Remi Moses]

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It was about 8 bucks a beer at the Fooies concert.

[AndrewP6]

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I for one, like the match day initiatives. The LED advertising doesn't really bother me, I'm too busy focusing on the game for it to be an issue. If anything I think it adds something. The drinks pricing, well that's another matter....

I agree they need to do something about the scores... I noticed they displayed the interchange players on the LED above the benches last week. They could run the scores there, sort of like they have at the G. Even periodically would be good.

[jazzadogs]

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The bright yellow Beacon lighting sign is atrocious!

[Missing-Dog]

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I've mentioned this before and I hate to bang on about it again, but, can the catering company run a workshop with their staff, especially those that work in the Victory Room, to explain the difference between the Responsible Service of Alcohol and the Slow Service of Alcohol. Seriously, trying to get a drink in the social club within an hour of the first bounce takes as long as Matthew Lloyd took for a shot at goal.

[AndrewP6]

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I've mentioned this before and I hate to bang on about it again, but, can the catering company run a workshop with their staff, especially those that work in the Victory Room, to explain the difference between the Responsible Service of Alcohol and the Slow Service of Alcohol. Seriously, trying to get a drink in the social club within an hour of the first bounce takes as long as Matthew Lloyd took for a shot at goal.

True enough. I didn't even bother last week.

[Ozza]

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I've mentioned this before and I hate to bang on about it again, but, can the catering company run a workshop with their staff, especially those that work in the Victory Room, to explain the difference between the Responsible Service of Alcohol and the Slow Service of Alcohol. Seriously, trying to get a drink in the social club within an hour of the first bounce takes as long as Matthew Lloyd took for a shot at goal.

Very true. I didn't bother lining up. Just watched Campbell & Redpath talk (watched, not really 'listened' as most in the room talked to each other throughout and it was impossible to hear the boys) and then went upstairs to Level 2 for a pre-game beer.

I doubt I'll bother going to the social club, pre-game anymore.

[Sedat]

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Going to the footy has become a real chore for me in the last few seasons, and this article perfectly encapsulates why:

http://www.theage.com.au/comment/how-the-afl-is-killing-footy-for-the-fans-20150508-ggw7di.html

[Murphy'sLore]

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Going to the footy has become a real chore for me in the last few seasons, and this article perfectly encapsulates why:
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/how...08-ggw7di.html

The author of this column is friend of mine. He has written variations on this piece for the last few years but this is the first time it seems to have provoked a real response (lots of letters in The Age today). Doubt it will change anything though.

[Eastdog]

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A beer costs I think around $7.40. Not sure but is Etihad going to lower the prices. Yep agree there is far too much advertising not that it should cease all together but just wind it down a bit.

[Rocket Science]

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If those kinetic ads unduly distract the viewer's eye - which is entirely the point of them - what's to suggest they don't have a comparable effect on the players at certain points?

The entire playing surface is rimmed by this visual garbage directly at player's eye level.

[Murphy'sLore]

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Much as I detest those ads, I have to admit, from level 3 I didn't find them too distracting. It must be a lot worse at the lower levels when they are right in your eyeline, let alone on the ground itself.

[Eastdog]

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Was lucky enough the guy next to me shouted me a beer twice as will talking about the Dogs. We have the best fans.

[josie]

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$9.40 now for a tiny glass of champy!

(And yes, that's what I drink at the footy -- well, at least I used to -- will be bringing a thermos from home from now on.)

I call discrimination against girly football spectators.

Thermos full of champers? Go Patsy & Edwina !!

[jeemak]

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Going to the footy has become a real chore for me in the last few seasons, and this article perfectly encapsulates why:
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/how...08-ggw7di.html

I was looking for this yesterday. It's chillingly accurate.

[Murphy'sLore]

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Thermos full of champers? Go Patsy & Edwina !!

Edina, sweetie! ;-)