NAB CHALLANGE MATCH v ST KILDA

**azabob** · 19-02-2009, 08:58 PM

Re: NAB CHALLANGE MATCH v ST KILDA

Originally posted by GVGjr

It may not be but lets face it AFL footy isn't that cheap and I can't see them giving access to adults for $5. The point I was trying to make was that the price of a pie, bucket of chips and one can of drink once you get in there will be more expensive than the actual entry into the game. To me $10 for 2 hours of footy isn't bad value.

Would it be that much more enjoyable if it was $7? They have a fair bit of security on plus they have to man the gates etc so I suppose that's what they charge for.

To be honest I may be being unrealistic but I think it should be free especially to memembers of the competiting clubs. Chances are neither team will be serious about the match, you don't know who is playing or what position etc etc.
But you are right things these days cost money.

**LostDoggy** · 19-02-2009, 09:03 PM

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I wont be able to make this one. I was really looking forward to seeing some more young players.

**GVGjr** · 19-02-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by bobmurphy

To be honest I may be being unrealistic but I think it should be free especially to memembers of the competiting clubs. Chances are neither team will be serious about the match, you don't know who is playing or what position etc etc.
But you are right things these days cost money.

If all the challenge games were free then the costs incurred would just be added back into the cost of the memberships. At least this way you can make the decision if you want to go and pay the money rather than have it forced on you.

And yes, there is a fair chance that one side will take it more seriously than the other or it could be predominately be a game between bunch of lesser lights but we ran the same risk last week and paid $25.

**Missing Dog** · 20-02-2009, 08:17 AM

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Yes, $10 may not sound much, but this is a practice match. Whether people turn up or not, the clubs still need to have practices matches. And there is no way that members should have to pay to get in.

If clubs want members to sign up early, they should make sure that they get the members tickets out so that they get in to games like this.

The AFL have become very money hungry. The biggest joke of all was when they decided that your membership didn't get you in to the NAB Cup. All this did was take money away from the clubs. It was the one incentive for members to sign up early.

**Sockeye Salmon** · 20-02-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by GVGjr

It may not be but lets face it AFL footy isn't that cheap and I can't see them giving access to adults for $5. The point I was trying to make was that the price of a pie, bucket of chips and one can of drink once you get in there will be more expensive than the actual entry into the game. To me $10 for 2 hours of footy isn't bad value.

Would it be that much more enjoyable if it was $7? They have a fair bit of security on plus they have to man the gates etc so I suppose that's what they charge for.

Only because they're charging people to get in.

Years ago I did my apprenticeship at Albion Explosives Factory in Deer Park. When they closed the factory down the last people to finish up were the pay staff and the only pays left for them to make up were their own.

**LostDoggy** · 20-02-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by GVGjr

If all the challenge games were free then the costs incurred would just be added back into the cost of the memberships.

This is exactly how it is. Membership prices would be far more expensive for the average Joe Blow if all the extras are included for example NAB Cup and these challenge games. It is a tricky situation for the clubs and the AFL holds all the cards.

**Dogs 24/7** · 20-02-2009, 07:49 PM

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$10 is a bit high but not worth complaining about. Ideally it should be $10 but with a discount say $3 if you have already signed on as a member.

**LostDoggy** · 24-02-2009, 01:05 PM

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So is anyone actually going? It's 5-10 dollars to go watch most suburban hack teams, so 10 dollars isn't that much for a full game. 37 degrees so the story goes, hope there's a late change

**The Coon Dog** · 25-02-2009, 12:31 PM

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Given the expectation is for a 38 degree day, both sides will have extended interchange benches.

The Bulldogs will field 30 players & the Saints 29.

Obviously rotations will occur thick & fast & some players will get minimal game time, particularly those returning from injury.

Ryan Hargrave won't play, just precautionary & Callan Ward will be rested as will Tom Williams who's ankle is responding slowly, erring on the side of caution thre.

Those who will play are: Robert Murphy, Jason Akermanis, Mitch Hahn, Scott Welsh, Ayce Cordy, Malcolm Lynch, Stephen Tiller & Andrejs Everitt.

**Missing Dog** · 25-02-2009, 02:41 PM

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Squad

Western Bulldogs (from)
1. Jarrad Grant
2. Robert Murphy
3. Andrejs Everitt
4. Daniel Cross
5. Matthew Boyd
6. Brad Johnson
7. Shaun Higgins
8. Mitch Hahn
9. Lindsay Gilbee
10. Nathan Eagleton
13. Daniel Giansiracusa
15. Ben Hudson
16. Ryan Griffen
18. Brennan Stack
20. Josh Hill
21. Jason Akermanis
22. Dylan Addison
27. Will Minson
28. Scott Welsh
29. Easton Wood
33. Tim Callan
34. Wayde Skipper
35. Stephen Tiller
36. Brian Lake
38. Dale Morris
39. Malcolm Lynch
40. Jarrod Harbrow
41. Henry White
42. Liam Picken
49. Ayce Cordy

Good to see a fair few back in

I notice Cam Wight isn't in there. I wonder why

**Desipura** · 25-02-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by bulldogsman

Squad

Western Bulldogs (from)
1. Jarrad Grant
2. Robert Murphy
3. Andrejs Everitt
4. Daniel Cross
5. Matthew Boyd
6. Brad Johnson
7. Shaun Higgins
8. Mitch Hahn
9. Lindsay Gilbee
10. Nathan Eagleton
13. Daniel Giansiracusa
15. Ben Hudson
16. Ryan Griffen
18. Brennan Stack
20. Josh Hill
21. Jason Akermanis
22. Dylan Addison
27. Will Minson
28. Scott Welsh
29. Easton Wood
33. Tim Callan
34. Wayde Skipper
35. Stephen Tiller
36. Brian Lake
38. Dale Morris
39. Malcolm Lynch
40. Jarrod Harbrow
41. Henry White
42. Liam Picken
49. Ayce Cordy

Good to see a fair few back in

I notice Cam Wight isn't in there. I wonder why

or Roughead

**Sockeye Salmon** · 25-02-2009, 04:13 PM

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it's easier to name who isn't there

Reid
Williams
Ward
Cooney
Jones
Roughead
Hargrave
Daniels
O'Keefe
Mulligan
Boumann
Wight
Shaw
O'Shea

**alwaysadog** · 25-02-2009, 09:02 PM

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Very good to see Easton Wood and Henry White in the squad along with the younger son of Cotten Picken

**alwaysadog** · 25-02-2009, 09:09 PM

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Just got the latest enewsletter from the club, it contains the following

NAB Challenge
Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda
Date: Friday, 27th February 2009
Location: VISY Park
Time: 4.30pm
2009 Membership cards will enable entry or general admission tickets will be available at the gate.
Adult - $10
Concession - $5
Junior - $2
Family - $20

Now what do those of us have been paying up but haven't yet got our memberships do?

**GVGjr** · 25-02-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by alwaysadog

Now what do those of us have been paying up but haven't yet got our memberships do?

Did we stop off at a tent and get a pass last year?

NAB CHALLANGE MATCH v ST KILDA

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