Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

My bloke first went at 9 weeks.

Etihad is (was?) great if you have a pram as they will let you park in the disabled seats. The MCG was a pain, I was told I had to go to level 3 in the Southern Stand (for those of you who don't pay attention while you are there, there is nowhere on L3 @ the MCG for a pram).

It was bad between about 3-5 yo as he got bored too easily. Having other kids around was best otherwise be prepared for an early end.

I saw Johnno's last 3 goals v Adelaide in his 300th from between the aisles as we were walking out (didn't know about Bock's shot after the siren until I got home).
Didn't see Lake's mark and Will's goal to draw against Richmond.
Didn't see Boydy sprint half the length of the ground to goal (also against Richmond).

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Sit them with your Mrs.

Watch the footy from the bar.

Oh for simpler times...

[ReLoad]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Could be worse, my twin sons have been brainwashed by their mother to go for Hawthorn, I never even stood a chance.

Still they are members, and I did manage to sneak this in last year when the wife wasn't home.

One day I hope they see the light, one day.......

[GVGjr]

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Going to footy at Footy park as a wide eyed 7 year old back in '97, Dad always said he had to try things to keep me engaged.

If I read correctly, your 7 year old is a girl so it might be different. Dad said he just talked about the game with me, pointed out players from the Dogs and the Power (Why he took me to those games amazed me, he is an Essendon supporter and at this stage so was I). Asked me to look at guernsey numbers then find them in the record or the paper. Always made sure I knew what was happening in the game.

He says that kept me watching. When it didn't, food was the answer. Other kids too, we usually went with one of dad's mates and he has a kid my age so we'd entertain eachother during half time and the breaks.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Could be worse, my twin sons have been brainwashed by their mother to go for Hawthorn, I never even stood a chance.

Still they are members, and I did manage to sneak this in last year when the wife wasn't home.

One day I hope they see the light, one day.......

Divorce her.

[Twodogs]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

It was bad between about 3-5 yo as he got bored too easily. Having other kids around was best otherwise be prepared for an early end.

Unless their dad's get so engrossed with the game they suddenly realise they havent seen their kids for about fifteen minutes and spend the next ten minutes frantically trying to to locate them.

But yeah other people's kids can be a godsend at the footy. Just so long as you dont forget where you are and shout abuse at Peter Street for being a ****ing idiot **** when their daughter is sitting right next to you...

[1eyedog]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

If you are set on doing this I can only advise a wrapped present presented at the end of each quarter.

I took my then 2.2 year old boy to the football during last years finals and Christmas wrapped four Matchbox cars for this very purpose. Cost me $8 and the one matchbox car usually lasted 30 minutes before he started looking around for something else to break. The only problem now is that whenever he goes to the footy he expects matchbox cars.

*I do not advocate this type of parenting practice nor do I work for Matchbox.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Unless their dad's get so engrossed with the game they suddenly realise they havent seen their kids for about fifteen minutes and spend the next ten minutes frantically trying to to locate them.

But yeah other people's kids can be a godsend at the footy. Just so long as you dont forget where you are and shout abuse at Peter Street for being a ****ing idiot **** when their daughter is sitting right next to you...

That was seriously funny. I think it was KT31s pup Braydon who agreed with you!

[Twodogs]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

That was seriously funny. I think it was KT31s pup Braydon who agreed with you!

I knew one of the kid's replied that I was right. I was so mortified when I realised what I (and Streeta) had done that I'd sort of gone numb. Right up until Cooney powered away from that boundary throw in and split the middle! Then the pandemonium broke out.


That's still one of my favorite games of all time.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Could be worse, my twin sons have been brainwashed by their mother to go for Hawthorn, I never even stood a chance.

Still they are members, and I did manage to sneak this in last year when the wife wasn't home.

One day I hope they see the light, one day.......

Ha! this made me laugh - it's like sneaking a cigarette while your parents are out! Keep up the good work Reload - the boys will see the light sooner or later!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Correction harbourtown

And cosco members get tickets for half price

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

Could be worse, my twin sons have been brainwashed by their mother to go for Hawthorn, I never even stood a chance.

Still they are members, and I did manage to sneak this in last year when the wife wasn't home.

One day I hope they see the light, one day.......

Great pic ReLoad nice bi-folds, I wouldnt marry my wife unless she fully commited her love to the Bulldogs, no joke, finally she did and we married in '04' she followed the Cats her whole life, and she missed the good years hehe.

[Desipura]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

And cosco members get tickets for half price

to the play centre? Really? I must tell my inlaws who take my kids there alot.

[ReLoad]

Re: Tips on dragging the young ones to the footy

If you are set on doing this I can only advise a wrapped present presented at the end of each quarter.

I took my then 2.2 year old boy to the football during last years finals and Christmas wrapped four Matchbox cars for this very purpose. Cost me $8 and the one matchbox car usually lasted 30 minutes before he started looking around for something else to break. The only problem now is that whenever he goes to the footy he expects matchbox cars.

*I do not advocate this type of parenting practice nor do I work for Matchbox.

Gold! everyone loves bribery!

[Ghost Dog]

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Reload--> Could be worse, my twin sons have been brainwashed by their mother to go for Hawthorn, I never even stood a chance.\


My Family had an interesting system. To prevent in-fighting and bias, all of the 5 kids had to go for the team that won the premiership the year they were born until they were old enough to choose for themselves. My parents were such hippies, so funny. Prevented my uncles from trying to convert us into Essendon supporters.