I'm not sure that ended well last year...
I wouldn't know I can't remember
I'm definitely coming down for mini-Judas. And Lochhead. And I hate Sydney, so that one too. This could (once again) get expensive.
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Pretty keen for it this year.
Come down for 12 pubs of lochead footpaul,then it'll be VERY expensive (and messy)Tegal2011-05-31 15:14:58
Come down for 12 pubs of lochead footpaul,then it'll be VERY expensive (and messy)Tegal2011-05-31 15:14:58
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The game against Perth on Sunday October 23 at 9.30pm (NZT) clashes with the RWC final which kicks off at 9pm.
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I'm looking forward to being able to drink this season
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The game against Perth on Sunday October 23 at 9.30pm (NZT) clashes with the RWC final which kicks off at 9pm.
Nz won't be in it anyway
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The game against Perth on Sunday October 23 at 9.30pm (NZT) clashes with the RWC final which kicks off at 9pm.
Better be on at the 4 kings!
And also, to those pissed off that we don't start with a home game, that is QF weekend in RWC with games on at Westpac Stadium.
Apart from Perth, works quite well in terms of RWC conflicts. First home game 4:30 on Sunday 16th could work OK with NZ semifinal (if they make it that far teehee) at 9pm that night.
I know, I know, its serious!
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14 home games - 12 in Wellington, two elsewhere.
8 Sunday games, 2 each on Friday, Saturday and Wednesday
Two visits from each of Brisbane, Newcastle, Mariners, Perth and Sydney.
one of the brisbane games will be elsewhere. Andl again Adeladie won't be playing in Wellington. 
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Still struggle to understand the point of 2 midweek dates in a season which is so short.
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The game against Perth on Sunday October 23 at 9.30pm (NZT) clashes with the RWC final which kicks off at 9pm.
Meh, wont be fussed about missing the RWC final.. probably be Australia vs England anyway...
Yellow Whever Whanganui
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Still struggle to understand the point of 2 midweek dates in a season which is so short.
Aren't they during school holidays though? Bloody good idea IMO, i'll certainly be looking to bring the family down for those matches.
And certainly a bit more family friendly on Sundays, those times mean travel down, watch the game, and travel back still won't be TOO late for the kids.
Yellow Whever Whanganui
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Probably will miss the TBC vs Adelaide and will be going to Brisbane for that game around that time and also go to see GCU vs Heart.
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Only 4 away games start at 10pm our time, all the rest are earlier. Like.
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Love the marathon on January 4 - five games one after the other, starting with Phoenix v SFC at 3pm and ending at 2am the following morning.
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Still struggle to understand the point of 2 midweek dates in a season which is so short.
Aren't they during school holidays though? Bloody good idea IMO, i'll certainly be looking to bring the family down for those matches.
And certainly a bit more family friendly on Sundays, those times mean travel down, watch the game, and travel back still won't be TOO late for the kids.
The kick-off of the Wed 4 Jan game is at a family friendly 3pm, but for a lot of people that will be their first day back at work (most people will get Mon 2 and Tues 3 Jan as the New Year holidays). Ah well, good excuse to take an extra days leave.
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Wonder how big crowds will be for the 5 games back to back on the 4th of Jan, not being a public holiday. It might not be too bad for us, if the first game of the year is the kids free game again.
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The game against Perth on Sunday October 23 at 9.30pm (NZT) clashes with the RWC final which kicks off at 9pm.
Nz won't be in it anyway
Nice one Tegal couldn't agree more
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Sounds like the November 19 game against Adelaide may well be at Eden Park - but still TBC.
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19th November - venue tbc
14th December - venue Regional tbc
Oh and ASB Premiership draw isn't usually out until September for a late October start.
Given the time frame they put on AMI stadium I cant see Chch getting a game this season (unless Uncle Bob gives them a hurry up)
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Sounds like the November 19 game against Adelaide may well be at Eden Park - but still TBC.
Shame they it couldn't have been a different team. Don't think we've seen Adelaide for the last 2 seasons at the RoF
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I hear Colin Giltrap is doing the promotion work...
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I still don't see how Chch can be ready for a game, but I'd love to be proved wrong, of course. Dunedin perhaps?
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Whoohooo! My life has meaning now!
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Small print on the draw on the Phoenix website says the regional game is an FFA one so memberships/season passes won't apply - I assume we'd get preferential booking, same as for play-offs?
That makes me even more convinced it won't be in NZ.
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Still struggle to understand the point of 2 midweek dates in a season which is so short.
Aren't they during school holidays though? Bloody good idea IMO, i'll certainly be looking to bring the family down for those matches.
And certainly a bit more family friendly on Sundays, those times mean travel down, watch the game, and travel back still won't be TOO late for the kids.
The kick-off of the Wed 4 Jan game is at a family friendly 3pm, but for a lot of people that will be their first day back at work (most people will get Mon 2 and Tues 3 Jan as the New Year holidays). Ah well, good excuse to take an extra days leave.
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I still don't see how Chch can be ready for a game, but I'd love to be proved wrong, of course. Dunedin perhaps?
"As previously advised AMI Stadium is expected to reopen in February 2012 in time for Super Rugby and the South African cricket tour of New Zealand."
Doesn't look likely
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Aren't they during school holidays though? Bloody good idea IMO, i'll certainly be looking to bring the family down for those matches.
Wellington empties out post xmas till around the 10th of Jan - people are away, not available for a 3pm game in the first week of jan.*
*generalising somewhat, no one with any sense goes away over that period if they have other options /no kids/can work through that period.
zonknz2011-05-31 16:43:57
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Aren't they during school holidays though? Bloody good idea IMO, i'll certainly be looking to bring the family down for those matches.
Wellington empties out post xmas till around the 10th of Jan - people are away, not available for a 3pm game.
Great - lots of room for us then.
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Two double header opportunities....
Sydney
Week 20 Home Away Venue Local AEDT
Saturday, 18 February 2012 Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix Bluetongue Stadium 5:30pm 5:30pm
Week 21 Home Away Venue Local AEDT
Saturday, 25 February 2012 Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix Sydney Football Stadium 5:30pm 5:30pm
Or melbin
Week 23 Home Away Venue Local AEDT
Saturday, 10 March 2012 Melbourne Heart Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 5:30pm 5:30pm
Week 24 Fixture Venue Local AEDT
Friday, 16 March 2012 Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 8:00pm 8:00pm
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They often make the early January game a "kids free" one too....
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The game against Perth on Sunday October 23 at 9.30pm (NZT) clashes with the RWC final which kicks off at 9pm.
Surely this is one time which they would avoid?
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Can't see any clash personally.
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Still struggle to understand the point of 2 midweek dates in a season which is so short.
Aren't they during school holidays though? Bloody good idea IMO, i'll certainly be looking to bring the family down for those matches.
And certainly a bit more family friendly on Sundays, those times mean travel down, watch the game, and travel back still won't be TOO late for the kids.
The kick-off of the Wed 4 Jan game is at a family friendly 3pm, but for a lot of people that will be their first day back at work (most people will get Mon 2 and Tues 3 Jan as the New Year holidays). Ah well, good excuse to take an extra days leave.
Makes no sense to me.
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Majority of businesses remain cliosed until the following Monday, plus plenty of people visit Wellington when others leave. I don't think it's the dumbest scheduling idea.
Even non-retail businesses that are open tend to have a pretty relaxed attitude.
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Loving the 25 March finish for the regular league.
Hurry up Oct 9th already.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/5081024/Phoenix-to-play-in-Christchurch
One in Chch, one in Akl, and then possibly one in another town?
3 games away??? There's one more every year. (Cue membership angst)
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Not according to the published draw.
Two games are tagged as not at Westpac. One the clubs choice and one FFA forced.
Hard News2011-05-31 17:26:35
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The other TBC is presumably an 'away game' for Roar fans, not nix.
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Interesting. I took that from "Serepisos also said they were in discussions about taking a third match on the road to either Tauranga, Hamilton or Dunedin." More poor reporting then?
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