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Posted November 11, 2025 12:19 · last edited November 11, 2025 12:21

Simon B
At the derby on Saturday I witnessed a slightly angsty moment when a group of fans arrived late in the Zone and found people standing in their allocated seats. By the time they arrived we were packed pretty tight, but after a little grumbling the standing people did move along (as they should have).

It got me thinking though, there's an inherent tension between allocating seats in the Zone and the "just turn up and stand wherever" vibe it has. Has the club ever considered/tried making that section of the stadium general admission instead? Does that sound like a good idea? It works fine at Porirua Park, but of course that's on a much smaller scale.
Sorry no we have always operated on the principal of stand where you can/want,BUT if the person who has that seat booked turns up and asks you to move you just move . Has worked that way since we started and i see no reason why it should change. Newer people just need to understand what is expected and im sorry abide by the standards that have applied since the start.
There are a few people who have had the seat they are in for a long time and im sure they wouldnt want GA to be a thing  and nor do i. 

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Unknown editor edited November 11, 2025 12:21
Simon B
At the derby on Saturday I witnessed a slightly angsty moment when a group of fans arrived late in the Zone and found people standing in their allocated seats. By the time they arrived we were packed pretty tight, but after a little grumbling the standing people did move along (as they should have).

It got me thinking though, there's an inherent tension between allocating seats in the Zone and the "just turn up and stand wherever" vibe it has. Has the club ever considered/tried making that section of the stadium general admission instead? Does that sound like a good idea? It works fine at Porirua Park, but of course that's on a much smaller scale.
Sorry no we have always operated on the principal of stand where you can/want,BUT if the person who has that seat booked turns up and asks you to move you just move . Has worked that way since we started and i see no reason why it should change. Newer people just need to understand what is expected and im sorry abide by the standards that have applied since the start.
There are a few people who have had the seat they are in for a long time and im sure they wouldnt want GA to be a thing.. 
Unknown editor edited November 11, 2025 12:21
Simon B
At the derby on Saturday I witnessed a slightly angsty moment when a group of fans arrived late in the Zone and found people standing in their allocated seats. By the time they arrived we were packed pretty tight, but after a little grumbling the standing people did move along (as they should have).

It got me thinking though, there's an inherent tension between allocating seats in the Zone and the "just turn up and stand wherever" vibe it has. Has the club ever considered/tried making that section of the stadium general admission instead? Does that sound like a good idea? It works fine at Porirua Park, but of course that's on a much smaller scale.
Sorry no we have always operated on the principal of stand where you can/want,BUT if the person who has that seat booked turns up you just move on. Has worked that way since we started and i see no reason why it should change. Newer people just need to understand what is expected and im sorry abide by the standards that have applied since the start.
There are a few people who have had the seat they are in for a long time and im sure they wouldnt want GA to be a thing..