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Phoenix v Mariners - July 20 Westpac Stad

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
james dean wrote:
It wasn't free last year either
 
last year  $10.00   -----   Kids [ under 16]  FREE ;......  they should  have let last years members in for free  as a" thank you" for the great support we have given them. Kids at $5.00 will reduce numbers .
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
only 4 days 5 hours and 39 minutes to go!

Queenslander 3x a year.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
What are peoples predictions regarding the crowd?

I'm think 7-9 thousand.
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
will depend a bit on the weather and any pre-match publicity
 
i wonder if the announcement of captain is being held until friday to get good sports media coverage (and game publicity)
 
can't remember last year's pre-season figures but seemed more say 6.5 k v sydney
 
 
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
did that 6.5k include the free children though?
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_A-League_Pre-Season_Challenge_Cup) last season's pre-season games at the RoF averaged 5,000.
 
6,000 v Sydney
4,000 v Roar
5,200 v Jets
 
Doesn't say if free kids were included in attendance figures.
 
I'm guessing 7,000+ this Sunday if the weather's good.
Whitby boy2008-07-16 12:18:15
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I don't suppose we have any Jim Hickeys here who can give us a little report as to what to expect weather wise?
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Sun   13�C <!--Fewshowers--> 7�C <!-- include baradd_bottom.htm -->Showers and fine spells.  Strong NW.2ndBest2008-07-16 12:26:32
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I cant wait.
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I predict it will be raining beer.
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
this may have already been asked but is there going to be the live internet updates like last year?
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Whitby boy wrote:
According to Wikipedia ([COLOR=#333333">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_A-League_Pre-Season_Challenge_Cup[/COLOR">) last season's pre-season games at the RoF averaged 5,000.
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6,000 v Sydney

4,000 v Roar

5,200 v Jets

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Doesn't say if free kids were included in attendance figures.

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I'm guessing 7,000+ this Sunday if the weather's good.


The roar game was at QEII though. So the Wgtn average was 5,600.chocnut2008-07-16 15:32:31
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Man_utd_fan wrote:
this may have already been asked but is there going to be the live internet updates like last year?


Newstalk ZB will have live coverage, and I think there'll be live coverage on the radio sport website.
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el grapadura wrote:
Man_utd_fan wrote:
this may have already been asked but is there going to be the live internet updates like last year?


Newstalk ZB will have live coverage, and I think there'll be live coverage on the radio sport website.
 
There'll be a full live radio commentary on Newstalk ZB for those in Wellington.
 
For those outside Wellington, you can hear it on either the Newstalk ZB or Radio Sport websites. It won't be nationwide on Radio Sport because it clashes with the NRL.
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The advert for the game in today's Dompost only mentioned tickets available at Phoenix Store. Tony P said there would be gate sales so I hope future adverts will mention this.
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2ndBest wrote:
Sun   13�C <!--Fewshowers--> 7�C <!-- include baradd_bottom.htm -->Showers and fine spells.  Strong NW.


Shirts offfffff, for the Phoenix!!

Shirts offfffff, for the Phoenix!!
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Wongky wrote:
The advert for the game in today's Dompost only mentioned tickets available at Phoenix Store. Tony P said there would be gate sales so I hope future adverts will mention this.
 
Yeah, noticed that as well. I guess most people will assume there will be gate sales but would certainly be a good idea to make that clear in all the promo material.
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Given that all the Aus pre-season games are in smaller towns, we have a reasonable chance of getting the largest crowd of the pre-season.
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I hope so Bevan, that would be a great start to the season
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would be good to know what time gate sales start on sunday,we arriving from wanganui  around lunch time and would like to get our tickets then.this will give us time to loiter around wellington for 4 or 5 hours before the game.or does the club store open on sunday
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holeinone wrote:
would be good to know what time gate sales start on sunday,we arriving from wanganui  around lunch time and would like to get our tickets then.this will give us time to loiter around wellington for 4 or 5 hours before the game.or does the club store open on sunday
 
I recall a mention of ticket booths being open from 12 noon at the stadium somewhere?
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vickmeist wrote:
holeinone wrote:
would be good to know what time gate sales start on sunday,we arriving from wanganui  around lunch time and would like to get our tickets then.this will give us time to loiter around wellington for 4 or 5 hours before the game.or does the club store open on sunday
 
I recall a mention of ticket booths being open from 12 noon at the stadium somewhere?
 
Heard the same - ticket booth opens at 12.00 noon.
 
The club shop is open 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sundays.
 
Pubs open all day
He dribbles a lot and the opposition dont like it - you can see it all over their faces. (Ron Atkinson)
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
  • Date: 20 Jul (Sunday)
  • Start time: 4pm

    • Your first chance to see the Phoenix of 2008-09 on Sunday 20 July

    Gates open at 3pm
    Match starts at 4pm

    Tickets available at the gate from 12 noon on Match day

    Pre-sales will be available from the Phoenix store in Wellington (corner of Cuba and Dixon Sts) - on sale from Wednesday 25 June

    Adults:  $15
    Children: $5

    Carparking
    Special price for this event only - $10, cash only.
    The carpark will open at 1pm

    Founder

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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    is the game on sky????
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    No.
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    This will be my first game I will be attending! Im excited!
    What do I need to learn / bring?
    I was stuck in chch last season for uni and did get the chance to see a game live!
    Is there a pub you all go to before and after the game?
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    kilted_kiwi wrote:
    is the game on sky????
    Nope no TV coverage of any of the pre season cup games, even in oz. Radio coverage in weelington thought and radio streamed over the net for out of towners
     
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    Sam.Grindrod wrote:
    This will be my first game I will be attending! Im excited!
    What do I need to learn / bring?
    I was stuck in chch last season for uni and did get the chance to see a game live!
    Is there a pub you all go to before and after the game?
    ahh yep,
    Head to the Backbencher before the game, then stagger your way through town to the four kings for after match hilarity and drunken fun
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

    Nope!  Sunday, July 20th at 4 p.m:

    SS1  FINA Aquatics World
    SS2  NRL Roosters v Raiders
    SS3 Tour De France
    SS Highlights  Golf Highlights
    ESPN  Moto X World Champs

    Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.

    "Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003

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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    Cheers Guys,
     
    Might see you at the BB then!
    Sam.Grindrod2008-07-17 14:40:35
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    I'm so glad I've taken Monday off.
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    It might end badly...  now, how to convince Mrs. News that no Junior News is a good thing.

    How's my driving? - Whine here

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    Hard News wrote:
    It might end badly...  now, how to convince Mrs. News that no Junior News is a good thing.
    the weather will be poo, there's a flu going round.that's  two options to play with
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    there you go sorted 
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    heres hoping the beer doesnt actually rain   should be a good time though..see you all on Sunday
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    Hard News wrote:
    It might end badly...  now, how to convince Mrs. News that no Junior News is a good thing.
    I heard that Ahmad El**ch has stopped eating pies and is now feasting on small children.
    Surely that's reason enough.
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    Liking the way this season is shaping up. Looking forward to the first run-out of the pre-season.
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    over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
    Jag wrote:

    Nope!  Sunday, July 20th at 4 p.m:

    SS1  FINA Aquatics World
    SS2  NRL Roosters v Raiders
    SS3 Tour De France
    SS Highlights  Golf Highlights
    ESPN  Moto X World Champs


    Now i'm really distressed ,Aquatics world on Sky or go to the football ,decisions, decisions!!

    The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.

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