Matchday 18: vs Perth Glory @ Lavington Sports Oval - Sunday 9th February - 3pm EDT

[Nate]

Should be a good day lads, forecast is supposed to be 40 degrees so drink plenty (of beer) and let's get the boys over the line!

 

Only 9 points out of the finals now too, would take a miracle but I think we can all agree that the game against Sydney showed we might finally be turning a corner.

 

1-0 to the Heart.

[japiedog]

a bit too much of a road trip for me, for a home match!

[Tonyboozeadams]

Glad we are doing these regional games. We can hardly expect rural fans to travel if the team wont travel for them. But I am not travelling 3+ hours to watch the Glory play

[stewmac]

Its a home game out of Vic(just) if we win will that be the end of our away hoodoo or because its our home game wont matter ? Need to give these Perth flogs a doing especially after our 2 dire performances over here at NOB Stadium , think we may sneak a 2-1 win

Edited February 2, 2014 by stewmac

[K-aram92]

Defs making the road trip up. Hate Perth! 

[Koerner4]

Gutted I can't make this one!

[Victards]

May aswel play it NSW, what a stupid fucking place to play a reigonal match. First 'home' game in the past 2 years im going to miss.

Nonetheless, we SHOULD win this, any one heard the news on Gallas if he is playing or not??

[Boffins]

May aswel play it NSW, what a stupid fucking place to play a reigonal match. First 'home' game in the past 2 years im going to miss.

Nonetheless, we SHOULD win this, any one heard the news on Gallas if he is playing or not??

Albury is NSW's

[Fentonthescreamingcactus]

I can't really see the point of playing in aubury, I mean it's great to develop fan base across a large area but for one aubury is in nsw and why is someone who live in aubury going to drive 3.5 hrs each week to see there team play, we would be better trying to get more members that live close to melbourne then ones in such far away towns.

[Nate]

I can't really see the point of playing in aubury, I mean it's great to develop fan base across a large area but for one aubury is in nsw and why is someone who live in aubury going to drive 3.5 hrs each week to see there team play, we would be better trying to get more members that live close to melbourne then ones in such far away towns.

I do

[Nate]

So does the Rutherglen Rambler and Johnno and his Mrs

[Nate]

But yeah, it is a pretty shit place for a home game I won't lie ahaha 

[InMyHeart]

Why dont we fkn play in geelong? or frankston, ballarat or bendigo? 

[Haydos]

Up in Albury this week for work. Stinking hot. But it is good to see when you cross the border lots of promo for the heart with banners and flags on the poles. Home on Friday but will come back up for this. Looking forward to it.

[carlings]

It's only one home game a year I think it's a good initiative to attract more fans. In saying that I will not be going.

[Luke]

I'm sure we played Perth like 3 weeks ago ? ffs 

[Pigs]

Out because of work and the game being played hours away

[belaguttman]

The stadium is in Lavington on the outskirts of Albury. It's an oval with one grandstand and it'll be 39 degree at kickoff! Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. A recommended lunch stop on the way up - Bridge Road Brewery in Beechworth - about the same distance as doing the whole trip on the Hume, a little slower as its 100km/hr but great pizzas and even better beer. Not much good food in Albury.

 

Lots of local coverage, FFA is putting on a 2 day coaching clinic for local coaches run by Alex Tobin

Edited February 2, 2014 by belaguttman

[thedukeofhearts]

next time we have a regional match we should play in manchester

[Paulski]

Fuck our weather!! Was keen to go with my 6 year old boy, but that heat, and not much shade puts us out!

[Fredinho69]

Saw that we had a home game this week and got excited as I've been working a lot and haven't been to a game since the derby and now have realised this is our fkn regional game. Would like to make the trip but have work at 6 so am out for this ffs! But I do believe we should win this game!!

[AlexDaGroza]

In for this. Training it up on friday

[cadete]

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[japiedog]

I'm half thinking of changing my mind and taking a slow drive there, but as mention earlier, 40 odd degrees, one shady spot in the grandstand ?? not 100% sure

[HeartinHobart]

Quit your whinging and get your ass to Albury.

[Jestr]

I'm half thinking of changing my mind and taking a slow drive there, but as mention earlier, 40 odd degrees, one shady spot in the grandstand ?? not 100% sure

Don't panic.

Cool change is anticipated, latest update for sunday states it's only 38

[heartrate]

Buses arranged by club.. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Albury-Transport-Options/84955

[Benny_MHFC]

farrkk $80 for a bus is pretty steep. Anyone know much it'd cost to catch v/line for consession? 

[Nate]

$50 each way roughly

[belaguttman]

farrkk $80 for a bus is pretty steep. Anyone know much it'd cost to catch v/line for consession? 

Typical Victorian Government neglect of rural infrastructure, the train is often replaced by a bus (but at the same reasonable VLine price).

 

I'm going with the family. Toughen up, its only a bit of heat!

Edited February 3, 2014 by belaguttman

[AlexDaGroza]

farrkk $80 for a bus is pretty steep. Anyone know much it'd cost to catch v/line for consession?

Il be going up on friday and paying $16.50 one way. Its double that on a saturday or Sunday as far as im aware

[kingofhearts]

So with no Orlando I take it we'll have the same team with kalmar to start for Orlando?

[bazzatron]

Full Fare: $66 Return

Concession: $51.80 Return

[thedukeofhearts]

Talking about trains, any country people catch the train often. I know the train from bendigo often shuts down (put buses on) or runs at a slower speed when it gets over 34 or something. Probably won't happen, but just keep it in the back or your minds so you aren't caught off guard. 

[Dylan]

Talking about trains, any country people catch the train often. I know the train from bendigo often shuts down (put buses on) or runs at a slower speed when it gets over 34 or something. Probably won't happen, but just keep it in the back or your minds so you aren't caught off guard. 

 

 

It will happen on the Albury line, They fucked up the upgrade badly I think it was only this years trains started again after like 3 years

[belaguttman]

 

Talking about trains, any country people catch the train often. I know the train from bendigo often shuts down (put buses on) or runs at a slower speed when it gets over 34 or something. Probably won't happen, but just keep it in the back or your minds so you aren't caught off guard. 

 

 

It will happen on the Albury line, They fucked up the upgrade badly I think it was only this years trains started again after like 3 years

 

The carriages are comfy and roomy and air conditioned, but its like a trip back in time especially if you've used European or Japanese trains. 110 km/hr top speed but maybe 60km/hr in sections. A huge noisy boxy looking diesel that looks like it comes from Thomas the Tank Engine. More comfy than car or bus though. Leaves from Southern Cross.

Edited February 3, 2014 by belaguttman

[Dylan]

 

 

Talking about trains, any country people catch the train often. I know the train from bendigo often shuts down (put buses on) or runs at a slower speed when it gets over 34 or something. Probably won't happen, but just keep it in the back or your minds so you aren't caught off guard. 

 

 

It will happen on the Albury line, They fucked up the upgrade badly I think it was only this years trains started again after like 3 years

 

The carriages are comfy and roomy and air conditioned, but its like a trip back in time especially if you've used European or Japanese trains. 110 km/hr top speed but maybe 60km/hr in sections. A huge noisy boxy looking diesel that looks like it comes from Thomas the Tank Engine. More comfy than car or bus though. Leaves from Southern Cross.

 

 

 

and they allow feet on the seats

[carlings]

Those are some steep prices! Woulda loved to see a members bus organised by the club and subsidised due the horrors we had to endure first half of the season. Surely the members have to rewarded for sticking by the club!

[Benny_MHFC]

so who's planning to catch the bus? me +1

[belaguttman]

Too late now but I'd like to have seen a members train, or at least 1 carriage