benzema23 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 FUCK YES! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Can't wait to be on the Terrace making some fucking noise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I'm bullish we can break 5k.A lot of people will be keen to see what we look like with a squad closer to full strength. Also, the AFL season is virtually over for 10 clubs in a fortnight, so soccer interest will have built up a bit.In saying that, anything above 4k is a reasonable result. Edited August 14, 2015 by bt50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 So pumped for this! Awesome to have a semi-meaningful game of football in Melbourne in under a fortnight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 FUCK YES! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Can't wait to be on the Terrace making some fucking noise Soooo are you moving to Arsenal or what? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Great idea from the franchise. If we keep winning and they keep giving free entry to the FFA Cup games for season ticket holders then that will be an effective incentive to buy a season ticket. Edited August 14, 2015 by belaguttman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'm delusional we can break 5k.A lot of people won't bother coming. Also, the AFL season is virtually over for 10 clubs in a fortnight, so soccer interest will have built up a bit.In saying that, anything above 4k is a massive achievement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Soooo are you moving to Arsenal or what?Wrong place to be going if he wants to make some noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Wrong place to be going if he wants to make some noise!well Arsene is too stingy to pay the club and me what I want, so nah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Id be curious to know how much the new marketing head had a say in this outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Id be curious to know how much the new marketing head had a say in this outcomeWell you'd think he had heaps of say. And whoever it was who actually decided on it made the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 The only thing that will bring people to the game is attractive attacking football that results in goals. That's the only reason our attendances have been poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Id be curious to know how much the new marketing head had a say in this outcomeIt's kind of bemusing that it'd even take a new marketing head to realise "oh shit, Melbourne City members want the game to be played at the home ground, and they like being rewarded for loyalty!" I just find it funny that we're applauding the decision as though it was the bravest and most honourable thing ever done when in reality, it's basic Marketing 101 principles. Goes to show how awful the club's fan engagement has been throughout history tbh. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlibub Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Awesome. Football is back at AAMI. Should be a quality game. Win and we are in the quarter finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 It's kind of bemusing that it'd even take a new marketing head to realise "oh shit, Melbourne City members want the game to be played at the home ground, and they like being rewarded for loyalty!" I just find it funny that we're applauding the decision as though it was the bravest and most honourable thing ever done when in reality, it's basic Marketing 101 principles. Goes to show how awful the club's fan engagement has been throughout history tbh.One article I came across today shows that it was a close-run thing - we were in negotiations to play again in Ballarat before those plans were abandoned. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-city-abandon-plans-to-play-ffa-cup-clash-in-regional-victoria/story-fnk6rlg0-1227483220315What interests me now is what marketing the club will do to get as many people along to the game as they can, and how effective their efforts will be. Obviously free entry for members is one tactic, and no reserved seats is another. $25 adult entry is not bad (the entry to Oakleigh on Tuesday night was $20 with a concession getting you in for $15 - and there were some grumbles in the queue about those charges).I've thought for some time that we could reduce the costs of season-tickets by having only the better matches as "all-ticket" and the lesser ones as all GA which is effectively what this one is. You really only need reserved seats as the crowds start to build towards about 70% of the stadium capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victards Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Not sure if this has been answered or discussed, but what is the reward for winning the FFA Cup in relation to ACL qualification? There was some general chatter towards the end of last seasons tournament that future winners will be given a chance to qualify for the ACL in the earlier stages but no real developments were made. Does any one know what the latest is in regards to ACL qualification and the overall reward is for winning the cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Not sure if this has been answered or discussed, but what is the reward for winning the FFA Cup in relation to ACL qualification? There was some general chatter towards the end of last seasons tournament that future winners will be given a chance to qualify for the ACL in the earlier stages but no real developments were made. Does any one know what the latest is in regards to ACL qualification and the overall reward is for winning the cup? Does not qualify the winner for anything in the ACL context. Prizemoney discussed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FFA_Cup - peanuts for an A-League club, but more useful for a non-league club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 A welcome change of heart from the brains trust at La Trobe. This after making next to zero effort during the recent ICC tourno to engage with current and potential members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Murfy1 Posted August 15, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 It might seem an obvious call from the fans' perspective, but kudos to the club for booking AAMI Park for this FFA Cup clash. There may not be a real financial payoff in the short-run with this decision, but I believe decisions like this help build the club and will payoff in the long-run. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 3-0 win. Next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Will be taking 3 flights for 4800kms on the 26th to get to the game. Could not be more keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Will be taking 3 flights for 4800kms on the 26th to get to the game. Could not be more keen.WTF? Please elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Will this game be televised or at least be streamed through fox sports? Don't know if i can make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) adelaide sydney on tv, we'd be on the online fox demand Edited August 16, 2015 by Thrillhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 adelaide sydney on tv, we'd be on the online fox demand What you mean online Fox demand? I just recently got Fox so what do I have to do to watch this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 What you mean online Fox demand? I just recently got Fox so what do I have to do to watch this game?come to AAMI park 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Fox have the other games streamed online but not too sure if you get access from actually having a foxtel account or if it's through my herald sun subscriptionShould be going to the game anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 It might seem an obvious call from the fans' perspective, but kudos to the club for booking AAMI Park for this FFA Cup clash. There may not be a real financial payoff in the short-run with this decision, but I believe decisions like this help build the club and will payoff in the long-run.well we are Melbourne City it would just be a further embarrassment if we played somewhere outside the city in some peasant town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 come to AAMI parkAssumed he'd be in corporate seating with his mate strider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) well we are Melbourne City it would just be a further embarrassment if we played somewhere outside the city in some peasant town...What defines a peasant town?Are they like owned by some kind of Noble or something and the citizens all toil the earth to enrich his wealth?As I was unaware that such places existed in Victoria. Edited August 17, 2015 by cadete 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 What defines a peasant town?Are they like owned by some kind of Noble or something and the citizens all toil the earth to enrich his wealth?As I was unaware that such places existed in Victoria.you'd be amazed anything north of gisborne is held by an oligarchy of feudal lords and all of the locals are tied to the land, just ask BT50 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 you'd be amazed anything north of gisborne is held by an oligarchy of feudal lords and all of the locals are tied to the land, just ask BT50can confirm. The taxes are high but me lord keeps me safe from the barbarians north of the border 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I just can't believe that Robert Doyle doesn't live in a castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) I just can't believe that Robert Doyle doesn't live in a castle.The Baillieu's do have their compound in Portsea (My brother has been there once) I think that is the closest you are going to get to a Family Castle in this state or perhaps the Pratt's Mansion in Kew... which was originally the residence of the Archbishop until the church sold it off. Edited August 17, 2015 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 The Baillieu's do have their compound in Portsea (My brother has been there once) I think that is the closest you are going to get to a Family Castle in this state or perhaps the Pratt's Mansion in Kew... which was originally the residence of the Archbishop until the church sold it off. http://m.news.domain.com.au/domain/real-estate-news/five-australian-castles-you-can-buy-right-now-20150805-gir7k0.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzema23 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 What defines a peasant town?Are they like owned by some kind of Noble or something and the citizens all toil the earth to enrich his wealth?As I was unaware that such places existed in Victoria.Yes, you may call them serfs. Why put on a spectacle for the serfs when the noble people of Melbourne city are yearning to see their team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckoo Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 what's the go with memberships and entry? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckoo Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Free for members http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/aami-park-to-host-westfield-ffa-cup-round-of-16-tie/1t05dym252tax1x6er0utgps9y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) what's the go with memberships and entry?Club said via Twitter that the details of precisely how the free entry will work will be released early this week.E-mail just received from club:Ticket Details: You will receive your ticket as a PDF via email on Friday 21st August and you’ll need to PRINT your e-ticket and bring it with you on match day. Please note, your ticket will be for General Admission access. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Westfield FFA Cup Round of 16Melbourne City FC vs. Wellington PhoenixVenue: AAMI ParkDate: Wednesday 26 AugustGates Open: 7pm Kick-off: 7.30pm Access: Gate 7, Western side Edited August 18, 2015 by jw1739 Updated with latest information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KSK_47 Posted August 18, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Better get there early so we dont miss out on a seat 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 WTF? Please elaborate?I'm currently on site in Western Australia, helicopter to Newman, Newman to Perth, Perth to Melbourne, should be in town by 5.30 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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