Mariner stuff not worthy of a whole thread

[FFC Mariner]

Great article - absolutely the stuff the club should do - nice not to pay Rupert either

 

[turbo]

Club has sent an email about the Jets double header on Saturday - bays 23-27 which I believe is the lower tier goal line to half way on the leaguesy side is all reserved for polytec guests. That'll upset a lot of GA members. With a couple of bays for travelling jets fans plus covering one to separate fans that would leave maybe 3 bays on the lower tier for GA.

 

[pjennings]

Club has sent an email about the Jets double header on Saturday - bays 23-27 which I believe is the lower tier goal line to half way on the leaguesy side is all reserved for polytec guests. That'll upset a lot of GA members. With a couple of bays for travelling jets fans plus covering one to separate fans that would leave maybe 3 bays on the lower tier for GA.

Interesting. Borg Industries employ around 550 people on the Coast. Maybe tickets for them and their families.

 

[Ironbark]

Interesting. Borg Industries employ around 550 people on the Coast. Maybe tickets for them and their families.

Just curious - is there anything solid behind the Borg rumours?

I asked someone who was likely to know recently and they didn't seem to think so

 

[pjennings]

Just curious - is there anything solid behind the Borg rumours?

I asked someone who was likely to know recently and they didn't seem to think so

Nothing that I know of.

 

[Ironbark]

Fingers crossed. I'll re-ask in a few weeks when they'll have a clearer picture

 

[Tevor]

Club has sent an email about the Jets double header on Saturday - bays 23-27 which I believe is the lower tier goal line to half way on the leaguesy side is all reserved for polytec guests. That'll upset a lot of GA members. With a couple of bays for travelling jets fans plus covering one to separate fans that would leave maybe 3 bays on the lower tier for GA.

What upset the people that don’t normally turn up.

 

[shipwreck]

Gatty was so convinced and then this all fizzled. Surprise surprise.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Gatty was so convinced and then this all fizzled. Surprise surprise.

Old man with no contacts

 

[turbo]

What upset the people that don’t normally turn up.

What kind of gate keeping bullshit is that? Plenty of regulars over there that don’t do the reserved seat thing.

 

[Tevor]

What kind of gate keeping bullshit is that? Plenty of regulars over there that don’t do the reserved seat thing.

If Borg can fill a few bays I don’t see anyway negatives. Do we want sponsors who don’t care? If you do GA then you can’t complain as no different to any one else sitting there.

 

[Ozhammer]

If Borg can fill a few bays I don’t see anyway negatives. Do we want sponsors who don’t care? If you do GA then you can’t complain as no different to any one else sitting there.

Not sure I agree with that statement entirely, GA is by its very definition general admission, thus open to all on a first come first served basis.

By allegedly blocking out those bays, they become the opposite of GA seating and I think that is the point some are trying to make. Of course GA ticketing comes with the risk that you are not able to sit exactly where you want if someone else has taken those seats before you but this situation is somewhat different if true.

 

[Tevor]

Not sure I agree with that statement entirely, GA is by its very definition general admission, thus open to all on a first come first served basis.

By allegedly blocking out those bays, they become the opposite of GA seating and I think that is the point some are trying to make. Of course GA ticketing comes with the risk that you are not able to sit exactly where you want if someone else has taken those seats before you but this situation is somewhat different if true.

Yep comes with the risk, should we really be negative about our major sponsor filling some bays. So a couple of hundred people will be put out, I’d rather our largest ever corporate sponsor filling some bays. Go and sit with or near in Bay 16, there’s an option. Seems no matter what happens people are just so negative.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Yep comes with the risk, should we really be negative about our major sponsor filling some bays. So a couple of hundred people will be put out, I’d rather our largest ever corporate sponsor filling some bays. Go and sit with or near in Bay 16, there’s an option. Seems no matter what happens people are just so negative.

Its a balancing act.

And also a good chance for the club to demonstrate its new found commitment to fan communication.

Yes it's good to fill some bays (hopefully they are purchased tickets and not just freebies) but the point is valid that if it's blocked out and reserved, it's no longer GA.

I have no issues with the concept, but it should be communicated to GA ticket holders that this is happening and they may not be able to access the bay in which they regularly sit.

Imagine the debate if a sponsor wanted to block out bays 15-17.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Easy fix. Buy a reserved seat. Simples.
GA is GA.
People who are able to get the benefit of "their" seat because our crowds are shit shouldn't whine when the GA section functions exactly as it says on the tin.
These are probably the same people who get upset if someone is in "their seat" if there is a big crowd.
I know people who were bumped from 16 at the home semi due to the camera then had to see those same seats resold to randoms.
It happens.

 

[turbo]

People who are able to get the benefit of "their" seat because our crowds are shit shouldn't whine when the GA section functions exactly as it says on the tin.

The issue was never a specific seat this is a major chunk of the stadium. There was plenty of uproar around here when people were shifted due to stadium membership but there’s no consideration in return for those in GA being bumped to the top tier or behind the goals.

It’s one game and not the end of the world but still pretty shit for the decent amount of members who normally use those areas.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Easy fix. Buy a reserved seat. Simples.
GA is GA.
People who are able to get the benefit of "their" seat because our crowds are shit shouldn't whine when the GA section functions exactly as it says on the tin.
These are probably the same people who get upset if someone is in "their seat" if there is a big crowd.
I know people who were bumped from 16 at the home semi due to the camera then had to see those same seats resold to randoms.
It happens.

But it's not functioning as intended.

If it was, then if I normally sit there and I am first through the gate I should be able to sit there. Not I am first through the gate but this bay is out of bounds.

GA is literally first come first served.

Not first come but this bay is reserved by a sponsor.

Like I said I'm not against the concept but to pretend it's the same as some random walking up first but still having the option of sitting in a relatively similar seat in the same bay is just nonsense.

 

[Tevor]

When you purchase a GA ticket you have no seat only restrictions where you can sit. GA does not entitle you to diddly squat as you have to be prepared to sit where ever you can. That’s the risk. I don’t think it needs to be communicated to what 2% of ticket holders. We get what 6k to a regular game, won’t it be nice to have what appears to be a full stadium for our local derby. Big picture people.

 

[bikinigirl]

The issue was never a specific seat this is a major chunk of the stadium. There was plenty of uproar around here when people were shifted due to stadium membership but there’s no consideration in return for those in GA being bumped to the top tier or behind the goals.

It’s one game and not the end of the world but still pretty shit for the decent amount of members who normally use those areas.

. which is why i am more annoyed with the ACLE seating ... which was sold as GA without knowing the restrictions and it was for more than one game

. not only is there no upper deck ... when i did arrive early wary of the impending ACL weather the top of the bays were blocked off by security

 

[Tevor]

. which is why i am more annoyed with the ACLE seating ... which was sold as GA without knowing the restrictions and it was for more than one game

. not only is there no upper deck ... when i did arrive early wary of the impending ACL weather the top of the bays were blocked off by security

ACL a totally different story as that is pure penny pinching. Agree that should have been communicated better as well as the lack of food and bev options.