The 2009 A-league Finals Series

[soundsdifferent]

I think most of us have come to the conclusion that the mariners have very slim chances of making the top 2 this season, therefor meaning that the grand final will most likely be in melbourne adilaide or maybe queensland.
when we make the grand final (as we should) who will be traverling to the game??
im hoping that the game wont be in adilaide as that would be the most expensive to go to.

 

[Redline]

Being realistic, I don't see us making the Grand Final the way we've been playing.

 

[soundsdifferent]

but if we do??

 

[Redline]

Depends where it is and if I can get the time off work. Melbourne or Brissie are possibilities, but Adelaide I doubt it very much I'll be able to afford it.

 

[FFC Mariner]

If we make the post season cup final, I will be there come hell or high water.

(Fairly irrelevant really but you never know)

 

[Ranyen]

I am going to where ever the grand final is if we get into it. If in Melbourne, will look at driving if we can get a couple of other people to come along too - cheaper otherwise fly. Adelaide, will fly. QLD, will drive as have relo's up there that I can crash with for free and will also see if a couple of other people will like to go up with us.

 

[loyalist]

im going to the grandfinal regardless of whether we are in it or not

 

[georgemladenov]

At this point in time I think we should focus on making the finals first. If Wellington win in Sydney in 2 hours time (as they have done so for the last 2 years running), then we might be in deep trouble. We play on Friday in Melbourne, if we lose there, the Nix will know that 1 point will put them into the pole position going into the final round (Adelaide have historically struggled in New Zealand, and have even lost to the Knights).

This is a position I do not want to be in. Fingers crossed Sydney's youthful line-up do us a favour tonight, Perth win, and we win at the E-Dome next week to secure post season football.

 

[Alicia]

Brisbane would be the cheapest destination.. so that option would be good.  Followed by Melbourne, then Adelaide.

Fingers crossed we make the finals hey.

 

[BAD BULLZ]

Yup love adelaide trips but i really could not be farked going there again this season.
I will find a way to be whereeva the mariners are playing in post season.

 

[fedelta]

im going to the grandfinal regardless of whether we are in it or not

also me i will be go

 

[brett]

I could see us in the Minor Semi with Queensland.

I could see us taking 150+ supporters for that trip given how many we get up there for regular season games. Might not seem that many in the grand scheme of things but you have to remember the short notice for this as well.

 

[Sean]

Will be making the roadtrip to qld.

 

[David Votoupal]

At this point in time I think we should focus on making the finals first. If Wellington win in Sydney in 2 hours time (as they have done so for the last 2 years running), then we might be in deep trouble. We play on Friday in Melbourne, if we lose there, the Nix will know that 1 point will put them into the pole position going into the final round (Adelaide have historically struggled in New Zealand, and have even lost to the Knights).

This is a position I do not want to be in. Fingers crossed Sydney's youthful line-up do us a favour tonight, Perth win, and we win at the E-Dome next week to secure post season football.

In Wellington they managed a draw and a win last season.

Even if Adelaide United have the Premiership wrapped up before going up to Gosford, would you expect them to field a weakened side? Or would they want to go full out and get momentum ahead of the finals, seeing as it cost them in V1.

 

[brett]

At this point in time I think we should focus on making the finals first. If Wellington win in Sydney in 2 hours time (as they have done so for the last 2 years running), then we might be in deep trouble. We play on Friday in Melbourne, if we lose there, the Nix will know that 1 point will put them into the pole position going into the final round (Adelaide have historically struggled in New Zealand, and have even lost to the Knights).

This is a position I do not want to be in. Fingers crossed Sydney's youthful line-up do us a favour tonight, Perth win, and we win at the E-Dome next week to secure post season football.

In Wellington they managed a draw and a win last season.

Even if Adelaide United have the Premiership wrapped up before going up to Gosford, would you expect them to field a weakened side? Or would they want to go full out and get momentum ahead of the finals, seeing as it cost them in V1.

They would certainly field a 'weakened' side. With the amount of games they've had to play, Aurelio would be dead keen to give a few key guys a rest.

But Adelaide have very good depth. Their 2nd eleven is not much worse than their first eleven - kind of like us in that way. And I'd probably rather play a Travis Dodd who has his mind elsewhere than a Robbie Younis with everything to prove. A weakened side may not be so.

 

[soundsdifferent]

you know how they take buses to the newcastle trips is it possible for melbourn or maybe queensland that we take a bus or two down.
like i would be willing to pay $100 for one itll save like $50 on air and everyone could like take tents and we could find a caravan park????
just a suggestion

 

[~Floss~]

So to save $50 you would replace a couple-hour flight with an overnight trip, and still pay for camping & food on top of that, + all the hassle and gear required?

Even if the flight saves you 10hrs and costs $50 extra, that's $5 per hour. Well worth it IMO; I'll fly.

 

[loyalist]

im contemplating walking to all away games as i may save $30 per trip

 

[soundsdifferent]

fair enough
just an idea wouldnt be my preference eithier

 

[loyalist]

fair enough
just an idea wouldnt be my preference eithier

me and you could share a tandem bike if you like?