British and Irish Lions game

[PerthGirl]

Just read that the Lions game will be on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at Pattersons Stadium. Was hoping it would be at the redeveloped NIB. Cost for a platinum ticket is $70. This is more than any other game Vs a Super Rugby side and in a worse stadium

[jargan83]

I assume the ARU controls this fixture?

Obviously hoping for a bigger crowd then can fit into NiB and with the amount of people from England, Ireland and Scotland here they may achieve that

[Happy]

yeah was always going to be a subi .. just means is going to be the best place for viewing in Perth

[DarthMoose]

Just read that the Lions game will be on Wednesday 5th June 2013 at Pattersons Stadium. Was hoping it would be at the redeveloped NIB. Cost for a platinum ticket is $70. This is more than any other game Vs a Super Rugby side and in a worse stadium

Paying more for something substandard? In Perth? This is a first...

[jargan83]

[benny]

Also the way the NIB Stadium redevelopment is coming on, we (The Force) will be playing out of a "half completed stadium" or back to Scubiaco oval again next year. Looking out from my office, they still haven't dismantled the "KIWI SCAFFOLDING SPECIAL EASTERN STAND" yet..

can see it already, over priced, over budgeted and not completed in the time frame as 1st advised.

[GAFFA]

^^ the minister was on the radio this Moring on my way to work saying how the stands have been torn down and that there will be a turf Turing ceremony today and that the redevelopment will be completed in march next year?? Here’s hoping.

[beige]

Just doing some shoddy maths... 15 000 Force members + the 15 000 Lions supporters that made the trip last time = 30 000 supporters right there. I think it was always going to be at Patersons.

[benny]

^^ the minister was on the radio this Moring on my way to work saying how the stands have been torn down and that there will be a turf Turing ceremony today and that the redevelopment will be completed in march next year?? Here’s hoping.

Doesn't say what "NEXT YEAR" ?? apologises after a couple days out of the office, the top layer has been pulled out but still minimal been completed from my aerial view.

[Alison]

^^ the minister was on the radio this Moring on my way to work saying how the stands have been torn down and that there will be a turf Turing ceremony today and that the redevelopment will be completed in march next year?? Here’s hoping.

Really hope they keep the old entrance to the stadium though - it's part of Perth's heritage!

[Alison]

I assume the ARU controls this fixture?

Obviously hoping for a bigger crowd then can fit into NiB and with the amount of people from England, Ireland and Scotland here they may achieve that

And the Welshies, don't forget them!!!

[jargan83]

And the Welshies, don't forget them!!!

Part of England

[Alison]

Part of England

Oh my word!!! Don't ever let them hear you say that - they will hang, draw and quarter you!!

[Alison]

Wow, the ticket prices for the 3 tests are astronomical!! May have to re-think my plan to go to all 3 tests! Either that or take a second job!

http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsArt...1/Default.aspx

[beige]

Oh my word!!! Don't ever let them hear you say that - they will hang, draw and quarter you!!

Nooo... knowing all the social interactions involved I'm pretty sure that was actually the point...