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crowd watch 2014 part IV

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Bulldogs, Rabbitohs members take early lead

The Rabbitohs and Bulldogs look to have the edge heading into this weekend's Preliminary Finals with fans and members of both teams snapping up tickets in record time.

Rabbitohs fans have counted for 60 per cent of all tickets sold for Friday night's clash against fierce rivals the Sydney Roosters, while the Bulldogs army hold a slight edge over the Panthers securing 57 per cent of all tickets sold for Saturday night's blockbuster.

The thrill and excitement won't be limited to the field of play with Shannon Noel, Friday night, and Shepherd, Saturday night, set to rock ANZ Stadium. The precinct area will also be lit up for fans with entertainers such as roving bands, a DJ, LED hula-hoop artists and neon stilt walkers, for all to enjoy.

NRL Head of Commercial Paul Kind praised the effort of club members getting in early to purchase tickets while encouraging fans of all teams to get to ANZ Stadium and experience the action live.

"We have experienced one of the closest Finals Series on record and the stage is set for two explosive match-ups this weekend," Mr Kind said.

"Rabbitohs and Bulldogs supporters may hold the balance of power in terms of ticket sales at the moment but I have no doubt Roosters and Panthers fans will go close to squaring the ledger before kick-off.

"With integrated transport available, there really isn't an excuse for fans of all teams to get their tickets now to secure a seat for what is certain to be a memorable weekend of finals footy."

Rabbitohs captain John Sutton welcomed news his teams members and fans were leading the charge, declaring their support could prove the difference between winning and losing.

"There is nothing more inspirational than looking around and seeing a packed crowd decked out in red and green," Sutton said.

"Our members and fans are the heart and soul of the club and I know they will be there with us every step of the way on Friday night."

Integrated transport will be available across the Sydney train network with every pre purchased ticket to receive complimentary travel.

The service will extend as far as Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst and Dungog stations.

For more information and to plan your journey please visit www.sydneytrains.info.

Tickets to both Preliminary Finals matches this weekend are now on sale, starting at $40 for adults, $20 for children and $90 for families. Fans can purchase tickets at www.ticketek.com.au/nrlfinals or by calling 132 849 or by visiting a Ticketek outlet.


http://www.nrl.com/bulldogs,-rabbitohs-members-take-early-lead/tabid/10871/newsid/82134/default.aspx
 

Desert Qlder

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Paul Kind is a wanker full stop!!!

I have been questioning his position for years.

As a Gallop leftover, he somehow managed to avoid the chop with the incoming administration. Marketing of the NRL is hopeless, and ultimately it stops with him.

The NRL needs a completely fresh approach to marketing starting with the removal of Kind.
 

Brutus

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I have been questioning his position for years.

As a Gallop leftover, he somehow managed to avoid the chop with the incoming administration. Marketing of the NRL is hopeless, and ultimately it stops with him.

The NRL needs a completely fresh approach to marketing starting with the removal of Kind.

Spot on. The bloke just has to go.
 

maple_69

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If the Dogs are only 57% its going to be a pro Penrith crowd on Saturday. Neutrals will all be on Penrith. Should be a great atmosphere. Hopefully no wankers.
 

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I have been questioning his position for years.

As a Gallop leftover, he somehow managed to avoid the chop with the incoming administration. Marketing of the NRL is hopeless, and ultimately it stops with him.

The NRL needs a completely fresh approach to marketing starting with the removal of Kind.

He is head of commercial, not marketing, that is Lewis Pullen.
 

jimmee007

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for those wanting good seats for the bulldogs game. Just bought 4 tickets in the bulldogs cat 2 section and it gave me level 4 bay 411
 

Simo

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Does this mean the event buses are not running as it only mentions trains?? If not how is it other sports get them running with crowds in the 30's but we are expecting 2 40-50k crowds and cant get them?

Makes a huge difference to non train line suburbs like mine which has had them running for the recent big prelim crowds.

*edit - I was refering to the article insert.pause posted
 

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Does this mean the event buses are not running as it only mentions trains?? If not how is it other sports get them running with crowds in the 30's but we are expecting 2 40-50k crowds and cant get them?

Makes a huge difference to non train line suburbs like mine which has had them running for the recent big prelim crowds.

*edit - I was refering to the article insert.pause posted

TRANSPORT INFORMATION
All tickets to the South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters event include travel to ANZ Stadium on train services, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses, regular bus services, Sydney Ferries and light rail services.

TRAFFIC
Traffic congestion is expected on Homebush Bay Drive.

If you intend on driving to the game from the north via Lane Cove Road or from the east via Victoria Road, the alternative route of Victoria Road, Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road into the Sydney Olympic Park precinct is recommended.

If you decide to drive, the below routes are advised and can help minimise traffic issues:

From the NORTH: Through Top Ryde, take Victoria Rd and then Silverwater Rd and Holker Street to Sydney Olympic Park;
From the SOUTH: Turn onto Parramatta Road then Hill Road to Sydney Olympic Park;
From the EAST: Take Parramatta Road then Birnie Avenue or Hill Road. If you are driving along Victoria Road, consider taking Silverwater Road then Holker Street.
From the WEST: Turn onto Silverwater Road then Holker Street or turn onto Hill Road, and then to Sydney Olympic Park.
TRAINS
The closest train station to ANZ Stadium is Olympic Park Station.

Getting Here:

Trains to Olympic Park depart Lidcombe every 10 minutes until midnight.

Trains will run from Central to Olympic Park every 15 minutes between 5.40pm and 6.40pm; then every 8 -10 minutes between 6.40pm and 9.30pm, stopping at Redfern and Strathfield.

In a bonus for Rabbitohs and Roosters fans, there will be two dedicated supporter train services:

The Easts Express will depart Central at 6:22pm
Rabbitohs Express will depart Central at 6:27pm
Getting Home:

Trains to Central will run every 5-10 minutes between 9.30pm and 11.00pm stopping at Strathfield and Redfern.

Trains to Blacktown will run every 5-10 minutes between 9.30pm and 11.00pm stopping at Lidcombe, Granville, Parramatta, Westmead and Seven Hills.

Trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe run every 10 minutes from 11.00pm until midnight.

Additional T2 South Line services will depart Lidcombe at 10.17pm, 10.54pm and 11.25pm, stopping at Auburn, Clyde, Granville and then all stations to Campbelltown.

Additional T3 Bankstown Line services will depart Lidcombe at 10.06pm, 10.40pm and 10.59pm stopping all stations to Bankstown and then all stations to Central.

Blue Mountains services will stop at Lidcombe after 10.00pm.

An additional Central Coast & Newcastle Line service to Wyong will depart from Strathfield at 11.28pm, stopping Eastwood, Epping, Hornsby, and then all stations to Wyong.

For further timetable information, click here.

TRACKWORK
Trackwork is taking place during the event and may affect how you travel. For the latest information, click here.

BUSES
Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses are running, starting between 16:30 and 17:15 depending on the route. Buses will arrive at Sydney Olympic Park between approximately 18:15 and 19:40.

Fans should be aware that some minor changes have been made to the Major Event bus routes servicing Sydney Olympic Park. Two of the route services (Route 2A – Glebe via Gladesville and Route 3 – Macquarie via Ryde and Macquarie Park) have been removed due to historically low take-up by patrons. Importantly, alternative public transport options are available for those patrons who have used these particular services in the past.


For detailed information on the service changes and the available public transport alternatives, please refer to the Rabbitohs v Roosters event page, and the on-line trip planner on the Transport NSW website.

Return services run after the game from around 22:00, with the last service leaving Olympic Park approximately 1 hour after the game.

Sydney Bus services are running to a regular weekday timetable.

Sydney Buses Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park.

Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.

PARKING

Fans are strongly encouraged to leave the car at home and take advantage of the direct train and bus services in operation for the event and included in the price of your event ticket.

For those who plan to drive, pre-booking your parking space is highly recommended. You can pre-book parking via:

Sydney Olympic Park Authority: Print your ticket at home by clicking here. Please note: pre-booked parking tickets cannot be booked on the day of the event.
Ticketek: Order your tickets by clicking here or calling 132 849. Please note: These can only be mailed out to customers or collected from Ticketek agencies.
Fans who do plan to drive should allow plenty of time to get to Sydney Olympic Park, find a parking space and get to their seat for the game.

http://www.anzstadium.com.au/whats-on/2014/rabbitohs-v-roosters-preliminary-final/

TRANSPORT INFORMATION
All tickets to the Penrith Panthers v Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs event include travel to ANZ Stadium on train services, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses, regular bus services, Sydney Ferries and light rail services.

TRAFFIC
Traffic congestion is expected on Homebush Bay Drive.

If you intend on driving to the game from the north via Lane Cove Road or from the east via Victoria Road, the alternative route of Victoria Road, Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road into the Sydney Olympic Park precinct is recommended.

If you decide to drive, the below routes are advised and can help minimise traffic issues:

From the NORTH: Through Top Ryde, take Victoria Rd and then Silverwater Rd and Holker Street to Sydney Olympic Park;
From the SOUTH: Turn onto Parramatta Road then Hill Road to Sydney Olympic Park;
From the EAST: Take Parramatta Road then Birnie Avenue or Hill Road. If you are driving along Victoria Road, consider taking Silverwater Road then Holker Street.
From the WEST: Turn onto Silverwater Road then Holker Street or turn onto Hill Road, and then to Sydney Olympic Park.
TRAINS
The closest train station to ANZ Stadium is Olympic Park Station.

Trains to Olympic Park depart Lidcombe every 10 minutes until midnight.

Trains will run every 5-10 minutes between Central and Olympic Park from 5.00pm to 12.30am, stopping at Redfern and Strathfield.

Trains will operate every 5-8 minutes between Blacktown and Olympic Park from 5.00pm to 11.00pm, stopping at Seven Hills, Westmead, Parramatta, Granville, and Lidcombe.

Blue Mountains services to Sydney will stop at Lidcombe between 5.00pm and 8.00pm and after 10.00pm for services to Lithgow.

An additional Central Coast & Newcastle Line service to Wyong departs Strathfield at 11.28pm, stopping Eastwood, Epping, Hornsby, and then all stations to Wyong.

In a bonus for Panthers and Bulldogs fans, there will be three dedicated supporter train services:

The Panthers Express will depart Penrith at 5:16pm and 5:53pm
The Kennel Express will depart Sydenham at 5:58pm – all stops to Bankstown, then direct to Sydney Olympic Park
For further timetable information, click here.

TRACKWORK
Trackwork is taking place during the event and may affect how you travel. For the latest information, click here.

BUSES
Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses are running, starting between 17:15 and 17:50 depending on the route. Buses will arrive at Sydney Olympic Park between approximately 18:40 and 19:40.

Fans should be aware that some minor changes have been made to the Major Event bus routes servicing Sydney Olympic Park. Two of the route services (Route 2A – Glebe via Gladesville and Route 3 – Macquarie via Ryde and Macquarie Park) have been removed due to historically low take-up by patrons. Importantly, alternative public transport options are available for those patrons who have used these particular services in the past.

For detailed information on the service changes and the available public transport alternatives, please refer to the Panthers v Bulldogs event page, and the on-line trip planner on the Transport NSW website.

Return services run after the game from around 22:00, with the last service leaving Olympic Park approximately 45 minutes after the game.

Sydney Bus services are running to a regular weekday timetable.

Sydney Buses Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park.

Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.

PARKING
With a large crowd expected for this event, and a number of other events occurring within the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct, fans who have not pre-booked parking are encouraged to leave the car at home and take advantage of the increased public transport services.

For those who plan to drive, pre-booking your parking space is highly recommended. You can pre-book parking via:

Sydney Olympic Park Authority: Print your ticket at home by clicking here. Please note: pre-booked parking tickets cannot be booked on the day of the event.
Ticketek: Order your tickets by clicking here or calling 132 849. Please note: These can only be mailed out to customers or collected from Ticketek agencies.

http://www.anzstadium.com.au/whats-on/2014/panthers-v-bulldogs-preliminary-final/
 
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Everytime if caught the 2A its been standing room only although it's usually been Origin, Tigers or Easter weekend games. Maybe they think due to the team's involved it won't be popular although these buses have always had lots of south's and dogs fans for the Easter game.
 
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