Hi all, before I start to sound like a whinging pom can I say hello and thanks to all the great people at cabramatta. I am over here doing the usual working visa thing from the UK and have been going to see the mighty Jets this season.
After witnessing a few great double-headers at Henson Park I noticed Cabramatta having the same thing on thursday evening, so I went along as train from Newtown only an hour. Anyway saw two great games of footy and enjoyed a few beers in the leagues club (and a decent cheap feed!) before and after the games meeting some really nice people in the process. Cabra are now my Bundy Red team and as soon as I can I will be back with a few mates.
So back to Henson for our usual Saturday, where I noticed Wentworthville were having a double on the Sunday. Nothing better to do as family on other side of world, so off I set.
After an hours train and twenty minute walk I noticed the ground, looked nice and walked up to the leagues club for look round and a beer. I was however refused entry, as I had no proof of where I live. I understand you need to be a member of from outside the area but how does a 'tourist' have proof of where they live!
I was spoken to fairly rudely and asked to leave as soon as possible as I was holding others up.
Needless to say I wont be back!
So if you are thinking of going to see your team play at Wenty, make sure you have your passport, birth certificate, rental agreement/deeds etc - oh and I was told when I asked "so I am meant to bring a photocopy of my rental lease to every footy game am I?" that photocopies dont count...
After witnessing a few great double-headers at Henson Park I noticed Cabramatta having the same thing on thursday evening, so I went along as train from Newtown only an hour. Anyway saw two great games of footy and enjoyed a few beers in the leagues club (and a decent cheap feed!) before and after the games meeting some really nice people in the process. Cabra are now my Bundy Red team and as soon as I can I will be back with a few mates.
So back to Henson for our usual Saturday, where I noticed Wentworthville were having a double on the Sunday. Nothing better to do as family on other side of world, so off I set.
After an hours train and twenty minute walk I noticed the ground, looked nice and walked up to the leagues club for look round and a beer. I was however refused entry, as I had no proof of where I live. I understand you need to be a member of from outside the area but how does a 'tourist' have proof of where they live!
I was spoken to fairly rudely and asked to leave as soon as possible as I was holding others up.
Needless to say I wont be back!
So if you are thinking of going to see your team play at Wenty, make sure you have your passport, birth certificate, rental agreement/deeds etc - oh and I was told when I asked "so I am meant to bring a photocopy of my rental lease to every footy game am I?" that photocopies dont count...
