So, who would be interested?

[Rogue.9]

Thats where I sit too Rogue!
What row are you in?

Row M for the past few years. 10 years ago I was near the 20 meter line but I have forced my way to the middle over time.

 

[Parra Guru]

It's Tackle!

:-$

 

[wittyz chick]

There might also be another option:

Yes - If in East Terrace but NO if in North Terrace.

That's the option I vote for.

 

[macavity]

And, in my opinion, this will be the biggest hurdle - getting people to give up their seats.

tell me to buzz off if im butting in... but in my experience this is exactly the problem you will have.

we (the Crusade) have been going since 2005 and are about 80 strong member wise (of our incorporated association) but only about 40 sit with us at games - because no one will give up their precious view to come and sit in a "worse" position.

we are in an end bay, up the back. it isn't a bad view and the atmosphere is far better than the rest of the stadium (which can resemble a morgue at times), but even though we have our own ticket category people still find it a pain to get tickets with us - at the end of the day most people are incredibly lazy and won't do anything that takes other than minimal effort, no matter how much they agree with the idea.

We will be looking to move once our stadium is complete (or at least more complete) - hopefully to a seated GA section (there are none at present). The supporters groups that seem to have the best numbers (Dragons/Bulldogs/Souths) are in GA sections. Must be something to that...? Hopefully it will give us a kick if/when it happens. A winning team certainly wouldnt hurt either...

hope you can get it off the ground. you certainly have a team worth getting excited about, and by the sounds of it a supportive CEO, so the time is now.

if anyone wants to compare notes just pm me or add me on msn. good luck!

 

[Western_Eel]

You forgot to vote! #-o

Im in...and I'd return to the Northern Terrace if the billboards were gone

Agree, or if they move the screen it would be good

 

[Hellsy]

Row M for the past few years. 10 years ago I was near the 20 meter line but I have forced my way to the middle over time.

I'm Row J in Bay 26, you are right behind me :lol:

 

[ParraMatt]

suity, just to let you know, I have at least 6 definants to join the army if we can get it started. all very loud and eager. get it started and we are in.

 

[Jodeci]

Suity, good thread champ

As people have mentioned, people may not want to give up their current location/seat at the Stadium.

Perhaps as someone else mentioned earlier in this thread, let's get the Away Game Supporters Game up and Running for 2010.

This is probably more achieveable and encourages people to form a passionate group and also meet new people.

 

[FUIFUI_MOIMOI]

suity, just to let you know, I have at least 6 definants to join the army if we can get it started. all very loud and eager. get it started and we are in.

nice work!!!

 

[Suitman]

Rightio,

Just further on my post regarding the call from Paul Osborne.

He also added that the club plans to get large banners and signs made up that will be provided to the supporters Bay. He also mentioned pom poms :?. I think he meant those AFL style things which I reckon we can do without, but I won't focus on any neagtives atm.

He mentioned that if a Bay is situated on the side, the signs/banners etc... would/could inhibit the viewing lines of other fans. He also said that he believes we are very lucky at Parramatta to have such a great seated stadium, where a supporters bay can be provided that still provides a comfortable position.

I mentioned to him that our plan would probably be to now support any move of the club to set up the bay, with the proviso from our part that there will be ongoing communication with the club to make any adjustments/improvements for the following season, including looking at moving to a side bay if possible.

He also mentioned that he/the Board had met with a group of fans discussing this and other issues. That part I was unaware of and I would have liked that information to be shared on here. I'll see what I can find out tonight regarding this.

Lastly, I made it very very clear that I appreciated his efforts to get involved in this matter, and to personally take the time to give me a call.

He left me his mobile number and said that I could call him at any time.

It is such a pleasure to have such a wonderful person taking the reigns at the club now.

Suity

 

[Haynzy]

I voted 'rats' cos i can't afford the commute. ;-)

 

[Hollywood Jesus]

He also mentioned that he/the Board had met with a group of fans discussing this and other issues. That part I was unaware of and I would have liked that information to be shared on here. I'll see what I can find out tonight regarding this.

Surely it couldn't have been one of us? Pretty much everyone has contributed to this thread and no one has mentioned it.

Weird.

 

[mickdo]

We aren't the only Parra fans out there you know ;-)

 

[Suitman]

We aren't the only Parra fans out there you know ;-)

Absolutely, but we were quite involved at one stage, if you remember correctly. ;-)

Suity

 

[parraddict]

I have a season ticket in the thornett stand so i dont want to move as ive had it for years and i love it where i am, but for away games i would be in for sure.

 

[Jodeci]

I have a season ticket in the thornett stand so i dont want to move as ive had it for years and i love it where i am, but for away games i would be in for sure.

I know of a few people who would be apart of the Away Supporters Bay also

 

[Rogue.9]

I have a season ticket in the thornett stand so i dont want to move as ive had it for years and i love it where i am, but for away games i would be in for sure.

I'm happy to join for away games

 

[FUIFUI_MOIMOI]

It seems everyone is for the away supporters bay idea which i suggested earlier. LETS DO IT. If we get SFS for next week - bay 38

 

[parraddict]

sounds good, i think we can purchace tickets on monday. Thats if the drag queens will move the game.

 

[cumberlandsashes81]

I'm really down for anything, i love this club to death and would give up the best seat @ Parra stadium to sit with a bunch of passionate supporters who are going to yell their lungs out.

Agree 110%. Besides, I've always had a seat on the South Terrace (and a piece of turf on the southern hill before that) by force of habit more than anything else.

Not the best view in the house but, personally, when I want to dissect the game in it's minutiae I generally do so from my couch watching the replay of the match on the TV. For me the game day is about the experience and supporting my club.

Though totally understand that others have other views (about the view) - it's horses for courses and very happy to hear the club is supporting this... :thumn