Would you still go the the Cricket

[Twizzle]

If there was an alcohol ban.

We're not talking light beer and all the Jimmys you can guzzle.

We're talking 100% ban on alcohol.

 

[The Colonel]

No problem to me at all...... I don't mind a beer at the cricket but if it wasn't there.... meh.

 

[chileman]

;-) You weren't consuming a few ALCOHOL beverages whilst posting this thread were you Twizzies and voted yes although I would probably knock down a 6 pack before I entered :lol: but seriously I can live without it at sporting events....prbably save me a fortune too!

 

[Twizzle]

;-) You weren't consuming a few ALCOHOL beverages whilst posting this thread were you Twizzies and voted yes although I would probably knock down a 6 pack before I entered :lol: but seriously I can live without it at sporting events....prbably save me a fortune too!

touche

 

[NPK]

No problem for me.
All the alcoholics here will be outraged though..

 

[chileman]

touche

:lol:


NPK, I forgot to mention, if they do away with the grog then they must introduce more food outlets, not just pies and hotdogs but I'm talking gourmet pizzas, Subs and wraps of all types, a Thai food outlet and of course a seafood platter consisting of many prawns, oysters, calamari and mussels

 

[go_the_doggies]

Hell yea i would..

i dont drink beer anyways, and im underage so yea

 

[TiTTieS_[CNTDN]]

I wouldn't go without the possibility of alcohol and some mates there to liven up an otherwise dead boring game. Cricket is really just maths in disguise

 

[Rustay]

Yeah wouldnt bother me if there was no alcohol.

 

[JJ]

Hopefully this poll is redundant - if you're a cricket fan, why would a beer be the determing factor for whether you go to the cricket or not?

 

[TiTTieS_[CNTDN]]

Hopefully this poll is redundant - if you're a cricket fan, why would a beer be the determing factor for whether you go to the cricket or not?

Incentive. Why take the missus to the ballet? Score some brownie points, that's why The cricket is boring for some people (e.g. me) so they need some motivation to go.

 

[JJ]

Incentive. Why take the missus to the ballet? Score some brownie points, that's why The cricket is boring for some people (e.g. me) so they need some motivation to go.

that's fine, but if you fond it boring then I'd question whether you're a "cricket fan" - not a criticism, cricket needs extra viewers, and I guess an alcohol ban woul impact on crowds then...

 

[go_the_doggies]

I agree with JJ, if your a real cricket fan, then whether theres alcohol there or not shouldnt affect your decision to go

 

[TiTTieS_[CNTDN]]

that's fine, but if you fond it boring then I'd question whether you're a "cricket fan" - not a criticism, cricket needs extra viewers, and I guess an alcohol ban woul impact on crowds then...

You're spot on, I'm not much of a cricket fan. Well, at least I don't really enjoy watching it all that much which is sort of funny considering I'm watching the cricket right now. Playing cricket, on the other hand, is a lot more fun as it requires being active - to an extent anyway. You obviously aren't doing much when your side is batting.

Putting money on a big game is ok I guess but that is about all that can really improve it for me. Even the "down to the wire" games can be really boring as the batsmen often just push singles with the odd 2 an 4. Also, the bonus point is frustrating when you see players trying to get there but just end up playing stupid shots and getting out. I suppose if it's your cup of tea then good for you but I much prefer to watch football or rugby league.

What you're saying about cricket needing extra viewers relates quite a bit to what I've said I would think. I'm interested to know how many people would simply attend the game to be seen, especially on TV.

 

[TiTTieS_[CNTDN]]

I agree with JJ, if your a real cricket fan, then whether theres alcohol there or not shouldnt affect your decision to go

That's exactly right. Thing is it provides that little bit extra motivation for some people to go and that is why it is needed...probably. Maybe some peole don't go because there are people getting drunk and it spoils the family atmosphere. If Bay 13 (I think 13) at the MCG was what the whole crowd was like, then a lot of people would probably not go, but also it would attract a different clientele.

 

[lockyno1]

Don't mind either way, I'm morre of a wine person anyway but I can go without either!

 

[bazza]

Hopefully this poll is redundant - if you're a cricket fan, why would a beer be the determing factor for whether you go to the cricket or not?

If the crowd was made up of people who where there to watch the cricket - then I would go

 

[Mr Angry]

Hopefully this poll is redundant - if you're a cricket fan, why would a beer be the determing factor for whether you go to the cricket or not?

I am a cricket fan.

I would stop going.

I can still watch and drink at home.

 

[NPK]

:lol:


NPK, I forgot to mention, if they do away with the grog then they must introduce more food outlets, not just pies and hotdogs but I'm talking gourmet pizzas, Subs and wraps of all types, a Thai food outlet and of course a seafood platter consisting of many prawns, oysters, calamari and mussels

I shudder to think what price they would put on a seafood platter! $100?

 

[Palms]

lol
That's being generous to the prices dont you think..i'd expect $150 at least...and all deep fried!