Currently plotting another gathering on 24th August for the 9.15pm kick off v Bolton. We've booked the Turf Bar (where we were for the Norwich game last season) but need an indication on likely attendees as it's Bledisloe night and we want top make sure we can fill one of the areas. There will be sound too. NZTiger is inviting via twitter but I'm not sure if MelbourneRanger, Davein or other melb based Hoops get his updates. Let me know.
I might make the trip down for it. Whats the best airport to come into? Dont know if any of the other Queensland R's are goona come but i aint been to Melbourne for years. farflung has family there so he may come. Wikll it be easy to get accom? Just gotta check work calendar!
Nice one IAN. I m definitely in, after the disappointment of not making it to the last. Third time lucky for a win eh? Can't wait. You Rs!!
Accommodation should be a breeze... as it's Bledisloe night and it's oop north, Melbourne should be quietish. This Wednesday night is a different story as we are full of Scouse lovers and hotels are charging a packet - IF you can find one. Be good to intro the QLD not606 connection
Haha! yeh sure do. i ve got two, as i had twins. the baby grows were their first purchases. thats one outfit that needs thin hoops!
Ok mate..looking into flights and accom now. just waiting for farflund and queenslandrangers to get back to me.... I Could do with a change of scenery and I'm due an expedition. Would be great to meet up with you guys. I'l try to wear my State of Origin Jersey !...should be easy enough to spot !!
OK..flights booked..be in Melbourne at 2pm Friday.. Gonas have a lok asround then take in a few beers... any Melbournbe R's wanna send me a mobile number so we can have a meet up for a beer?....PM Me ?
Mel-Ian..could you please PM me details of where the pub / bar is. I can arrange accom in that area. Looking forward to meeting up. Thanks!
Okay this sounds like a really cool plan. i did even know that the game was being played at this time. i am looking into seeing if i can afford the trip down even Queenslander has offered to lend me the money. (i think he wants me to hold his hand for the flying bit). i will get back to you on it Ian
A 'Pumped" Queenslander on a weekend bender in Melbourne! Hmmmm.. Might let you guys deal with it and stay up here, far away from trouble. Oh, Queenie, no one down there would know a Qld state of origin top, it's Victoria, they don't play the game.
You would be surprised to hear that the pubs were packed that were showing State of Origin. They also had the 3rd largest crowd for a sporting event at Etihad Stadium when they had Origin down here last year. The 2 larger crowds were the Lions test last month and 2001.... Melbourne folk will turn up to any sporting event. 93000 tickets sold for the Liverpool game tomorrow night ffs and they reckon 15-20,000 will turn up for the open training session tonight in the freezing cold...
Raheem sterling playing in Melbourne against victory. Met a Brisbane QPR fan at Liverpool training session last night. Mate of yours Queens?
http://t.co/UJIvlJRBpU Flyer for the Bolton and Leeds games... not sure if I got the link right, however it's on twitter #melbourneRsOfficialMeet bloke organising is @nztigerinoz Apart from Queens, any other interstaters coming to sunny Melbourne?
All details on facebook - look for Melbourne Rs Official Meet #3 (QPR v Bolton) and Melbourne Rs Official Meet #4 (QPR v Leeds) The Bledisloe game is in NZ on the 24th so there's no clash with the screens in the pub. I'm assured we'll have the big screen WITH sound COYRs
We're getting bigger!! http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/36672/melbourne-official-meet-24th-august
Ian, as per usual ................ would love to be there mate but it just won't happen. ( I'll send you a PM )
