Lions Tour Australia 2013

Tigerandahalf

Just in case anyone would be interested in being in Oz in 2013 or those who are there already the following are the fixtures.

Lions tour to Australia 2013

Sat June 1 - Lions v Barbarians (Hong Kong)

Wed June 5 - Lions v Western Force (Perth)

Sat June - Lions v Queensland Reds (Brisbane)

Wed June 12 - Lions v Combined NSW & Queensland Country (Newcastle)

Sat June 15 - Lions v NSW Waratahs (Sydney)

Tue June 18 - Lions v ACT Brumbies (Canberra)

Sat June 22 - Lions v Australia (Brisbane)

Tue June 25 - Lions v Melbourne Rebels (Melbourne)

Sat June 29 - Lions v Australia (Melbourne)

Sat July 6 - Lions v Australia (Sydney)

Zambia

If the Rebels don't improve that's going to be U-G-L-Y

Tigerandahalf

Ya Australia are looking quiet weak at the moment. They still have major issues in the scrum. The Lions look like they could be bringing one of the best touring sides in a long time. Welsh and Irish are strong and the English look to be a coming force. Scotland are also improving and look to have a few bright prospects.

myflipflops

All I know is that if i am still here, I will have half of Dublin looking to sleep in the spare room/couch/floor/balcony during the tour.

Zambia wrote: »

If the Rebels don't improve that's going to be U-G-L-Y

Very good against the Reds on the weekend actually. Considering they signed O'Connor and Beale for Their second season, they should pick up a couple more players for next season. The big issue will be that the ARFU probably won't let Aussie internationals play in midweek games.

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Ya Australia are looking quiet weak at the moment.

Second best team in the world. They had an average age at last years world cup of about 23/24 which was incredibly young for a rugby team. A potentially great side is emerging. Going to be a great tour.

jank

Whats the story with tickets? Anyone when they will be on sale?

GiftofGab

Bumping this thread. Is there any like street parties or anything organised for the Lions tour in any of the cities? Seems like they are lacking a build up or any sort of atmosphere.

I'm in Melbourne atm. I'll be going to the game but where is the best place to go to before / after the game? Is fed square having anything for it?

jackbhoy

GiftofGab wrote: »

Bumping this thread. Is there any like street parties or anything organised for the Lions tour in any of the cities? Seems like they are lacking a build up or any sort of atmosphere.

I'm in Melbourne atm. I'll be going to the game but where is the best place to go to before / after the game? Is fed square having anything for it?

Haven't heard much about pre-game events tbh. I am sure the rugby bars around town (Turf Bar etc) will have good crowds and be good fun and you'd expect with all sponsors involved they will have some sort of shindig on Fed square.

Melbourne is not great for union anyway. Been toa couple of Wallabies games (Italy/Wales) at Etihad and there were probably more Irish people there than locals.

I am hoping Brissy will be good fun though...

cormaclynch

Bumping this thread to say I have 2 spare tickets to the Lions v Rebels game at AAMI park in Melbourne on June 25th.

They are gold tickets. Selling for face value of $50 each. Anyone interested drop me a pm.

Cheers

darcy07

are these still available will take them off your hands ??

cormaclynch

Sorry darc, tickets gone.

purcela

In the off chance anyone has 2 spare tickets for Lions Waratahs this Saturday I'd gladly buy them.

tonydude

anyone know where I can get a pair of tickets for the lions v oz game in brisbane

melonstar

I have a platinum ticket for sale for the Lions v Melbourne Rebels game if anyone wants in. face value. $68.

Traq

tonydude wrote: »

anyone know where I can get a pair of tickets for the lions v oz game in brisbane

I'd say your best bet would be looking on somewhere like gumtree at this stage. I just took a quick look there and it seems people are selling spares at face value so you might be able to pick up a couple of tickets there.

Zambia

melonstar wrote: »

I have a platinum ticket for sale for the Lions v Melbourne Rebels game if anyone wants in. face value. $68.

Just one?

Nick Diamond

Any tix going for saturday vs the Tahs? 2 preferably!

I would love you forever!!

tonydude

Anyone know the face value of the oz v lions game on the 22nd of june, I have 2 tickets sourced, he wants 250 a piece

melonstar

Zambia wrote: »

Just one?

Yeah I bought one before I moved over here but now I've made some buddies and we're going together. any interest in the ticket?

jackbhoy

tonydude wrote: »

Anyone know the face value of the oz v lions game on the 22nd of june, I have 2 tickets sourced, he wants 250 a piece

Obviously depends on category. Bronze were $95, think Platinum were c. $300.

darcy07

lions tickets on ticketmaster now thank me later

GiftofGab

Tickets available on ticketmaster website for the 2nd test. They're $300 each for reserved seating.

melonstar

darcy07 wrote: »

lions tickets on ticketmaster now thank me later

Wahoo!! Got my ticket!! Delighted
Thanks!

tonydude

Got 2 platinum tickets sourced for $200 each for the first test

cormaclynch

tonydude wrote: »

Got 2 platinum tickets sourced for $200 each for the first test

Pretty impressive getting tickets for below cost!

latinum tickets cost $295 each.

cormaclynch

Tickets for the Brisbane game on Ticketek. Just checked and they have bronze available

d.pop

My ticket for second test came in post yesterday....along with the tickets for 2 seats next to mine!
Rang the tour company and posted the spare tickets back, hope they get to the two guys in time.
I have their names off the tickets so might mess them around for a while at the match pretending to know them etc..
Looking forward to the tests, building up nicely.

scubie steve

Im about the 3rd person to ask but if any nice individual had 1 or even 2 tickets for sale for Waratahs v Lions that would be awesome!:)

tonydude

cormaclynch wrote: »

Pretty impressive getting tickets for below cost!

latinum tickets cost $295 each.

Said he won them , but says there e-tickets and would email them onto me when I transferred the money, I let him keep em

hussey

Anyone have 2 spare tickets to Melbourne test by any chance?

FernandoTorres

I have standing ticket for the Melbourne test. It says go in any Gate so I assume the standing area goes all around the stadium behind the first tier of seats. Can anyone confirm this and recommend where would be best view-wise?

Also where would be good to watch the first test in Melbourne?

colman1212

I have one spare ticket to the brisbane test. Gold standard. Cost 247 dollars. Let me know if you want it.

In Exile

FernandoTorres wrote: »

I have standing ticket for the Melbourne test. It says go in any Gate so I assume the standing area goes all around the stadium behind the first tier of seats. Can anyone confirm this and recommend where would be best view-wise?

Also where would be good to watch the first test in Melbourne?

I only managed standing tickets as well. I've watched a few AFL games in Etihad and would always stand around where the corner flag would be on a rugby field.
I'm probably going to try and get a spot around the 22. The halfway line, in my opinion is too far back considering the round field.

Where are you in Melbourne that would suit to watch the game? The city or somewhere outside it? There is a brilliant new sports bar after opening in Moonee Ponds but that would be a bit outside the city.

Otherwise, I'd say the Turf Bar and The Mitre would be good spots in the city.

cormaclynch

Mitre was rubbish to watch the First game in Hong Kong, wouldnt go back

GiftofGab

Yeah reckon turf bar in the city. If you're around south east region id go to college lawn - its a rugby union bar - not the best but it'll do when your stuck

Cooperspale

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pm7q--JKVRI

And so it begins

WeeBushy

Ha, that's hilarious.

tonydude

Managed to get two plat tickets this morning looking forward to this

Zambia

tonydude wrote: »

Managed to get two plat tickets this morning looking forward to this

Was 500 bucks burning a hole in your pocket?

jackbhoy

Fantastic weekend. Incredible atmosphere around Brissy all weekend, insane numbers of Lions fans about.

Now, I just want to get back to Melbourne and sleep for couple of days. Getting too old for this sh1t

hussey

I went down from Sydney - fantastic atmosphere, Caxton street was a great spot to build up to game.

melonstar

Still have one ticket for tomorrow's game if anyone is interested?

tonydude

Zambia wrote: »

Was 500 bucks burning a hole in your pocket?

you'd do nothing if you think that way

Sundy

Got a spare for tonight if anybody wants. €25 or a beer or two

Possibly a spare for test match on Saturday too

Zambia

tonydude wrote: »

you'd do nothing if you think that way

You sir are exactly right

GiftofGab

I've 2 bronze tickets for Saturday. Looking to swap with Silver tickets and pay the difference if anybody is interested?? Please!!

Also where is everybody going pre-match? Getting into town early - might go to turf bar.

Edit: Looks like there is something on at Fed square

http://everguide.com.au/melbourne/event/2013-jun-22/federation-square-lions-tour-of-australia/

GiftofGab

GiftofGab wrote: »

I've 2 bronze tickets for Saturday. Looking to swap with Silver tickets and pay the difference if anybody is interested?? Please!!

Also where is everybody going pre-match? Getting into town early - might go to turf bar.

Edit: Looks like there is something on at Fed square

http://everguide.com.au/melbourne/event/2013-jun-22/federation-square-lions-tour-of-australia/

Turf for me it's so close to the game the atmosphere should be good on there

Diddlydoubt

Keanu Yummy Tenure wrote: »

Turf for me it's so close to the game the atmosphere should be good on there

I am not going to the match myself but was wondering where the beat plac to watch it might be in te city?

Somewhere with a good atmosphere and a bit of craic

Ozeire

Well great match all coming down to the last kick just short but at least means a good match n Sydney next weekend.

hussey

I've been to the two matches so far, thought the atmosphere in Melbourne was fantastic, but the city was lacking the buzz brisbane had (in my opinion) in Brisbane everyone seemed to know about the match, but we bumped into some locals and they didn't really care.

Sydney should be great 80k odd sell out, only problem is getting home

statina

Cant wait for the game, the atmosphere is going to be fantastic

Anyone know of any good pubs around the Olympic Park area for beforehand?

jackbhoy

hussey wrote: »

I've been to the two matches so far, thought the atmosphere in Melbourne was fantastic, but the city was lacking the buzz brisbane had (in my opinion) in Brisbane everyone seemed to know about the match, but we bumped into some locals and they didn't really care.

Sydney should be great 80k odd sell out, only problem is getting home

I agree. Melbourne was great but buzz around Brissy just that bit better.