Footy Social: Finals Wk 3 V Storm

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Driving to Melbourne

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What a win guys.

Now we have the trip to Melbourne. For a lot of people they are probably looking at flights and are horrified by the cost and are considering driving.

I am born and bred in Melbourne and have driven down there many times in my 13 years living in Canberra (all 13 as a Raiders member but that is another story). One of the great myths I hear in Canberra is people guessing how long it takes to drive to Melb. I have heard everything from about 4 hours to 12 hours.

I can tell you it will take just over 6 hours from the Northern part of Canberra to the outskirts of Melb. With a clear run it could be 6 1/2 into town.

The Humy Hwy is double lane the whole way and doesn't go through any towns these days. No slowing down to 50 in Holbrook (where there was always a copper with a radar) or the 15 mins to get through Albury.

The only single land road is to Murrumbateman and towards Yass. Once you hit about 10kms out of Yass and you get double lane it is 110km freeway all the way. I grew up near the airport and I reckon I could get to my old house in just on 6 hours these days. Of course it is more sensible to take regular breaks.

So anyway if you are thinking of doing it, it is very possible and if you leave after breakfast Saturday morning you will be in Melb by mid afternoon with plenty of time for kickoff.

Having said all that I am fortunate in that I already had a flight booked but for those not so fortunate hope this advice helps because I guarantee you someone in Canberra will tell you it takes over 10 hours.
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Re: Driving to Melbourne

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There's also google maps.

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Footy Social: Finals Wk 3 V Storm

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Made the call, will drive down saturday

Staying at the Mantra on Jolimont

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raidersmalt wrote:There's also google maps.

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According to Google Maps it's a 6 hour 36 minute drive from the centre of Canberra to the centre of Melbourne. Alternatively it is a 5 day 7 hour walk. I recommend not walking.
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Dr Zaius wrote:
raidersmalt wrote:There's also google maps.

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According to Google Maps it's a 6 hour 36 minute drive from the centre of Canberra to the centre of Melbourne. Alternatively it is a 5 day 7 hour walk. I recommend not walking.
You have this afternoon to get ready if you are taking that option.
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I drove to Melbourne back in February and it's not too bad. Stopped a couple of times in the way there and back and just enjoyed a long road trip. Leaving Saturday morning and can't wait already.
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Bay53 wrote:
Dr Zaius wrote:
raidersmalt wrote:There's also google maps.

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According to Google Maps it's a 6 hour 36 minute drive from the centre of Canberra to the centre of Melbourne. Alternatively it is a 5 day 7 hour walk. I recommend not walking.
You have this afternoon to get ready if you are taking that option.
Start stretching
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Dr Zaius wrote:
raidersmalt wrote:There's also google maps.

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According to Google Maps it's a 6 hour 36 minute drive from the centre of Canberra to the centre of Melbourne. Alternatively it is a 5 day 7 hour walk. I recommend not walking.
Seems a little odd a doctor is recommending people don't exercise....
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I'm in, heading down with Boing, Ultra, and a few others. Biggest Raiders match in over 20 years. Can't wait!
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I'm going.


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bought two tickets in bay 78... getting cold feet at how much it will cost to get there...
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Just can't afford it at the moment
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CJ42 wrote:bought two tickets in bay 78... getting cold feet at how much it will cost to get there...
Don't bother flying, was looking at 700+ return
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Re: Footy Social: Finals Wk 3 V Storm

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Looks like Murrays are going to be putting some travel packages together according to the Raiders Facebook. Will be available tomorrow morning.
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Raiders are working with Murrays with getting buses organised.


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-TW- wrote:
CJ42 wrote:bought two tickets in bay 78... getting cold feet at how much it will cost to get there...
Don't bother flying, was looking at 700+ return
Yeah it's disgusting. Accomodation isn't that bad in Melbourne though.
How many are driving up?
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Raider Azz wrote:Looks like Murrays are going to be putting some travel packages together according to the Raiders Facebook. Will be available tomorrow morning.
You'd wanna hope it's an overnight stay, that would be a looooong day otherwise
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Re: Driving to Melbourne

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BTW - what pace does Google maps expect one to walk? That is 110kms per day!!

Jared Tallent couldn't even do that?

Jarrod Croker on the other hand could, and could probably keep walking to Tasmania, on top of the water!!
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CJ42 wrote:bought two tickets in bay 78... getting cold feet at how much it will cost to get there...
I was the same but all booked, you know what I've been waiting 19 years to be in this position, who knows when the next one will be.


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I'm driving down.

World easiest drive. It can be done legally in just over 6 hours.

Will be leaving Canberra about 7am, stopping at Jugiong for a breakfast feed and getting to Melbourne about 3pm. Plenty of time for a power nap and a refreshing beer!

Hope to see some fans traveling down or I might tailgate that Murrays bus!
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Carpool Sydney to Melbourne

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Just gauging interest at this stage. Would anyone be interested in carpooling Sydney to Melbourne over the weekend?
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Or even vanpooling.
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Down and back or staying over?
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Re: Footy Social: Finals Wk 3 V Storm

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Just got tickets, bay 76. So ******* excited, need the week to hurry up.
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A few years back we had pre-game drinks at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, it was a decent joint and didn't take long from there to the game

I think we need to make a decision on a location, and promote it far and wide, turn the joint green all afternoon prior to the game

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KW wrote:A few years back we had pre-game drinks at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, it was a decent joint and didn't take long from there to the game

I think we need to make a decision on a location, and promote it far and wide, turn the joint green all afternoon prior to the game

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Corner Hotel is a very good option. It is right next to Richmond station (get out the actual Richmond exit not the Melb Park or MCG exits). Only probably 500m walk to AAMI park. Can also catch a team or walk down from city.

Pub gets packed at nighttime because it is one of the best places in Melb for live gigs but during the arvo should be fine.

There is of course the Royal Hotel up Punt Rd if you get bored. I am not sure Her Majesty has quite given the stamp of approval for the ahem, "entertainment" that is provided!!!
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Actually on second thoughts the Corner Hotel might not be the eat best option. The rooftop terrace is closed for renovations. Downstairs bar is probably not the best option. Richmond Club hotel opposite probably better option.
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KW wrote:A few years back we had pre-game drinks at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, it was a decent joint and didn't take long from there to the game

I think we need to make a decision on a location, and promote it far and wide, turn the joint green all afternoon prior to the game

Get in!

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Bay53 wrote:Actually on second thoughts the Corner Hotel might not be the eat best option. The rooftop terrace is closed for renovations. Downstairs bar is probably not the best option. Richmond Club hotel opposite probably better option.
Yeah I just got that same advice - a shame cause that rooftop bar would have been awesome.

I might ring both the Club Hotel and the Swan Hotel and see if I can get some sort of discount for the Raiders fans attending, then we go with the pub with the best discount / promo

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KW wrote:
Bay53 wrote:Actually on second thoughts the Corner Hotel might not be the eat best option. The rooftop terrace is closed for renovations. Downstairs bar is probably not the best option. Richmond Club hotel opposite probably better option.
Yeah I just got that same advice - a shame cause that rooftop bar would have been awesome.

I might ring both the Club Hotel and the Swan Hotel and see if I can get some sort of discount for the Raiders fans attending, then we go with the pub with the best discount / promo

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KW wrote:
Bay53 wrote:Actually on second thoughts the Corner Hotel might not be the eat best option. The rooftop terrace is closed for renovations. Downstairs bar is probably not the best option. Richmond Club hotel opposite probably better option.
Yeah I just got that same advice - a shame cause that rooftop bar would have been awesome.

I might ring both the Club Hotel and the Swan Hotel and see if I can get some sort of discount for the Raiders fans attending, then we go with the pub with the best discount / promo

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Howdy KW and sundry - long-time lurker first-time poster. I live in Richmond, about 10 minutes walk from AAMI Park and am stoked to be going on Saturday - sitting in Bay 80 in the Raiders section.

In terms of a good place to go - I dare say the Dirty Swan (Swan Hotel) would be a good option compared to the RCH. RCH is a decent venue, but can get packed quite quickly and the floor plan is a bit crap if you have a large group of people. Swan Hotel is a bit more open and would be better if there is a decent group of people going. There is also the Great Britain Hotel which is 100 metres up the road which is a decent spot. A bit hipsterish, but not in a bad way. Also on Swan Street between the RCH and Dirty Swan is the Vaucluse Hotel. It's a bit dodgy, seems to attract some interest folk in there - but again it's got ample space and doesn't tend to be packed out if the Storm are the only game of footy on.

All in all - most places shouldn't be too packed being that there's no AFL on. Happy to head anywhere to chat to some fellow Raiders fans pre-game.
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Hey Guys,

Long time club member, but only ever lurked on here..

Heading down to the game (Bay 78). Lucky enough to get flights using FF points.

Is there a pub we can all meet at prior to the game to get in the spirit?
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Ok Rooftop Bar @ Club Hotel Richmond has been booked for Raiders fans to gather and soak up the pre game atmosphere - from 3pm - obviously the main bar will be open for any early openers

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Omfg..... I can't believe I'm likely to miss this


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Sorry guys I booked the rooftop bar before seeing the above - let's head there and run the show
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