Fever Tour of Duty 2016/17 | #FeverTua | Brisbane 25th Feb | Date Change

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I now it's early and this season hasn't even finished and next seasons draw isn't out but I wanted to put it out there to others. After we have had some great group of opposition fans travel to us, it's time we got a decent group of Yellow Fever people together for an away game. I don't really care which game but of course Sydney/Melbourne games maybe easier/cheaper. So this is a thread to put down your interest, discuss games to go to as the draw comes out and too START SAVING for #FeverTua

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I'm in to help. Will be in for the trip too obviously. 

Marquee
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Excellent cheers, closer to will start emailing with you to try organising it and see what travel deals we can org

Marquee
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Count me in. Air points FTW

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Keen as mustard.

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Bucket list, if only. Gotta get new passport and more importantly, wife's approval.

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If it's not in Sydney I'll travel for this
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Travelling fans! That will keep Gallop happy #metrics

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If you are thinking multi game, its pretty rare to get two games in the same state back to back. heart/victory last happened 2011/12, NSW once in 13/14 and twice this season. 

Im Melbourne based, but would be interested in travel next season.

Marquee
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RyanC wrote:

If you are thinking multi game, its pretty rare to get two games in the same state back to back. heart/victory last happened 2011/12, NSW once in 13/14 and twice this season. 

Im Melbourne based, but would be interested in travel next season.

Yeah was hoping for a back to back so make the most of the trip if we could, even if it is a like a Sydney game and you travel a bit to Newcastle or Central Coast to get the 2nd one in.

Marquee
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I will be there in all likelihood.

Headocunt
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I would like to join this, Possibly the wife would to. Keep me updated. My Pref would be early 17 rather than late 16 but that's just me

Headocunt
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Spoke to wife about it tonight.  She said depends where, I'm not going to perth. What she didn't say was no you can't go even if I don't.  Soooo let's go.

Marquee
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Haha nice! Yeah I was thinking more the East coast of Australia but really can't make any firm plans until draw comes out. Just want to have people start thinking about this. 

Starting XI
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Think east coast is more viable for us to get a large lot of us going. In reality the NSW based teams would be the way to go even if we ended up going to CCM. (Gosfords a bit crap for a night out after though)

Marquee
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Yeah, i'm very keen to do this. Will follow up when a draw is out and look at what either lands on a long weekend or a double header, but most likely look at Melbourne/Sydney games instead of Adelaide/Perth for cost.

Marquee
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Preference would probably be for a Saturday Game in either Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney

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CboZ wrote:

Think east coast is more viable for us to get a large lot of us going. In reality the NSW based teams would be the way to go even if we ended up going to CCM. (Gosfords a bit crap for a night out after though)

Afternoon game.  Train back to the City.  Hammer.

Budgie lover
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CboZ wrote:

Think east coast is more viable for us to get a large lot of us going. In reality the NSW based teams would be the way to go even if we ended up going to CCM. (Gosfords a bit crap for a night out after though)

The Gosford RSA is top notch.

LG
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I am too shark scared to mention this to the wife. It is a bucket list item for me, but after this last season, she will probably divorce me.

Marquee
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Lonegunmen wrote:

I am too shark scared to mention this to the wife. It is a bucket list item for me, but after this last season, she will probably divorce me.

And the downside?  lol
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I will be going to last away game Please don't let that be Perth
Headocunt
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When does the games normally get announced?

Appiah without the pace
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Few weeks after the final IIRC

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sthn.jeff wrote:

Lonegunmen wrote:

I am too shark scared to mention this to the wife. It is a bucket list item for me, but after this last season, she will probably divorce me.

And the downside?  lol

I cannot even "This point" this or I might find a horses head lying in bed the next morning!! 

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Last game of the season. Easter in brisbane anyone?

Listen here Fudgeface
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RoriM6 wrote:

Last game of the season. Easter in brisbane anyone?

Hard to get excited about a game that'll probably be a dead rubber (or potentially an #AvoidTheSpoon game) haha
Marquee
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patrick478 wrote:

RoriM6 wrote:

Last game of the season. Easter in brisbane anyone?

Hard to get excited about a game that'll probably be a dead rubber (or potentially an #AvoidTheSpoon game) haha

or a playoff for the premiers plate. Despite both teams being 12 point clear of 3rd the FFA decide to leave the trophy in Sydney. #optimist
Marquee
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I am thinking about this, its really hard to find a good date due to all our away games being either Sunday 7x, Monday 2x and Thursday 2x.

Canberra is a possibility and I think the Nix are doing something for that game. Others would have to be trips and people are prepared to take AL

ROUND DATE HOME AWAY STADIUM Kick-Off Local Time Home/Away Public Holidays in NZ
1 Saturday, 8 October 2016 Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City FC Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
2 Sunday, 16 October 2016 Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix nib Stadium 4:00PM Away
3 Sunday, 23 October 2016 Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC Westpac Stadium 7:00PM Home Oct 24th Labour Day
4 Monday, 31 October 2016 Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix Etihad Stadium 7:50PM Away
5 Saturday, 5 November 2016 Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
6 Saturday, 12 November 2016 Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix GIO Stadium (Canberra) 5:35PM Away
7 Saturday, 19 November 2016 Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
8 Sunday, 27 November 2016 Melbourne City FC Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 5:00PM Away
9 Sunday, 4 December 2016 Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix Coopers Stadium 5:00PM Away
10 Saturday, 10 December 2016 Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners Waikato Stadium 7:35PM Home*
11 Saturday, 17 December 2016 Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers FC Mt Smart Stadium 7:35PM Home*
12 Monday, 26 December 2016 Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix Hunter Stadium 5:35PM Away
13 Monday, 2 January 2017 Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home Day after New Year's
14 Thursday, 5 January 2017 Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix nib Stadium 6:00PM Away
15 Saturday, 14 January 2017 Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
16 Saturday, 21 January 2017 Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar FC Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
17 Sunday, 29 January 2017 Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix Coopers Stadium 4:30PM Away
18 Saturday, 4 February 2017 Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers FC Yarrow Stadium 7:35PM Home* 6th Feb Waitangi Day
19 Thursday, 9 February 2017 Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix Allianz Stadium 7:50PM Away
20 Saturday, 18 February 2017 Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City FC Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
21 Sunday, 26 February 2017 Brisbane Roar FC Wellington Phoenix Suncorp Stadium 4:00PM Away
22 Saturday, 4 March 2017 Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory QBE Stadium 7:35PM Home*
23 *17 – 19 March 2017 (TBC) Western Sydney Wanderers FC Wellington Phoenix Spotless Stadium TBC Away
24 Sunday, 26 March 2017 Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets Westpac Stadium 7:00PM Home
25 Sunday, 2 April 2017 Melbourne City FC Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 5:00PM Away
26 Saturday, 8 April 2017 Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC Westpac Stadium 7:35PM Home
27 Sunday, 16 April 2017 Brisbane Roar FC Wellington Phoenix Suncorp Stadium 5:00PM Away
Headocunt
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Honestly I'm happy to take leave.

Trialist
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The regular travellers have been let down again by the draw when it comes to double headers.... If there's going to be a Fever Tua this year, please let me recommend the Brissie away game on 26 February.

1, There is always a large number that travel to this game anyway - estimated 30-50 regular travellers PLUS locals - there are already good numbers committing to this game.

2, Easy and cheap (ish) to get to, particularly when Air NZ has specials on.

3, We get very well looked after by the local fans and pubs (big shout out to the Hotel LA and the Den!)

4, Plenty of notice so easier to make arrangements.

5, Plenty of options for those that want to make more than just a weekend of it!

Just do it! :-)

Marquee
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Ok so we do seem to have some interest in Brisbane away.

Does anyone else have a particular trip they want to do? Was thinking Sunday night games away might be better then if people want we have the weekend over there and at most maybe only take Monday as Annual Leave.

Stage Punch
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I have already booked flights for me and the family (including Baby Smithy due October) to Brisbane away in Feb. So I'll be there!

Headocunt
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Brisbane in Feb sounds good, I'm pretty easy really but next year works better than this year for me
Marquee
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Yakcall wrote:

Ok so we do seem to have some interest in Brisbane away.

Does anyone else have a particular trip they want to do? Was thinking Sunday night games away might be better then if people want we have the weekend over there and at most maybe only take Monday as Annual Leave.

As people have said mate, you will never get a day that fits with everyone. My thoughts are pick the game / weekend asap, and publish some suggested flights and Hotels. (Maybe a few in the same area covering a bit of a price range)

Giving plenty of notice will allow everyone to make all the necessary arrangements. 

It would be pretty awesome to have as many people as possible travelling over and staying in the same places if at all possible.

Perhaps fly over Saturday Morning, return Monday Arvo /  evening  which essentially gives a full day Saturday , Sunday and half day Monday and back in time for work on Tuesday. As it stands today, you could do that for around $539 + accommodation

People will undoubtedly head over for other away trips as well but it would be great to make one a "biggie".

Just my $0.02 worth

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sthn.jeff wrote:

Yakcall wrote:

Ok so we do seem to have some interest in Brisbane away.

Does anyone else have a particular trip they want to do? Was thinking Sunday night games away might be better then if people want we have the weekend over there and at most maybe only take Monday as Annual Leave.

As people have said mate, you will never get a day that fits with everyone. My thoughts are pick the game / weekend asap, and publish some suggested flights and Hotels. (Maybe a few in the same area covering a bit of a price range)

Giving plenty of notice will allow everyone to make all the necessary arrangements. 

It would be pretty awesome to have as many people as possible travelling over and staying in the same places if at all possible.

Perhaps fly over Saturday Morning, return Monday Arvo /  evening  which essentially gives a full day Saturday , Sunday and half day Monday and back in time for work on Tuesday. As it stands today, you could do that for around $539 + accommodation

People will undoubtedly head over for other away trips as well but it would be great to make one a "biggie".

Just my $0.02 worth

 

Based on previous #FeverTua experience I endorse these ideas. Just pick a game, and a pub, and then encourage everyone to get there. People will pick their own flights based on airline preference, how many airpoints, cost, etc etc. 

Is generally useful to reach out to local active support to get some ideas for pubs.

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The main reason I suggested Brissie is that all the above requirements are easy as this is a well trodden path.

Pub, easy - The Den home pub is the Hotel LA on Caxton Street. They will open a separate outdoor (but covered) bar for us which is great for singing and mingling with the home fans. There is no animosity between the two fan groups and regardless of the result, we will happily be in each other's bars all day / night. I've been several times and never seen any problems. The LA will put on drink specials for us as well. Most of all, we are made very welcome there and the banter is excellent!

There's also tons of accommodation options and it's a regular flight route from all major transit points in NZ and Aussie. Flights on special will be around $400.

And I agree - let's not overcomplicate the first proper away Fever Tua. Game, date, pub - see you there! Any other coordination is incidental. :-)

Marquee
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Cool, I'll look into it and contacting people there now then.

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Brissy is easy as stated above. Heaps of accom options. Good locals too. And awesome weather/beer.

Marquee
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Surge wrote:

Brissy is easy as stated above. Heaps of accom options. Good locals too. And awesome weather/beer.

Looked pretty awesome this day #forducks

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-22/phoenix-beat...

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Fever Tour of Duty 2016/17 | #FeverTua | Brisbane 25th Feb | Date Change

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