I was thinking the same,after reading that article from Boti it always amazes me how people turn up to a sporting event minutes before a game then complain because they have to line up.I always arrive at least 3/4to 1 hour before the 6ers and Lightning games and never ever had to wait more than a minute to get in.Pregame is good or you can have something to eat or a nice cold coopers pale ale on tap.Agreat nite out

fess mate have you been to any Lightning games this season?

I believe and I'm sure I'll be corrected if I am wrong but during junior season time ie not school holidays and not Lightning/Sixer double headers the women's games have been preceded by some very entertaining and competitive U12 girls games.

Basketball SA has rostered one game from that week to be played as curtain raiser.

Paul Arnott and Colin Jennings have done great jobs in ensuring that the girls have had their names and scores up on the main board and cube.

The women's game on the 23rd was a double header and last sundays game was during School hols but the doors were open early, even if there wasn't any curtain raiser.

spot on guys,i remember back to the days when we had sell outs every week,i would always try to be there at least 1 hour before the game.people dont seem to learn,tell me how the hell if 1000 people turn up in the last 10 mins before tip off how they all expect to get through the door in time. people near me always whinge about it but still turn up at the last minute,its not rocket science get there a little earlier and stop the bleating.imagine if we had a sell out and everyone thought the same and turned up 10 mins before,id like to see 8000 try and get inside in 10 mins,wake up people the doors open at 5.15 not 7.00 get in early so you wont be disappointed

hey Bear,what do u mean Pale Ale,thought u loved Dr Tims in a can!!!

If I got their earlier than I do, I'd be drunk by the start of the bloody game. We get there about 15-20mins before the game, spend 5 mins getting in and buying a beer, sit down 2-3mins before the game starts.
Works everytime, and it gives me more time to do other thing at home. Ofcourse if I am late, then I understand its my fault but it hasnt happened yet.

If I got their earlier than I do, I'd be drunk by the start of the bloody game. We get there about 15-20mins before the game, spend 5 mins getting in and buying a beer, sit down 2-3mins before the game starts.
Works everytime, and it gives me more time to do other thing at home. Ofcourse if I am late, then I understand its my fault but it hasnt happened yet.

Hey Fess I do like Dr Tims same drop as Pale Ale only in a can,but we wont start that debate again ?

hey bear,might have to catch up with you at one of the games and have a pale ale or two,what about fess mate as well

Dr Tims tastes like s***. Pale ale is lot better.

Add to this you have to put up with these disorganised 'always sorry I'm late mate' type people streaming past you to get to their seats, which always seem to be at the other end of the row from the walkway. And add to these is the turkeys that always leave during the last quarter, once again interrupting your viewing as they move along the row. And what the heck, since I am on a role, add those who just can't seem to get back to their seats before the quarter begins. Sadly though, can't even suggest locking the doors or banning people as we need all th efans we can get..