UQMSA’s “Jom Watch AFL”

And so the dreaded mid-semester period came, with its load of tear-inducing stress, assignments that just won’t write themselves up, and exams that reduce students to hair-pulling and overeating. And of course, UQMSA came to the rescue (as always la) with our ready shot of fun! :P

 

Over 30 of us headed in one big, noisy rombongan to the Gabba to experience football as the Aussies know it J It was the Brisbane Lions VS North Melbourne. Before this, the Lions were win-less in the new season with 7-straight losses. And then came our Malaysian gang. The rest, as they say, is history, as evidenced by the in-depth statistical analysis below :

 

 

The Brisbane Singa started the game in nervous fashion in a match that was really tight, but they eventually managed to outscore their opponents from Melbourne during the 4^th quarter. Truly a night to remember for every one of us as we cheered like crazy for every pass, tackle and goal.  

 

Special thanks to Michael and Simon for being our guides J

 

Warmest Regards

UQMSA Committee

 

 

 

 

Faces coasted with warpaint and ready to rock the Gabba!

 

The Lions’ Ultra-Secret weapon for the night : the UQMSA gang!

 

 

 

 

Jom Watch AFL

Salam Sejahtera and Hi everyone ! 

Hope things have been awesome, and that the mid-semester exams are all out of the way already :) If you've been missing our past events,  no need to fret anymore as our next big excursion is now here! UQMSA will be organizing Jom Watch AFL ! , in which we will all be watching and cheering the Brisbane Lions at The Gabba  :D

A bit about Aussie Footy
Australian Rules Football, or Aussie Footy for short, is the one of the most popular sports in this sports-obsessed nation which is Australia. The game itself is a unique blend of soccer, Gaelic football, and rugby, and is considered as one of the unique icons of Australian culture. 

And like surfing in the Gold Coast, or patting a koala at Lone Pine, experiencing a live Footy match is something that should not be missed by anyone in Australia!

Okay, enough with exciting you, details of the event are below :)

UQMSA's "Jom Watch AFL ! "

When               :       21st May 2011 (Sat)

Venue              :      The Gabba Stadium, Wooloongabba.

Game               :      Brisbane Lions VS North Melbourne

Ticket Price   :      Special Student's Package ~ $32 per person

         Includes :       - Free transportation, to and from the Gabba stadium
                                  - Food vouchers to the value of $5.50 and a beverage voucher to the value of  $6.60
                                  - Match Tickets.

Tentative Schedule for the day:

5.30pm    Kumpul at UQ bus-stop

5.45pm    Depart for the Gabba

6.10pm    Dinner at the stadium's cafe 

6.45pm    Pre-game activities
              
              Includes  
              - free face-painting to transform you into a "Lion"!
              - Free balloon animals and hats
              - Being a part of the action inside the free Gabba photo booth where you are the star in your very own action shot
              - Handball target where you can learn some of the skills involved in AFL
              - Meet the Brisbane Lions mascot, Bernie “Gabba” Vegas

7.30pm    Match begins

9.30pm    Match ends. Balik!

If you have any questions or would like to get more details, please contact person-in-charge, Joel, at joelkokcl@hotmail.com

We will be opening our booth for ticket registration on the following dates:

10am - 2pm,  9th and 10th of May (next Mon and Tues), @ our usual camping spot at the Union, beside STA Travel.

HURRY ! SPOTS ARE LIMITED !

We hope to see you there! and have a great weekend everyone ! :) 


Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee