Saturday, 9 November 2013
Latin Community World Cup - Group Matches
The Aussies were abysmal against Zimbabwe despite a sprinkling of our "new" aquisitions, aka scousers in the side. The right back aka the one arm bandit being their best winning the "Roeder/Hulk medal". In the earlier match between Eritrea and North Sudan, was buzzing. This match put most state leagues games to shame for atmosphere with dancing, drums, etc... This is something that we need to embrace as a community. Bring them more into the football set up and give these guys a clear pathway to reach the A-League or higher. To the reason why we are here, the steak sarnie was sensational.
Three fillets and a burger bun not sliced bread. The downside if you call it that was the price tag of $10 but was topped of with some home made South American chili sauce, well worth the investment. The $8 entry fee for an amateur event was recognised as a bit pricey but what can you buy in Perth for that amount? Maybe a pint of the cheapest draught beer if you are lucky/unlucky depending on how you look at it.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Sunny Days at Perth Oval?
Well the Punctual Football Fan decided to venture down as he is a ticket holder to watch Perth Glory play against Adelaide United. As per usual the standard of the game was stop start and choppy with moments of class matched with moments of pure frustration. I don't normally sample the delights of Perth Oval, known as nib Stadium as the prices for the food and drink is ridiculously high, incredibly poor value and the proportions are a farce.
However PFF didn't eat that day due to cricket in the morning so he bought a hot dog and a bottle of coke for 15 dollars. The drink was 5 dollars! Can you believe that? What high-way robbery! I guess Tony Sage has to make his money some how and the contractor food vendors also need to make a profit too.
The hot dog wasn't too bad but for 10 dollars? perhaps 5 dollars too much i think. Even though you got large portions at Caversham, and not the "best" least you got value for money in their combo deals they had to offer the public. Perth went a goal down and pegged it back to finish the game at 1-1. Not bad but against quality sides that are higher on the table.
This is not good if you want to try and push for a play off spot. The viewing from the eastern grandstand also known as the "Jack Marks Stand" is a brilliant place to watch the game. I have to commend the Department of Sport and Recreation for getting this completed. Now to get the next stage underway and rebuild the western stand and bring this venue into the modern world of sport.
However PFF didn't eat that day due to cricket in the morning so he bought a hot dog and a bottle of coke for 15 dollars. The drink was 5 dollars! Can you believe that? What high-way robbery! I guess Tony Sage has to make his money some how and the contractor food vendors also need to make a profit too.
The hot dog wasn't too bad but for 10 dollars? perhaps 5 dollars too much i think. Even though you got large portions at Caversham, and not the "best" least you got value for money in their combo deals they had to offer the public. Perth went a goal down and pegged it back to finish the game at 1-1. Not bad but against quality sides that are higher on the table.
This is not good if you want to try and push for a play off spot. The viewing from the eastern grandstand also known as the "Jack Marks Stand" is a brilliant place to watch the game. I have to commend the Department of Sport and Recreation for getting this completed. Now to get the next stage underway and rebuild the western stand and bring this venue into the modern world of sport.
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Wet Conditions at the "Home of Football"
Well the Punctual Football Fan decided to try a different version of football in what is the amusingly dubbed "Home of Football" being Pattersons Stadium for sponsorship reasons or for our older readers or "bitters" you would call it Subiaco Oval.
Home of Football you say? Well it is referring to Australian rules football and being more specific the Western Australian Football League (WAFL) but for those fans who are ardently against the more popular and worldly versions of football would be rather annoyed to have others call it "home" also from time to time.
Australia participates in the Rugby Championship, which for the second year has been conducted in its expanded format. Four nations now participate in this competition these being South Africa, 2011 world Cup winners New Zealand and the newest member being Argentina.
The weather for this match was hardly an ideal welcome to our South American visitors but they showed the fans and the Australians that they are no push over. Was a tight match with Australia not capitalising on Argentina mistakes and poor unforced errors but was enough to win the match 14 to 13.
Now to what this is all about; the food, the venue and thirdly the area.
Pattersons Stadium tends to have a not so endearing reputation about it which you think is rather unfair. However these have been perfectly justifiable and would have to be one of the most poorest venues to watch ANY sporting event in Australia.
Food at Pattersons is extremely expensive, i mean for Perth prices it is a joke. Burgers are pushing beyond 12 dollars and before you read this and think; "Hey PFF! State league grounds charge on average 10 dollars for a burger?" My response would be one with agreement but in saying the food produced at state league grounds are fresh, good quality and you get what you pay for quantity wise. Food here is bland, nasty, lifeless and minimal. To add to this farce you have hot dogs at 6 and pies are 7 dollars which are just Mrs Mac's pies. Nothing essentially wrong with the brand but for such a price it is highway robbery. Gourmet sandwiches and salads are not spared either with these ranging from 6 dollars to 10 with virtually nothing to pack a punch with you would be feeling hungry after your purchase.
Drinks are also party to this with coke and other soft drink (diet coke and fanta, not much choice) being 5 dollars for 600mL and bottled water is also the same price. Perhaps an interesting aspect of Perth sporting venues, especially Aussie rules venues is the prevalence of flavoured milks. Most notably Masters is on offer, which for so-called "proud" western Australians; it is rather amusing that things like this slip by. These drinks were also not cheap at 4 dollars at 600mL.
Beers are probably the biggest rort of this venue. They are mid-strength and they are priced at 9-12 dollars a drink with ready to drink spirits also costing you in the low teens.
With that in mind i STRONGLY suggest that any visitor to Pattersons for rugby, WAFL or football please make purchases to a bare minimum and if you dont well you wont get much for 50 dollars if you go in with an empty stomach. Either do three things:
1) Eat at home before you go to the ground. Or Afterwards.
2) Eat at a restaurant or casual dining venue outside the ground. (Celtic club do good pies or Nandos or other places around the ground)
3) Smuggle food/drink into the ground. There is a Woolworths at the Subiaco train station so load up and work out how you will conceal your items.
The sooner this place is demolished the better.
Home of Football you say? Well it is referring to Australian rules football and being more specific the Western Australian Football League (WAFL) but for those fans who are ardently against the more popular and worldly versions of football would be rather annoyed to have others call it "home" also from time to time.
Australia participates in the Rugby Championship, which for the second year has been conducted in its expanded format. Four nations now participate in this competition these being South Africa, 2011 world Cup winners New Zealand and the newest member being Argentina.
The weather for this match was hardly an ideal welcome to our South American visitors but they showed the fans and the Australians that they are no push over. Was a tight match with Australia not capitalising on Argentina mistakes and poor unforced errors but was enough to win the match 14 to 13.
Now to what this is all about; the food, the venue and thirdly the area.
Pattersons Stadium tends to have a not so endearing reputation about it which you think is rather unfair. However these have been perfectly justifiable and would have to be one of the most poorest venues to watch ANY sporting event in Australia.
Food at Pattersons is extremely expensive, i mean for Perth prices it is a joke. Burgers are pushing beyond 12 dollars and before you read this and think; "Hey PFF! State league grounds charge on average 10 dollars for a burger?" My response would be one with agreement but in saying the food produced at state league grounds are fresh, good quality and you get what you pay for quantity wise. Food here is bland, nasty, lifeless and minimal. To add to this farce you have hot dogs at 6 and pies are 7 dollars which are just Mrs Mac's pies. Nothing essentially wrong with the brand but for such a price it is highway robbery. Gourmet sandwiches and salads are not spared either with these ranging from 6 dollars to 10 with virtually nothing to pack a punch with you would be feeling hungry after your purchase.
Drinks are also party to this with coke and other soft drink (diet coke and fanta, not much choice) being 5 dollars for 600mL and bottled water is also the same price. Perhaps an interesting aspect of Perth sporting venues, especially Aussie rules venues is the prevalence of flavoured milks. Most notably Masters is on offer, which for so-called "proud" western Australians; it is rather amusing that things like this slip by. These drinks were also not cheap at 4 dollars at 600mL.
Beers are probably the biggest rort of this venue. They are mid-strength and they are priced at 9-12 dollars a drink with ready to drink spirits also costing you in the low teens.
With that in mind i STRONGLY suggest that any visitor to Pattersons for rugby, WAFL or football please make purchases to a bare minimum and if you dont well you wont get much for 50 dollars if you go in with an empty stomach. Either do three things:
1) Eat at home before you go to the ground. Or Afterwards.
2) Eat at a restaurant or casual dining venue outside the ground. (Celtic club do good pies or Nandos or other places around the ground)
3) Smuggle food/drink into the ground. There is a Woolworths at the Subiaco train station so load up and work out how you will conceal your items.
The sooner this place is demolished the better.
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Wednesday Night Football - Perth Glory Friendly
Wasn't sure if I was able to make this one but turns out I was able to watch the entire match and head out to work so win-win all round. Stirling Lions played host to Perth Glory for a pre-season friendly for Perth's preparations for their upcoming A-League season.
Not really much to say about this outing, why? Because firstly at Macedonia Park they always make you feel welcome and secondly they have great food too. Shame about no olives or feta at the bar, must have gone in a blink of an eye; one of many signatures of what is so good about this ground. Despite my disappointment i ordered a Stirling Burger which is a burger with the lot.
The Burger was a brilliant way to warm me up on a rather cold windy night. Burger had onions, bacon, tomato, egg, lettuce, beef patty with fresh bread and delicious sauce. all for 9 dollars was a good sized burger and worth the price tag. Throw in a coke and for 12 dollars cannot complain. Would go well with a nice cold beer which I considered but with work in an hour after the game I decided not to!
Stirling played well and good support for them and to see Perth play too. Perth not able to brush Stirling aside with a big score unlike against Cockburn City yet winning 4-0.
Not really much to say about this outing, why? Because firstly at Macedonia Park they always make you feel welcome and secondly they have great food too. Shame about no olives or feta at the bar, must have gone in a blink of an eye; one of many signatures of what is so good about this ground. Despite my disappointment i ordered a Stirling Burger which is a burger with the lot.
The Burger was a brilliant way to warm me up on a rather cold windy night. Burger had onions, bacon, tomato, egg, lettuce, beef patty with fresh bread and delicious sauce. all for 9 dollars was a good sized burger and worth the price tag. Throw in a coke and for 12 dollars cannot complain. Would go well with a nice cold beer which I considered but with work in an hour after the game I decided not to!
Stirling played well and good support for them and to see Perth play too. Perth not able to brush Stirling aside with a big score unlike against Cockburn City yet winning 4-0.
Sunday, 1 September 2013
The Voyage North - From Forgettable to Fabulous
Decided to check out a few Sunday league games near where I was and thought why not venture to Craigie to see Whitfords take on southern Spirit at Warrandyte. Have to say was there for the last 20 minutes of the first half and although it was end to end stuff from both sides it wasn't enticing enough to make me stay and watch the second half. Didn't see a decent canteen set up and thought it was BYO picnic style like North Perth so decided to head over to Charonia to watch Joondalup United play Perth Royals.
Well Joondalup were 3 goals down to Perth in the first half I believe but ended up watching another 8 goals in the second half. Perth running out 8 goals to 3 winners with Joondalup having their keeper sent off with a clumsy tackle and stopping a certain goal scoring opportunity. (NOT the last man for goodness sake!) The substitute keeper didn't have a spare keeping shirt so they had to change as they changed over! That is the thing that I laugh and love about Sunday football, the little things like that.
Despite the rather dark grey clouds looming over the Mullaloo skies I ventured over to the canteen and thought I should sample the delights. Although the sausage rolls didn't look home made but rather gourmet from a small bakery they were delicious and with a can of coke only $5.50. The roll was a good size, perhaps length of your hand from middle finger to base of wrist. Pastry was seemed fresh and crumbled as you sank your teeth. I generally don't have sauce with my rolls but thought I'd try some. went down a treat while watching the entertainment. Also there was a selection of alcoholic beverages there to choose from and no more than 5 dollars from what I saw on the board.
The action was heating up as Joondalup pegged 2 goals back I thought I should go back to sample a pie. Similar situation I assume from the same bakery and there was a choice of 4 styles. I went for the chicken curry pie and for 5.50 with a can of coke was a perfect way to spend a winter's day and in my way the Punctual Football Fan says thanks Joondalup despite the loss my contributions over the canteen bench top was my method of showing my gratitude.
Well Joondalup were 3 goals down to Perth in the first half I believe but ended up watching another 8 goals in the second half. Perth running out 8 goals to 3 winners with Joondalup having their keeper sent off with a clumsy tackle and stopping a certain goal scoring opportunity. (NOT the last man for goodness sake!) The substitute keeper didn't have a spare keeping shirt so they had to change as they changed over! That is the thing that I laugh and love about Sunday football, the little things like that.
Despite the rather dark grey clouds looming over the Mullaloo skies I ventured over to the canteen and thought I should sample the delights. Although the sausage rolls didn't look home made but rather gourmet from a small bakery they were delicious and with a can of coke only $5.50. The roll was a good size, perhaps length of your hand from middle finger to base of wrist. Pastry was seemed fresh and crumbled as you sank your teeth. I generally don't have sauce with my rolls but thought I'd try some. went down a treat while watching the entertainment. Also there was a selection of alcoholic beverages there to choose from and no more than 5 dollars from what I saw on the board.
The action was heating up as Joondalup pegged 2 goals back I thought I should go back to sample a pie. Similar situation I assume from the same bakery and there was a choice of 4 styles. I went for the chicken curry pie and for 5.50 with a can of coke was a perfect way to spend a winter's day and in my way the Punctual Football Fan says thanks Joondalup despite the loss my contributions over the canteen bench top was my method of showing my gratitude.
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Down Memory Lane - A Journey to Spearwood
Decided to visit Dalmatinac Park for the first time in many, many years to watch Cockburn City play Bunbury Forum Force and I must say it was a very entertaining match from start to finish. Great goals, great passages of play and moments of frustration via hitting the post on many occasions as Bunbury ran out 3-2 winners. There was a good turnout at Dalmatinac Park which was good to see although I think it was mainly the Bunbury away support that was there but none the less a vocal and supportive crowd watching a great contest.
Facilities at Spearwood are a hidden gem of sorts. Why do I say it that way? Well not many people head out this way compared to Dorrien, Macedonia, Litis or Frank Drago for example but what Dalmatinac has to offer is something the people around Spearwood should get down to if they want to pass some time in the fine winters afternoon.
Confusion reigned supreme at the ground however when the canteen ran out of buns; no burgers or hot-dogs were able to be sold because of this. However much to the credit of the club I heard the club president dashed off to the supermarket around the corner to source new buns and the production of burgers and hot-dogs resumed at the end of the first half.
Chips and a soft drink at the ground was 5 dollars and fifty cents, not bad actually considering they were under pressure to get chips out more due to the bun shortage so the chips were on the under-cooked side of things. However like the much celebrated bacon, layers of salt generally fixes everything. But for that price Id be happy to get another serving.
Burger was a mixed bag I am afraid. The meat clearly was frozen and then when in the burger was lifeless with the flavours of the salt, egg, pepper, lettuce, bacon, bread and sauce shutting out the taste of the patty. although for 8.50 for a burger that was despite the patty fresh and those components tasty with a soft drink was decent. The size of the burger was great too I must mention that to the viewers at home despite the slight shortfall it was worthy of my dollars.
Beers are a limited commodity at the ground with only Swan Draught and Hahn Premium Light. No problem for me as I rather enjoy Swan but if you dont then you may struggle. Middies were 3.50 and not small glasses too! and pints were 7 dollars so very good prices, the limited choice gets over-ridden with the price and glass sizes.
all in all great afternoon out and I suggest people in the Spearwood, Hamilton Hill area and surrounds to get down there to Dalmatinac Park and support your local team Cockburn City, if you're lucky you may bump into two former Socceroos and a former Perth Glory great.
Facilities at Spearwood are a hidden gem of sorts. Why do I say it that way? Well not many people head out this way compared to Dorrien, Macedonia, Litis or Frank Drago for example but what Dalmatinac has to offer is something the people around Spearwood should get down to if they want to pass some time in the fine winters afternoon.
Confusion reigned supreme at the ground however when the canteen ran out of buns; no burgers or hot-dogs were able to be sold because of this. However much to the credit of the club I heard the club president dashed off to the supermarket around the corner to source new buns and the production of burgers and hot-dogs resumed at the end of the first half.
Chips and a soft drink at the ground was 5 dollars and fifty cents, not bad actually considering they were under pressure to get chips out more due to the bun shortage so the chips were on the under-cooked side of things. However like the much celebrated bacon, layers of salt generally fixes everything. But for that price Id be happy to get another serving.
Burger was a mixed bag I am afraid. The meat clearly was frozen and then when in the burger was lifeless with the flavours of the salt, egg, pepper, lettuce, bacon, bread and sauce shutting out the taste of the patty. although for 8.50 for a burger that was despite the patty fresh and those components tasty with a soft drink was decent. The size of the burger was great too I must mention that to the viewers at home despite the slight shortfall it was worthy of my dollars.
Beers are a limited commodity at the ground with only Swan Draught and Hahn Premium Light. No problem for me as I rather enjoy Swan but if you dont then you may struggle. Middies were 3.50 and not small glasses too! and pints were 7 dollars so very good prices, the limited choice gets over-ridden with the price and glass sizes.
all in all great afternoon out and I suggest people in the Spearwood, Hamilton Hill area and surrounds to get down there to Dalmatinac Park and support your local team Cockburn City, if you're lucky you may bump into two former Socceroos and a former Perth Glory great.
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Catch-up Football and the Whistle-stop Tour
Today was a round of catch up for the premier league but firstly decided to head down to East Victoria Park to have a look at some Sunday premier division with Shamrock Rovers hosting Swan United. Within 2 minutes the home side opened the scoring with a Moses parting the red sea style free header and then after 20 minutes 2 very quick goals. Thought enough was enough as it was rather one sided and headed for Macedonia Park. Although before talking about that match id have to say their bar they have although quaint and few in attendance the prices and quality was actually very good. The Hot-dog although two small sausages placed in the bun was actually not burnt or too oily and the sauce and mustard complimented the fresh hot-dog bun. Chocolates and soft drink was affordable being 2.50 dollars each so that was very good compared to other places. (or none at all like Morley)
Now up at Macedonia Park to watch Stirling play Balcatta and a very entertaining match. Half time score had Stirling with a strong 4 goals to 1 lead and the game did fizzle out later in the second half Balcatta pegged one goal back but the score finally finished at 4-2. Food is always solid at Macedonia Park with the burgers a firm favourite. Burger wasn't too greasy, oily or dry. Went down with a beer or soft drink and with beers around the 7 dollar mark and soft drink again at 2.50 you would have to say a better 2 hours spent than at an over priced fancy pub or bored at home.
Now up at Macedonia Park to watch Stirling play Balcatta and a very entertaining match. Half time score had Stirling with a strong 4 goals to 1 lead and the game did fizzle out later in the second half Balcatta pegged one goal back but the score finally finished at 4-2. Food is always solid at Macedonia Park with the burgers a firm favourite. Burger wasn't too greasy, oily or dry. Went down with a beer or soft drink and with beers around the 7 dollar mark and soft drink again at 2.50 you would have to say a better 2 hours spent than at an over priced fancy pub or bored at home.
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