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transport

Moving footy crowds

AFL opener at the MCG had a big crowd: 88,084 people. Here’s a quick timeline of the immediate period after the game, and the trains to the northeast. 21:54. Game finishes as scheduled 21:54. Scheduled regular service from Jolimont to Hurstbridge line (Heidelberg) Given the match was a draw, there’s a good chance that very  ... [More]

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transport

Some operators DO know how to advertise frequent services

I’ve droned on and on about the importance of frequency in public transport services. I recently pondered why Metro don’t promote their every-10-minutes service from Newport via the City to Frankston. Some of the operators do understand that waiting time is critical, and do advertise when they put on extra services, and/or run frequent services.  ... [More]

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Sport

Magpies causing trouble

No sooner had the Magpies won yesterday than they were out causing trouble in Footscray, swooping the dog. Mind you the dog didn’t seem to mind.

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Sport

If your team is out, who are you going for?

If your team is out, who are you going for? First. I’m a Geelong fan, so I’m going for them, of course. Go Cats! What of the others? Equal second. I’d have rated the Dogs or the Saints equally. Both underdogs. I have a girlfriend who lives in Footscray, and a good friend who is  ... [More]

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Sport

Old names

Was just watching the footy and noticed that the Sydney Swans have the initials of their old name — SMFC — on their jumpers near the back of the neck. Had previously noticed that the Bulldogs also have this — FFC. Collingwood doesn’t seem to have it. How many other teams do? Is it a  ... [More]