General Mt Smart Stadium

[JustLikeStartingOver]

Outside of this just being a cathartic way to talk about somthing i've been thinking about, for other regulars, what is your line between a loud good crowd and loud obnoxious fans?

Guy sounds like a wanker, boomers and their phones can be worse than teens these days.

But you raise an interesting point, I’ve been told once outright “fuck up with the running commentary” and other times dirty looks, when I complain out loud about something, usually the ref. Both union and league. What do people want? sit their in silence? Sit their chopping drinks and shuffling back and forth to the bar 3 times in a half?

Kiwi crowds are the pits sometimes, I’ve only been to mt smart a few times but at least you making noise shouldn’t stand out. You can listen in on someone’s whole life story with the lack of atmosphere at the cake tin

 

[roguei]

Guy sounds like a wanker, boomers and their phones can be worse than teens these days.

But you raise an interesting point, I’ve been told once outright “fuck up with the running commentary” and other times dirty looks, when I complain out loud about something, usually the ref. Both union and league. What do people want? sit their in silence? Sit their chopping drinks and shuffling back and forth to the bar 3 times in a half?

Kiwi crowds are the pits sometimes, I’ve only been to mt smart a few times but at least you making noise shouldn’t stand out. You can listen on someone’s whole life story with the lack of atmosphere at the cake tin

In a way It feels a little like NIMBY-ism. Want to go to a game with a loud/lively crowd. But they don't want those people right next to them because they're too loud.

 

[Citygirl]

Well they wouldn't like sitting near me then

 

[Bay39er]

Been season ticket holders in the exact same spot for ages now (quite hard to move 6 people further in when some memberships lapse.). And over the last season and this one, a new family is now sitting in front of half of us. Normally it's just a dad and his kids which is all good. But sometimes, it looks like his old man comes as well. Now i'm quite a vocal guy, I do swear every now and again at the ref. No slurs or anything of the like, just a "fuck off ref", "bullshit". So i understand if others want me to shut up a bit. Which i have done in the past when asked. But this time it was a bit weird because that old man who occasionally sits with that family started to sneakly take pictures of myself and some of my mates. Post those same photos to some people and then those people would talk about how much they wanted to punch me the face. Might of been happening before, but this time my partner was sitting behind him. And as she is only a bit of fan, was more interested in why someone was taking photos of me instead of the game. Which weirdly i'd have only a small issue about if it was said to my face, and would of settled down during the raiders match if talked to about it. But because it wasn't face to face, it kinda striked a nerve.

Now i let my mates and partner leave just after the song but i stayed behind to talk to the guy. Told him that he should just of said somthing instead of taking pictures and talking online. More than happy to settle down as we're all fans here, i'm not gonna get into a fit of rage if he just asks. Dude just looked shocked, said yeah mate then went stright into the crowd.

I really don't wanna make going to a league game awful for anyone. Thats why outside of it being a bit of a snake way to go about things, i don't hate the old dude (unlike my partner who was furyious) He very likely just wants to enjoy the game and atmopshare the same as anyone else. And previously i thought as long as im not the worst person in earshot i should be fine. In this case that would be the group of blokes behind us yelling "fuck off you ranga cunt" anytime horse had the ball. But after this experience i'm not 100% on where the line is. Outside of this just being a cathartic way to talk about somthing i've been thinking about, for other regulars, what is your line between a loud good crowd and loud obnoxious fans?

What area are you in?

 

[Damo]

Been season ticket holders in the exact same spot for ages now (quite hard to move 6 people further in when some memberships lapse.). And over the last season and this one, a new family is now sitting in front of half of us. Normally it's just a dad and his kids which is all good. But sometimes, it looks like his old man comes as well. Now i'm quite a vocal guy, I do swear every now and again at the ref. No slurs or anything of the like, just a "fuck off ref", "bullshit". So i understand if others want me to shut up a bit. Which i have done in the past when asked. But this time it was a bit weird because that old man who occasionally sits with that family started to sneakly take pictures of myself and some of my mates. Post those same photos to some people and then those people would talk about how much they wanted to punch me the face. Might of been happening before, but this time my partner was sitting behind him. And as she is only a bit of fan, was more interested in why someone was taking photos of me instead of the game. Which weirdly i'd have only a small issue about if it was said to my face, and would of settled down during the raiders match if talked to about it. But because it wasn't face to face, it kinda striked a nerve.

Now i let my mates and partner leave just after the song but i stayed behind to talk to the guy. Told him that he should just of said somthing instead of taking pictures and talking online. More than happy to settle down as we're all fans here, i'm not gonna get into a fit of rage if he just asks. Dude just looked shocked, said yeah mate then went stright into the crowd.

I really don't wanna make going to a league game awful for anyone. Thats why outside of it being a bit of a snake way to go about things, i don't hate the old dude (unlike my partner who was furyious) He very likely just wants to enjoy the game and atmopshare the same as anyone else. And previously i thought as long as im not the worst person in earshot i should be fine. In this case that would be the group of blokes behind us yelling "fuck off you ranga cunt" anytime horse had the ball. But after this experience i'm not 100% on where the line is. Outside of this just being a cathartic way to talk about somthing i've been thinking about, for other regulars, what is your line between a loud good crowd and loud obnoxious fans?

I'm a bit of a yeller but try and keep it relatively PG, mainly the usual ref complaints to try and give the boys some home advantage. Not being brave enough to tell you face to face is crazy especially when confronted, seems a cowardly way to do it.

 

[roguei]

What area are you in?

Is their areas that are meant to be a bit more for loud fuckwits like myself? Cause if so im happy to talk to the membership team. But we've been top of east stand, bays 36-38.

 

[Damo]

Is their areas that are meant to be a bit more for loud fuckwits like myself? Cause if so im happy to talk to the membership team. But we've been top of east stand, bays 36-38.

I'm also in that area. Don't worry about it, I've been loud from lower east, upper west and the last few years the upper east.

 

[Bay39er]

Is their areas that are meant to be a bit more for loud fuckwits like myself? Cause if so im happy to talk to the membership team. But we've been top of east stand, bays 36-38.

Come along to Bay 39 - we are very quiet (when the Wahs are losing!)

 

[Canonball]

Is their areas that are meant to be a bit more for loud fuckwits like myself? Cause if so im happy to talk to the membership team. But we've been top of east stand, bays 36-38.

I haven't been this year yet but I've had similar experience in the same general area - me getting over excited and then some sideways comments about it, never direct - it's irritating but like you i'm not there to disrupt so i do adjust - idk man, i do feel there's a streak of non-tolerance in some of our fellow fans for joy or it's evil twin, frustration, which the warriors bring out in me and is the primary reason why i follow the team/the sport at all

 

[Tokyo Warrior]

You guys would not do well at a club rugby union match here in Japan. I’ve been shushed for just casually talking to the guy next to me during play.

 

[snake77]

really don't wanna make going to a league game awful for anyone. Thats why outside of it being a bit of a snake way to go about things, i don't hate the old dude (unlike my partner who was furyious) He very likely just wants to enjoy the game and atmopshare the same as anyone else. And previously i thought as long as im not the worst person in earshot i should be fine. In this case that would be the group of blokes behind us yelling "fuck off you ranga cunt" anytime horse had the ball. But after this experience i'm not 100% on where the line is. Outside of this just being a cathartic way to talk about somthing i've been thinking about, for other regulars, what is your line between a loud good crowd and loud obnoxious fans?

Don't bring me into this. I was at home watching with my kids.

If I was there judging by how my young fella reacted last year. I'd be trying to stop him getting a mob to storm the field. Had a few bad calls last year and he was making a bunch of new friends.

 

[BlackToko88]

Im Bay 39 and once had this old lady tell my mate off for swearing. Funny thing is the other family that was swearing she was reluctant

Now we just do running commetary in our native tongue so no one knows what im saying

 

[giffy]

Is their areas that are meant to be a bit more for loud fuckwits like myself? Cause if so im happy to talk to the membership team. But we've been top of east stand, bays 36-38.

I was in Bay 36, Row X this past weekend. Plenty of carry-on in the crowd. Raiders fans copping a playful lashing, Warriors fans losing their minds, a token drunk being loud and hilarious. The whole area loved it. Sounds like you were seated next to a wank stain

 

[Matiunz]

Have noticed at local footy (in Aus) there’s been a massive push to change culture around sideline/supporter behaviour last couple of years. Used to be have a few drinks and a bit of heckling/banter towards the opposition- Now there’s a pretty fine line you can’t cross and if there’s anything directed towards a player or official that could be considered ‘abuse’ your outta there and the club has the potential to be docked competition points.

Not saying this flows into NRL etc but I do wonder whether there’s a bit of a culture shift, I’m up there as a vocal/passionate fan but also gotta read the room a bit and self regulate if maybe you’re going a bit over the top - alcohol also distorts perceptions of if you’re as funny/restrained as you think you are . Gotta take advantage of the home crowd advantage and have a good time though

 

[Old Sid]

Not wanting to depress Auckland Wahs fans, just stating facts, but it is very sad to acknowledge that, after 4 games we have already finished one third of this years games at Mt Smart. (3/9)

Ouch!

That's not counting our 2 finals games of course. Assuming Eden Park is not mandated for the second.

 

[Lord Gnome of Mooloolaba]

Why only 9 this year?

 

[Old Sid]

Why only 9 this year?

3 of the 12 'home' games voluntarily taken away to Wellington, ChCh and Brisbane

 

[Lord Gnome of Mooloolaba]

Brisbane is for magic round surely?

 

[Old Sid]

Correct, Magic designated as a 'home' game for us vs Broncos (the away team ). We also play them again in Brisbane for the regular 'away' game for us.
As if the boys don't have enough travel, that's three extra chunks of multiple days away from family. And of course 3 less games for the Mt Smart faithful. But, a club decision....

I was just amused that 3/9 actual home games are already done for the year with only 4 rounds gone.

 

[Billyspleen75]

Next 3 are April 18 June 13 July 18

Almost 2 months between the next 2 games