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[Silverado]

There’s a few, but not really in the same quality/quantity as Surry Hills/Caxton St/Paddington type areas though is it.

It is an excellent stadium to watch rugby at though

 

[Lindommer]

People often complain that the SCG/SFS aren't close to a major train station.....

Caught the train down from the beautiful Blue Mountains to watch the cricket last week. Joined the queue at Central for the tram to Moore Park, second stop, station closish to the SCG, piece of piss.

 

[Braveheart81]

Caught the train down from the beautiful Blue Mountains to watch the cricket last week. Joined the queue at Central for the tram to Moore Park, second stop, station closish to the SCG, piece of piss.

The light rail has certainly reduced the ability for people to complain about getting there!

 

[Silverado]

The light rail has certainly reduced the ability for people to complain about getting there!

Problem is there's no stadium at Moore Park yet. And I don't count the SCG because that is hopeless for spectators

 

[Adam84]

Problem is there's no stadium at Moore Park yet. And I don't count the SCG because that is hopeless for spectators

Won’t be long, due for completion in September

 

[Silverado]

Won’t be long, due for completion in September

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Yep. Next year. Might have to.put up with shtty pubs and world class stadium until then

 

[Jimmyjam]

There’s a few, but not really in the same quality/quantity as Surry Hills/Caxton St/Paddington type areas though is it.

 

[Adam84]

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When the games return to SFS ill be pleased and will attend again.

Parramatta is 1 hour away on the train for me so thats a massive disincentive straight away, secondly yes it has pubs and restaurants, but places like the Parramatta Leagues club aren't exactly cultural icons i enjoy spending my time at, if i go somewhere bit better like the Royal Oak i still have a 1 hour train trip home at the end of the night, or a $80 Uber fair.

Thirdly i'm not a Tahs fan but i do enjoy watching live rugby, but a night out going to watch the Tahs in Parra just doesn't stack up for me.

 

[Derpus]

Parra stadium is great. Parra isn't. Beats Homebush by a long distance, though.

 

[Adam84]

Parra stadium is great. Parra isn't. Beats Homebush by a long distance, though.

Yep, on the quality of stadium alone I'd travel to watch a Super Rugby game at Parra before Homebush

 

[Jimmyjam]

When the games return to SFS ill be pleased and will attend again.

Parramatta is 1 hour away on the train for me so thats a massive disincentive straight away, secondly yes it has pubs and restaurants, but places like the Parramatta Leagues club aren't exactly cultural icons i enjoy spending my time at, if i go somewhere bit better like the Royal Oak i still have a 1 hour train trip home at the end of the night, or a $80 Uber fair.

Thirdly i'm not a Tahs fan but i do enjoy watching live rugby, but a night out going to watch the Tahs in Parra just doesn't stack up for me.

Perhaps you should have just made the point that it's too far for you to travel. Fair enough if you just like to go to games you can walk home from with a few pub stop-ins on the way. Would have been more accurate than having a little dig at the Parramatta location for it's lack of venue's that meet your personal preferences.......

 

[RugbyReg]

You mean he should have said it’s too far for him to travel?

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[Jimmyjam]

You mean he should have said it’s too far for him to travel?

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Yep, simple..

 

[RugbyReg]

When the games return to SFS ill be pleased and will attend again.

Parramatta is 1 hour away on the train for me so thats a massive disincentive straight away, secondly yes it has pubs and restaurants, but places like the Parramatta Leagues club aren't exactly cultural icons i enjoy spending my time at, if i go somewhere bit better like the Royal Oak i still have a 1 hour train trip home at the end of the night, or a $80 Uber fair.

Thirdly i'm not a Tahs fan but i do enjoy watching live rugby, but a night out going to watch the Tahs in Parra just doesn't stack up for me.

Like that?

 

[Jimmyjam]

Like that?

Yes, and less of this...

 

[Adam84]

A 1hr 10min travel time is excuse enough

Jimmyjam see quote above... i did say travel was an excuse enough well before the lack of quality pubs and restaurants was even mentioned, i don't know why you're getting your knickers in a knot over this. If Parramatta had great pubs and restaurants then maybe i would travel there for the rugby and a night out, but i don't think it does so i won't..

 

[Jimmyjam]

Jimmyjam see quote above... i did say travel was an excuse enough well before the lack of quality pubs and restaurants was even mentioned, i don't know why you're getting your knickers in a knot over this. If Parramatta had great pubs and restaurants then maybe i would travel there for the rugby and a night out, but i don't think it does so i won't..

Fair enough, but I'd suggest a visit there first to see for yourself, you might be surprised. All you can eat Brazilian steakhouse in Phillip St followed by a stroll to the game with post match review beers at the Royal Oak. You might even come back again..........

 

[dru]

FWIW it is a 30 min train ride from Central to Parramatta, about a 10 min walk once there or jump on a bus (similar to Roma St to Lang Park). Don't think the light rail is running yet. As others have said the Church St quarter has good restaurants.

I understand reluctance but all in all I think there are decent facilities for a rugby match in Parra.

 

[qwerty51]

Won’t be long, due for completion in September

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This pic makes it look exactly the same as before. What an utter farce.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

FWIW it is a 30 min train ride from Central to Parramatta, about a 10 min walk once there or jump on a bus (similar to Roma St to Lang Park). Don't think the light rail is running yet. As others have said the Church St quarter has good restaurants.

I understand reluctance but all in all I think there are decent facilities for a rugby match in Parra.

I don’t might Bankwest personally as great ground to watch footy and places like the rsl near by which are not bad for feed and drink plus remember other bars nearby frequented after the game which were ok.