The Award Tour: at the MCG

The Award Tour feat Gavin Crossley

Day 4:

Rest and Relaxation… that was the order for the day for today. I got myself a decent sleep-in. Had some FREE breakfast (one of the awesome parts of this hostel). ‘Free’ is one of my favourite words. Along with ‘Sex’, ‘Blowjob’, ‘Porn’ and ‘Money’. Simple mind, simple thoughts.

I did a bunch of exploration by foot today, covered a chunk of the CBD. I’ll do more of this tomorrow along with lunch with an old friend Courtney. I was introduced to the best Burger on the planet (again I’ve forgotten the name of the place)…made some new friends in the process, who I ended up going to the Footy with. We had different seats though, because I wish I knew about $15 tickets through the hostel before I spent $28 on mine two weeks ago (FUCK!). They let me go on a guided tour (euphemism for a couple of beers and a VHS about Footy then a walk together to the MCG) anyway.

I took in the sites, like Fed Square and the Yarra River, purchased some gloves, a beanie and a scarf from a discount store for $10 (BARGAIN!!!). I probably covered 5kms by foot today. If I haven’t lost weight from this week, I’ll be surprised.

Today was a day short of interesting adventure (like dealing crazies and authority figures), only touristy fun and much gawking Melbourne. Sorry kids.

MCG

The main event of today was the Collingwood Vs Essendon clash at the MCG. I’ve never gone to an event at the MCG. I’ve walked around it. Shit, I’ve been outside of it on Grand Final day in 2006 (The day my Sydney Swans lost by 1 point). Never inside the MCG though. It’s a grand stadium, walking to the ground (which you can do from the heart of Melbourne City) surrounded by thousands of supporters to a beacon of sporting history and fun was good fun in itself. I’ve always wanted to go to BIG game at the G.

Tonight was that night. Pity about the result, as Collingwood raped Essendon to the tune of 98 points. It was a complete domination by the Pies and if it wasn’t my first time at the MCG it would have been boring.

Sidenote: I can hear a French Man trying to get an Italian chick (she may be Spanish though) to his room and failing miserably. Amusing, I thought backpackers fucked like rabbits and were up for a rumble on the share room accommodation? Isn’t that the point, travel, drink and fuck! It’s Contiki with no Bogans.

I’ve seen many dudes being shut down this week. Must be the weather…by the way he’s still going. Persistent fucker isn’t he?

Tomorrow is more Football, lunch with an old school friend. Then Geelong Vs Western Bulldogs @ Etihad Stadium.

Further Sidenote: She got up and left…Spanish/Italian girl 1. French guy 0.

I’m going to continue to watch the Train Wreck of people trying to pick up and be drunken. I’m sure this will lead to something funny later on.

With Interest.

Gav