My Dad's Last Wish - Watching Essendon Play Tonight (without Foxtel)

LFunkyDan on 16/02/2017 - 09:45
Last edited 16/02/2017 - 11:31 by 1 other user

Hello All,

My Dad maybe has 2 or 3 days before cancer claims him. His last wish is to see Essendon play tonight. This is why i'm here. He can't leave his room at hospital, and of course they don't have Foxtel. I can take my laptop to the hospital if that helps. What options, if any, do i have to make this happen? Thanks in advance.

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  boomramada on 16/02/2017 - 09:49

  You have a telstra mobile account?
  Or some hospital has Paytv option?

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  gaz3342 on 16/02/2017 - 09:50

  +20

  First of all, I'm sorry to hear of your terrible news, losing a parent is never easy.

  The best way to watch the game tonight would be via Foxtel Play, they are currently offering a free trial so sign up for that and you should be good to go!

  https://www.foxtel.com.au/foxtelplay/build/package?execution…

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    hell0 on 16/02/2017 - 15:30

    My heart foes to you, your dad and your family :(

    gaz342, that is an excellent idea!

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  Heracles26 on 16/02/2017 - 10:02

  +2

  All the best dude, make the most of the next few days

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  [Deactivated] on 16/02/2017 - 10:12

  +3

  sorry to hear m8

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  ausdday on 16/02/2017 - 11:26

  +2

  Sorry to hear that.

  If time is not at your side, I would suggest you bring a laptop/phone/tablet, to the nearest Foxtel booth or kiosk. Tell them the situation and I am sure they are more than happy to help you set it all up.

  https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/contact-us/kiosk.html

  All the best mate.

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  D6C1 on 16/02/2017 - 11:32

  +1

  Sorry to hear.. wish him a surprise recovery and if its inevitable, an easy painless departure.

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  bongom on 16/02/2017 - 12:29

  +1

  Free AFL Live Pass 2017 - Telstra Customers (Postpaid or Prepaid with $30+ Recharge)
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/290132

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  Ozsaver88 on 16/02/2017 - 12:38

  Yeah Free AFL pass - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/290132 and look for any Telstra Air wi-fi https://www.telstra.com.au/latest-offers/telstra-air-free-wi…
  because I have been lucky that I get Telstra Air wifi at both near house and work. The speed is average most of the time.

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  BrewerHaHa on 16/02/2017 - 12:55

  +5

  Sorry to hear OP. Please tell us if you were able to get the game up and going for your dad after tonight.

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  syousef on 16/02/2017 - 14:13

  +3

  The intentions on this thread show the very best spirit of Ozbargain. It would be lovely to see if not for the circumstances. As it is, it is bittersweet. I'm sorry for your difficult time and impending loss.

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  Cluster on 16/02/2017 - 14:48

  +1

  Find someone who has Foxtel and ask them for their email address and password. Download the Foxtel Go app on your mobile phone/laptop and watch the game.

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  DefconOne on 16/02/2017 - 15:36

  +2

  Hope the Bombers have a big win for your dad. I'll be cheering the boys on too.