USA VS Boomers Basketball - Joke's on Us?

Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 10:42
Last edited 24/08/2019 - 16:31

Let me start by saying: What a terrible event

  1. Floor seats arrangement was terrible. Audiences paid $$$ just to seat in a white plastic chair with flat seat arrangement!! Luckily I decided not to go and it was an **EXCELLENT* decision to watch it from TV. I feel sorry for those people who paid so much money in the front to just see other people's head lolll
    I really don't understand a professional event organiser can arrange big event to be like this, I think I can do it better myself! Who decided to put flat seat arrangement????

  2. Though I said that my decision to watch from TV was an excellent decision, but the camera angle was also terrible…It was actually giving me a bit of headache watching it from that angle. AGAIN, who decided to put the camera angle like that????

In conclusion, I think this has become a national embarrassment to Australia as the promised to deliver the same environment and international quality standard for this basketball tournament. But what ended up happening was a ripped off!!

I really hope the ACCC and customers will win the investigation and refund some of the money!

THe only right thing about the game last night was that Boomers lost again USA, we all expected that and they successfully delivered that expectation to us.

Anyone in OzB attended the game last night? Share your anger, frustrations and experience here!

Update:2nd match today24/08/19 2pm AEST.. we'll see if the bunnings chairs are still there or not. See you all from TV broadcasting!

WOW BOOMERS WON!! OI OI OI

Sports & Outdoors

Comments

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 10:51
      +2

      that's nice that he got the full refund!

      • k-rokfm on 23/08/2019 - 10:56
        +1

        explains why there was so many empty seats in a lot of the photos circulating around

        • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:03
          +1

          The whole stadium feels more like a marathon event rather than basketball

  • HighAndDry on 23/08/2019 - 10:56
    +4

    flat seat arrangement!!

    Not just that (which is already terrible), but it was on a raised court, so people in that flat-seating area were literally below the court.

    That might work for boxing because the ring's fairly small… but a basketball game? How do you see the rest of the court?!

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:03
      +1

      but it was on a raised court, so people in that flat-seating area were literally below the court.

      I can understand this, in some other places, sometime they put the court a little bit up (If i remember correctly, they had this arrangement in Olympic).

      This would not be a matter if the audience seats are not flat as they will still have great view.

      How come the so called, professional event organiser, could decide something like this? Isn't this basic common sense?

    • Agarwal on 23/08/2019 - 17:19

      If the court was not raised then the people on the ground would have seen less. I'm not really sure how they could have done it otherwise. I was there and thought it was as good as I could have expected.

      • errorius on 24/08/2019 - 09:58
        +1

        On the raised court you can't really follow the game. You won't know whether somebody is trying a 3pointer or oversteps the line.

        • Agarwal on 24/08/2019 - 12:13
          +2

          Yeah but you'd be looking straight into the back person in front of you. At least with it being raised you're looking up a bit. If they had tiered seats then they could had the court on the ground, but that wouldn't work either as then the people in the front of the proper stands wouldn't be able to see. Perhaps maybe they could have had 2 or 3 tiers.

  • slow on 23/08/2019 - 11:00
    +12

    I mean what did people expect, watching basketball in a football stadium??

    Of course it was going to be terrible, that is why I never even considered going

    Use common sense

    • HighAndDry on 23/08/2019 - 11:04
      +3

      I wonder why it wasn't held in an Entertainment Centre type arena, which is where basketball games are usually held due to layout and size reasons.

      • k-rokfm on 23/08/2019 - 11:05
        +17

        $$$$$$$

      • slow on 23/08/2019 - 11:05
        +4

        So that they could get more people in and make more money. Same reason they hold soccer matches at the MCG

        • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:15
          +2

          Again and again….customers become the victim of business' activity

          • amsaini15 on 24/08/2019 - 13:29
            +1

            @Taro Milk Tea: Its because people do not use commonsense. People stop going to these events and they will stop fooling people around.

      • elgrande on 23/08/2019 - 12:20
        +17

        Are you suggesting that this basketball game should have been held in a basketball stadium!?

        • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 19:25
          +2

          God no! Far too logical and would make way too much sense.

        • ribbonsofnight on 24/08/2019 - 09:36
          +4

          I think the problem is that they didn't use the whole field. If they had put each hoop at the ends of the field and had everyone sit in the seats of the stadium everyone would have had a better view.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:05
      +1

      I mean what did people expect, watching basketball in a football stadium??

      I think why many people still bought the ticket was because they were promised that they would experience the same environment like when they watch NBA games.

      But, as usual, promise is just another word. Reality always checked and sucks.

    • GG57 on 23/08/2019 - 11:18
      +2

      I'm not sure who made the decision to hold it at Docklands Stadium, but it was probably driven by the (potential) capacity. Apparently ~51k. last night.
      I've been to a few 'events' at the stadium (apart from AFL) and it rarely works (probably T20 cricket is the only one that does). The stadium was purpose built for sporting events to be played on an oval shaped ground; anything other than that is just prone to failures to some degree.
      So, yes, carefully consider the event, and how it could be configured at that site, before committing to attend.

      Some may not know, but the stadium has a multi-level under-stadium car park which is used extensively by CBD / Docklands workers (it is also open on weekends etc.). Due to the nature of the stadium construction, anything other than ground sport on the arena involves extensive shoring up of the arena surface to cater for the increased weight from the on-ground crowds, or the motorcycles, mega-trucks, music stages, university graduations, etc. This additional supporting infrastructure is installed within the car park, effectively reducing the car park capacity by about 30% or so.

      Whilst some have complained about the seating for the basketball crowd being plastic chairs cable-tied together, I would be more concerned about the damage those chairs did to the playing surface, and what happens to all of those plastic cable-ties when cut off.

  • neo on 23/08/2019 - 11:00

    Terrible choice of stadium to host a square court on. I would have thought that even AAMI Park would have been a better choice purely due to the shape!!!

    Feel sorry for those that paid plenty of hard earned cash for a terrible experience.

    • Resistor on 23/08/2019 - 12:18
      -1

      Actually disagree, the oval shape of the stadium focuses everyone into the center of the ground. Hosting at AAMI would mean people near the corners would get a very stiff neck trying watching a Bball game located centrally.

      • HighAndDry on 23/08/2019 - 12:24
        -3

        The stadium itself can be oval. The centre - where the action happens, should be rectangular, because that's the shape of a basketball court.

        This is a solved problem - the NBA has existed for a long time now.

  • tempura on 23/08/2019 - 11:21
    -1

    I was there and i got no complaint. Beautiful game! Especially when Ingles went air ball lol

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:23

      Where did you sit?

      • tempura on 23/08/2019 - 11:31
        -1

        we were near the court side

  • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 11:29
    +1

    Was it the Boomers or Washington Generals?

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:34
      +1

      I think Washington Generals can beat boomers easily lol

  • pingualien on 23/08/2019 - 11:29
    +2

    cant wait for the game on sat so i can tell everyone i went to fyre festival 2.0

  • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 11:41

    Anyone think Lakers will be incredible with LBJ, AD and Kuzma?

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:49

      Incredible? I don't think so.

      Will they be good, or at least better than last season, yes no doubt.

      They don't have much depth like Clippers does. Clippers is a serious contender next season IMO.

      • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 11:53

        I think the opening game for them is each other. :)

        • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 11:56

          It's gonna be a great match, can't wait.

          • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 13:53

            @Taro Milk Tea: Plus, Lakers did the best trade of the off-season…getting rid of Lonzo Ball. :p

            • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 14:01

              @[Deactivated]: lol..I believe Lonzo will become a fine PG. He was very unfortunate because of what his dad has done to him in Lakers.

              But I like Lonzo, reminded me of young Jason Kidd

              • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 15:36

                @Taro Milk Tea: I'm m an opimist…Lonzo can go above 50% FT this year!

    • Ryanek on 23/08/2019 - 13:39

      They'll struggle in the regular season but will go off in the playoffs. Clippers in 5.

    • follow on 23/08/2019 - 13:43

      one of those things is not like the other

    • tempura on 23/08/2019 - 14:29
      -1

      fawk Lebron and his disciples

      • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 15:28
        +1

        Nope. I watch more 80s replays than modern games. Nique and Shawn Kemp. :p I can't stand Harden and LeBron's foul acting.

        • tempura on 23/08/2019 - 15:30
          -1

          hence shouldn't you have said yes?

  • Pootie Tang on 23/08/2019 - 12:39

    Anyone who watched this should have known exactly what they were in for - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_NBA_All-Star_Game, or did we all just start supporting in the last 3 years?

  • Cluster on 23/08/2019 - 13:29

    This 'false advertising' problem is not new. A month ago South Korean fans were disappointed Ronaldo didn't take to the pitch in an exhibition match with Juventus. Sure, Juventus played as advertised, but I bet the pre match advertising was peppered with images of Ronaldo.

    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/07/south-korean-fans-sue…

    Fans are suing for "mental anguish". I think it's part and parcel for events like this that the star you want to see might not be playing. You have to expect that and honestly, harden up a little.

    Now as for the seating problems, that's purely the problem of greedy organizers wanting to sell more tickets. There are other much better suited venues in Melbourne, but fewer fans could attend and ticket prices would be even higher. Take your pick. People going to tomorrow's game are probably dreading the thought and wondering how they can get their money back.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 13:52
      +1

      but fewer fans could attend and ticket prices would be even higher.

      nah..The current price was already too high. Promoter did not aim for break even, they aimed for big profit.

    • GG57 on 23/08/2019 - 14:18

      The ACCC were already investigating consumer complaints last week re the non-appearance of players.
      That investigation has now been expanded to cover the seating complaints.

      People with tickets to Saturday's game could complain to the promotor, and via the ACCC, now but I don't know how that would be handled if they did attend the game after complaining.

  • tsunamisurfer on 23/08/2019 - 15:31
    -7

    I don't think a refund is warranted at all.

    You paid for USA Vs AUS and that's what you got.

    When I buy an NBL team membership, I don't ask for a refund if a player is injured or let go.

    When I buy a a meal at Rockpool, I don't ask for a refund because Neil Perry didn't sizzle my steak.

    When I buy an airline ticket, I don't ask for a refund because the stewardesses aren't glamourous like the adverts.

    • GG57 on 23/08/2019 - 15:50

      But people can still complain, and someone will make a decision.

      It is all in the context:
      - your NBL membership provides you with certain 'benefits' (e.g. videos, newsfeeds, game attendance, whatever…). It does not guarantee team success or which players will play each game.
      - At Rockpool (which one by the way?), you are buying a meal from the menu (curated by the celebrity) that you expect to be to a certain standard
      - For the flight ticket, you are paying for the transportation of you from one airport to another, along with the ancillary 'services' provided for in your purchase price
      - For this basketball game, the advertising (apparently) showed key USA players and suggested they would be playing. In addition, the purchase of seating (particularly the higher cost seats) provided reduced sightlines / visibility of the game.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 23/08/2019 - 16:28

      It's not warranted definitely correct, but this one has a different situation with the NBL/Rockpool (gosh so rich, i can't afford eating in that kind of place) or your unrelated airline ticket with glamorous stewardesses.

      You need to compare this situation like let's say Backstreet Boys is coming for a concert here but 4 out of 5 members are not coming and replaced by backup singers.
      Would you still be thinking that you bought the ticket to watch Backstreet Boys regardless if all the members are coming or not?
      I don't think so!

      The issue in this situation is the misleading advertising and the seat arrangement for the expensive tickets.
      The cheap tickets buyer can be ignored…they should expect they won't see anything from that far away anyway.

      • tsunamisurfer on 23/08/2019 - 16:34

        Take 4 BackStreet Bouys out of Backstreet Boys, you don't have Backstreet Boys anymore, you have AJ trying to hold onto what's left.

        Take AD, Harden, DeRozan, out of Team USA you will still get another 3 recognisable NBA names in their place and more than enough talent to beat any team.

      • Agarwal on 23/08/2019 - 17:25

        How could the promoters have predicted who was going to be playing? They never actually stated who was playing, the may have used the likes of Curry, Harden etc in promotional material as they could have realistically expected them to be playing, however they are promoters, not fortune tellers or team selectors. They could try again next year before the Olympics and there might be a better chance of the stars playing.

    • Baysew on 23/08/2019 - 16:48
      +1

      I don't ask for a refund because Neil Perry didn't sizzle my steak

      You would complain if it was advertised as prime beef steak and instead you got served up no name hamburger

  • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2019 - 19:07
    +1

    Meh. Watching the white plastic seat in front of me still beats being at the cricket.

  • tempura on 24/08/2019 - 10:50
    -6

    how is this highlighted discussion? #palmface i don't understand sometimes how ozb community think these days and yes, neg me all you want.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 24/08/2019 - 11:56
      +1

      Seems like not many basketball fans here in ozb community, thanks mod for putting this in highlighted in effort to increase the basketball community here!

      • tempura on 24/08/2019 - 12:27
        -2

        lol basketball community

  • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2019 - 13:42

    Odds are $1.1 to $7, lol

    • Taro Milk Tea on 24/08/2019 - 16:30

      well well, did you bet for oz? LOL great win from Boomers!

      • tempura on 24/08/2019 - 16:48

        bandwagon much?

      • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2019 - 17:22

        With those odds, the ozbargain way would be not to take a punt hah

  • iBuzz7S on 24/08/2019 - 15:15
    +1

    On one side, it's great to see such a huge turnout for basketball in Australia.

    On the other side, even Russell Crowe was unhappy with the floor seats and he is someone who can very easily afford those tickets whereas the likes of you and I might struggle to justify the cost.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 24/08/2019 - 16:25

    It was at Marvel the only people who have a right to complain are the people who has floor seats

  • tempura on 24/08/2019 - 16:47
    +1

    Jokes on you Taro

  • Robbo14 on 24/08/2019 - 20:05
    -2

    The camera angle was like playing 2k19

  • gimme on 25/08/2019 - 01:26

    People are seriously dumb. Not sure what they expected to see in a football stadium,especially at ground level. It's just a spectacle, it's meant to promote Melbourne and basketball. 50k attendance for bball is a historic event. If you want to watch it properly stay at home. It's not that different during concerts. You go there for the atmosphere and to say you've been. Stop f$%%g whinging. R Crowe can f$$%k off too. He should really know better.
    Only valid complaint is the absence of big names but on the flipside not sure if a 30 pt blowout would have been much of a spectacle. At least Saturday crowd witnessed history.
    Also let's face it. 100k attended, may be 1k were unhappy and a few dozen internet haters complained. Of course that would be sensationalized clickbait for the usual garbage news sites. In my books the event was a huge success

    • serpserpserp on 25/08/2019 - 10:47

      It is historic in Australia for that many people. In America its been done before and obviously much better.

      • gimme on 25/08/2019 - 11:06

        yes we know that.. like many other things in Australia that's been done elsewhere before. Still historic in the sense that Aus won.

        • serpserpserp on 25/08/2019 - 13:19
          -1

          Do you speak for multiple people?

          • gimme on 25/08/2019 - 16:38

            @serpserpserp: Sorry I must have made an assumption that most people are intelligent

  • Donaldhump on 25/08/2019 - 09:51
    -1

    Complete waste of money, and the promoters should refund everyone with an obstructed views.

    The USA basketball team are all rubbish players anyway, may as well fly to la and watch clippers/lakers and have a holiday at the same time.

    I feel sorry for people who paid to watch this, it is disgraceful

  • serpserpserp on 25/08/2019 - 10:46

    I went to Thursday nights game I was a plus one on a free ticket. We were about 5 rows back off the floor seating, so it was just the right elevator to have a good eyeline on the floor. A shame it was so far away! You ended up watching most of the game on the big screen.

    The flame thrower things that had to hype up the crowd was blinding me though. That said, I did appreciate the warmth it threw off because it was freezing.

  • Chubbsmcfatflabs on 26/08/2019 - 13:59

    Preface this post by saying I don't like basketball.

    My next statement is controversial: Basketball is still a second tier sport in this country where the league is run by one person.

    TEG Live offered refunds

    TEG live is affiliated with Ticketek which despite laying claims to being a ticketing company continually stuffs it up.

    So the way I see it is TEG live plus Ticketek plus basketball = dumpster fire.

    Back away and don't get involved.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join