First match in Brisbane 25th November. I recommend that any expats living in Aus register with the Australian cricket family (ACF). This gives priority in buying tickets next year.

Check here: http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s...splay&id=17360 for info and dont forget register!!

Thanks. I've registered (though as a Scot, I'll be supporting Australia )

Cant get away from supporting the loosing side then

By the time the match starts there might be a couple of Scots playing for England. They already have a couple of Irish, a couple of South Africans...

I've registered too. Not overly into cricket but like a good day out with a few beers!

I went to all 5 days at the Gabba in 2006 and can say it was the best sporting event I have attended (apart from Rotterdam '82 - dont get me started on that!)

The only cricket matches I've ever been to was when I was waitressing in the corporate boxes at the 20/20 I think it's tarnished my view of it.

Be nice to go and not get called Girly or Oi by drunken execs

(only joking!)

really? I was there for all five days too. The performance by England was shocking and set the tone for the rest of the series. Then the behaviour (racist chanting from parts of the crowd, expulsion of drunk fans) of the fans was some of the worst I have ever seen at any sporting venue. Then there was the treatment of English fans by Cricket Australia, deliberately not allowing them to sit together, but in the same manner allowing the "Fanatics" to all conglomerate. Then there was also the banning of the Mexican wave.

The place was an absolute mess from start to finish and really put me off going to other Aussie cricket matches.

Really?? I was thinking of taking our kiddies... perhaps I better rethink that.

Registered too, I'm sure I'm in a minority as an Irishman who loves cricket, although, turning over Pakistan in the last World Cup did generate a bit more interest in the game.

As said in previous messages, God knows what countries will be represented in the English side, seeing as the star player is S.African>

Been to two previous Ashes series in Brisbane and thoroughly enjoyed them - very different atmosphere from the matches at home, but still brilliant. We'll have to get a BE party together for it

Absolutely

I agree that the atmosphere is different to that of a Test match played in England where if you are not the member of the right club there is no chance of gaining entry and I did not mention the display of the team in those 5 days.
But IMO it was a great occasion and although the England fans could not all sit together there was plenty of noise from the approx 10,000 there on the first day. If you are of such a gentle demeanor I suggest you stick to Test matches in England or Lawn bowls in Australia!

There are alcohol free family areas at the Gabba which would be fine for kids.