Only just spotted this thread, so I guess I'd better post given it's here. [kiwi]
Would be nice to think, given it's all happening on my home turf, but the proof is in the pudding. There should be some good matches, especially when you look at the size of some of these players.
One thing they didn't do so well is over here, we have the grand opening fireworks 8pm on Friday night on the waterfront, which should be good, but the first game is at 10pm, so those that are watching the first game, only a matter of 5kms up the road from the fireworks will have no hope. They're expecting 50k ++ people to pack into the viaduct, so if someone is watching the game, would be a massive risk of being stuck in traffic, whether they're driving, taxi'ing or bus'ing up to the game. Will be absolute chaos over here on Friday afternoon, probably all day. Heaps of tourists around already. I think a lot businesses are shutting early to avoid the chaos, well hopefully. Lol, yes will try and get some pics of the fireworks for you lot, even though it's the oval ball you're all interested in.