"Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!" is a popular Australian, patriotic chant used to show support, pride, and unity for athletes or national teams at sporting events. Originating in the 1980s as a variation of the British/Cornish "Oggy! Oggy! Oggy!" chant, it functions as a rallying cry, similar to "U-S-A" in America.
Key Details About the Chant:
- Structure: It is a call-and-response chant. One person (or group) shouts "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!" and the crowd responds with "Oi! Oi! Oi!".
- Usage: Commonly heard at cricket matches, the Olympics, and other international sports competitions.
- Meaning:It does not have a literal translation, but serves as a declaration of nationality, an expression of, and a way to build, hype and camaraderie among supporters.
- Origin: It is derived from the British "Oggy, Oggy, Oggy" chant, which was used in the 1960s and has roots in Cornish mining traditions.
- "Oggy" is a Cornish term for a pasty, derived from the Cornish word hoggan. Literally, "Oggy! Oggy! Oggy!" means "Pasty! Pasty! Pasty!", used historically by miners' wives to signal that the savoury pastries were ready, to which miners responded "Oi! Oi! Oi!".Key Details on Origin:
- Literal Meaning: The word signifies a Cornish pasty, which was a common, portable, and durable meal for workers.
- Historical Context: The chant originated in Cornwall, where women would shout to miners working below ground to signal lunch.
- Evolution: It transitioned into a popular sporting chant, later evolving into the "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!" variation.
- Etymology: The word is likely a derivation of the Cornish word hoggan or hogen.
- Meaning: It acts as a call-and-response meant to rally support for a team or athlete.
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- Scan your Olympic Park stadium ticket by opening the digital ticket (PDF or Ticketek App) on your smartphone, setting brightness to 100%, and holding the barcode/QR code under the scanner at the turnstile. For EzyTickets, you may print the PDF or use your phone. Save tickets beforehand to avoid connectivity issues.Key Steps for Scanning:
- Mobile Tickets (Ticketek): Open the Ticketek app and display your ticket barcode.
- EzyTicket (PDF): Open the PDF emailed to you on your phone or print a hard copy.
- Scanning Technique: Increase phone screen brightness to 100% and maximize the barcode size.
- Entry Process: Place your phone screen face-down over the scanner at the,turnstile.
- Parking: If you have pre-booked parking, show the barcode on your phone at the gate.
- Preparation: Download tickets to your digital wallet or phone prior to arrival to avoid network issues.
Ensure you have your tickets ready before reaching the gate to speed up entry. - Does enclosed stadium in Melbourne close only when it rains?
- No, the retractable roof at Marvel Stadium (formerly Etihad Stadium) in Melbourne does not close only when it rains.While rain is a primary reason for closing it, the decision to close the roof is based on a variety of factors, including broadcasting needs, temperature control, and spectator comfort, often resulting in it being closed even on dry days.Key Reasons for Closing the Roof
- AFL Policy (Day/Night Games): In 2025, the AFL policy is generally to have the roof shut for all AFL games to ensure a consistent, high-quality broadcast, regardless of whether it is raining.
- Sunlight/Shadows: Due to the stadium's North-South orientation, an open roof during the day can cause sharp, uneven shadows across the ground. This makes it difficult for players to see the ball and for television viewers to follow the game, leading to the roof being closed even on sunny days.
- Heat and Humidity: The roof is often kept closed, or closed early, if high temperatures or humidity are expected, to manage the environment for players and fans, or conversely, closed to stop a "cold, biting wind" from entering.
- Preventing Dew/Mist: The roof may be closed hours before a game to prevent night mist or dew from making the playing surface slippery.
When is the Roof Open?- Ground Maintenance: The roof is generally left open during the week when no events are scheduled to allow natural sunlight and air to reach the turf.
- Special Occasions: Historically, it has been left open for afternoon games with perfect weather conditions, though this has become rarer due to the "shadows" issue mentioned above.
In summary, the roof is used to create "perfect" conditions, which often means acting as a fully enclosed stadium throughout the football season to avoid the compromises of mixed sun and shade.
