Jan Visser, The Netherlands 1. Strikes by major trade unions could cause problems. The public transit drivers and conductors, mail personnel, telephone, garbage haulers, fuel tanker drivers, etc., all have the nasty habit of calling strikes for pay raises at the worst possible times. They love Christmas because they always get results. The weather could turn nasty and if it does, rains cause major problems.
Alcohol consumption is much greater and there is a much greater degree of public intoxication.
Some think that most Statesiders will not be used to this, and it may make their trip less enjoyable. The local fast food tends to be very bland, except for the seafood, which is by far the best in the world. The game site is way out in the bush relative to the nightspots and entertainment venues of downtown Sydney. Most folks attending will have to endure long and uncomfortable public transportation to reach Homebush. In addition, Sydney has always had problems with gangs on trains attacking passengers, and that could make trips quite unpleasant.