I find it hard to find fault with the Jet SIDs.........no initial hold-down and straight ahead.
The original post happened circa 20 Feb 05, direct to Adelade Flight, early morning. Lined up on 23R, which had no lights on, had work in progress (no workmen), and were advised by tower that they were on the wrong runway. Made some light of the comment, re-positioned and then departed via 23L to Oz.
I hope the Skippy Skipper sent a case of
VB or Bundy to the controller for being awake/onto it at that hour.
It CAN happen to ANYONE.