Ground Conditions

[Squawk]

We all know only too well how badly decent rains are required atm. I saw some footage tonight of the Sheffield Shield game at Adelaide Oval and the ground appears to be really suffering from a lack of water - lots of dead/brown patchy areas.

I would be interested to hear from all supporters about the current status of their home ground? I'm wondering if the drought has taken effect on SANFL grounds in terms of grass cover and importantly the hardness of the ground. If so, then I wonder if there will be more injuries this season until some decent rains can soften up grounds? I cant see screw-ins being used too often this season atm!

I know Norwood Oval has the benefit of being able to rely on bore water and hence all reports are that the ground is in pretty good nick. Country games and the conditions of those ovals will also be an interesting challenge I suspect.

What's your home ground like and do you think injuries are more likely this season as a result of the drought?

[dash61]

Squark

Went to the westies internal trial tonite and the oval playing surface looked SENSATIONAL, best its looked in 12-18 months

[smac]

Perhaps they aren't bothering with Adelaide Oval because they are ripping it up soon? Waste of water to keep it green now?

[Wedgie]

Was at Prospect last Monday and it looked an absolute treat, green all over.

[Snaggletooth Tiger]

Was at Prospect last Monday and it looked an absolute treat, green all over.

When or IF & I hope by Gawd it does rain... Suspect Oval's gonna be swampland once more I reckon!
Tree-hugging B.O. stinking Greenies are always fully supportive of creating more wetlands in suburban areas!

[Wedgie]

Was at Prospect last Monday and it looked an absolute treat, green all over.

When or IF & I hope by Gawd it does rain... Suspect Oval's gonna be swampland once more I reckon!
Tree-hugging B.O. stinking Greenies are always fully supportive of creating more wetlands in suburban areas!

It always gets messy around the cricket pitch, just a problem that's been around for 100 years with sharing grounds.
As far as the rest of the ground goes it holds up better than some others.
You should look a little closer to home ST!

[Jimmy]

unley is a bog, was there today.

[redden whites]

Les Burdett probably has not watered it since the North game in very late '05 when he presented an embarrassment to the football public of this state!

[MightyEagles]

Thebby Oval is in playing condition right now. Full of green grass.

[Rik E Boy]

Les Burdett probably has not watered it since the North game in very late '05 when he presented an embarrassment to the football public of this state!

As embarrassing as the SANFL showpiece of 1989 one week after the VFL blockbuster?

regards,

REB

[redden whites]

Les Burdett probably has not watered it since the North game in very late '05 when he presented an embarrassment to the football public of this state!

As embarrassing as the SANFL showpiece of 1989 one week after the VFL blockbuster?

regards,

REB

Could have been worse having a 22 goal loss in a grand final .

[therisingblues]

The ovals may look noce and green, but how hard are they? There are usually a few knees getting done early in the season because of the hardness of the ovals, from what I have heard that will line this season up as a real danger until a good rain comes along and softens things up.
I am a long way from home so I could be totally off the mark by saying that, does anyone have any information about it?

[Thiele]

Broadspectrum is looking really good at the moment

[dash61]

Broadspectrum is looking really good at the moment

You thiele call it broadspectrum, i will and always call it richmond

[Bluedemon]

unley is a bog, was there today.

Jimmy what rubbish are you talking about, Unley is in good condition, stop smoking

[westies sarge]

unley is shite always has been and always will be stupid little cow paddock. richmond isnt too bad atm be better if we had some rain