Booney wrote:… The Bay or Alberton (not while under redevelopment) make so much more sense…
Speaking of #shitholes
Anyone who goes there knows it isn't. Best surface in the SANFL by a mile.
It's easy to be flippant and just say "Alberton is a shithole", it's harder to admit you're wrong. Parking is never an issue, rail 500 yards away direct to the city, TAB in the bar metres from the play, redeveloped club rooms upstairs the best in the league and arguably the best playing surface in the state.
If you put lipstick on a pig, it's still....
Let that be a lesson to you Port, no one beats the Bays five times in a row in a GF and gets away with it!!!
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:What are the AFL strict guidelines that ovals need to meet?
With Norwood getting games its hard to believe they have any. #shithole
I think Norwood gets it for logistical reasons. Close to the city, bringing back the Norwood food and wine festival that weekend and can shut the Parade off and make a big market area. Gather around is all about the tourist dollars for the state after all
Norwood's infrastructure got it the nod also, electronic advertising and AFL standard lighting gave it a massive head start, they now have AFL standard coaching facilities also along with no summer sport so they could get the oval perfect. This year will be low spend so they can recoup some $'s and then look at other venues in '25.
Dutchy wrote:Norwood's infrastructure got it the nod also, electronic advertising and AFL standard lighting gave it a massive head start, they now have AFL standard coaching facilities also along with no summer sport so they could get the oval perfect. This year will be low spend so they can recoup some $'s and then look at other venues in '25.
Exactly.
Add in the AFLW home ground factor, a politically savvy Norwood CEO, council CEO , and don’t discount the political aspect with the state seat of Dunstan being marginal with an ex-Liberal premier as the local Member but traditionally Labor.
Put all of that in the mix and the bastards over there on The Parade have no chance of not being at the centre of the action.
Booney wrote:… The Bay or Alberton (not while under redevelopment) make so much more sense…
Speaking of #shitholes
Anyone who goes there knows it isn't. Best surface in the SANFL by a mile.
It's easy to be flippant and just say "Alberton is a shithole", it's harder to admit you're wrong. Parking is never an issue, rail 500 yards away direct to the city, TAB in the bar metres from the play, redeveloped club rooms upstairs the best in the league and arguably the best playing surface in the state.
Which league are the club rooms the best?
Matty Wade is a star and deserves more respect from the forum family!
Thursday, March 7
Sydney v Melbourne, SCG, 7.20pm AEDT
Friday, March 8
Brisbane v Carlton, Gabba, 6.50pm AEST (7.50pm AEDT)
Saturday, March 9
Gold Coast v Richmond, Heritage Bank Stadium, 3.20pm AEST (4.20pm AEDT)
Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood, Giants Stadium, 7.30pm AEDT
Full fixture out tomorrow, but Round 1 will have:
Carl v Rich Thurs night MCG
Coll v Syd Fri night MCG
Ess v Haw Sat MCG
Geel v StK Sat night GMHBA
Melb v WB Sun MCG
Port v WC Sun AO
Freo v Bris Sun Optus
safooty Melbourne Cup Day Tipping Champion 2018 & 2019 #Back2Back 2018 safooty NFL Tipping Champion Spargo’s Good Friday Cup Champion 2026
And whilst the AFL earned roughly $500 Mill in 2022 compared to the $400 Mill in TV revenue for the NRL the gap has closed from when it used to 2:1 in favour of the AFL in 2012. https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and ... 224-p5cn9w
Having lived interstate for five years Australian sport watching preferences are a little bit different to little old Adelaide, especially in the biggest and 3rd biggest TV markets in this country.
Let that be a lesson to you Port, no one beats the Bays five times in a row in a GF and gets away with it!!!
Thursday, March 7
Sydney v Melbourne, SCG, 7.20pm AEDT
Friday, March 8
Brisbane v Carlton, Gabba, 6.50pm AEST (7.50pm AEDT)
Saturday, March 9
Gold Coast v Richmond, Heritage Bank Stadium, 3.20pm AEST (4.20pm AEDT)
Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood, Giants Stadium, 7.30pm AEDT
Full fixture out tomorrow, but Round 1 will have:
Carl v Rich Thurs night MCG
Coll v Syd Fri night MCG
Ess v Haw Sat MCG
Geel v StK Sat night GMHBA
Melb v WB Sun MCG
Port v WC Sun AO
Freo v Bris Sun Optus
Dillon obviously thinking AFL could do more to promote the game up North, well done I reckon, its like a mini Gather Round, every game will be a sell out with plenty of fans travelling.
