I think that, on the issue of AAMI, Subiaco and Waverley being the '3 stooges'Cruise wrote:Waverley park was approx 26kms from the Melbourne CBD. That is a similiar distance as Elizabeth Oval is from the Adelaide CBD, Footy Park is far closer to the city.adam73837 wrote:Thanks for posting it rhino, I didn't want to have to copy it from the newspaper like I did with the Foley article which I couldn't find on Adelaide Now.rhino wrote:I've just read an article in today's Adelaide Now which you may find interesting. Here's a snippet:
The Advertiser understands Mr Fitzpatrick and Mr Demetriou ultimately want the SANFL and SACA in face-to-face meetings to resolve Adelaide's long-running stadium debate. The potential consequences of the session are:
AFL games at Adelaide Oval after capacity at the city ground is increased to 35,000 and facilities improved by the $90 million redevelopment due for completion by the end of 2010.
PORT ADELAIDE, which is losing money playing at the 51,515-seat AAMI Stadium while averaging crowds of 30,000, moving home games to Adelaide Oval.
A JOINT bid by the SANFL and SACA in seeking Federal Government money to redevelop both AAMI Stadium and Adelaide Oval.
AN end to the Opposition's plans for a new city sports stadium on Adelaide's western edge with neither cricket nor football endorsing the project.
Yes, I agree that it was quite interesting and that article had its ups and downs. It ups were that there may be AFL matches played in the city (finally), but its BIG DOWN was the fact that the AFL think that they can come in and stop the progression of a vision being backed by many South Australians. It was alright for Etihad Stadium to be built for them wasn't it? Non one came in and told them to stay put at Waverley Park, which shared that same 70s status as Subiaco and AAMI, the last 2 remaining 3 stooges. Honestly Demetriou, let Adelaide speak for itself, we don't need the likes of you coming, trying to bag a vision for this city.
And the problem with Subiaco Oval is not it's location, it's the 43,000 seating capacity!
Look it up Adam, it's pissing distance from the CBD!
there was a misunderstanding between us. When I stated that they (AAMI and Subiaco) were under the same category, I was not referring to their location, but rather the way which they are/ were designed. The seating configuration of the 3 is/ was very similar. If the AFL was 'allowed' to be rid of Waverley Park and instead get on of (if not the) best stadiums in Australia, why can't Adelaide?I personally think that the new WA Liberals are being pathetically stupid getting rid of the proposed Stadium WA. Please don't anyone start with me that "we're heading into an economic downturn", etc. because firstly, where did MHS say that the stadium itself would start to be constructed in the next five years? (I stand to be corrected) Let's face it, the GFC won't last forever* and South Australia is tipped to boom once its over, so why not invest money in infrastructure that will get a return? When Kennet built the CityLink and Etihad Stadium, Melbourne weren't exactly swimming in cash were they? (Open to comment -like everything else) But no, he knew what was right and he built them, now they're all reaping from the benefits. I've said it before and no, I won't say it again.
*I am not saying that we will be immune from its effects, I am but stating that it will come to an end despite what all the doom and gloom journalists like to shove down our throats.
