Afl To Buy Anz Stadium(this Is Massive)

[mark123]

The AFL don't have an unlimited supply of money. $200 million + all the hundreds of millions they are already spending up here + all the hundreds of millions they'll need to spend up here to even get a foundation for 2 extra franchises is surely going to go a long way into eating there cash reserves.

Sounds like Rugby Union in 2003 all over again - 'we have the money to buy rugby league out', 'rugby league will be dead in 5 years' etc. Well we've survived worse.

Though what we need is a proper rectangular stadium of at least 60k capacity in Sydney.

sydney may just get that stadium yet.

Plus, it is union in 2003 all over again. And yes, they will dry up their money quick smart.

Thats a given. They believe that they can beat everything this way, but they can't. At best, what they will get is a Brisbane situation. I label the afl here bare-bones.

 

[mightybears]

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[mightybears]

It is massive risk for the AFL, but IF IT HAPPENS they will pick up a venue for their western sydney team at a bargain cost, and they'll have league by the balls for rep matches and finals let alone the sydney clubs who play there. [and the afl well understand the issue because the MCC/MCG trust have them by the balls!].

 

[Perth Red]

I presume they are banking on the next $1billion TV deal they are after to fund it.

Would love to see the NRL buy SFS which is much better RL stadium and offer it to clubs to play out of at a knock down price. We need only hire ANZ for SOO and GF.

 

[t-ba]

This could be a good thing. The Grand Final can be shopped around.

Played at Lang Park, the New Auckland Harbourside Stadium, Stadium WA, the MCG and Sydney.

 

[mightybears]

is that all he has to say, this Gallop bloke is as weak as piss

the man doesn't take a sh*t without asking whether the puppet masters are ok with it.

 

[t-ba]

the man doesn't take a sh*t without asking whether the puppet masters are ok with it.

And if you think any other NRL CEO would be different, you're delusional. The CEO can only endorse the decisions of the board.

Admittedly, anyone with a spine would have resigned in disgust by now.

 

[mightybears]

We won't get the World Cup. Be nice to have though.

its unlikely, but china thought they were lay downs to get the 2000 olympics, if we do get the nod, the fed gov with throw money at stadiums and training venues all over the country.

 

[The Tank]

This could be a good thing. The Grand Final can be shopped around.

Played at Lang Park, the New Auckland Harbourside Stadium, Stadium WA, the MCG and Sydney.

Is that still hapenning? I thought they decided to upgrade and increase Eden Park instead.

 

[t-ba]

Is that still hapenning? I thought they decided to upgrade and increase Eden Park instead.

Really? Wow, they're dumb.

Still, Eden Park's still got more than 50k seats, and after all the money they're going to lose on the Onion Cup, I'm sure they'd like to turn a profit on some sporting event.

 

[mightybears]

And if you think any other NRL CEO would be different, you're delusional. The CEO can only endorse the decisions of the board.

Admittedly, anyone with a spine would have resigned in disgust by now.

I think many others would show more front and be better able to articular and plan. A greater leader would be able to [within reason] lead the board around the park better than dangerous dave. Its obvious that our game is hampered by an ownership structure that doesn't necessarily have the best interests of the game as a number one priority.

 

[t-ba]

I think many others would show more front and be better able to articular and plan. A greater leader would be able to [within reason] lead the board around the park better than dangerous dave. Its obvious that our game is hampered by an ownership structure that doesn't necessarily have the best interests of the game as a number one priority.

News Limited has an agenda and I doubt any one could sway their opinion on the matter. No on can articulate the NRL's plan because there is no plan beyond 'Suck the f*cker dry*

 

[El Diablo]

This could be a good thing. The Grand Final can be shopped around.

Played at Lang Park, the New Auckland Harbourside Stadium, Stadium WA, the MCG and Sydney.

can't be done

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=143056

 

[t-ba]

can't be done

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=143056

Once the current contract runs out...

 

[Brownie.Kougari]

can't be done

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=143056

It says the Grand Final must be played in Sydney. Would it be moved to the SFS?

That being said I highly doubt the AFL is stupid enough to spend $200 million on a stadium just to piss of the NRL. As someone said before it's a stunt, a good stunt but a stunt nonetheless.

 

[nqboy]

Good, it is a rubbish league stadium anyway. More games at the SFS.You beauty!

The reason they play at SA is that they get a much better deal there than at the SFS. That will have to change before many games are played at the SFS.

 

[c_eagle]

Roman Empire anyone?

 

[Blind Freddy]

Lets all chip in and buy the M.C.G! That'll f**k em

God i hate AFL

 

[Brownie.Kougari]

Lets all chip in and buy the M.C.G! That'll f**k em

God i hate AFL

Let's assume that the NRL has enough money to buy the MCG, that would screw them over far more than them buying ANZ could ever screw us.

 

[Brutus]

I cannot believe the gall of Demetriou and the AFL.

Anyone who thinks this mob are here to simply 'co-exist' needs to get out of fantasy land very quickly.