The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[Pippen94]

Given the desperation of the incumbent party the fact they ditched the 3 stadium upgrades would suggest they don't see them as a vote winner of any magnitude. Labors already doubled down that they wont be spending any money on stadiums. Lets hope the bulldozers move in at Penrith before the election. NRL needs a plan D!

Idiot

 

[Tiger Shark]

I can’t believe the Sharks are pushing to play at shark park over the new stadium if they finish top 2 , they will be playing the cowboys or storm if they do so it will be a home ground advantage either way. If they are content with 12k crowds for the biggest home game of the year then when they are broke again they shouldn’t receive any lifeline from the NRL

It shouldn't be too hard to understand, but clearly it is for some - its not all about money, it's about having a significant home ground advantage.

No other team in the comp has a better home record this year than us. The only game we lost there all year was against the Roosters. Which was actually a wake up call because we've only lost to the Panthers since that game and our defence has gone up a notch.

The club would much rather play at their home ground and improve their chances of a win to go straight to the GF qualifier which will then be at the new SFS.

It's all about the W

 

[Colk]

Idiot

If the opposition have clearly stated that they are not spending money on stadiums, what do you suggest as an alternative?

 

[Colk]

It shouldn't be too hard to understand, but clearly it is for some - its not all about money, it's about having a significant home ground advantage.

No other team in the comp has a better home record this year than us. The only game we lost there all year was against the Roosters. Which was actually a wake up call because we've only lost to the Panthers since that game and our defence has gone up a notch.

The club would much rather play at their home ground and improve their chances of a win to go straight to the GF qualifier which will then be at the new SFS.

It's all about the W

Sure but your stadium only holds 12k atm. Too bad, too sad

 

[Colk]

lots of money for little to no increase

Firstly, it is hypothetical and secondly there isn’t a stadium there at the moment.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Sure but your stadium only holds 12k atm. Too bad, too sad

If we play a Storm or Cowboys there wont be that many travellers so don't think it's a big deal.

If we play a Sydney team which is probably unlikely at this stage but haven't done a predictor then yeah they need to move it to the new SFS.

 

[Perth Red]

It shouldn't be too hard to understand, but clearly it is for some - its not all about money, it's about having a significant home ground advantage.

Haha, good luck without the money! Sharks of all clubs know where a lack of money gets you.
I'd suggest signing Storm players and a decent coach has a lot more to do with results than the turf you play on.

 

[Perth Red]

Investment is needed to improve Canberra's "embarrassing" stadium facilities before their NRLW team debuts, says Raiders' chief executive Don Furner.
Such is the situation at GIO Stadium, says Furner, players would have to get changed outside the stadium if multiple grades are played on the same day when the women's team is in action.
It comes after continued inaction on either a redevelopment of the suburban GIO Stadium or a new facility being built, potentially in Canberra's city.

"It's going to be embarrassing," Furner said.
"Opposition NRLW teams will see it, they'll have to get changed outside the ground.
"They'll see the changing room facilities at all the other stadia and it makes it harder for us to sign players.
"You play at Parramatta Stadium, Townsville Stadium, the new Allianz (Stadium), they have wonderful changerooms ... and separate changerooms - that's not available out there."
Even without the NRLW side coming, Furner stressed the need for an upgrade and said Canberrans deserved a better stadium, particularly to guard against the elements.
"It's a tough ask sitting out there in those conditions, we're playing in a very inferior stadium," he said.
"It only has about 15 per cent of the seats undercover, we're asking people to pay that money to sit out in the rain.
"I just think the government can't keep asking the people of Canberra to go out and support their two most high-profile sporting teams in a stadium that is vastly inferior to the rest of the competition.
"Our fans sit through the toughest conditions in the NRL, we've got the hottest and the coldest - we've got the coldest stadium without cover."

'Embarrassing' ground needs funds: Raiders

Investment is needed to improve Canberra's "embarrassing" stadium facilities before their NRLW team debuts, says Raiders' chief executive...

www.goulburnpost.com.au

 

[Iamback]

The state has a lot of things on its plate and if it’s Labour that wins the next election they will be aiming at better pay/conditions for nurses (fair enough too considering what the health sector has been through with COVID) as well as teachers. That’s how Labour win elections as that is their core base. They also have the transport strikes that are going on atm which needs to be resolved.

Let’s be honest, football stadiums will be the last thing on their mind

Not to mention the train strikes, IF the trains are unsafe it will cost billions to fix

 

[Dogs Of War]

lots of money for little to no increase

It actually would tap into a region which doesn't get many games currently. That can only be good for the game, and generate even more juniors from that region.

 

[Perth Red]

Not to mention the train strikes, IF the trains are unsafe it will cost billions to fix

NRL's priority list:
Lobby Labor to keep Penrith happening - priority 1
Work with clubs and SMC to maximise attendance at new venues - priority 2
Lobby to rebuild Brookvale properly in next 4 years - $200mill priority 3
Work out a long term stadium share plan with the tigers/dogs & dragons/sharks - priority 4
Lobby ACT Govt for new funding for Canberra - priority 5
Work with WA Govt for finishing off of HBF Park ready for Perth admission - $200mill priority 6
Lobby for funding for new shared stadiums in South and SW over next 10 years- priority 7


There you go Vlandys I've worked out your strategy plan for you lol

 

[Colk]

NRL's priority list:
Lobby Labor to keep Penrith happening - priority 1
Work with clubs and SMC to maximise attendance at new venues - priority 2
Lobby to rebuild Brookvale properly in next 4 years - $200mill priority 3
Work out a long term stadium share plan with the tigers/dogs & dragons/sharks - priority 4
Lobby ACT Govt for new funding for Canberra - priority 5
Work with WA Govt for finishing off of HBF Park ready for Perth admission - $200mill priority 6
Lobby for funding for new shared stadiums in South and SW over next 10 years- priority 7


There you go Vlandys I've worked out your strategy plan for you lol

To be fair Canberra is probably much more urgent than probably Brookvale and definitely Penrith. I know that is not what people in Sydney think or what the ARLC think but Canberra’s situation has been going on for this century.

The most urgent stadium scenario is the Sharks - I honestly don’t know what you do there. Keep it at 18k and play larger games at SFS. Work out a shared stadium with the Dragons.

 

[Perth Red]

To be fair Canberra is probably much more urgent than probably Brookvale and definitely Penrith. I know that is not what people in Sydney think or what the ARLC think but Canberra’s situation has been going on for this century.

The most urgent stadium scenario is the Sharks - I honestly don’t know what you do there. Keep it at 18k and play larger games at SFS. Work out a shared stadium with the Dragons.

agree re the need urgency but my list is based on current situations, negotiations and political landscapes. Canberra is probably a slow burn situation from what I've read on here.
NRL would need to consider how it works with the Raiders and Union to put a strong case together and what their preferred solution is, and what they can offer ACT as inducement to spend $300mill. One thing they could be doing in Canberra, Perth, Auckland etc is some media stuff around these cities falling behind in their rectangular stadium offerings, no Govt likes to hear they are considered a poor cousin to another state or country!

 

[Colk]

agree re the need urgency but my list is based on current situations, negotiations and political landscapes. Canberra is probably a slow burn situation from what I've read on here.
NRL would need to consider how it works with the Raiders and Union to put a strong case together and what their preferred solution is, and what they can offer ACT as inducement to spend $300mill. One thing they could be doing in Canberra, Perth, Auckland etc is some media stuff around these cities falling behind in their rectangular stadium offerings, no Govt likes to hear they are considered a poor cousin to another state or country!

I think that federal governments are going to have to get involved in some of these things, particularly Canberra.

I think Perth would be a much easier sell for considerable investment due to their financial position. So long as they are promised a side of course.

 

[Frank Burge]

It shouldn't be too hard to understand, but clearly it is for some - its not all about money, it's about having a significant home ground advantage.

No other team in the comp has a better home record this year than us. The only game we lost there all year was against the Roosters. Which was actually a wake up call because we've only lost to the Panthers since that game and our defence has gone up a notch.

The club would much rather play at their home ground and improve their chances of a win to go straight to the GF qualifier which will then be at the new SFS.

It's all about the W

It must be hard for some to understand, this isn’t park football , the ground isn’t up to NRL standard. That is why you haven’t played a home final there in 15 seasons. Not about the money it’s about the spectacle

 

[Wb1234]

Can't wait until we see scenes like this at the new Allianz in only a few weeks' time.View attachment 65266

Jeeze Do you ever post anything positive about rugby league ?

 

[westerntiger]

Jeeze Do you ever post anything positive about rugby league ?

I think it's a world class stadium and I seriously hope the Roosters fans turn up rather than leave it empty like they did the last one

 

[siv]

It must be hard for some to understand, this isn’t park football , the ground isn’t up to NRL standard. That is why you haven’t played a home final there in 15 seasons. Not about the money it’s about the spectacle

What is NRL standard?

Has it ever been written down

 

[Captain Apollo]

To be fair Canberra is probably much more urgent than probably Brookvale and definitely Penrith. I know that is not what people in Sydney think or what the ARLC think but Canberra’s situation has been going on for this century.

The most urgent stadium scenario is the Sharks - I honestly don’t know what you do there. Keep it at 18k and play larger games at SFS. Work out a shared stadium with the Dragons.

I think that federal governments are going to have to get involved in some of these things, particularly Canberra.

I think Perth would be a much easier sell for considerable investment due to their financial position. So long as they are promised a side of course.

To get Canberra upgraded probably will require Federal funding as the ACT Government (regardless of party in office) does not have great financial resources compared to many State Governments.

 

[Captain Apollo]

What is NRL standard?

Has it ever been written down

I think it has based on this 2015 draft I stumbled across in a google search -

https://www.smartconnection.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NRL-Venue-Minimum-Standards-DRAFT.pdf