The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[The Great Dane]

throw in the brumbies and that's their only full time sporting clubs - why aren't both clubs & codes lobbying together (or are they?)

It’s been a bit disjointed at times, but the Raiders and Brumbies have been lobbying the government together for over a decade at this point.

Capital Football has got involved from time to time as well, but it’s been harder for them to have an impact without an A-league side based in the city.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

ALF painted themselves into a corner with this. All of a sudden they have to fulfil a promise and bring in a new team that they never wanted to. Where in Victoria are they going to find the white stick insects to have another team? More money down the drain too. I'm sure the existing ALF Klans are very happy that the ALF will be diverting funding to piss on another wall.

This is actually a good day for the nrl.

 

[Pneuma]

ALF painted themselves into a corner with this. All of a sudden they have to fulfil a promise and bring in a new team that they never wanted to. Where in Victoria are they going to find the white stick insects to have another team? More money down the drain too. I'm sure the existing ALF Klans are very happy that the ALF will be diverting funding to piss on another wall.

This is actually a good day for the nrl.

That’s why Gil has squeezed every taxpayers dollar he can. A Tassie side is the opposite of what he wanted and a new stadium is the last thing we needed down here. It’s all mixed blessings. The Tassie side will add nothing to their comp or our economy particularly given the immediate needs we have here. That’s why our next expansion team really matters. It has to be genuine expansion and not just consolidating our base. As for new stadiums for our game? Canberra yes. And Perth (at least an upgrade) as well if we take the next logical step and expand there.

 

[Perth Red]

ALF painted themselves into a corner with this. All of a sudden they have to fulfil a promise and bring in a new team that they never wanted to. Where in Victoria are they going to find the white stick insects to have another team? More money down the drain too. I'm sure the existing ALF Klans are very happy that the ALF will be diverting funding to piss on another wall.

This is actually a good day for the nrl.

Talking afl again?

 

[Timbo]

My question is - where will AFL team 20 be? They won't keep it at 19 teams for long, broadcasters hate odd numbers.

Canberra maybe? That wouldn't be ideal.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

white stick insects to have another team

I lol'd!!!!!

 

[taipan]

AFL fan promotes afl.

Discretely of course ,very undercoverish if you know what I mean.

 

[taipan]

I wonder what Peter Fitzwilkinson thinks of Tasmania’s new stadium? He will probably say nothing.

He only thinks of the NRL getting the use of a new stadium.
I think the decking he received at the hands of a Froggie union player was designated to impregnate his brain?? with"remember rugby league sucks and all who sail in her".

 

[taipan]

I more convinced than ever now, instead of the head honchos of the NRL/ARU taking pot shots at each other and throw in the A League, they should (and they are more than capable of forming a strong lobby group) push Govt's State and or Federal for either upgraded or new stadiums.
Hell throw in the combined numbers of fans who follow the three codes, who pay taxes, they would more than match and exceed IMO, those of the code who seems to get into the ear of Govt and vacuum large sums of loot without any problem.
With of course the proviso the three codes use the stadiums on a regular basis.
It never cease to amaze me at times, governments one minute cry poor mouth, the next magically have money available for such and such.

 

[Perth Red]

It not like we have a lot left to build tbf.

Perth, Adelaide (neither have NRL drivers there), Newcastle finishing, WIN finishing, Accor replacing with a proper national stadium, Canberra. That'd about do it nationally.
then there's Sydney, but its unreasonable to expect Govt to fund 7-9 stadiums in one city, most of which they dont own.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Talking afl again?

You started the afl conversation. My last line of my post redirected back to league

 

[Perth Red]

You started the afl conversation. My last line of my post redirected back to league

my posts relate to stadiums, yours had nothing to do with stadiums and all to do with AFL expansion. They live in your head rent free clearly.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

my posts relate to stadiums, yours had nothing to do with stadiums and all to do with AFL expansion. They live in your head rent free clearly.

Your original post in the nrl forum on a rugby league site was about an afl stadium. All the way from Florida, unless your magic transporter has returned you to Perth.

The reason for the stadium is to facilitate expansion of your code is it not? Or are they just building it for practice?

 

[Steel Saints]

Over the last four years, three new stadiums have opened- Commbank, Qld County Bank and Allianz. So now the NRL could look towards lobbying for the next three.

1. Western Parkland City
Sydney is split into three cities, Western Parkland City, Central River City and Eastern Harbour City.



Eastern Harbour City has Allianz stadium, Central River City have Accor and Commbank. With Western Parklands City, there is a choice of either Campbelltown, Liverpool or Penrith. Plus the Western Sydney Airport is on track to open in 2026.

2. Canberra
When Hobart is made official, than the two codes (NRL and RU ) who buttt heads with one another should leave their issues aside, come together and lobby for a new stadium to the PM and Andrew Barr. And if an A League side comes in, the FA should also join in.

3. Perth
If the NRL want to become a truly national sport, then team 18 should be based in Perth. Unfairly cut during super league, they need to be given another chance just like Gold Coast (Titans) and Brisbane 2 (Dolphins). Old Perth Oval- HBF Park needs an upgrade.

Of course we should never forget other grounds like Win, Newy or Mt.Smart. Other suburban grounds shouldn't be discounted either, but IMO, they are probably down the pecking order, particularly from the main three.

Hopefully when Western Parklands, Canberra and Perth are done the rectangular codes should look towards Accor and Suncorp as major priorities.

 

[Perth Red]

Your original post in the nrl forum on a rugby league site was about an afl stadium. All the way from Florida, unless your magic transporter has returned you to Perth.

The reason for the stadium is to facilitate expansion of your code is it not? Or are they just building it for practice?

Actually Wb was the first person to post about the Tasmanian stadium on Monday, but hey dont let reality get in the way of another whinge!

youre the whiny little bitch going on about afl related posts, then you post this which has nothing to do with NRl or Stadiums lol

ALF painted themselves into a corner with this. All of a sudden they have to fulfil a promise and bring in a new team that they never wanted to. Where in Victoria are they going to find the white stick insects to have another team? More money down the drain too. I'm sure the existing ALF Klans are very happy that the ALF will be diverting funding to piss on another wall.

This is actually a good day for the nrl.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Actually Wb was the first person to post about the Tasmanian stadium on Monday, but hey dont let reality get in the way of another whinge!

youre the whiny little bitch going on about afl related posts, then you post this which has nothing to do with NRl or Stadiums lol

You can try and weasel your way out of things as much as you like.

You're an afl fan. My post relates to stadiums. If you're too thick to realise that then that's your issue.

Replying to you continues your anti league, pro afl agenda.

Stick to future nrl stadiums and stop putting in links to afl stadiums and you might gain an ounce of respect.

 

[Perth Red]

You can try and weasel your way out of things as much as you like.

You're an afl fan. My post relates to stadiums. If you're too thick to realise that then that's your issue.

Replying to you continues your anti league, pro afl agenda.

Stick to future nrl stadiums and stop putting in links to afl stadiums and you might gain an ounce of respect.

haha, anyway back to NRL stadiums (or AFL ones that may be used for NRl sometimes )

 

[taipan]

It not like we have a lot left to build tbf.

Perth, Adelaide (neither have NRL drivers there), Newcastle finishing, WIN finishing, Accor replacing with a proper national stadium, Canberra. That'd about do it nationally.
then there's Sydney, but its unreasonable to expect Govt to fund 7-9 stadiums in one city, most of which they dont own.

They don't have NRL drivers ATM ,but it expansion will happen eventually. And let's take Perth (then again let's not LOL).ATM there is a A League team, a Super union team ,throw in a NRL team, you have the basis for a decent lobby group . Adelaide longer term.
It's not unreasonable if the Sydney clubs infrastructure is upgraded, which is a damn side cheaper than $3-400m than the likes of Hobart.
Which gets me to the point.When you bag initiatives like the Viva Las Vegas show, the idea is of course to show the game, but the real reason is to make money not so much short but long term(and potentially lots of it with the huge U.S.betting market.
Should the NRL secure a source of revenue from that area, it won't be chicken feed.And as we are always groaning about NRL funds, additional millions can be used to help finance new or upgrade stadiums.
IOW an additional source of revenue that is desperately needed.

 

[Wb1234]

a very impressive list, shows what strong political lobbying and having the resources to chip in can do. Maybe we will learn one day!

rectangular stadiums in last 15 years

aami
commbank
penrith (pending)
allianz
townsville
Gold Coast
upgrade to hbf park
upgrade to coopers stadium
upgrade to Redcliffe stadium
upgrade to Sunshine Coast (pending)
upgrade to Ballymore (pending)

So

ALF painted themselves into a corner with this. All of a sudden they have to fulfil a promise and bring in a new team that they never wanted to. Where in Victoria are they going to find the white stick insects to have another team? More money down the drain too. I'm sure the existing ALF Klans are very happy that the ALF will be diverting funding to piss on another wall.

This is actually a good day for the nrl.

Tassie govt is also paying the club 8 to 10 million in perpetuity on top of the money they provided for a new stadium

afl is literally kissed on dck with regard to leg ups and idiots thinks it’s because gill is a good leader

 

[Pneuma]

Actually Wb was the first person to post about the Tasmanian stadium on Monday, but hey dont let reality get in the way of another whinge!

youre the whiny little bitch going on about afl related posts, then you post this which has nothing to do with NRl or Stadiums lol

AFL troll