The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[beave]

Then you should see why the crowds are what they are.

their first 3 years at Robina they averaged 21.5k, 19k and 18k. So what changed in regards to access????? Did the location somehow get worse from 2011 onwards???

 

[TheRam]

their first 3 years at Robina they averaged 21.5k, 19k and 18k. So what changed in regards to access????? Did the location somehow get worse from 2011 onwards???

The novelty of a new stadium wore off, then the reality of a sh*t location and sh*t team sunk in.

 

[Perth Red]

The novelty of a new stadium wore off, then the reality of a sh*t location and sh*t team sunk in.

I think the sht team, going bust and the general constant white anting of the club from the media probably has a lot more to do with the drop off than the location Tbf.

whilst not much to write home about it is also worth considering that they have never finished as the worse attended club in a season.

 

[t-ba]

Nothing wrong with Newcastle,s stadium all fairly new. Was design an built to eventually put new stands at each end behind the goalposts. So it can be turned into a 40,000 seat stadium. Thats always been the long turn plan. Only thing stopping it from happening is Nsw, begins in Sydney an ends at Hornsby.

Disgusting.

Should end at Boundary Rd Chatswood.

 

[forby]

Certainly doesn’t go west of parramatta!

 

[TheRam]

I think the sht team, going bust and the general constant white anting of the club from the media probably has a lot more to do with the drop off than the location Tbf.

whilst not much to write home about it is also worth considering that they have never finished as the worse attended club in a season.

Fair enough, and having a crap team never helps any team, but the location could of been much better.

 

[TheRam]

Certainly doesn’t go west of parramatta!

Nor should it.

 

[LeagueNut]

Unlikely to be a home base for anyone anytime soon, but Christchurch has finally had funding approved for a new stadium. 25,000 seats and a clear roof.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/119944757/crown-approves-christchurch-stadium-funding

 

[flippikat]

Unlikely to be a home base for anyone anytime soon, but Christchurch has finally had funding approved for a new stadium. 25,000 seats and a clear roof.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/119944757/crown-approves-christchurch-stadium-funding

2nd biggest city in NZ.

Rusted-on Auckland/Canterbury (Province), North Island/South Island rivalry.

Guaranteed NZ kickoff timeslot every week...

Hint.. hint.. hint NRL

 

[Mr Angry]

Not a stadium, but the Titans are building a club. Not sure if mentioned or the right thread.

http://www.mygc.com.au/titans-confirm-oxenford-leagues-club-development/

https://www.titans.com.au/news/2018/12/04/titans-oxenford-community-club/

I believe here

Map

 

[TheRam]

Unlikely to be a home base for anyone anytime soon, but Christchurch has finally had funding approved for a new stadium. 25,000 seats and a clear roof.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/119944757/crown-approves-christchurch-stadium-funding

Brilliant!

A touch small, would have been better if 30K, but a rectangular roofed state of the are new stadium, right in the city, is perfect. The NRL would be mad not to bring in the Christchurch Padres, Popes or Clerics or whatever they want to call them. It will be a real feature for that city and an attraction for many locals and visitors. Can't wait.

Now if only Auckland got its sh*t together and built something similar, but maybe 35K+ in the city too and NZ would be set for RL and I'm sure crowds would reflect the peoples appreciation if built in the city with roof also. Build it and they will come.

 

[Timbo]

Brilliant!

A touch small, would have been better if 30K, but a rectangular roofed state of the are new stadium, right in the city, is perfect. The NRL would be mad not to bring in the Christchurch Padres, Popes or Clerics or whatever they want to call them. It will be a real feature for that city and an attraction for many locals and visitors. Can't wait.

Now if only Auckland got its sh*t together and built something similar, but maybe 35K+ in the city too and NZ would be set for RL and I'm sure crowds would reflect the peoples appreciation if built in the city with roof also. Build it and they will come.

I would not be surprised if it has been designed so that an extra 5k seats can be easily bumped in.

That's what they have at Dunedin, and they can increase it's capacity to ~30,500 for All Blacks tests and the like.

 

[TheRam]

I would not be surprised if it has been designed so that an extra 5k seats can be easily bumped in.

That's what they have at Dunedin, and they can increase it's capacity to ~30,500 for All Blacks tests and the like.

Doesn't say that, but they do mention 500 extra seats, which is hardly anything really.

 

[TheRam]

BTW does anyone know where the Auckland stadium is up too?

 

[LeagueNut]

BTW does anyone know where the Auckland stadium is up too?

Not much happening at the moment, or at least publicly. Last I heard...

• The Crater (the sunken stadium in the harbour) was still just a proposal waiting for Council (or whoever needs to decide) to review.
• Eden Park is pushing forward with plans to stage more night concerts to improve their financial position but they still need a lot of $$$ going forward.
• Ngati Whatua, the Maori tribe that own a shit-ton of land just to the east of the CBD, are proposing a new master plan to redevelop most of their land which may include a new stadium, but that all seems dependent on the Auckland Ports moving their operations to Northland (a giant political football in an election year).

So overall a whole lot of nothing. Everything has probably been pushed down the list while NZ heads towards a general election and Auckland is dealing with other huge infrastructure projects like the underground city rail link and other things for events like the America's Cup, APEC, etc.

 

[Timbo]

Not much happening at the moment, or at least publicly. Last I heard...

• The Crater (the sunken stadium in the harbour) was still just a proposal waiting for Council (or whoever needs to decide) to review.
• Eden Park is pushing forward with plans to stage more night concerts to improve their financial position but they still need a lot of $$$ going forward.
• Ngati Whatua, the Maori tribe that own a shit-ton of land just to the east of the CBD, are proposing a new master plan to redevelop most of their land which may include a new stadium, but that all seems dependent on the Auckland Ports moving their operations to Northland (a giant political football in an election year).

So overall a whole lot of nothing. Everything has probably been pushed down the list while NZ heads towards a general election and Auckland is dealing with other huge infrastructure projects like the underground city rail link and other things for events like the America's Cup, APEC, etc.

Do you know if cricket is still moving to Western Springs?

 

[T-Boon]

Christchurch Bears

 

[Perth Red]

Unlikely to be a home base for anyone anytime soon, but Christchurch has finally had funding approved for a new stadium. 25,000 seats and a clear roof.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/119944757/crown-approves-christchurch-stadium-funding

I wonder why there isnt a full stand at the end? Looks a great stadium and with a roof!
No whinging about the rain

 

[Diesel]

Brilliant!

A touch small, would have been better if 30K, but a rectangular roofed state of the are new stadium, right in the city, is perfect. The NRL would be mad not to bring in the Christchurch Padres, Popes or Clerics or whatever they want to call them. It will be a real feature for that city and an attraction for many locals and visitors. Can't wait.

Now if only Auckland got its sh*t together and built something similar, but maybe 35K+ in the city too and NZ would be set for RL and I'm sure crowds would reflect the peoples appreciation if built in the city with roof also. Build it and they will come.

Or Cardinals, that was the name of the team in the Lion Red Cup back in the 90’s.
It’s about time Christchurch got a proper stadium, not just need to work on something rectangular in Wellington and bulldozer Eden Park for something better and NZ is set

 

[LeagueNut]

Do you know if cricket is still moving to Western Springs?

Not sure sorry. There were positive noises a while ago but then I think the speedway move hit a snag somewhere so they had to stay at Western Springs for another season or two.