The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[herbert henry1908]

Canberra and Melbourne are whats being rumoured though?

Nah that Canberra rumour was a false report apparently, looks like western Melbourne & south west Sydney

 

[Hank_Scorpio]

Currently if a fan from the Penrith area wants to attend an NRL match, for the most part they have a what, 30-odd minute ride on public transport to the city? Add 10, 15, 20 minutes to that - possibly more in peak - that's not enticing people, no matter how 'central' you claim it to be.

The population centre of Sydney is closer to ANZ and Bankwest Stadiums - not Central station.

I've lived in the south east of Melbourne and it was 90 mins from door to seat one way and it was about 60-70 when living in the northern suburbs, on public transport. People go if the event is attractive to them and they feel connected to their team, that they feel they must go.

If Penrith fans are engaged with their team and the games are an attraction, they are more likely to make that trip.

I understand its a different travel network in Sydney but centralized stadiums have a great potential. The Melbourne population is largely in the east and south east yet they bulldozed Waverley Stadium. People still go to all codes in good numbers, centrally. If the PT network was more efficient would a centralized stadium have more merit?

 

[morley101]

If people are engaged to their team they will travel. I live in the North-West and travel to the SFS for every home game. I go to most away games in Sydney with exception of Shark Park on a Friday night.
It is not easy to drive on a Friday night across town as everybody can attest to. It is actually quicker to get
public transport to the game. Driving home on a Friday nigh from the SFS takes around 30 minutes.

 

[thorson1987]

Nah that Canberra rumour was a false report apparently, looks like western Melbourne & south west Sydney

Typical Gallop.

No way should Syd and Mel get new teams.

 

[Timmah]

I've lived in the south east of Melbourne and it was 90 mins from door to seat one way and it was about 60-70 when living in the northern suburbs, on public transport. People go if the event is attractive to them and they feel connected to their team, that they feel they must go.

If Penrith fans are engaged with their team and the games are an attraction, they are more likely to make that trip.

I understand its a different travel network in Sydney but centralized stadiums have a great potential. The Melbourne population is largely in the east and south east yet they bulldozed Waverley Stadium. People still go to all codes in good numbers, centrally. If the PT network was more efficient would a centralized stadium have more merit?

I honestly don't think Sydney and Melbourne are comparable in this regard. The city is central to the majority of the population of the metro area, which isn't the case in Sydney.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

If reports are true that a south-west Sydney team are entering the A League then the new "greater western Sydney stadium" should be built near the airport as I have previously mentioned in this thread.

The stadium can be shared by the Tigers, Panthers and the new A League team. A 25k modern all seat stadium would be perfect.

Take advantage of the new road and rail upgrades that are happening in the area.

Problem is that it would be insamely isolated until the airport is done.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Nah that Canberra rumour was a false report apparently, looks like western Melbourne & south west Sydney

Gallop has had a Campbeltown fetish for a long time, so im not surprised.

 

[Timbo]

Typical Gallop.

No way should Syd and Mel get new teams.

This whole process has been classic Gallop from the beginning. If you wanted these two clubs to be grassroots community organisations that would be good for soccer, it was obvious that they should be Wollongong and Canberra.

He goes, nah, lets just split existing fan bases instead and not open new markets.

 

[Timbo]

Also, this kills any chance of a new stadium in Canberra any time soon. Barr was quite clear that there would need to be a third full-time tenant before he would even consider funding it.

I'm sure he'll find $100 million in the budget to upgrade Manuka though, the AFL stooge.

 

[Timmah]

This whole process has been classic Gallop from the beginning. If you wanted these two clubs to be grassroots community organisations that would be good for soccer, it was obvious that they should be Wollongong and Canberra.

He goes, nah, lets just split existing fan bases instead and not open new markets.

Canberra absolutely, Wollongong I'm not as sure.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Problem is that it would be insamely isolated until the airport is done.

Doesn't have to be built straight away.

Parra, ANZ and Allianz are the immediate priority. The plan for the stadium in the greater west is more 2025-2030 I believe.

 

[Dogs Of War]

Nah that Canberra rumour was a false report apparently, looks like western Melbourne & south west Sydney

I wouldn't be surprised if Wellington Phoenix get axed after 2020 (which is when they need to meet certain KPI's), and a team like Canberra are admitted then.

 

[El Diablo]

Canberra absolutely, Wollongong I'm not as sure.

Barr would feel he needed to give even more money to GWS if they put a soccer team in Canberra

 

[franklin2323]

The problem is the 3rd A League team will fold before the time a Stadium would actually be considered. 2030 or so if it is still going then perfect time

 

[beave]

the new sydney soccer team will be good for the stadium in Campbo. Watching the presser now, sounds like the mayor wants to spend some money on the whole precinct.

 

[franklin2323]

the new sydney soccer team will be good for the stadium in Campbo. Watching the presser now, sounds like the mayor wants to spend some money on the whole precinct.

Just need Tigers there more now

 

[umina panther]

Gallop has dropped the ball again. The merkin is hopeless

 

[Cumberland Throw]

Well the second nrl team into Melbourne location is decided now ?

 

[siv]

Because major events are about the whole experience, and the CBD would be a vastly better experience. You could make a whole night out of it, rather than just a drive & go home.

This would inconvenience most people only a few times a year, I honestly think the trade off would be worth it. It would also bring more economic benefits than a stadium at Olympic Park.

I should say though this would be contingent on the stadium being right next to central, any further and it is becoming too much of an inconvenience on people from the west.

An express train from Penrith to Central is 50 mins. Non express is 1 hour 3mins.

An express train from Penrith to Olympic Park, with the interchange is 51 mins. Non express is 57 mins.

There’s hardly any difference.

Geez it takes 45 min from Rhodes by train

 

[siv]

Maybe not above Central

But where the pool is at Prince Alfred Park or replace Paddys Market area to Central