The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[mongoose]

You've nailed the Olympics solution.

Opening and Closing ceremony at the Logan IKEA.

the swedes will love it.

 

[Desert Qlder]

Brisbane Origin pretty much selling out in a week.

The pressure for a big Olympic upgrade to Suncorp Stadium will only continue to mount.

Scrapping the Gabba flight of fancy will be a positive first step.

 

[Canard]

Brisbane Origin pretty much selling out in a week.

The pressure for a big Olympic upgrade to Suncorp Stadium will only continue to mount.

Scrapping the Gabba flight of fancy will be a positive first step.

Even without the Olympics, Lang Park is due for an upgrade anyway.

 

[Desert Qlder]

Even without the Olympics, Lang Park is due for an upgrade anyway.

Absolutely.

It is the biggest stadium upgrade priority in Australia. Multiple sellouts across a range of growing sports, clubs and events.

Momentum is building.

 

[Brian potter]

Absolutely.

It is the biggest stadium upgrade priority in Australia. Multiple sellouts across a range of growing sports, clubs and events.

Momentum is building.

Is there scope to increase the capacity ?

 

[Desert Qlder]

Is there scope to increase the capacity ?

I’m no engineer, but I imagine it is going to be a challenge. Definitely an expensive conundrum.

But we’ve got AFL fans calling for a 5-6k expansion of the Gabba at god knows how much. Nothing could match that for sheer ridiculousness.

There's clearly money sloshing around and Suncorp Stadium and the sports it serves, are most deserving on any measure.

 

[Steel Saints]

Brisbane Origin pretty much selling out in a week.

The pressure for a big Olympic upgrade to Suncorp Stadium will only continue to mount.

Scrapping the Gabba flight of fancy will be a positive first step.

Plus future Magic Rounds at Suncorp will be bigger and better than ever.

 

[Canard]

I’m no engineer, but I imagine it is going to be a challenge. Definitely an expensive conundrum.

Be a fair bit of change leftover from $2.5B though.

 

[Captain Apollo]

The stadium in Tasmania may never get built -

Tasmanian state election called after Liberal defectors snub premier's ultimatum

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff calls a state election for March 23, over a year earlier than planned — urging Tasmanians to not be swayed to vote for Labor, Greens or Jacqui Lambie candidates.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Jamberoo]

I’m no engineer, but I imagine it is going to be a challenge. Definitely an expensive conundrum.

But we’ve got AFL fans calling for a 5-6k expansion of the Gabba at god knows how much. Nothing could match that for sheer ridiculousness.

There's clearly money sloshing around and Suncorp Stadium and the sports it serves, are most deserving on any measure.

Regarding Suncorp, you could possibly add 1k - 2k more seats without changing the roofline. After that you might as well wait 10 - 20 year for a rebuild. It won’t get a cent spent for 2032, even if the Gabba is cancelled. Those savings will go to building another stadium elsewhere for the athletics.

The Gabba? I agree that the proposed cost is way too high, but it definitely needs an upgrade. It is just holding on as a test cricket venue. It is rubbish compared to MCG, Adelaide, Perth and the newer parts of the SCG.

Let’s compare the Gabba to the old SFS. Annual attendees are/were similar (around 600k annually), and by the time 2032 rolls around, the average age of the Gabba stands will be as old as the SFS when it was demolished. They spent nearly a billion there for zero added capacity! And well worth it. So why not the Gabba?

The latest word is the the Gabba will get a partial, staged rebuild, possibly the north-eastern half the ground, bringing capacity up from 36k to 42k - 45k, and making it a little narrower and longer for the athletics track. Might still cost around $1B. If that happens, you will be upset to know that it is the AFL’s preferred option.

Also don’t forget the IOC is chipping in $2B for the games.

 

[Perth Red]

How are they going to hold an Olympics in stadium of less than 50k? surely if not fully rebuilt it will have to undergo some massive partial rebuilds just to get it up to Olympic capacity of 60k+? There hasn't been an Olympic stadium under 60k capacity since 1928! Be a bit embarrassing for Brisbane and Australia if the main event is in a tiny (by Olympic standard) old venue

 

[Bukowski]

I rarely post about AFL but it would be great if the tassie team gets the arse and we announce team 18 around the same time.

 

[Brian potter]

How are they going to hold an Olympics in stadium of less than 50k? surely if not fully rebuilt it will have to undergo some massive partial rebuilds just to get it up to Olympic capacity of 60k+? There hasn't been an Olympic stadium under 60k capacity since 1928! Be a bit embarrassing for Brisbane and Australia if the main event is in a tiny (by Olympic standard) old venue

Is that stadium the broncos used to play in around the early 90’s still standing?

 

[Vlad59]

How are they going to hold an Olympics in stadium of less than 50k? surely if not fully rebuilt it will have to undergo some massive partial rebuilds just to get it up to Olympic capacity of 60k+? There hasn't been an Olympic stadium under 60k capacity since 1928! Be a bit embarrassing for Brisbane and Australia if the main event is in a tiny (by Olympic standard) old venue

Interestingly it was the IOC who said the Gabba upgrade was unnecessary.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

How are they going to hold an Olympics in stadium of less than 50k? surely if not fully rebuilt it will have to undergo some massive partial rebuilds just to get it up to Olympic capacity of 60k+? There hasn't been an Olympic stadium under 60k capacity since 1928! Be a bit embarrassing for Brisbane and Australia if the main event is in a tiny (by Olympic standard) old venue

You're the embarrassment. The IOC are actively encouraging bids to produce sustainable, financially prudent games that will benefit the local populace not build white elephants just to impress people.

You'll have to wait for your fumbleball arena a lot longer.

 

[Iamback]

I rarely post about AFL but it would be great if the tassie team gets the arse and we announce team 18 around the same time.

When is the election down there?

I think team 18 will be within 6 months

 

[Perth Red]

Interestingly it was the IOC who said the Gabba upgrade was unnecessary.

Thats a flip in last 2 weeks as they are concerned by public backlash and ill feeling around the games. I still say holding the games in a stadium capacity not seen since 1928 is not a great look for anyone!

 

[Perth Red]

When is the election down there?

I think team 18 will be within 6 months

They've said team 18 announcement will be end of year. Whats probably more interesting is what they say about 19 and 20, if anything.
Tassie elections 23rd March

 

[Suitman]

Thats a flip in last 2 weeks as they are concerned by public backlash and ill feeling around the games. I still say holding the games in a stadium capacity not seen since 1928 is not a great look for anyone!

When did Perth last hold the Olympics? What was their capacity? Oh, that's right. They didn't.
Just for once mate, stop digging holes for yourself.

 

[Perth Red]

When did Perth last hold the Olympics? What was their capacity? Oh, that's right. They didn't.
Just for once mate, stop digging holes for yourself.

wtf relevance has that got to do with anything? At least weve got a stadium befitting the Olympics! In fact thats not a bad idea, if Brisbane cant put on a good face maybe they should move track and field to Optus?