The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[Perth Red]

It was upgraded solely because the tigers wanted it

The seats have been literally done in the clubs colours

So you were wrong and it doesnt just host rugby league? Ok thought so.

 

[yakstorm]

Some of the pictures from the article:

 

[Wb1234]

So you were wrong and it doesnt just host rugby league? Ok thought so.

So which other teams was it done for ?

 

[Suitman]

Seeing Commbanks switch to safe standing areas (same as happening in some all seater stadiums in UK now) surely this is a cheaper way to create end stands and then use the big bucks for the side stands?

Speaking of the safe standing area yesterday, it was the most sparsely populated part of the stadium, even though it had the cheapest tickets. WTF?
Thousands are quite happy to stand on a muddy hill at Leichhardt or Kogarah, but when provided with stepped concrete and rails to lean against, they abort it? WTF is wrong with Aussies?
It's these types of areas that provide the best atmospheres at English grounds.
Why can't we do that here?
I applaud the Tigers for at least giving it a go. It's the first time the CommBank safe standing area has been used at an NRL game.

 

[Perth Red]

So which other teams was it done for ?

I guess it will benefit anyone playing (ie the union and football teams that play there) there, isnt that your argument re HBF park? lol

 

[Perth Red]

Speaking of the safe standing area yesterday, it was the most sparsely populated part of the stadium, even though it had the cheapest tickets. WTF?
Thousands are quite happy to stand on a muddy hill at Leichhardt or Kogarah, but when provided with stepped concrete and rails to lean against, they abort it? WTF is wrong with Aussies?
It's these types of areas that provide the best atmospheres at English grounds.
Why can't we do that here?
I applaud the Tigers for at least giving it a go. It's the first time the CommBank safe standing area has been used at an NRL game.

Wonder if its just a 'not used to it' scenario? I grew up standing on terraces and still find sitting boring as sht at a games. In fact I tend to now by the cheapest seats on offer and stand in the concourse for most of the game at stadiums that have that facility.

 

[Suitman]

Wonder if its just a 'not used to it' scenario? I grew up standing on terraces and still find sitting boring as sht at a games. In fact I tend to now by the cheapest seats on offer and stand in the concourse for most of the game at stadiums that have that facility.

I cannot sit at games.
The season tickets I have bought in the past have always been back row, so I can still stand.
The Eels have been encouraging this "active supporter" group of theirs (lol), but locate them on a side terrace, despite having a safe standing area at CommBank. It's just nuts.
The Wanderers safe standing area are the cheapest season ticket memberships possible.
I'm sure the shed end at HBF is the same for Perth Glory.

 

[Perth Red]

I cannot sit at games.
The season tickets I have bought in the past have always been back row, so I can still stand.
The Eels have been encouraging this "active supporter" group of theirs (lol), but locate them on a side terrace, despite having a safe standing area at CommBank. It's just nuts.
The Wanderers safe standing area are the cheapest season ticket memberships possible.
I'm sure the shed end at HBF is the same for Perth Glory.

Im hoping, if and when, HBF gets its next upgarde they dont replace the shed and instead extend it back and full width and put a cantilever roof over that end. Can add another 2-3k capacity at a fraction of the cost. Also gives a cheap ticket option which is needed for fans who might not have much disposable income.

 

[T-Boon]

Stand on the right hand side got condemned (there was a schoolboy’s union game and it collapsed when they were on it lol) so that’s the new stand

I thought that was just a schoolboy symbolic tribute to the collapse of rugby generally.

 

[Steel Saints]

Should the Tigers have had the COE at the eastern hill at Leichhardt Oval instead of Concord?

 

[Suitman]

Should the Tigers have had the COE at the eastern hill at Leichhardt Oval instead of Concord?

No.
Have you seen how hilly it is around Leichhardt Oval?
Concord was perfect for them. Flat.

 

[RedVee]

Nah doubt it it’s just the current one tarted up

Don’t know what they’ve put behind it though that’s new

A new stand on the side won’t fit in the budget

Design of Leichhardt Oval upgrade progressing well - Inner West Council

Edit : added link above @perthred

“a brand-new northern grandstand as well as upgrades to the existing western grandstand including, upgraded seating, a new rear mezzanine level, upgraded female-friendly player facilities as well as new corporate and media amenities.”

Maybe a function area and members bar is being added behind the latchem Robinson stand

The stand at the Southern end was condemned as well wasn’t it

 

[Canard]

f**k, why bother

 

[beave]

 

[T-Boon]

f**k, why bother

its probably no good for league but fine for lacrosse or something.

 

[T-Boon]

View attachment 101321

Ive had a couple Bentspoke...so, ah, not bad.

 

[i0Nic]

Looks pretty good for 40m

 

[Marlins]

Definitely an improvement for the tigers and at a cheap price.
Also there’s been a few reports today suggesting that the new Penrith ground will have a capacity of 30k for sporting events.

 

[Wb1234]

The stand at the Southern end was condemned as well wasn’t it

Heritage

Had white ants probably restored

Condemned in the sense that it’s not open to the public but still there

The article mentioned that stand (Keith Barnes ?) still being there

Haven’t been to lo for ten years lol

Might try and get there this year my mate lives in lillyfield

 

[Wb1234]

That main stand actually looks good

This article says capacity will only be 25k so less than previously stated