NRL statues, where are they, who likes them, where will the next statue be?

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next statue AMMI park, Cameron Smith , Melbourne storm legend
whats your ideas on design of this statue



A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which the realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals or non-representational forms are carved in a durable material such as wood, metal or stone. Typical statues are life-sized or close to life-size; a sculpture that represents persons or animals in full figure but that is small enough to lift and carry is a statuette or figurine, whilst one more than twice life-size is a colossal statue.[2]

Statues have been produced in many cultures from prehistory to the present; the oldest-known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. Statues represent many different people and animals, real and mythical. Many statues are placed in public places as public art. The world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, is 182 metres (597 ft) tall and is located near the Narmada dam in Gujarat, India.

 

[moffla]

Smith and slater are getting one each it’s been signed off by Vic government I’m pretty sure

 

[sempmrh]

next statue AMMI park, Cameron Smith , Melbourne storm legend

A statue of Billy Slater at AAMI Park is currently in the design phase. There will be one for Cameron Smith as well but that will come later.

 

[blue bags]

i like the new Johnathon Thurston statue at the new north Queensland cowboys stadium, in Townsville, where the statue has been designed of Johnathon taking a field goal kick , from the grand final win over Brisbane broncos

 

[blue bags]

Australian-based, internationally renowned sculpture artists Gillie and Marc are set to immortalise club legends Cameron Smith and Billy Slater in statue, thanks to the Victorian Government.

The artists have been announced today as the successful applicants to design and produce the statues which will be located adjacent to Storm’s home ground at AAMI Park.


Over 25 years, Gillie and Marc have developed a worldwide reputation for delivering quality private and public artworks.

Their work can be found in major art galleries and public sites in more than 250 cities around the world, including their recent production of 10 sculptures of the world’s most inspirational women set in New York City, featuring Oprah Winfrey, Jane Goodall, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett and P!nk.

Smith and Slater each boast a long list of outstanding achievements reflecting the amazing and dominant athletes they are and their remarkable resilience at the top of the game over long and distinguished careers.

The statues will recognise and celebrate the successful careers of both players, immortalising them in sporting history and helping to inspire the next generation of Victorian rugby league players and supporters.
We feel honoured to sculpt two incredible rugby league players'

Billy Slater is recognised as one of the all-time great rugby league fullbacks to play the game, having played more than 300 games for Storm.

He is a dual premiership player and Clive Churchill Medallist, a Dally M Medallist and ranks second for the greatest number of tries scored by any player in NRL history.

Slater represented the Queensland Maroons 31 times in State of Origin and the Australian Kangaroos 30 times in internationals.

Cameron Smith has been captain of Melbourne Storm since 2006 and has led the team to seven grand finals and Queensland to a record 12 State of Origin titles in 13 years.

He has won every individual and collective honour in the game and along the way has broken the record for the most points scored by any player in NRL history and most games played in the NRL, having reached 400 matches in 2019.

The Victorian Government is partnering with Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust, Melbourne Storm and the National Rugby League to deliver the statues, which will be engineered in bronze right here in Melbourne and are expected to be unveiled during the 2020 NRL season.


The Victorian Government has also committed $12 million to build the Rugby League Centre of Excellence in Broadmeadows, which will be the new home for the sport in Victoria.

In addition to Storm’s home games at AAMI Park, five major representative matches will be played in Victoria in the next six years, including State of Origin clashes in 2021 and 2025, and International Test Matches in 2022 and 2023.
https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/n...s-of-melbourne-storm-legends-one-step-closer/

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Brad parker

 

[soc123_au]

Craig Gower naked in a golf cart out the front of Penrith centre link.

 

[soc123_au]

Sattler's tackle would make a good one at Penrith, As would MG facing off with Wally. Brandy kicking for goal to represent the sideline conversion to ice the 91 gf would also be great.

 

[Zadar]

Sattler's tackle would make a good one at Penrith, As would MG facing off with Wally. Brandy kicking for goal to represent the sideline conversion to ice the 91 gf would also be great.

facing off, or running scared?

 

[TheFrog]

facing off, or running scared?

Maybe MG was concerned little Wally was going to kick him in the shins.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

A statue of Billy Slater at AAMI Park is currently in the design phase. There will be one for Cameron Smith as well but that will come later.

Would Smith’s statue be better off outside referees’ HQ?

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

The bubbler. That would surely be the ultimate rugba league statue.

 

[Silent Knight]

It’s criminal that the Chief doesn’t have a statue out the front of Marathon. People want a Joey statue but in my opinion the Chief is the heart and soul of Newcastle.

 

[kdalymc]

Legend, and respect etc but can I please ask why Artie Beeston has a statue at Lang Park?
He played ONE origin game, did he play many games there in the brisbane comp or something?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Maybe MG was concerned little Wally was going to kick him in the shins.

Is this the same MG who was scared of Gus Gould?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Legend, and respect etc but can I please ask why Artie Beeston has a statue at Lang Park?
He played ONE origin game, did he play many games there in the brisbane comp or something?

He's a Queensland legend.

There was such a thing as Queensland before state of origin.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Its all moot, the NRL will be selling all statues off for scrap to keep bankruptcy at bay.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

It’s criminal that the Chief doesn’t have a statue out the front of Marathon. People want a Joey statue but in my opinion the Chief is the heart and soul of Newcastle.

I reckon a depiction of him driving the bus on the way to ARL HQ would be awesome. Fans can get on it to get their photo taken with his likeness and the young ones can learn about the war.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Michael Weyman. The statue of statues..

 

[blue bags]

the great bronco, Queenslander , kangaroo, player Darren Lockyer , statue lang park