Parramatta Stadium Rebuild and other stuff

[Suitman]

The problem with that is that everyone has to stand or no-one at all. Spectators standing at the front will obscure the views of patrons behind - although I realise with the RBB they will all stand.

Also - flip up seats are basically standard at all stadiums now aren't they?

Yes, flip up seats are the standard in most new stadiums . It allows for easy access for patrons as they walk up and down seat rows.
So, no one has to stand if they don't want to.
What it DOES allow for is for patrons that want to stand (RBB) can do so.

But in fairness the difference here is that the Melbourne stadium is in the heart of Melbourne, close to CBD and can be seen prominently from many surrounding areas - it is basically part of the skyline so they really needed to do something pretty special with the roof.

I agree - we have no need for a fancy roof whatsoever.

I disagree. There is no need to make an architectural statement with the roof like Melbourne did. There are zillions of examples of stadiums that look great without spending the money Melbourne did. It's the façade that can make a stadium look great. And you can do that with some cheap architectural features and great lighting. You don't even need to use LED's which can be expensive themselves.
What we need the roof to do is be practical. We don't need another SFS where just weeks afterit's opening, more patrons were getting wet from the weather even though it had a fancy roof.
It's not that hard.

The govt needs to be smart about this.

Suity

 

[forward pass]

Yes, flip up seats are the standard in most new stadiums . It allows for easy access for patrons as they walk up and down seat rows.
So, no one has to stand if they don't want to.
What it DOES allow for is for patrons that want to stand (RBB) can do so.

In which case - why is this even an issue? If they want to stand they can.

 

[Suitman]

In which case - why is this even an issue? If they want to stand they can.

I know.
The flip up seats is my opinion of what I think will happen for compromise.
Some still want safe standing, but I don't think that will happen.

Suity

 

[84 Baby]

Some still want safe standing, but I don't think that will happen.

Suity

Well you can tell them they're stupid and they've lost their voting privileges...











Once the FFA lifts their ban that is

 

[Suitman]

I'm not sure who you are talking about. They're and They've?

If you are talking about the RBB, they aren't even part of the discussions.
Thank god.

Suity

 

[Gronk]

I know.
The flip up seats is my opinion of what I think will happen for compromise.
Some still want safe standing, but I don't think that will happen.

Suity

I think what FP meant is that flip up seats are the norm for new stadiums. So it's not a compromise.

The snazy new 49ers stadium even has cup holders on their comfy flip-up seats.

 

[Suitman]

I think what FP meant is that flip up seats are the norm for new stadiums. So it's not a compromise.

Yes, flip up seats are the standard in most new stadiums.

I wish I'd said that.

Suity

 

[Gronk]

I wish I'd said that.

Suity

So you agree it's not a compromise with WSW, cos they were always going to be flip up ? ;-)

 

[Suitman]

So you agree it's not a compromise with WSW, cos they were always going to be flip up ? ;-)

No, I'm saying that the safe standing area will be a compromise.
That area will also end up with flip up, not rail seating.


Suity

 

[Gary Gutful]

I think what FP meant is that flip up seats are the norm for new stadiums. So it's not a compromise.

The snazy new 49ers stadium even has cup holders on their comfy flip-up seats.

That's fantastic.

 

[strider]

Massive grandstand ... hope all 4 suporters turn up to most games

 

[strider]

Not a fan of cup holders ... they just get in the way ... ffs your cup will be in your bloody hand

 

[Suitman]

Mmmmm,
So many cup holders.........lol Gronk.

There IS beds though.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Not a fan of cup holders ... they just get in the way ... ffs your cup will be in your bloody hand

It's harder to piss on the bloke in front of you if you have hold your own cup. Get with the program.

I'm pretty sure that all of Canberra Stadium has cup holders and flip up seats. But the 'safe standing' thing sort a works better with no seats and a rail...the seat in front of you are too low to provide the support that a rail does. I think if they are going to do this, it needs to be pretty clear that if you buy tickets in area X, you're expected to stand.

 

[strider]

Beds? ... sensational ... u can nick in for a quick root at halftime

 

[Suitman]

Beds? ... sensational ... u can nick in for a quick root at halftime

Sounds good. Both Phantom and Bart will be pleased.

 

[^b0ss^]

Just a Question how will the new build effect season tickets.Personally think there should be discount or something.

 

[Suitman]

Just a Question how will the new build effect season tickets.Personally think there should be discount or something.

Ahhmmm, why?
:?

 

[eels_fan]

Because he's the boss and he says so?

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

I'm not sure too many stadium projects that involve investing tens of millions of $$ end out reducing the cost of attending games. I might be wrong.