Quidgybo said:
If it is, they haven't got a long future in the big league. That's why I see suburban grounds as a charming but obsolete relic of the past. The game has outgrown them. Not necessarily in shear numbers yet but certainly in terms of expected standard of facilities and entertainment experience. In the medium term we've got to be aiming to average 20,000-30,000 every game and long term we need to be aiming for NFL proportions with 50,000+ at every game. That's the future and it's what every club should be planning and working towards. Charming suburban grounds are the future home of the second tier competition/s, not the multi hundred million dollar elite mega competition.
Leigh.
Leigh , i agree that we need to be aiming higher but i dont think these suburban grounds are past their used by date in Sydney.
the problem we have in sydney is the geography is very difficult and it is unrealistic to expect fans to travel long distances to a stadium(s) ( like say telstra dome for the afl) especially with the pathetic state our roads and public transport are in.
the best result for sydney clubs is for all of the teams to have 30K seat stadiums and then take blockbuster games to the bigger grounds.
imo , brookvale , shark park , campbelltown(so the tigers could move most ganes there) all need major work or demolishing. Penrith still needs more work , preferably getting rid of the hills for stands ala parramatta stadium and kogarah needs a stand on the hill side of the field.
also it would be great if the bulldogs could get a new stadium built. Leichardt is no big deal as there a only a few games played there anyway.
