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Would be a big step towards a team of our own. Our two big hurdles are the Giants relationship and a lack of stadium, and this would clear one of them. And it the meantime, it would hopefully mean we could host bigger teams (or even a final). The Giants v Collingwood/Carlton/Essendon should...

I've only ever had a GA membership, so I can't tell you how much better the other options are, but I've never had an issue finding a decent spot with unreserved seating. But that being said, the Giants said they were expecting a sell-out, so wouldn't hurt getting there early to be safe. I...

Everything was technically in NSW when Wills was born. Even Melbourne was in NSW in 1835. But if you're going by modern territory, Wills was born on the Molonglo Plain, so most likely in the modern-day ACT.

Would any of these rebuilds/refurbs increase capacity, or just improve amenities?

That sucks. Looks like neither the stadium or the arena are on the cards for the Olympics, so unlikely there'd by any transport improvements. What are your thoughts on the Brisbane Showgrounds? Similar to the situation with GWS. It's about 25k, might be a bit short though. Springfield would...

I assumed the QE2 would be involved in the juggling. Not central, but holds about 50k, and used to host the Broncos, so public transport can't be too terrible. Currently has a running track, so the right shape (probably better than the Gabba currently is). It's getting upgraded for the...

Nice, possibly available for the second half of the season.

Do we know if it'll be ready for the AFLW season?

Interesting! I missed that. Was that the Fox broadcasters? Had a quick look and couldn't find it either. Might not meant to have been public knowledge yet because I feel like that would have had an announcement on the GWS socials. We're getting four AFL men's games for the first time this...

I was thinking more like one big one starting a bay lower and going up to the ceiling. The Rabbitohs signage still shows empty seats, but this would cover them all up, and also reduce the space so it would be more intimate and the noise would be more contained to theoretically create a better...

I'm not expecting them to have 50k to games, but it's not unreasonable to think they might get 30-35k to some blockbuster games in the next 5-10 years, and that would have a decent atmosphere in a (reduced to) 50k stadium. If the Giants leave Canberra, they'll only have to cover one or two...

I was at the 2016 qualifying final and thoroughly enjoyed it. There was a decent atmosphere with 60k there. I think it could make a decent second ground for GWS for bigger games (with a reduced capacity). If they put up giant black and orange tarps (I know, a dirty word for a Port fan) across...

I guess you won't read this then, but just closing the loop for the rest of the thread readers. Hobart's relationship with North and Canberra's relationship with GWS are very similar. Both host four AFL men's games (except one of Canberra's is only preseason) Both host one AFLW GWS and North...

In the same sense that Hobart already has a team.

It's hard to say for sure, but I think AFL crowds would top the Raiders' if we got our own team. GWS has had higher average crowds a few times, but usually sit just under the Raiders' crowds. That's with about a third of our games usually capped by selling out. The Giants are gaining support...

There's an article here that says it'll become 157m long. "The specification which makes this possible is extending the current playing surface to measure 157 metres. Width wasn't a pressing issue." The ground is 134m wide, so if there's no expansion there, it should be 157m x 134m.

Damn, bloody hooves.

I think the fixture could be worked creatively enough that they could all be played in Sydney. The Easter Show only covers two weekends. Probably another weekend out from preparation time as well, but they could easily fixture 10 games at Giants Stadium. With ANZ Stadium no longer getting...

Canberra makes way more sense than an NT/NQ side. Canberra has the population of Darwin, Cairns and Townsville combined. We're the only city outside of Tasmania to consistently host multiple games every year, with higher average than Darwin, Cairns, Townsville and Hobart. Tbh, demographically...

Agree to disagree. With Tasmania as 19th, a 20th is sure to come soon. Canberra makes as much sense as any other spot. But that's a debate for another thread. But Bigfooty is made on hypotheticals. If Canberra were to get its own side, would you prefer all 11 games in Sydney, or would you at...

So if Canberra gets their own team, you'd be happy playing all 11 games in Sydney?

This ground redevelopment is great timing for Canberra's entry. Newcastle would make a great spot for GWS if they still need a secondary ground during the Easter Show. I'd like to see a full-time team in Newcastle one day, but I don't think they've even had a preseason match there in well over...

I mentioned this in the Canberra thread, but the stage 2 of the light rail should make the stadium a lot more accessible. Transport to the stadium has never been great, and parking has been shocking for bigger games, but this will link much of the city to the stadium. Definitely important if...