I'm pretty sure that a memorial drive redevelopment was on the cards when they first announced the redevelopment but got scrapped due to the costs. You can see it in this pic
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footyman82
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It's such a pity they skimped on this, Memorial Drive's such a dive looking venue now. I really hope one day it's leveled and a decent multipurpose/Tennis venue's built there!
Hank93
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It's not just about building a multi purpose venue, the states tennis facilities are a complete joke compared to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. All 3 have comprehensive centres with 20+ courts available to the public, with different surfaces available.
The only venue we have that's close to this is Next Gen, which is privately owned, costs $1000+ to join and has hard court surfaces that haven't been replace in 10 years.
The ideal scenario would be to replace memorial drive centre court with a 10,000 seat multi purpose venue alongside an upgraded tennis centre that Tennis SA would own.
The only venue we have that's close to this is Next Gen, which is privately owned, costs $1000+ to join and has hard court surfaces that haven't been replace in 10 years.
The ideal scenario would be to replace memorial drive centre court with a 10,000 seat multi purpose venue alongside an upgraded tennis centre that Tennis SA would own.
footyman82
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The sooner Memorial Drive's redeveloped, the sooner we'll be able to attract a decent Tennis (Professional) Tournament back to Adelaide! Even Hobart has a better tournament!!
Hank93
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The most recent aerial photo, taken on the 9th of Jan. You can zoom in by clicking on the image.
The most recent aerial photo, taken on the 9th of Jan. You can zoom in by clicking on the image.
I can't help but think of this, haha.
Hank93
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Agreed. Looks great from inside, but it's hard not think of that when seeing it from above....
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Jesus, why would those associations want the SACA's and SANFL's grubby little mits all over their sports?
To me it doesn't look like there is enough room for a multi purpose 10,000 seater there, I also think with Netball and a Basketball, due to the shorter durations, car parking would be an issue. I know I sound like a bit of a nay sayer on this one, but I'm not sure it would work.
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They stuffed up on the roof at the Southern End not covering the entire first tier which are supposed to be premium seats.
hitthepost
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Centre bay of seats, right behind the goals, will be fine
It's already an effing huge roof even without covering the 1-2% of seats on the ends of the stand (which are fairly open to the elements anyway).
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I don't think this is correct. The first tier of the southern end is the Silver membership option for us, which is the 2nd cheapest season ticket membership option after GA. Unless you're talking about the red seats which I refer to as the 2nd tier?
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Which is called Level 3
Level 1 - fence seats & kiosks
Level 2 - office kind of space
Level 3 - red seats
Level 4 - Corporate/TV
Level 5 - green seats
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Well the red seats. I'm sitting in them smack bang in the middle so I'll be ok but I'm sure someone that has paid the same amount thinking they're under cover and not will be pissed off. But not my problem
Hank93
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My photo album from the last Striker's game on 22nd, taken from the Media box.
http://s1169.photobucket.com/user/h...et Desktop - Henrys MacBook Air?sort=3&page=1
http://s1169.photobucket.com/user/h...et Desktop - Henrys MacBook Air?sort=3&page=1
hitthepost
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Media box...you're a lucky bastard, you are!
Been a bit of talk of SA jumpers and Adelaide Oval this week...
So I thought I'd post an image from the olden days, of SA playing Victoria in 1905. SA in the black and white stripes, Victoria with a sash.
So the story goes Collingwood was so impressed by the design that it was used as inspiration for our jumper in the 1890's.
And of course Port Adelaide changed from magenta to B&W stripes in 1903 though with a slightly different design.
So I thought I'd post an image from the olden days, of SA playing Victoria in 1905. SA in the black and white stripes, Victoria with a sash.
So the story goes Collingwood was so impressed by the design that it was used as inspiration for our jumper in the 1890's.
And of course Port Adelaide changed from magenta to B&W stripes in 1903 though with a slightly different design.
Hank93
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Photo off Instagram from paddytymukas
You can see construction on the south-east video screen has started.
You can see construction on the south-east video screen has started.
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My guess they are putting a Riverbank Stand sign.
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Finally.
Anyone know the money is being divided yet?
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As far as we know the deals are yet to be finalised.
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You're spot on with that - though you need to look quite close to see the K in Riverbank and STA in Stand already up.
