I thought there were supposed to be 2 full sized fields 
,BrainOfMorbius ?
,BrainOfMorbius ?Brighton Homes Arena (Springfield) discussions
- Thread starter Ironmonger
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Fatcat08
Cool and Footbally
Veteran
Lions Board Service Medal
Brisbane Lions - Mitch Robinson Player Sponsor 2016
Brisbane Lions - 2013 Elliot Yeo Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - 2013 Daniel Rich Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - Callum Bartlett 2012 Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - Ryan Harwood 2011 Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - Todd Banfield 2010 Player Sponsor
I thought there were supposed to be 2 full sized fields
theres another one planned for over the far road but understandably its not massively high on the priority list at the moment. Its more of a community based field that we can access rather than a lions specific one.
There will be. If you look at the shot of the view from the grandstand, off to the left side just out of shot there is currently a large carpark which will be replaced in stage 2 by a secondary training oval with the approximate dimensions of the MCG oval.I thought there were supposed to be 2 full sized fields
The main oval is, incidentally, the approximate dimensions of Marvel and Adelaide Oval.
I think at least some of the trees in the distance opposite the members grandstand will stay to provide shade and shelter for attendees.
Looks like it, yes.
I know! There's an unbelievable amount of space and natural light, even in the change rooms which I understand is a first for the league.
I'm not against this per se, but hasn't he just had the stand at Brunswick Street Oval named after him? I feel that's highly fitting and appropriate but it would be nice to honour some of our local heroes as well.
Perhaps you could name this one after Roger Merrett in a bit of synchronicity...?
I remembered something else that made me smile at the time: with the grandstand modelled on the Kevin Murray Stand at Brunswick Street Oval, the scoreboard at Springfield will be modelled on the old scoreboard at Carrara!
Triggered memories of "COP THAT"
Triggered memories of "COP THAT"
So on an annual basis, does anyone know what sort of savings are involved in us not using the Gabba for administration purposes, given that we will still need to use change rooms and associated facilites (and provide visiting team amenities)?
Oooh, me! I do!
Jake said today that the Lions would save $1.5mil PER YEAR as a result of moving from the Gabba. Crikey.
Gadzorks
Norm Smith Medallist
- Oct 23, 2015
- 9,366
- 16,413
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
Does that mean we won't get to train on an oval the same size as our home ground? Will that diminish our own home ground advantage or are they close enough in size?
If they ever thought it was going to be an issue, the second oval could be put into action I guess. We play often enough at Marvel that perhaps it could be handy.
BRAB
Biggest Victim on this Site
- Oct 20, 2014
- 33,482
- 66,023
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
It's ridiculous how much rent we pay to live in the actual dungeon of the Gabba.
Club is going places.
It might not all be Gabba rent, although that would be a lot of it - the Lions will be able to benefit from having a number of commercial tenants and becoming a landlord themselves, something impossible to do at the Gabba
PattyKwasagun
Norm Smith Medallist
We'll still train at the Gabba once a week in-season I believe.
- May 5, 2013
- 2,315
- 3,072
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
Photos are amazing.
Good view from the stadium of the child minding, public facility and 4th light tower which you can't see from the site cam.
So I'm guessing some time in September for the grass to be laid.
I just googled what type of grass the Gabba has.
Time to redo my footpath in Winter green couch with a mix of rye grass in the winter .
Hey Can't you make beer out of Rye.
Good view from the stadium of the child minding, public facility and 4th light tower which you can't see from the site cam.
So I'm guessing some time in September for the grass to be laid.
I just googled what type of grass the Gabba has.
Time to redo my footpath in Winter green couch with a mix of rye grass in the winter .
Hey Can't you make beer out of Rye.
Fatcat08
Cool and Footbally
Veteran
Lions Board Service Medal
Brisbane Lions - Mitch Robinson Player Sponsor 2016
Brisbane Lions - 2013 Elliot Yeo Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - 2013 Daniel Rich Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - Callum Bartlett 2012 Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - Ryan Harwood 2011 Player Sponsor
Brisbane Lions - Todd Banfield 2010 Player Sponsor
Considering we don't train on a field the same size as the Gabba now leads me to think it won't be a massive issue. I'd imagine we can adjust the lines etc to change the field shape if really needed.
Gadzorks
Norm Smith Medallist
- Oct 23, 2015
- 9,366
- 16,413
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
I want the same advantage at the Gabba as the cats have at their home ground. Truely stunning advantage.
Maybe we should move to Suncorp Stadium if we want a truly unique shaped home ground advantage.
Would be good, but that may mean our game style doesn't work as well in other grounds. We need to be able to win away from home, esp at MCG.
I reckon that's 20% down to the ground shape and 80% down to, erm, other factors (umpiring)
Gadzorks
Norm Smith Medallist
- Oct 23, 2015
- 9,366
- 16,413
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
Lol old eyes almost missed the tiny font
Not long to go now
.
.
