Personally I prefer Yeronga being a couple of minute stroll from my place.I've always thought Griffin Park is under utilised as a world class AFL venue.
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Personally I prefer Yeronga being a couple of minute stroll from my place.I've always thought Griffin Park is under utilised as a world class AFL venue.
From a selfish point of view I would rather us have a decent crack at 1 or 2 grand finals over the 4 year (probably more like 5 or 6) demolishment/re-build period than a world class stadium. The advantage of playing home games at the Gabba is enormous compared to playing games away from the Gabba and losing significant membership along the way is a no brainer for me. Our chances are far more likely with our home staying where it is and giving ourselves every chance of finishing top 4. An increase in stadium capacity would be fantastic but apart from that, I love being at the Gabba watching sporting events of all kinds. (Not a bad seat in the house in my opinion) Beer has always been cold but the food I steer away from.I really hope we end up with a world class stadium whether it be a brand new build at the RNA/Victoria Park or a staged refurbishment at the Gabba.
The Government will no doubt be basing it's decision on maximising it's re-election chances and not on long term multi decade benefits... no budget Ikea stadium option please.
I agree with most of what you said there, Gabba is great for me as it is, I arrive 10 minutes before bouncedown, rarely leave my seat as I can easily go 3 hours without food, drink or a toilet break and as you say great atmosphere and viewing, seats just as comfortable as Adelaide Oval, MCG or Marvel.From a selfish point of view I would rather us have a decent crack at 1 or 2 grand finals over the 4 year (probably more like 5 or 6) demolishment/re-build period than a world class stadium. The advantage of playing home games at the Gabba is enormous compared to playing games away from the Gabba and losing significant membership along the way is a no brainer for me. Our chances are far more likely with our home staying where it is and giving ourselves every chance of finishing top 4. An increase in stadium capacity would be fantastic but apart from that, I love being at the Gabba watching sporting events of all kinds. (Not a bad seat in the house in my opinion) Beer has always been cold but the food I steer away from.
Do what they want as far as I am concerned as long as we get to play ALL home games @ The Gabbatoir.
I'd be happy to even watch it at home if thats what had to happen occasionally while work was in progress. Our club playing home games at home is my 1st priority. Me being there to watch is my 2nd.I agree with most of what you said there, Gabba is great for me as it is, I arrive 10 minutes before bouncedown, rarely leave my seat as I can easily go 3 hours without food, drink or a toilet break and as you say great atmosphere and viewing, seats just as comfortable as Adelaide Oval, MCG or Marvel.
Hopefully a staged rebuild doesn't detract too much from the vibe of game day.
Couldn't agree more ML. I love the Gabba and I think the atmosphere, game spectacle with a full house and current viewing set up is fantastic. If the 2 week long Olympics wasn't happening in Brisbane, I doubt whether any of the so-called issues with the Gabba would have been on the agenda and a staged refurbishment would have been almost universally applauded. After a GF visit to the MCG, I reckon the Gabba is right up there in terms of the above, even though obviously on a smaller scale.I'd be happy to even watch it at home if thats what had to happen occasionally while work was in progress. Our club playing home games at home is my 1st priority. Me being there to watch is my 2nd.
The implementation of the cross river rail will be huge as well. Seating capacilty to 50K would be perfect.Couldn't agree more ML. I love the Gabba and I think the atmosphere, game spectacle with a full house and current viewing set up is fantastic. If the 2 week long Olympics wasn't happening in Brisbane, I doubt whether any of the so-called issues with the Gabba would have been on the agenda and a staged refurbishment would have been almost universally applauded. After a GF visit to the MCG, I reckon the Gabba is right up there in terms of the above, even though obviously on a smaller scale.
I can't complain about the ground itself, I have a good time every time. I just wish it was in a park so that we could get in and out of the ground easier, and roads didn't have to be shut down in the process.Couldn't agree more ML. I love the Gabba and I think the atmosphere, game spectacle with a full house and current viewing set up is fantastic. If the 2 week long Olympics wasn't happening in Brisbane, I doubt whether any of the so-called issues with the Gabba would have been on the agenda and a staged refurbishment would have been almost universally applauded. After a GF visit to the MCG, I reckon the Gabba is right up there in terms of the above, even though obviously on a smaller scale.
I doubt it will be either of these 2 locations.I really hope we end up with a world class stadium whether it be a brand new build at the RNA/Victoria Park or a staged refurbishment at the Gabba.
Lot of infrastructure work to be done at Albion, would require an extension to the current rail network or shuttle busses from the station... IMUO it would be the most expensive of all the options taking everything into account.I doubt it will be either of these 2 locations.
More likely Albion Park.
But a buy out of land at RNA and VIC Park, so most unlikely.Lot of infrastructure work to be done at Albion, would require an extension to the current rail network or shuttle busses from the station... IMUO it would be the most expensive of all the options taking everything into account.
As I've said before, land swaps are possible. Also, the council is not going to hold the state to ransom for a piece of land when they're making cuts due to a lack of funds available.But a buy out of land at RNA and VIC Park, so most unlikely.
But a buy out of land at RNA and VIC Park, so most unlikely.
I believe something will be done at the Gabba but it could be sub par for an Olympics.
[Steve] Wilson, who chaired the South Bank Corporation board between 1996 and 2012, has proposed new and upgraded sporting and events venues – dubbed the “three pearls of Brisbane”.
He is calling for a 48,000-seat circle stadium at Victoria Park, modelled on the Sydney Cricket Ground, to be built for cricket and AFL.
“It’s got the three necessary principals, it’s rich with existing and soon-to-be-completed public transport, it’s central and it will stimulate precinct growth,” he said.
“The Lord Mayor has this wonderful idea of turning Victoria Park into a fabulous parkland, the stadium wouldn’t take up that much space.
“Parklands that aren’t activated do have security issues – we learnt that at South Bank.”
Mr Wilson argued Brisbane’s “most exciting venue”, Suncorp Stadium, should be upgraded to sit 65,000 people, rival the best British football stadiums and host the biggest global events.
Mr Wilson is proposing the controversial Gabba be demolished in favour of an 18,000-seat Brisbane Arena events centre.
Collectively, the three new venues could be linked through connecting green avenues and sporting hero walkways, Mr Wilson said.
I'd be for that although would prefer a stadium capacity of circa 55,000 than 48,000.
Not a fan of the SCG.I'd be for that although would prefer a stadium capacity of circa 55,000 than 48,000.
Mr Wilson must be a Rugby League fan as well wanting money spent on an upgrade to Lang Park.
If we are made to move while construction is going on for a minimum of 4 years, our quest of staying on top of the ladder is significantly made more challenging......in memberships as well. I dont want that regardless of what standard our stadium is.Not a fan of the SCG.
So it’s a no for me.
But I agree, I think within a few years if we can stay up the top of the ladder we will need a 55k stadium
If it was to be built at Victoria Park or any other site, then the Lions don’t go anywhere.If we are made to move while construction is going on for a minimum of 4 years, our quest of staying on top of the ladder is significantly made more challenging......in memberships as well. I dont want that regardless of what standard our stadium is.
What specifically don't you like about the SCG?Not a fan of the SCG.
So it’s a no for me.
But I agree, I think within a few years if we can stay up the top of the ladder we will need a 55k stadium
Shall I copy over my response to your similar comment on the AFL stadiums subforum thread?I have mentioned before that Victoria Park is a heritage listed site.
Having the BMX and Equestrian events at Victoria Park will be designed around the hilly terrain.
This will have minimal effect on the parkland and will not affect the parklands master plan.
Also, both are temporary Olympic venues.
Victoria Park | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government
Details of a place in the Queensland Heritage Register.apps.des.qld.gov.auVictoria Park | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government
Details of a place in the Queensland Heritage Register.apps.des.qld.gov.au
Some posters have mentioned that there are ways around getting things done on heritage sites most referring to buildings.
Protected and heritage site are clearly mentioned in IOC documents.
Below from one document.
• Protection of cultural heritage – the priority is preserving the significance of heritage places and heritage areas, including Indigenous cultural heritage
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• No new permanent venues will be constructed on protected natural or cultural areas
If you like go ahead but they are all not related to my above comment.Shall I copy over my response to your similar comment on the AFL stadiums subforum thread?