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That would be awesomeI think you and I have pretty similar views long-term.
Once Canberra gets a team, it'd be pretty cool to see a Canberra v Giants fixture permanently on Anzac Day to build off it.
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That would be awesomeI think you and I have pretty similar views long-term.
Once Canberra gets a team, it'd be pretty cool to see a Canberra v Giants fixture permanently on Anzac Day to build off it.
I understand your passion for a full time Canberra based AFL club, but I remain pessimistic about this occurring. Some of the factors include the state of our ACT finances due to the money being spent on the Trams, the need to upgrade Manuka, the rugby and soccer codes wanting a new rectangular stadium, no strong public lobbying for a 20th AFL team in Canberra by our Government etc.I think you and I have pretty similar views long-term.
Once Canberra gets a team, it'd be pretty cool to see a Canberra v Giants fixture permanently on Anzac Day to build off it.
Problem is that hampers the growth in Western Sydney.I understand your passion for a full time Canberra based AFL club, but I remain pessimistic about this occurring. Some of the factors include the state of our ACT finances due to the money being spent on the Trams, the need to upgrade Manuka, the rugby and soccer codes wanting a new rectangular stadium, no strong public lobbying for a 20th AFL team in Canberra by our Government etc.
I think the current long term relationship between Canberra and Giants to play 3 annual AFL matches (as well as 2 AFLW and a preseason game) is as good as it will get for Canberra. The ACT Government, Giants and the AFL seems happy with this contractual arrangement which will continue at least until 2032. The Giants have had the longest ever partnership with our region (since we entered AFL in 2012, and prior to that with the ACT 4 GWS campaign), and this has been good for the club and the region.
I noticed that too, although I haven't been to a Manuka game in a while. Maybe it was when they took the Telstra Tower off the guernsey in 2021?When did they take Canberra out of the song?
The second verse used to say "from Canberra Town", at least when it played in Canberra.
I noticed that too, although I haven't been to a Manuka game in a while. Maybe it was when they took the Telstra Tower off the guernsey in 2021?
Year 2 or 3When did they take Canberra out of the song?
The second verse used to say "from Canberra Town", at least when it played in Canberra.
Giants are laying a lot of the groundwork for the inevitable Canberra team.
The infrastructure being built up within the ACT/NSW regions is phenomenal. I foresee a great partnership between Giants/Canberra when Canberra comes in.
Many obstacles though, namely, does Canberra have enough space for a Manuka expansion? Residents won't be thrilled with their roads closed on the regular with queues up residential roads.
Fingers crossed.Cricket ACT and the ACT Government are both pushing for a Manuka upgrade for potential Sheffield Shield and BBL sides. It's on pre-existing plans to upgrade the eastern side, which would bring the stadium to about 20k.
By 2033, which is the first season not contracted with the Giants, the light rail will pass the vicinity. That will help alleviate traffic for the bigger crowds.
One of the downsides of this relationship is the constant jabs at relocation any time Canberra has a good crowd.
I know I should spend my time better, but I've spent the past hour arguing with some numpty on Twitter. And it's not unique.
Canberra is almost too strong as a secondary market. Nobody would be calling for relocation if the Giants played games in Newcastle or Wollongong.
The big problem was not even the ignoring of the situation under Gil, it's that he never went into bat for us to just remind everyone what the original (AD's) plan was so the echo chamber just kept wanking themselves off over any issues we might have had.I regularly see similar posts and some people in particular keep repeating the same thing. I find the discussion largely unhelpful overall to both Giants fans in Sydney and Canberra.
Setting up a club north of the Murray has a stipulated timeframe of approx. 20-25 years. When the Giants came in, the AFL knew this, the Giants knew this. In due course, hopefully this season, we'll shake the remaining attendance impacts of Covid and flooding that occurred at probably the worst time in Western Sydney.
Our club’s reminiscences of the times in Canberra as we play the last home game of the season at Manuka - watching live our first win against Gold Coast in 2012 is one of my favourite memories!
CANBERRA’S TEAM
Having firmly established a footprint in Canberra since the club’s inception, the GIANTS announced a landmark long-term partnership extension with the ACT Government in 2022 which will see the GIANTS remain Canberra’s team through to at least 2032.
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A GIANT History in Canberra
We take a look back at the GIANTS’ storied history in Canberra as we prepare to celebrate 100 years of Manuka Oval against the Hawks on Sunday.www.gwsgiants.com.au
Preparing for the club’s third game of the season in Canberra on Sunday against the Hawks, the match is tracking to be another sell-out which would be a new club record for the first time three home AFL games at Manuka Oval in the one season have all been sold out.
Fair point. Under the terms of the current contract which expires in 2032, the ACT Government has an option to purchase a fourth Premiership match annually (should it become available). Also, hopefully this will be a business driver for the Manuka Stadium extension which will increase capacity - and help cricket as well as Aussie Rules.All three games sold out. Looks like supply isn't meeting demand. Canberrans need more than three games a year.
Fair point. Under the terms of the current contract which expires in 2032, the ACT Government has an option to purchase a fourth Premiership match annually (should it become available). Also, hopefully this will be a business driver for the Manuka Stadium extension which will increase capacity - and help cricket as well as Aussie Rules.
Fair point. Under the terms of the current contract which expires in 2032, the ACT Government has an option to purchase a fourth Premiership match annually (should it become available).
Also, hopefully this will be a business driver for the Manuka Stadium extension which will increase capacity - and help cricket as well as Aussie Rules.
Who are the "whiners"? The anti-AFL/sport crowd?It already looks in train, but this is definitely a positive for it. Easier to silence the whiners with constant sell-out crowds.
Who are the "whiners"? The anti-AFL/sport crowd?
Club takes it up then they should move permanently there.Fair point. Under the terms of the current contract which expires in 2032, the ACT Government has an option to purchase a fourth Premiership match annually (should it become available). Also, hopefully this will be a business driver for the Manuka Stadium extension which will increase capacity - and help cricket as well as Aussie Rules.
Club takes it up then they should move permanently there.
Would kill off the slow increase we are getting now.
Edit. Just pointing out I’m against this happening.
He said it's the best surface in the AFL.Kingsley is definitely a fan of games here.