Section 5
Norm Smith Medallist
- Nov 26, 2018
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Neither have i but my very first season tickets were next to that section. I hated that viewing area.I've never sat there but I can't possibly imagine a worse deal. Pay a fortune for the privilege of sitting at ground level behind a point post. Ah yeah nah.
Many years ago, someone come up with the cool idea of having a pool in that area.
It had to be a cricket person, as going for a dip in winter is strictly for Melbourne based supporters.
Not sure how many years the pool lasted, but it was for a while.
Then another smart person decided we have to have something that both cricket and AFL can use.
Born was the idea of The Verandah.
People can now have their own bar & possibly food and sit on what looks like Beer Garden Chairs of different comfort.
The numbers must be limited as the section never looks crowded even when sold out. So, that a bonus for some.
People are also likely to appear on TV more so than from a normal seat. So, that is a bonus for those that like that sort of thing.
For this service you get to pay a premium and sit in arguably close to the worst AFL viewing area at the Gabba in my opinion.
I suppose they have to charge a premium to make up for all the extra seats they could sell under a normal seating layout.
People attend sporting events for all sorts of reasons. As such this area gets used.
I just don't think The Verandah is for most AFL hard core supporters.
However, i do see one benefit of the Verandah and that is the seating numbers.
The old pool area was extended and gobbled up more seating that was used for opposition team supporters.