Opinion New AFC HQ (Part 2): We're on like Donkey Kong!

[FR0GGY]

The SANFL are just getting the oval and as someone else said they're using the land on the western side for the development.

The eastern side where we are currently is being knocked down and appears to be going to be used for housing.

Does the sanfl own the oval and surrounding land?

 

[Mostyn]

Nah .....all clubs have great facilities now

You're severely overrating this compromised development ......will have zero impact on player attraction ....zero

I go to the bombers hangar new development a lot .....equal, if not better than this development .....it's a souless facility , half the time the cafe is closed

The Hangar is right near Tullamarine.

Absolutely zero people would go there if they didn't have to. The trip to Melbourne airport completely sucks.

Thebarton is actually pretty central for a lot of people (and they still probably won't go).

 

[relapse]

Does the sanfl own the oval and surrounding land?

They now have a lease on the oval, but they still own the parcel of land on the Western side where the Mosaic Hotel etc is.

 

[rabidcrow]

Based on the squealing around the SANFL using the ground less than us, there's zero chance the oval would be anything other than green space, even if we did leave it empty. The building on the other hand, probably still has a bit of value. The SANFL, however don't seem to want it since they're building on land they own on the other side of the oval (other side of the street even).

I reckon there was a guarantee as part of the original West Lakes land sale that we got the building value back as we had not long before completed our upgrade


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[kirky]

The club is looking to raise around $20million from corporates and supporters as well. Anyone on the membership list who looks like they might have a bit of money is being hit up.

Haven’t received my phone call yet?

 

[Freshj]

Pretty sure they have organised some bunnings sausage sizzles too.

 

[GreyCrow]

Pretty sure they have organised some bunnings sausage sizzles too.

Thats where the money is

 

[Mutineer]

 

[bigman]

Start the motors. Hopefully work starts next week. Will Olsen and roo be shoveling some dirt?

 

[Pugsley]

Start the motors. Hopefully work starts next week. Will Olsen and roo be shoveling some dirt?

Olsen will probably try and sell it.

 

[NTRabbit]

Start the motors. Hopefully work starts next week. Will Olsen and roo be shoveling some dirt?

Generally speaking large construction projects start with a gold plated shovel turning a small mound of dirt trucked in for the occasion, held by either the politician or C-suite member who wanted the photo op.

At the opposite end, when a building is structurally complete (but usually long before internal fit out is finished), the same people (or whomever has been elected/appointed since it started) cart a tree to the roof of said building for a 'topping out' ceremony and photo op.

Traditions.

 

[Dirty Bird]

Start the motors. Hopefully work starts next week. Will Olsen and roo be shoveling some dirt?

I expect it to be 3-4 weeks away.
Adelaide Footy League using it for umpires training ground through finals (CBC's ground is having some works done, so they moved)

 

[GreyCrow]

2027 or late 2026 before we move in

 

[crows dude]

2027 or late 2026 before we move in

Yeh 2 year build they said

 

[Billy Cart]

I'll have to ask him as he's a neighbour. Still going stong and playing golf.

 

[BRL121]

I'll have to ask him as he's a neighbour. Still going stong and playing golf.

He's my hero, the most skillful player I've seen. Please give him my regards and best wishes.

 

[chazwazza]

I'll have to ask him as he's a neighbour. Still going stong and playing golf.

The goodwill and respect to tradition shown by honouring it’s history would go a long way.

 

[arrowman]

Start the motors. Hopefully work starts next week. Will Olsen and roo be shoveling some dirt?

If they want ceremonial dirt-shovelling they should invite Sam McClure.

 

[GreyCrow]

If they want ceremonial shit-shovelling they should invite Sam McClure.

EFA

 

[rabidcrow]

If they want ceremonial dirt-shovelling they should invite Sam McClure.

Pre dig the hole and push him in?


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[arrowman]

Pre dig the hole and push him in?


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And plant a tree. Don't forget the tree.

 

[glengowan]

The heritage stand currently named the Phil Ridings Stand - rename it The West Torrens Stand. Some information/art etc could be displayed on this Stand as a tribute to the past.

A great video clip. He was my old man’s favourite player as well. Many of the kids growing up in the western suburbs in the late 50’s and 60’s would’ve had the number 17 on their back.

 

[Punchy Bassett]

Did I hear that stupid 5031 women on the radio still whining last week?

 

[brucetiki]

Did I hear that stupid 5031 women on the radio still whining last week?

What's she harping on about now?

 

[El Doederino]

What's she harping on about now?

She’s still got protest signs at the front of her house so council sent her a legal letter telling her to take them down