Heard some interesting info last night. Apparently the Banyule CC by-laws don’t allow their grounds to be fenced off, even temporarily. All grounds must be accessible to all, all the time.IF we are lucky enough to make it - I'm happy to play in a bog - we are playing home games on one now!!
Seriously though, that would want to improve alot to justify finals being played on that sort of deck you would imagine, no matter what the previous arrangement with the current venue holders.
I'd be happy to play at the Garvey v OP's if the deck provided was safer for players and a better for spectators ...... but Parade get the away rooms
A couple of years back in the VAFA a GF was played in horrendous conditions after a combination of unexpected rainfall and the local council stuffing up the ground management. The new board have had to apologize to all and sundry ever since. Embarrassing.
This could be one reason why the likes of Whittlesea Showgrounds is chosen.