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Don't ever, ever, ever even think about putting a bloody retractable roof on it.
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The MCG......Best stadium in Australia....??
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MCG is the biggest and the best stadium in Australia, but would agree that the GABBA is the best viewing ground.
But seriously guys, any of you been to the Nou Camp for a Barcelona Madrid game, the San Siro for a Inter/ AC derby? I'm assuming the new Wembley will be pretty good. Went to old one, and if your looking at it from a historical point of view - the MCG would not hold a torch to it.
I'm sure places like Soldier Field in Chicago would be pretty awe inspiring.
Seriously, 15 year olds whose furthest travels have been to the Gold Coast really should not comment on things they have little idea about.
But seriously guys, any of you been to the Nou Camp for a Barcelona Madrid game, the San Siro for a Inter/ AC derby? I'm assuming the new Wembley will be pretty good. Went to old one, and if your looking at it from a historical point of view - the MCG would not hold a torch to it.
I'm sure places like Soldier Field in Chicago would be pretty awe inspiring.
Seriously, 15 year olds whose furthest travels have been to the Gold Coast really should not comment on things they have little idea about.
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Beijng - ready made for aussie rules
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A bit of un biased sanity is added to the debate
"Stadium" being the operative word here. It may hold a lot of people but it has become a soulless, ugly construct.
Give me a "ground" such as the SCG anyday
Give me a "ground" such as the SCG anyday
bad80shair
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"Stadium" being the operative word here. It may hold a lot of people but it has become a soulless, ugly construct.
Give me a "ground" such as the SCG anyday
Or Adelaide Oval.
randybone16
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The MCG is hands down the best stadium I've been to. I was lucky enough to get to the world cup in Germany last year and went to the Allianz Arena in Munich, it was a fantastic stadium but didn't quite have the same feel as the G. I guess because it was only built recently it didn't have that feeling of tradition. I also went to the stadiums in Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart, which were great, but much smaller. I did a tour of Stamford Bridge in London, it would be great on match day, but it is also quite small, it only holds between 40 and 45 thousand if I remember correctly.
I've also been to Eden Park in Auckland and to the SCG for cricket, but neither were in the same league as the MCG.
I've also been to Eden Park in Auckland and to the SCG for cricket, but neither were in the same league as the MCG.
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The only games that attract less than 30k are when West Coast or Freo play the smaller Melbourne Clubs.
Most games involving 2 Melbourne sides draw at least 45,000.
When the game is close and everybody is yelling encouragement or booing the umpires, you wouldn't even know the ground is half full. It becomes a cauldron and it has great atmosphere.
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You are both ignorant.
The "historical" Wembley Stadium was built in 1924. Early capacity was over 100k, but this was because there was NO seating (apart from the toff's section) Once the seats were put in, it held less people than the MCG did.
Soldier Field (home of the NFL's Chicago Bears) was also built in 1924 and had a seated capacity of less than 70,000.
Milan's San Siro Stadium was built in 1926 and it's capacity was 45,000. It was renovated in 1939 to fit 55,000. In 1956 it was further renovated to fit 125,000. After they made the ground an all-seater, the capacity was reduced to 90,000.
Barcelona's Nou Camp Stadium was built in 1954 and seats 98,000
NONE of these great stadiums have the anywhere near the same history of the MCG.
The MCG was originally sited on Gosh's Paddock in 1854, when a pavilion was built for cricket.
Various wooden stands were added over the years. By 1931 the ground's capacity was 70,000.
The capacity was increased for the 1956 Olympics to hold 115,000.
Current capacity is around 100,000.
Get over your cultural cringe. Europe's history may well dwarf our own history, but our football leagues have been running for longer than theirs.
Please trot out your "Melbourne - World's Most Liveable City" next time you post. Get over your if it's in Melbourne it must be the best myopic attitude. The atmosphere at many of the grounds I've mentioned during many of the games I have mentioned dwarfs the "hugely historical" ANZAC day often touted by you guys as the biggest game of the year.
MCG is great ground and I love my footy, but to say it is categorically the world's best ground in size, facilities, atmosphere, history blah blah blah is ignorant and parochial.
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What the hell are you on about? We are talking about the MCG, not beating our chests about Melbourne.
But it's actually a unique thing we have. Our stadium has basically grown up with our city.
You can't say this about any of the stadiums around the world. [At least, I can't think of any]
You decided to waltz into this thread and spout off a bunch of crap about all these other European stadiums that you claimed had more history than the MCG. I simply corrected you and gave you a history lesson. But rather than admit you were wrong, you feel the need to make an even bigger fool of yourself.
Onya mate!
What the hell are you on about? We are talking about the MCG, not beating our chests about Melbourne.
But it's actually a unique thing we have. Our stadium has basically grown up with our city.
You can't say this about any of the stadiums around the world. [At least, I can't think of any]
You decided to waltz into this thread and spout off a bunch of crap about all these other European stadiums that you claimed had more history than the MCG. I simply corrected you and gave you a history lesson. But rather than admit you were wrong, you feel the need to make an even bigger fool of yourself.
Onya mate!
Well said, Chewy. And you can't argue with those stats you put up in the thread above!!! The 'G rules!
Good post
Can the people claiming one particular stadium is the best advise us if tey have actually bean to any other 'leading' stadiums ?
The big probelm witht he MCG is its stupid reserved areas - it can have huge spaces yet technically be sold out.
People have to sit wayy up when there is plenty of space lower down.
"Peoples ground" it aint.
Otherwise I like it
The big probelm witht he MCG is its stupid reserved areas - it can have huge spaces yet technically be sold out.
People have to sit wayy up when there is plenty of space lower down.
"Peoples ground" it aint.
Otherwise I like it
What the hell are you on about? We are talking about the MCG, not beating our chests about Melbourne.
But it's actually a unique thing we have. Our stadium has basically grown up with our city.
You can't say this about any of the stadiums around the world. [At least, I can't think of any]
You decided to waltz into this thread and spout off a bunch of crap about all these other European stadiums that you claimed had more history than the MCG. I simply corrected you and gave you a history lesson. But rather than admit you were wrong, you feel the need to make an even bigger fool of yourself.
Onya mate!
I only reffered to Wembley before it was knocked down in an historical context. Despite as you claim the site of the MCG being a ground for a considerable longer period, (although was a sports field as far back as the 1880's)there would be a strong arguement for Wembley being a much more historically significant ground. Olympic Games, World Cups, European Cups, Champions League, Cup Finals, Massive Rock Concerts etc. I'm sure a few billion more people have heard of Wembley Stadium over the MCG.
Ahh! The old 'popularity must equal quality' response. Always lends such weight and credibility to an argument....
If that were true, Collingwood would be a successful football side.
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I don't quite follow the gist of your argument. A stadium's purpose is to allow large gatherings of people to attend major events. The global stature of those events has minimal bearing on how good the stadium is. Yeah, maybe more people around the globe watch English soccer than Aussie Rules, so you could say the FA Cup is more significant than the Grand Final, but in reality, it's not a hell of a lot different as an event in itself.
The MCG has always had it over Wembley because it's used every weekend. Wembley is open only a handful of times each year. Maybe this makes the Wembley occasions more "special", but I prefer a stadium that gets used.
MCG also hosts the Boxing Day Test and various ODIs. No cricket at Wembley, Nou Camp or San Siro.
MCG has also held concerts by U2, Rolling Stones, Madonna, etc, same as Wembley but this has no bearing on it's significance as a sporting stadium.
The best thing about the MCG is it's central location. It's just so damn easy to get to. You can walk to it from anywhere in the inner city.
It is surrounded by a huge park, which allows car parking for thousands of people. It also has two train stations within walking distance, serviced by more than half of the city's train lines. And afterwards you can head anywhere you want into the city, no stuffing about. You couldn't get a stadium that is better located within its own city.
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The MCG has definitely improved. The old stands were hideous, especially the Olympic Stand. The new section is great however I don't know if it was worth the $4.3billion spent on it. The MCC claims it paid for a fair chunk but I'm sure alot came from tax payers!!! The MCG is only good if you're on the first or second levels, anything above that and you're far to far away. Its great for Cricket and big footy crowds, anything below 40,000 is a waste of time but it should not bother with Soccer or Rugby Union, its too big.
The SCG is the best for history. It still has the existing stands which the MCG demolished. The history of that place is amazing. I went on a tour there last year and it was great.
Telstra Stadium in Sydney is a unique design. Its pretty impressive however has the same issue that the 4th level of the McG has... too far from the action.
Telstra Dome is fantastic in regards to structure and forward planning, roof, retractable seats, tv's in seats, car park under the ground. Its very modern and impressive. And the viewing there... there isn't a bad seat in the house.
I haven't been able to visit the rest yet.. hopefully one day.
The SCG is the best for history. It still has the existing stands which the MCG demolished. The history of that place is amazing. I went on a tour there last year and it was great.
Telstra Stadium in Sydney is a unique design. Its pretty impressive however has the same issue that the 4th level of the McG has... too far from the action.
Telstra Dome is fantastic in regards to structure and forward planning, roof, retractable seats, tv's in seats, car park under the ground. Its very modern and impressive. And the viewing there... there isn't a bad seat in the house.
I haven't been able to visit the rest yet.. hopefully one day.
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This is a good point but its a dog fight to get out of the G if there is something on at Rod Laver or the rugby at Olympic Park.
melbournemartin
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Where do you park in that thing?
Also I'm quite happy with the MCG being roofless. I like my wet weather footy from time to time.
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