If this does not go ahead - they will have to cancel the olympics lol - there just isn't the time to redo the Gabba or build elsewhere.


Yeah. They'll probably push it through Fred. Could get ugly though along the way.


I remember the Albert Park protesters - were there for years and years ...

If this does not go ahead - they will have to cancel the olympics lol - there just isn't the time to redo the Gabba or build elsewhere.

Do we know what the advertisers pay more attention to? What is the reason for going to Reach - must be some reason behind it.

Wasn't it a Melbourne home game? Plus Melbourne are not a high drawing club either - so I gather this is why they played this game in Alice Springs - probably wasn't going to get much more (if any) if played at GWS lol - but probably more if at the G - thing is, would have cost them to have it at ...

Wasn't the AFL game also on Fox? Was the SOO game also on Fox on Thursday? Just curious.

Saying sold out - but I am a member and just walk in and stand on the wing (110) - so I would say all seating is gone. You can bet, however, there will be empty seats visible on the day. I know in the corporate, they have the seating inside at tables - and seats reserved outside - where you get ...

We will see - if it costs substantially less to have concerts at vic park - it is up with all latest technology - I think it would be preferred - it was a hugh selling point - given many high profile stars don’t come to Brisbane with the logistics of getting and out the apparent issue (I say ...

I think part of the sales pitch for the vic stadium was the logistics of getting in and out for concert promoters - this attteacting more concerts to Brisbane.

I’m still thinking that if the upgrade to Suncorp isn’t ready by 2032 we may see a SOO there - money talks and the extra seats and ...

Without Fox ratings it’s hard to know - particularly with greater limited coverage on FTA for AFL. These FTA ratings are just that FTA - do they include streaming on 7? As that is another newish factor.



YES all figures include STREAMING BVOD on CH7 and CH9

you said the same thing last ...

We will see - if it costs substantially less to have concerts at vic park - it is up with all latest technology - I think it would be preferred - it was a hugh selling point - given many high profile stars don’t come to Brisbane with the logistics of getting and out the apparent issue (I say ...

I think part of the sales pitch for the vic stadium was the logistics of getting in and out for concert promoters - this attteacting more concerts to Brisbane.

I’m still thinking that if the upgrade to Suncorp isn’t ready by 2032 we may see a SOO there - money talks and the extra seats and money ...

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either


Its been bankrolled by two national governments Freddo. Its success ad infinitum is guaranteed.



Don’t get me ...

Without Fox ratings it’s hard to know - particularly with greater limited coverage on FTA for AFL. These FTA ratings are just that FTA - do they include streaming on 7? As that is another newish factor.

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either