Skoda Stadium Launch

[Beaussie]

Wow, I'm so excited. Can't wait to get my GWS membership after seeing the stadium presented today.



2 teams in Sydney. Bring it on!!!

[TLPG]

There is NO WAY I'm calling the venue THAT name! That shows just how ridiculous this marketing of venue names stinks!

[Topper]

It's the way of the future, TLPG. Clubs and leagues have to get the extra money they need from somewhere and this is a fine tactic.

[TLPG]

And a cop out of the highest order. Sorry, but that's the way I see it.

[cos789]

Why have you decided to draw the line at Skoda Stadium TLPG ?
Do you have a problem with any of the other commercially named stadia ?
If so just refer to their original names like Subiaco, Docklands, Homebush, Showgrounds, Cronulla, Carrara, Geelong, Princess Park. Leederville, Perth, Lathlain etc etc.

[TLPG]

That's what I do, Cos. You're right - I don't like any commercially named venues. And welcome to the forum!

[cos789]

Either do I, but I'll take their money and use the most convenient name.
In this case I don't mind, because there is the old Sydney Showgrounds that hosted AR and the new Sydney showgrounds are new so it's not like an old name.

[TLPG]

As far as I know the Showgrounds have never hosted any team sport. I'm calling the venue the Sydney Showgrounds, just like I refer to Olympic Stadium, Kardinia Park, Football Park, Subiaco, York Park, Carrara, Docklands Stadium, Marrara and Bellerive. I think that was all of them.

[cos789]

As far as I know the Showgrounds have never hosted any team sport. I'm calling the venue the Sydney Showgrounds, just like I refer to Olympic Stadium, Kardinia Park, Football Park, Subiaco, York Park, Carrara, Docklands Stadium, Marrara and Bellerive. I think that was all of them.

The SFL has played games there (mainly finals), Canterbury rl played one season there and soccer during the Olympics.

[TLPG]

The Sydney FL has played there? *shocked* When?

[Beaussie]

The Sydney FL has played there? *shocked* When?