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Do people think this will also be a great financial opportunity for the lions? More through the gate, corporate bigger and better, memberships will be up, and exposure will be hugh- driving up sponsorship price ?

Fred wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 1:02 pm

Do people think this will also be a great financial opportunity for the lions? More through the gate, corporate bigger and better, memberships will be up, and exposure will be hugh- driving up sponsorship price ?

they'll play to the same 35K they always do
that seems to be the numb of expats in Brisbane & as we know , they're the only ones who watch fumbleball in QLD

Fred wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 1:02 pm

Do people think this will also be a great financial opportunity for the lions? More through the gate, corporate bigger and better, memberships will be up, and exposure will be hugh- driving up sponsorship price ?

BE interesting to see the Rent Fee for the new stadium (as it is going to be billions $$$$)

i most certaintly expect a crowd lift in the new stadium
all sports lift with new shiny toys

Any Word on Suncorp Stadium Upgrade..

imagen it gets nothing LOL

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:24 pm

Any Word on Suncorp Stadium Upgrade..

imagen it gets nothing LOL

well that won't go down well if that is the case ( i don;t think it will )
The 3 rectangle sports playing out of Suncorp , including the states premier sport ....will want their chop & Suncorp upgraded to 65K.
How Crisa... fooli.. could justify every other sport getting blingy flashy new venues & League , Union & Soccer getting nothing will go down like a turd milkshake , so almost certainly another billion will be put into Suncorp too

The Lions get really good crowds at the Gabba, so there is no reason why they wouldn't get good crowds at Victoria Park, unless they suddenly start losing games and end up on the bottom of the ladder.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:24 pm

Any Word on Suncorp Stadium Upgrade..

imagen it gets nothing LOL

New Brisbane Arena will be built at Victoria Park too, so no need for any upgrades at Suncorp I would assume. Amazing stadium as is.

Skippy Steve wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:15 pm

The Lions get really good crowds at the Gabba, so there is no reason why they wouldn't get good crowds at Victoria Park, unless they suddenly start losing games and end up on the bottom of the ladder.

Good on ya Skip. That's almost a balanced statement pal. Congratulations. And no mention of bum sniffing. Proud of ya pal. Keep up the good work.

Beaussie wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 7:10 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:24 pm

Any Word on Suncorp Stadium Upgrade..

imagen it gets nothing LOL

New Brisbane Arena will be built at Victoria Park too, so no need for any upgrades at Suncorp I would assume. Amazing stadium as is.

so they're playing SOO at Brisbane Arena are they ?

Suncorp will remain as is. A fine stadium as is, described by many RL people as the best rectangular stadium in Australia. No need for any upgrades.

The new Victoria Park stadium will however be the jewel of stadiums in QLD for AFL, Cricket and big concerts/shows. Going to be an amazing new stadium. The biggest in QLD.

I wonder which sponsor will jump on board to get the naming rights to the new stadium ?

Beaussie wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:10 pm

Suncorp will remain as is. A fine stadium as is, described by many RL people as the best rectangular stadium in Australia. No need for any upgrades.

The new Victoria Park stadium will however be the jewel of stadiums in QLD for AFL, Cricket and big concerts/shows. Going to be an amazing new stadium. The biggest in QLD.

it will be upgraded aka the original plan to 65K
the NRL , Broncos , Dolphins Maroons
will insist on it

Soccer & Rugby Union will hold the QLD govt to the plan too
Wallabies games , Matildas Socceroos games

its required
it will happen

azif wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 6:32 am

Beaussie wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:10 pm

Suncorp will remain as is. A fine stadium as is, described by many RL people as the best rectangular stadium in Australia. No need for any upgrades.

The new Victoria Park stadium will however be the jewel of stadiums in QLD for AFL, Cricket and big concerts/shows. Going to be an amazing new stadium. The biggest in QLD.

it will be upgraded aka the original plan to 65K
the NRL , Broncos , Dolphins Maroons
will insist on it

Soccer & Rugby Union will hold the QLD govt to the plan too
Wallabies games , Matildas Socceroos games

its required
it will happen

you would think Suncorp and surrounds gets a very good Upgrade (being that it is the Elite go to stadium in Brisbane)
Being rectangle and services multiple codes.

Suncorp Stadium doesn’t need any upgrades, it’s fine as is. Bigger capacity crowds can be accommodated at the new Victoria Park stadium if required. The QLD government ain’t likely to spend any more taxpayer dollars on an unnecessary upgrade when there will be a bigger brand new stadium available at Victoria Park for the odd big event.