Talking Footy

Beaussie wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:02 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:47 pm

The SCG is the swans home ground

Yep.

AFLcrap1 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:47 pm

They had nearly 200 mill spent on it .

Again... funds requested by the SCG Trust, primarily for Cricket. If that was not the case, why was the redevelopment undertaken during the AFL season to have it ready for Cricket/Ashes season?

AFLcrap1 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:47 pm

Where was your outrage there.

The AFL benefitted from the SCG Trust and Cricket NSW lobbying for Government funding.

The SCG still remains much older than Allianz Stadium with terrible facilities for most of the crowds that attend (much bigger crowds than those attending events at Allianz Stadium too I might add). I attended AFLX at Allianz Stadium a couple weeks ago and was impressed with how quick and easy it was to get food, drinks or use facilities. No massive line ups blocking paths like the terrible layout of the SCG facilities.

AFLcrap1 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:47 pm

So go on show where I'm wrong .
Show where the AFL stadia haven't had hundreds of millions spent on them .

Can you point out where the AFL specifically requested these "hundreds of millions" you speak of?

Former Victorian premier and president of AFL club Hawthorn, Jeff Kennett, reckons he already knows which code is on top - and why. He says AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has used his 10 years in the top job to secure hundreds of millions of dollars from governments for AFL ground upgrades, which has put the code on the top of the heap.

"Demetriou has done some wonderful things in his decade of leadership, the most significant in my opinion being how he played off governments against oppositions federal and state to leave the competition with the most wonderful collection of sporting venues any sport occupies in Australia," he wrote in Melbourne's Herald Sun on September 25.

"Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by us through political manoeuvring under Demetriou's baton, while the AFL has committed so little cash. It's a remarkable achievement."

Beaussie wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:00 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:21 am

NlolRL wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:04 pm

the facilities reflect the popularity of their use. The MCG, Adelaide oval and Perth's new stadium reflect these faicilites extensive use by the public. Same as the tennis precinct in Melbourne. It is upgraded regularly because the public just keep on supporting the event at record levels. The cost becomes justified because it benefits so many people

your still not looking at the fact that it hosts over 200 events yearly,
this is not just for local sports and events but internationally..

it warrants an upgrade for the need to host major events>>
which at the moments the facilities are not up to scratch>>

RUGBY UNION have stated the ground is not up to world cup level to host the world cup>>

what does that tell you NlolRL

Just curious where you get the “over 200 events yearly” figure from?

I counted just 27 events at Allianz Stadium scheduled for 2018.

https://www.scgt.nsw.gov.au/allianz-sta ... ll-events/

AFLcrap1 wrote: Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:08 pm

He just churns out the articles
The hyopcrites( AFL ZOMBIES) hang on every word like it's gospel .

Funny how they never question if there's an agenda by the author .

NRL threatens to move Grand Final to Queensland if NSW government changes its stadium policy
By Chris OKeefe • State Political Reporter
6:13pm Mar 1, 2018

The National Rugby League has threatened to take the grand final to Queensland if the NSW Government changes its mind on rebuilding ANZ Stadium.

9NEWS has learned high level government discussions are taking place about winding back the $2.3 billion stadium rebuild plan. One of the options includes postponing the redevelopment of ANZ Stadium at Olympic Park with one senior source declaring "it's a live option."

If the government changes its policy, the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the NRL and NSW Government in November will be torn up.

The NRL agreed to guarantee the grand final will be played in Sydney for the next 25 years on the proviso a world class rectangular stadium was built at Olympic Park.

Former Queensland Premier and chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter Beattie told 9NEWS if the obligations are not met, there is no longer a deal.

"No one should be under any illusions the Queensland Government want it (grand final). I've already had the Queensland Minister (Sports Minister Kate Jones) ring me," Mr Beattie said.

"If anything happens untoward, like ripping up the MOU, Queensland will be in like Flynn."

Elements within the NSW Government and the state Labor Opposition believe the NRL is bluffing and would not take the grand final interstate.

"That's a brave position," Mr Beattie said.

"We expect the MOU to be honoured because we are honourable people."

Sources within the NRL say, if necessary, they're ready to fly to Brisbane next week and announce the 2020 grand final will be played there.

The controversial plan has earned significant community backlash and many within the NSW Liberal Party believe it's killing their chances of re-election.

9NEWS understands the release of the business cases for Allianz Stadium at Moore Park and ANZ Stadium will be a point in which a policy change can occur.

Speaking to reporters in Goulburn, Ms Berejiklian was asked whether she would pull out of one or both stadiums if the business cases don't stack up.

"Our policy is out there. We're doing the detailed homework that you need to do for these projects and we look forward to sharing the detailed homework in it's complete," Ms Berejiklian said.

Luke Foley is making political mileage out of the controversy but is yet to declare a clear position.

9NEWS understands if the demolition of Allianz Stadium at Moore Park occurs before the March 2019 election and Mr Foley is elected, he will not proceed with the redevelopment of a stadium at Olympic Park. However, if no contracts are signed his preference is ANZ Stadium over Moore Park.

"The Premier is so weak she is bending the knee to unelected power brokers who want their own private palace in the Eastern Suburbs." Mr Foley said.

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/ ... adium-deal

AFLcrap1 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:17 am

Nope they're playing hardball
Which is what they have to do .

Beaussie wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:38 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:17 am

Nope they're playing hardball
Which is what they have to do .

Playing hardball now eh?

They sound desperate with their threats.

Terry wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:51 pm

Beaussie wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:38 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:17 am

Nope they're playing hardball
Which is what they have to do .

Playing hardball now eh?

They sound desperate with their threats.

They sound desperate?????? Geez pal the only thing you've contributed to this site lately is regurgitated comic strip activist rants from Australia's biggest idiot. Now that is the definition of desperate!!!!!!!!

What's it like being in bed with Fitzy anyhow lolololololololol?????? Arrrrrggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

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