Talking Footy

Fred wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2026 2:23 pm

I think the use of kids isn't a political stunt - just highlighting that future generations of kids will be able to benefit 0 more symbolic than political in that regard re: use of kids there. But anyway -

Fred wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2026 1:01 pm

I’d disagree here Terry - but no biggy

Beaussie wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2026 3:57 pm

The new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre are part of the $7.1 billion 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government.

It brings together several major projects into one connected precinct:



https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au ... egacy-plan



Looking great Brisbane. Really looking forward to watching the footy at the new Brisbane Stadium.

Terry wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2026 6:51 pm

Haha!! Fumbleball doing what it does best. Leeching off the back of other sports. The right royal parasites of Australian sport.

WookieReturns wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2026 7:14 pm

Terry wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2026 6:51 pm

Haha!! Fumbleball doing what it does best. Leeching off the back of other sports. The right royal parasites of Australian sport.

AFL has contributed more to stadium and facility development than the NRL, ARU, Cricket and Basketball combined - given the combined total contributed by the NRL to stadium development is zero. But sure, its the AFL that are the parasites.