Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:50 am
It's probably just the Melbourne mediaOn that note, does anyone know if FIFA have made it mandatory that only one city can have two venues? or is this just a media write-up?
It's probably just the Melbourne mediaOn that note, does anyone know if FIFA have made it mandatory that only one city can have two venues? or is this just a media write-up?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aussie_Stadium.JPGsmitty wrote:haven't really heard/seen much about the stadium, does anyone have any photos of the ground from the stands?
what an awesome view! Looks like a great stadium.Spirit of Santos wrote:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aussie_Stadium.JPGsmitty wrote:haven't really heard/seen much about the stadium, does anyone have any photos of the ground from the stands?
Its quite a good medium sized stadium. The roof doesn't provide enough protection from the rain and I understand there is a bit of a problem with viewing from the ends but as I have only ever sat on the sides I can't confirm that personally. It has much better atmosphere when it is full than Etihad has when it is full in oval format.smitty wrote:what an awesome view! Looks like a great stadium.Spirit of Santos wrote:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aussie_Stadium.JPGsmitty wrote:haven't really heard/seen much about the stadium, does anyone have any photos of the ground from the stands?
Almost looks like there's room for corporate box expansion, in the centre of the photo. Looks like a stadium with real character.
allot changes in 10yrskame_22 wrote:good point, but before the sfs stadium were was the main rugby league matches playedcan only assume that the people who bag the SFS have never actually watched a game there.
I don't think it needs expansion at all as it holds 45 000 which meets FIFA requirements. Big internationals, NRL grand finals will always go to Homebush anyway so it would be rather pointless.
As it stands it is the ideal size for what it’s used for. Regular NRL, A-League and Super 12 games.
as far as i can tell, it's just recent convention that has been accepted as a rule. although in recent world cups, only one city has had two stadiums, i've not seen it written in any fifa guidelines that it must be so.kame_22 wrote:It's probably just the Melbourne mediaOn that note, does anyone know if FIFA have made it mandatory that only one city can have two venues? or is this just a media write-up?
There's no problem with the view from the ends Though obviously like at any ground it dosent compare to the view from the sideline.gyfox wrote:Its quite a good medium sized stadium. The roof doesn't provide enough protection from the rain and I understand there is a bit of a problem with viewing from the ends but as I have only ever sat on the sides I can't confirm that personally. It has much better atmosphere when it is full than Etihad has when it is full in oval format.smitty wrote:what an awesome view! Looks like a great stadium.Spirit of Santos wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aussie_Stadium.JPG
Almost looks like there's room for corporate box expansion, in the centre of the photo. Looks like a stadium with real character.
An 82m wide infield v a 140m wide infield makes a lot of difference.Spirit of Santos wrote:There's no problem with the view from the ends Though obviously like at any ground it dosent compare to the view from the sideline.gyfox wrote:Its quite a good medium sized stadium. The roof doesn't provide enough protection from the rain and I understand there is a bit of a problem with viewing from the ends but as I have only ever sat on the sides I can't confirm that personally. It has much better atmosphere when it is full than Etihad has when it is full in oval format.smitty wrote: what an awesome view! Looks like a great stadium.
Almost looks like there's room for corporate box expansion, in the centre of the photo. Looks like a stadium with real character.
It's always amazed me that this little ground seats 45 000, compared to Docklands which appears to be so much bigger but only holds 55 000.
This is where you look at the motto of the stadiumSpirit of Santos wrote:I can only assume that the people who bag the SFS have never actually watched a game there.
I don't think it needs expansion at all as it holds 45 000 which meets FIFA requirements. Big internationals, NRL grand finals will always go to Homebush anyway so it would be rather pointless.
As it stands it is the ideal size for what it’s used for. Regular NRL, A-League and Super 12 games.
Sydney will not get a semi and a final.Egan wrote:This is where you look at the motto of the stadiumSpirit of Santos wrote:I can only assume that the people who bag the SFS have never actually watched a game there.
I don't think it needs expansion at all as it holds 45 000 which meets FIFA requirements. Big internationals, NRL grand finals will always go to Homebush anyway so it would be rather pointless.
As it stands it is the ideal size for what it’s used for. Regular NRL, A-League and Super 12 games.
SCG Trust - In direct competition with Telstra for major events, will have to upgrade in order to compete with the privately run Telstra Stadium...I can see it getting a Semi Final at the current rate...
Mexico 1986-Azteca held a semi and hosted the Finaldeejaybee wrote:
Sydney will not get a semi and a final.
if it were about 8-10m shorter and the seats were raised/pitch sunk a little, it'd be a dead set gem. as it is it's pretty bloody good.hot_dogma wrote:The SFS is an excellent venue with great sightlines except the extension to the ends which was done in 2006 (?). The bottom five or so rows are quite poor. Especially so when there is advertising hoardings in what is the goal goal.