There wouldn't be a suitable ground on the Central Coast or Woolongong. Newcastle no 1 sports ground might be ok, but its more a preseason standard ground than a H & A season standard ground.
If someone applied for a job in the corporate world having not had experience in the field for over 10 years, would they even be considered for an interview?
Accor would be also looking for a new tenant as South Sydney are transitioning away from there from next year. I don't think the spend should be all out of the AFL's pocket in those circumstances.