Recent content by Perry Pie

Regatta point is a massive property speculation. The stadium will cost more to build out over the water & I would not expect the many pipe dreams to come true with 2.0. Expensive promises will not be fulfilled, 2.0 is 100% distraction. If 2.0 moved forward it too would be subject to the POSS...

It will cost some money (and land) but I suspect they will move it in the end.

Nah, think it will be Mac Point if they really so support the team. 02 is high risk & expensive to build. Also a property speculation that will result in a second rate cheapo stadium (because the stadium is an excuse for a property speculation).

Looking forward to Gather round. Its the first full round of the season. I think the "Opening Round" + byes has undermined the season start, that is what has led to the odd flat feeling. Dont mind no games in Melboune opening week, but the season should open with everyone playing. I can see...

There have been many away jumpers that are no where near as good as that.

The enclosed stadium they are building in Christchurch right now has a horse shoe design for the roof (solid roof over the southern end and sides, clear over the rest). I expect that is to support the growth of the grass with maximum light from the north, so some element of your horseshoe will...

You are right. Or should I say you would be if the world of politics, government administration and business was a totally rational place with people acting with good faith and integrity. Unfortunately we are dealing with humans in positions of power and authority where the terms "good faith"...

Doesnt look any better now its fully built. That look is exactly what should NOT be built at Mac Point. There is things to learn from Dunedin, especially growing the turf. Some standing room behind the goals is a good idea anyway.

So where are we now really? Mac Point still makes sense as a location for the stadium. Building a stadium somewhere else will not in itself save significant money to build & may cost more if more road/transport/stadium infrastructre is added (TAC & Regatta Point for example). Bear in mind that...

Thats why new stadium needs more games, that should be negotiated by the Tassie govt... A minimum of 9 at new stadium is needed (10 better). A Hawthorn away in Launceston can be one of the Devils 4 games there. Can have another Melbourne team play a home game in Hobart or Launceston (on...

Team 20 will be one of Canberra, WA3 or SA3. SA3 is unlikely unless SANFL figure there is a posative case that others will no go for and then decide to go for it. WA3 is up to WA authorities. To date they are unconvinced (but if SA3 starts growing legs they might reconsider). That leaves what...

The economic well being of the State is why an AFL team based in Tassie is so important. It creates economic activity, skilled jobs and a connection with millions every week for most of the year. The team is an economic gain for the State no matter how its cut. Thousands of jobs in Tassie to...

I love the render, Also the idea of a simple raised roof - it could be made to look very special (which is what anything built at Mac point will need to be. Changed stadium name for a laugh too. One thing that will be critical is ventilation, esp in summer. It will get very hot in there if its...

A fundamental point about the roof is will it pay for itself by providing a venue for substantially more events. That bit of simple calculation needs to be made on that, one based on realistic use. Design is critical too. AFL grounds are very big, how the new stadium is laid out will be critical...

Brought this to mind.