MCG to host GF through to 2057

[Sir_Loin]

Concourse built from Richmond station to the g

Capacity way over 100k

They have at least 22 statues to fit in so it’s a good move

 

[maskmcgee]

Footy Show exclusive that’s been on The Age website for a couple of hours.

But it was behind a paywall, so it may as well not have existed.

 

[Pessimistic]

I believe they should put Brunton Ave underground and build a huge entertainment complex backing into the southern stand

That way the corporates can attend. Get entertained wined dined but take turns to watch 15m of Sport like they do at Flemington spring carni

 

[theyellowsash]

AFLW, local community engagement, buying votes for the next election, etc, etc

Funding comes with strings though, will be interesting to see what they are

the afl can fund their stadiums themselves. the state gov has trains schools and hospitals to build.

 

[HTT]

Hopefully there’s some sort of provision to redo Richmond Station. Can’t speak for jolimont as I never use it, but getting into Richmond is a real squeeze and banks up past the Swinburne Centre sometimes. Even getting in at the back entry is a struggle now

 

[big_e]

arent geelong only just finishing rebuilding their stadium? and why exactly are footscray and carlton getting redeveloped if theyre never gonna play afl there?

Wait, a government potentially wasting money? Well, I never....

 

[parano1a]

Sounds like a great deal for all footy fans. The Grand Final belongs at the G.

 

[blue harvest]

MCG increased capacity to (and I quote) "Well over 100,000"

I thought he said back over 100k (seated), not way over 100k, could be wrong though.

 

[big_e]

AFLW, local community engagement, buying votes for the next election, etc, etc

Funding comes with strings though, will be interesting to see what they are

Already big enough. And will remain so for some time.

 

[TigerTime_89]

Hopefully there’s some sort of provision to redo Richmond Station. Can’t speak for jolimont as I never use it, but getting into Richmond is a real squeeze and banks up past the Swinburne Centre sometimes. Even getting in at the back entry is a struggle now

There is. That was announced too.

 

[theyellowsash]

AFLW games.

aflw isnt going to make the state any of their money back and football isnt a public service or utility. the afl can fund their money sink themselves. supporting womens football? how about supporting women victims of violence first.

 

[Magpie Monopoly]

Unlike your club most non-Victorian clubs don't get to play at the MCG 15 times a year.

Maybe don't build your ground with 45's instead of 50's for a start

 

[Equus]

Fantastic. What a great result for Victoria.

 

[Lions_Prid3]

No problem with it staying at the G, best ground in the country. I do however like the idea of introducing a second game, to be played at the higher seeds home ground. So some years you could have 2 games at the G, others you would have one game there and another at the Adelaide Oval for instance. Seems a good compromise. Percentage splits it if it's 1-1.

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[blured]

As an MCC member this pleases me

 

[Sir_Loin]

Maybe don't build your ground with 45's instead of 50's for a start

Or at least don’t be so s**t that the league sells you off interstate

 

[cykablyat]

I'm looking forward to watching minnow Victorian clubs play in a stadium that is 1/5 full during the regular season.

 

[Gralin]

the afl can fund their stadiums themselves. the state gov has trains schools and hospitals to build.

Funding infrastructure usually involves council's and governments
Whether it's where the money should be going is separate but AFL don't own anything other than the docklands

Already big enough. And will remain so for some time.

Imagine it's things like lights for Ikon park, improved facilities like toilets, parking/transport access etc

 

[Nuggets73]

Best stadium in Australia ... Home of AFL ... easy choice

 

[Godfather32]

All I hear is that we have to deal with Interstate flogs complaining about not knowing how to play at the MCG for another 40 years...

The way your mob's going you won't have to worry about how to win a GF there for another 40 years or so anyway.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

30 years?



edit: 40 years...WTF!

 

[theyellowsash]

There is. That was announced too.

yeah but the heritage wackos arent going to let us get rid of the old bricks broken tiles and rusted metal so it will just be a new entrance canopy so you can at least wait in line undercover

 

[blue harvest]

Bit of a waste pulling down the GSS. It's still a pretty good facility. I suspect they will drag that part out a bit and do the other stuff first.

 

[tim_saints]

I'm looking forward to watching minnow Victorian clubs play in a stadium that is 1/5 full during the regular season.

I'm glad! Finally someone from interstate who is looking forward to watching footy at the G! See it isn't that hard everyone! Be like this guy right here!!!

 

[TigerTime_89]

I thought he said back over 100k (seated), not way over 100k, could be wrong though.

I thought he said well over, I could be wrong.