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  1. manicmagpie

    Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium)

    I think the complaints are all about the hardness of the surface, similar to Docklands when it opened.
  2. manicmagpie

    Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium)

    https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/franklin-out-optus-stadium-blamed-20180424-p4zbbi.html Sydney are blaming Perth Stadium for an ongoing problem with Franklin's heel:
  3. manicmagpie

    Etihad Stadium Gone by 2025?

    Probably went up while I was typing. But thanks for the condescension helpful tip. :thumbsu:
  4. manicmagpie

    Etihad Stadium Gone by 2025?

    A quick Google found this article and picture from 2013 about starting construction of Western Park. http://www.docklandsnews.com.au/editions/article/western-park-to-start-next-year_8924/ I haven't been down that end of Docklands for quite a while - is there anything there yet? Sounds like...
  5. manicmagpie

    Crowds question MCG V Etihad

    As an aside, on the weekend Docklands overtook both Waverley Park and the Junction Oval to go to 4th on the all time number of VFL/AFL games list with its 733rd, 734th and 735th matches. At around 48 games a year it will overtake Victoria Park in less than 4 years but would need 11 or 12 to...
  6. manicmagpie

    Crowds question MCG V Etihad

    You're spot on with this. It is my opinion that clubs should face greater restrictions in the number of reserved seats they can sell. I know it's helping clubs with their bottom lines but it's turning people away from attending games. Go to the G nowadays and the only general admission is up in...
  7. manicmagpie

    Crowds question MCG V Etihad

    {Gets on hobby horse} Fans in general, and Collingwood fans more than most, dislike Docklands for several reasons, most of them stupid. You generally get variants on: - It's too expensive: which doesn't explain why the thousands of people with free entry rights, including what must be at least...
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