AFL @ Adelaide's Oval - That time is now.

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Toilets are in abundance compared to AAMI, but they only had a couple of food outlets operating today to cater for those stupid enough to pay their ridiculously dear prices (I did because I ended up sooooo fkg hungry):
Get used to it, pretty much had it confirmed today that there will be no outside catering for the footy, they want to do it all themselves.
 

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Indoor training centre I presume?

I think you are right and I'm certain this is the facility that will host our after match functions (the Shed mark 3).

I also popped down for roughly 20minutes on my way home past the Oval. Didn't take any photos as I was in a hurry but I must saying standing outside the Southern stand looking up left me speechless.

Might head down after work tomorrow for a better look if I get time.
 

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I never was a lover of the horseshoe shape of the stands, but while I would prefer to see the Southern stand replicated at the Northern end, I admit that they have managed to merge the past with the present well at that end. I still wonder what effect this lack of stands at the Northern end will experience from strong Northerly winds. AAMI's large Northern stand has been a great help in diminishing the effect of wind in a game, but obviously that no longer applies. We'll see.

Apart from that, I think that those in charge have come up with an outstanding stadium which people will enjoy going to and watching live footy. Roll on season 2014. :) :thumbsu:
Northerlies are a negligible problem in winter. The design looks perfect for keeping out the howling winter southerlies.

Also, the SACA will never agree to put a stand on the hill that blocks out the view of the trees and cathedral over the old scoreboard at the cathedral end. Never. That is what gives Adelaide Oval its quintessential English cricket oval feel and gets it consistently voted in the top cricket grounds in the world. The compromise has been struck and it will stay how it is.

The crows wouldn't need another 15000 seats anyway, let alone port.
 

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Northerlies are a negligible problem in winter. The design looks perfect for keeping out the howling winter southerlies.

Also, the SACA will never agree to put a stand on the hill that blocks out the view of the trees and cathedral over the old scoreboard at the cathedral end. Never. That is what gives Adelaide Oval its quintessential English cricket oval feel and gets it consistently voted in the top cricket grounds in the world. The compromise has been struck and it will stay how it is.

The crows wouldn't need another 15000 seats anyway, let alone port.
Old habits die hard, don't they? :)

While the decision may well be the same, it's the SMA that participates in such decisions these days, not the SACA, which is just another tenant.
 

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Northerlies are a negligible problem in winter. The design looks perfect for keeping out the howling winter southerlies.

Also, the SACA will never agree to put a stand on the hill that blocks out the view of the trees and cathedral over the old scoreboard at the cathedral end. Never. That is what gives Adelaide Oval its quintessential English cricket oval feel and gets it consistently voted in the top cricket grounds in the world. The compromise has been struck and it will stay how it is.

The crows wouldn't need another 15000 seats anyway, let alone port.
Well, until we win the world cup and Adelaide is forced to put a stand there.
 

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More likely it'll happen in 5-10 years when the Fig trees all mysteriously die at the same time, from what will be revealed 3/4 into the build to be a poison, with the culprit never found - but in honour of the valiant trees, the main bar in the new northern stand will be named 'The Fig Tree Bar', where punters can spend $11 on a Super Dry.
 

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More likely it'll happen in 5-10 years when the Fig trees all mysteriously die at the same time, from what will be revealed 3/4 into the build to be a poison, with the culprit never found - but in honour of the valiant trees, the main bar in the new northern stand will be named 'The Fig Tree Bar', where punters can spend $11 on a Super Dry.
If a Super Dry is only $11 in 10 years time I'll be amazed.
 

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It's normal to get an infraction for posting on the Port board. ..... lets not compare...... us to them :p
I was infracted for posting on their board re the Thomas tackle on Bassett years ago, but after a couple of civil PM's with Ford Fairlane (and I do mean civil!) it was withdrawn. Ford's OK, but I think a couple of the others might be a little precious
 

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I was infracted for posting on their board re the Thomas tackle on Bassett years ago, but after a couple of civil PM's with Ford Fairlane (and I do mean civil!) it was withdrawn. Ford's OK, but I think a couple of the others might be a little precious
Yeah when you get them on their own they're often quite civil but as a group they are hypersensitive. Something something insecurity
 

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AO looks more exciting every day (cheers to those who have uploaded photos in this thread). The seating angle should really bring people into the game a bit more as they will be right on top of the action.

We all need to prepare for a barrage of complaints from the greater supporter base though, at least initially. People will have to change the routine that has served them well for 20+ years and there will be a lot of confusion regarding access to the ground, finding the amenities, etc.

Catering and public transport (on weekends) are the two things I really hope they get right.
 

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AO looks more exciting every day (cheers to those who have uploaded photos in this thread). The seating angle should really bring people into the game a bit more as they will be right on top of the action.

We all need to prepare for a barrage of complaints from the greater supporter base though, at least initially. People will have to change the routine that has served them well for 20+ years and there will be a lot of confusion regarding access to the ground, finding the amenities, etc.

Catering and public transport (on weekends) are the two things I really hope they get right.
What I don't understand is that for most people it is much easier to get into town than it ever was to get AAMI. Apparently there were 300,000 people at the Xmas pageant and every working day there are much more than 50,000 heading into and out of town to work. I think the problem comes down to fear of change rather than the change itself.
 
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