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

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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.
I was against it initially as I wanted either a new stadium or an upgrade of Footy Park and thought the "toilet bowl" design looked cheap at first.

Walking past it and seeing it close up as well as seeing the progress photos on here converted me. A better viewing angle from the grandstands, superscreens that are actually clearer than a 1970's analogue TV and the rowdiness on the hill will make going to the footy a better experience (along with us not being shit again).
 

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Looks like their normal home game crowd as well, will their bay covers fit??

Talk about cringeworthy, I wonder if Collingwoods cheersquad went to the cricket at the MCG when they were doing the Southern stand and sang their club song LOL.

Good ole Powah, what would we do without them!!
 

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I was against it initially as I wanted either a new stadium or an upgrade of Footy Park and thought the "toilet bowl" design looked cheap at first.

Walking past it and seeing it close up as well as seeing the progress photos on here converted me. A better viewing angle from the grandstands, superscreens that are actually clearer than a 1970's analogue TV and the rowdiness on the hill will make going to the footy a better experience (along with us not being shit again).
I wasn't against it, loved the idea of CBD AFL. But was concerned about the compromise footy has made. Viewing angles and superscreens would still be the same with a normal northern stand.

The rowdiness of the hill won't be as much as a half full northern stand.

Don't get me wrong I am looking forward to going but the old scoreboard and open end will take away something for me as an AFL fan - great for the cricket followers though.
 

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Im still waiting for my installments to start for next years Adelaide Oval Football Membership. They told me yesterday that the installments start today but im still yet to be charged. Maybe by tonight.
 

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I wasn't against it, loved the idea of CBD AFL. But was concerned about the compromise footy has made. Viewing angles and superscreens would still be the same with a normal northern stand.

The rowdiness of the hill won't be as much as a half full northern stand.

Don't get me wrong I am looking forward to going but the old scoreboard and open end will take away something for me as an AFL fan - great for the cricket followers though.
I think you are wrong. Standing on the hill will become extremely popular. It adds to the atmosphere. I was at the Port v Melbourne game on the hill and it was a brilliant atmosphere. If anything aside from finals the atmosphere at footy park was pretty average. The thing you have to tell yourself is this is a new beginning, its exciting and fun. I don't think there is anything wrong either with having an open end. with a packed house the place will be electric. I could see it being as boring as bat crap though when port tarp the hill!
 

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I think you are wrong. Standing on the hill will become extremely popular. It adds to the atmosphere. I was at the Port v Melbourne game on the hill and it was a brilliant atmosphere. If anything aside from finals the atmosphere at footy park was pretty average. The thing you have to tell yourself is this is a new beginning, its exciting and fun. I don't think there is anything wrong either with having an open end. with a packed house the place will be electric. I could see it being as boring as bat crap though when port tarp the hill!
That's not a tarp, it's a tent City!
 

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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
Lol, I remember once I was having an argument with one of their mods (macca19), all settled, I leave, 2-3 hours later, I get an infraction by another mod (ford fairlaine).

I can deal with them being harsh like the Carlton board, but at least have a uniform stance. Argue with 1 moderator then another out of no where infracts you. One implies it's ok, then the other hits you hard.
 

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The breeze is going to create havoc at the northern end, it's going to be very interesting to compare the scoring ends
If anything is going to create havoc, it's the gaps either side of the Southern stand. They will create real wind tunnels
 

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Lol, I remember once I was having an argument with one of their mods (macca19), all settled, I leave, 2-3 hours later, I get an infraction by another mod (ford fairlaine).

I can deal with them being harsh like the Carlton board, but at least have a uniform stance. Argue with 1 moderator then another out of no where infracts you. One implies it's ok, then the other hits you hard.
pretty much like umpiring
 
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The breeze is going to create havoc at the northern end, it's going to be very interesting to compare the scoring ends
Think Southern end will be worse with the gaps between stands likely to impact the flight of the ball at the last moment ......Northern end will play as it always has at Adelaide Oval
 
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If anything is going to create havoc, it's the gaps either side of the Southern stand. They will create real wind tunnels
I said this a 6 weeks ago and due to the hype of a new stadium i was boo-hooed.

Was told gaps would be filled with big screens .......only matters on ovals western side

Am I the only one concerned with Santa Anna Couch potentially impacting knee injuries due to couch runners?
 

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I said this a 6 weeks ago and due to the hype of a new stadium i was boo-hooed.

Was told gaps would be filled with big screens .......only matters on ovals western side

Am I the only one concerned with Santa Anna Couch potentially impacting knee injuries due to couch runners?
The couch will be in the under-thatch during winter as it goes quite dormant. The winter grasses will grow through. Likely after the santa ana goes brown in the cold weather they will mow it low and water like hell to get the winter grasses through.
 

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Whats with the grass situation being a big deal ?? Theres a stack of other AFL grounds that have cricket played on them and there doesn't seem to be any issue.
I think they will seed it with Rye grass towards the end of summer. it grows quickly so there would not be a problem
 

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The breeze is going to create havoc at the northern end, it's going to be very interesting to compare the scoring ends
Was sitting there thinking about that today, south westerly is the usual breeze in winter? It might help kicking northerly, but towards town with the gap in the south/ western stands where the screen is... there could be a hell of a swirling breeze screaming out of there away from goal?


Edit, I really need to stop replying before reading the end of a thread, especially when I just regurgitate what was said in the very next post... :oops:
 

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Was sitting there thinking about that today, south westerly is the usual breeze in winter? It might help kicking northerly, but towards town with the gap in the south/ western stands where the screen is... there could be a hell of a swirling breeze screaming out of there away from goal?


Edit, I really need to stop replying before reading the end of a thread, especially when I just regurgitate what was said in the very next post... :oops:
You and me both LOL
 
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