Brighton Homes Arena (Springfield) discussions

[M Malice]

Jake Anson on The Roar Deal today >

1- Pedestrians will be separated from traffic at the Gabba with elevated walkways.
2- Potential for high speed rail from Brisbane to the Gold and Sunshine coasts.
3- Government push for Lions to play games in regional Qld while the Gabba is unavailable.
4- Additional infrastructure and capacity at Springfield's The Reserve is likely.
5- Jake mentioned Big Footy viewers looking at time lapse Springfield shots.
6- Really good news coming re Springfield in the coming weeks, he wont steal the communications team thunder by announcing it now.
7- Roof on the new Gabba highly unlikely.
8- He sounded like he thought East Brisbane school would be moved.
9- 2024 when Underground rail completed initial enabling works could be started, after Ashes tour in 2025 Stadium construction would be on in earnest. Seasons 2026-27 to be disrupted, Jake sees us back playing at a new Gabba in seasons 2028/29.
10- Springfield The Reserve coming online next year.
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Jake is an impressive speaker and was so confident and down on what is happening at the Gabba and Springfield, looking forward to the good news re Springfield.

 

[Dalions]

7- Roof on the new Gabba highly unlikely.

He did mention also, that the roof over the stands will likely extend further and will hopefully keep more people out of the rain at the game.

 

[AFLQLD]

He did mention also, that the roof over the stands will likely extend further and will hopefully keep more people out of the rain at the game.

Good, cause I got pretty &@$)ing wet on Saturday. I regret nothing.

 

[Pacman82]

He did mention also, that the roof over the stands will likely extend further and will hopefully keep more people out of the rain at the game.

I like how the lights are part of the roof too, probably low cost energy efficient LED's, cutting edge stuff!

 

[Hollow Knight]

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I like how the lights are part of the roof too, probably low cost energy efficient LED's, cutting edge stuff!

Anson said the mock-up images are just placeholders and shouldn’t be seen as any real indication of what the end product will look like.

Hopefully that weird, poorly-scaled dude with the vuvuzela is included though.

 

[Pacman82]

Anson said the mock-up images are just placeholders and shouldn’t be seen as any real indication of what the end product will look like.

Hopefully that weird, poorly-scaled dude with the vuvuzela is included though.

I think it's actually a beer bong! Always much more fun than going to the dreary old MCG

 

[Quigley]

I hope they do not have lights like that. It would be a nightmare for both cricket and AFL imo. Entirely too low.

 

[M Malice]

IIRC Jake said that some of the "Gabba" photos doing the rounds were of Wembley and Tottenham Hotspurs ground.

 

[Gadzorks]

Totally self involved - nooooo a new stadium means I'm going to have to go through the horror of selecting new seats again.

Our old seats were turned into disability seats and we had to change for this season. It was surprisingly stressful cause we liked the old ones.

Fourth world problem

 

[Pacman82]

I hope they do not have lights like that. It would be a nightmare for both cricket and AFL imo. Entirely too low.

I'm pretty sure all modern stadiums have ground lights as part of the roof.. Giant light towers are defiantly old hat!

 

[Lionwest]

I'm pretty sure all modern stadiums have ground lights as part of the roof.. Giant light towers are defiantly old hat!

Correct, at Optus stadium have this set up and it seems to work pretty well for all sporting codes that they host.

 

[dlanod]

I'm pretty sure all modern stadiums have ground lights as part of the roof.. Giant light towers are defiantly old hat!

Bankwest definitely does.

 

[BangyBangy]

Totally self involved - nooooo a new stadium means I'm going to have to go through the horror of selecting new seats again.

Our old seats were turned into disability seats and we had to change for this season. It was surprisingly stressful cause we liked the old ones.

Fourth world problem

Or, you could just get yourself a disability. Keep the same seats.

 

[Gadzorks]

Or, you could just get yourself a disability. Keep the same seats.

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I already have according to those ratbags we call doctors. Just not one that gets the car park or the seats.

And to be fair, I don't need those. Yet.

 

[Elixuh]

Totally self involved - nooooo a new stadium means I'm going to have to go through the horror of selecting new seats again.

Our old seats were turned into disability seats and we had to change for this season. It was surprisingly stressful cause we liked the old ones.

Fourth world problem

Luckily you have a decade to process this news until you need to make a decision.

 

[joshhem]

I'm pretty sure all modern stadiums have ground lights as part of the roof.. Giant light towers are defiantly old hat!

Even the Gabba has some ground lights installed on the sails now. I think they reduced the number of lights being used on the towers and added some modern ones on the roof.

 

[Davemonkey]

Good, cause I got pretty &@$)ing wet on Saturday. I regret nothing.

I only had a minor cold this time. It was brilliant!

 

[Elixuh]

Good, cause I got pretty &@$)ing wet on Saturday. I regret nothing.

Never have I run so fast up those steps to the top level.

 

[Tom14]

 

[POBT]

Ministerial Statement:

AFLW Lions stadium builds jobs

Construction has started on the new, $70 million Springfield Central home for the AFL Women’s (AFLW) reigning 2021 premiers, the Brisbane Lions. Member for Jordan Charis Mullen said the stadium would support 187 construction jobs for Queensland’s economic recovery plan. “It’s fantastic to see the construction team on site and delivering jobs for tradies,” Ms Mullen said. “We’ve always wanted to see access to this important sporting infrastructure investment shared with the whole community and that’s what we’ve achieved. “It’s an important win for both women’s AFL and our community.” Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said work starting on the 10,000-seat boutique stadium – to be named Brighton Homes Arena – made 2021 an outstanding year for the Lions’ women’s premiership team. “This will be the perfect place to display future AFLW premiership silverware after the Lions’ first, stunning 18-point Grand Final win over the Crows,” Mr Hinchliffe said. “The Palaszczuk Government is investing $18 million in the Lions’ Brighton Homes Arena because we know this complex will inspire the next generation of young girls to chase their sporting goals. “When girls and women have the infrastructure and coaching support they need to be their best, the sky’s the limit. “From community to elite football, Queensland is experiencing phenomenal growth in girls and young women playing AFL. “Right now, 42 per cent of AFL players in Queensland are female, up by an impressive 331 per cent in just seven years. “Queensland was last year’s home of the men’s AFL premiership season with the AFL Bubble and the historic Gabba Grand Final, creating a football legacy. “The Palaszczuk Government and the AFL have partnered on an $8 million, three-year Grand Final Infrastructure Legacy Fund to upgrade playing ovals and female friendly change-rooms across the State. “We hope the Grand Final legacy will deliver a new generation of elite female AFLW players to train and play here under lights at Springfield Central.” The stadium is funded by the Palaszczuk Government ($18 million), Australian Government ($15 million), AFL and Brisbane Lions ($10 million) and Ipswich City Council ($20 million) plus ground works. Brighton Homes Arena will be the first team sport facility in Australia to provide elite training for professional men’s and women’s AFL teams. Designed by local architects Populous and built by Hutchinson, the complex includes an elite indoor training facility, gymnasium, pool, childcare centre and an events lawn. An administration centre with meeting rooms and an auditorium is also planned with facilities able to be used by the Springfield community, adding a new revenue stream for the club. Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann welcomed the start of construction on the landmark project. “This project will have a transformative impact upon our club’s ability to stage AFL women’s matches in a manner expected by our Queensland supporters,” said Mr Swann. “It will also improve development pathways for junior footballers from across southern Queensland and help our AFL and AFLW athletes to reach their full potential.” Lions Chairman Andrew Wellington said the Brisbane Lions were grateful for the significant support for the Springfield facility. We know the Queensland Government is supportive of all sport, but their passionate support for female sport aligns perfectly with the Brisbane Lions and our AFLW journey over the last five years,” Mr Wellington said. “Thanks to the funding and support of the Queensland Government, Australian Government and Ipswich City Council, our AFLW players will enjoy some of the best facilities in the country. “In addition, Springfield will be the new home for our Hyundai Help for Kids Academy which will play a significant role in developing and promoting Queensland male and female talent of all ages." Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said it was great to support a purpose-built facility for female athletes. “We are excited that work is about to begin at the Brisbane Lions community arena and will soon see the champion Lions women and men playing and training in our home patch,” Mayor Harding said. “Council has committed $20 million to this project which has enabled the ground to be fit-for-purpose and ready for construction. “The location is perfect: beside the Springfield Central train station and in the middle of our booming eastern suburbs. “This project will continue to bring jobs, growth and investment in the region for many years to come. “One of the pluses is that as well as the 10,000-seat boutique arena, this complex will feature car parking facilities, community education and meeting spaces, a café and a swimming pool. “And there will be community football fields adjacent and give our residents a real connection with the Brisbane Lions.” The stadium will also be used for AFLQ community programs, NEAFL and representative matches. Brighton Homes Arena is expected to be completed by September 2022, weather permitting.

 

[Mr Ripper]

The stadium will also be used for AFLQ community programs, NEAFL and representative matches.

Should we tell them?

 

[MSB ROYS]

Someone better tell the minister's team that the NEAFL is no longer running!

 

[M Malice]

“Right now, 42 per cent of AFL players in Queensland are female, up by an impressive 331 per cent in just seven years.
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Wow that is impressive, I didn't think it would be that high, my 10 year old granddaughter started playing this year at Yeronga Devils and while there are a few girls teams I don't think it would be anywhere near that percentage, at Yeronga anyway.

 

[Dalions]

“Right now, 42 per cent of AFL players in Queensland are female, up by an impressive 331 per cent in just seven years.
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Wow that is impressive, I didn't think it would be that high, my 10 year old granddaughter started playing this year at Yeronga Devils and while there are a few girls teams I don't think it would be anywhere near that percentage, at Yeronga anyway.

I wonder if the male participation levels are dropping off?

Fantastic to finally see this thng getting under way.
It’s only been........what?
10 years in the making?

 

[M Malice]

I wonder if the male participation levels are dropping off?

Fantastic to finally see this thng getting under way.
It’s only been........what?
10 years in the making?

Grandson plays in the under 14s at Yeronga, they have a policy of turning no child away like some clubs do if they have enough numbers, Yeronga have 2 under 14 sides, the top side has 22 players and the 2nds which take the surplus players has at last count 26 players so 4 players are rostered to miss a match every 4-5 weeks depending on injuries.

The under 16s had so many surplus players that they ended up forming a merged side with Sherwood and their surplus players.

Only anecdotal and at 1 club but at Yeronga the boys participation is increasing if anything.