Ess vs SK: why at TD?

[CatManDo]

Why is this match scheduled for Telstra Dome? I figured being the only match in Melbourne next weekend they'd play it at the MCG.

 

[My North]

Telstra Dome is Essendon Home ground.

 

[IMMENSE]

essendon fans think they're exclusive and with thier large membership base want to close out opposition fans

 

[Impunity!]

What league do the cUMpts play in?

Can I buy a beanie and a scarf?

 

[IMMENSE]

What league do the cUMpts play in?

Can I buy a beanie and a scarf?

they're not cheap

i have to knit them myself

 

[IMMENSE]

no seriously it's at TD because they want to close out opposition fans and have a crowd effectively like one interstate

that way melbourne teams play in melbourne but feel like it's an interstate game. obviously without the effects of flying - but in terms of crowd noise and support

they've got enough money and enough blockbusters already - no need to move games to the MCG for $$$

 

[Greaves]

I though AFL this year are trying to make a point by scheduling low attendance games at MCG... seems to be working aswell.

 

[crackers57]

What league do the cUMpts play in?

Can I buy a beanie and a scarf?

Where's the home ground?

 

[JeffDunne]

Andrew Demetriou : we are about maximising attendances

Take your pick of the quote, he's said it a 1000 times.

Funny, I still don't believe him.

 

[Palace03]

The deal Essendon have with TD probably means 45-50k at TD is worth more than 65,000 at the MCG