News GMHBA Stadium Stage 5 Redevelopment

[Shell]

I've stood for maybe a handful of games in my entire life. It sucks idk how ppl prefer it over sitting, my lower back kills no matter what footwear you're wearing

 

[Gee Class Loco]

I've stood for maybe a handful of games in my entire life. It sucks idk how ppl prefer it over sitting, my lower back kills no matter what footwear you're wearing

Stood for 20 plus years.
Best way to roll with the action.
Jumping swaying kicking laughing singing etc etc... was the best time.
But my back was totally cooked afterwards.
Had to lean up against the bar at Gables afterwards lol.
Now i'm 57 and im thinking about standing in the bleachers again to revisit my youth lol.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Stood for 20 plus years.
Best way to roll with the action.
Jumping swaying kicking laughing singing etc etc... was the best time.
But my back was totally cooked afterwards.
Had to lean up against the bar at Gables afterwards lol.
Now i'm 57 and im thinking about standing in the bleachers again to revisit my youth lol.

I much prefer standing now. Granted I'm 47 in two days and still look the same and feel the same as I did 20 years ago.

 

[dangerwood]

I much prefer standing now. Granted I'm 47 in two days and still look the same and feel the same as I did 20 years ago.

What's your secret?

 

[Goggin Our Best]

What's your secret?

Id say - its because he barracks for Geelong !!!!

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

What's your secret?

Haha there is none.

 

[Catamine]

first post….hi to all
Can anyone shed more light on this standing room area(pics), spoke to the membership team but they couldn’t give me any details about it.
I (like a few people) enjoy watching the game standing, what will be the capacity of this area?

Thank you

 

[The rabbi]

I used to stand in line at 8am to get a seat on the wing. I remember saying to my step brother - watching a young Riccardi in the reserves - 'I reckon he'll play 300 games.' He fell short but he was a class above even then.

I never had that problem, being the strapping giant of a man that I am.

 

[CharacterFirst]

I've stood for maybe a handful of games in my entire life. It sucks idk how ppl prefer it over sitting, my lower back kills no matter what footwear you're wearing

I'm too old to stand now.

But I loved it as a teen/20s something.

On the wing, under the windsock.

Watching GAS.

Fantastic.

 

[patience]

I stood for 2011 grand final. I felt no pain.

 

[catswhiskers]

I've stood for maybe a handful of games in my entire life. It sucks idk how ppl prefer it over sitting, my lower back kills no matter what footwear you're wearing

People who do enjoy standing don't have lower back issues. If you have a bar to lean on - that's a bonus. Every game you mix with different people and if someone is unsociable they are easy to avoid if they turn up the next game.

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[Shell]

Lol I don't have lower back issues mate

 

[Shell]

I much prefer standing now. Granted I'm 47 in two days and still look the same and feel the same as I did 20 years ago.

Yeah Im 43, wouldn't say I feel 23 say that'd be a massive exaggeration but reckon I feel and look about ten years younger

 

[Shell]

What's your secret?

Sunscreen. Everyday
And not having children

 

[dangerwood]

Sunscreen. Everyday
And not having children

Right? Haven't always worn sunscreen but do my best now. No sunscreen to protect against kids though (few beers and a red helps but also adds to the ageing).

 

[The rabbi]

I'm too old to stand now.

But I loved it as a teen/20s something.

On the wing, under the windsock.

Watching GAS.

Fantastic.

Been there done that many a time.

 

[Thunder Road]

So… we are up to here:

 

[canny30]

They are. They’re going in the new stand being built rn. Also the rooms underneath are used for gameday, but also club purposes during the week (all four programs across afl and vfl) as well as some community use (rehab/physio). New stand will also incorp local cricket too.

Out of all the people using the stadium, oppo teams come last (as they should). Thats what footy should be. Not this neutral happy clappy stuff the Melbourne clubs do

100% spot on.

It's a home ground everyone else can get stuffed.

Especially Dawks

 

[Schmuck]

So… we are up to here:

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How will the roofs from the new stand and Brownlow connect? Looks like one sits higher than the other.

 

[Thunder Road]

How will the roofs from the new stand and Brownlow connect? Looks like one sits higher than the other.

All 3 remaining roof sections are now on the ground, in various stages of completion. The final section has a different profile to the others, being deeper on one side. I guess this is the connecting piece, designed to link in with the Brownlow stand’s roof line.
It will be interesting to see how it all comes together.

 

[Rubber Arm]

All 3 remaining roof sections are now on the ground, in various stages of completion. The final section has a different profile to the others, being deeper on one side. I guess this is the connecting piece, designed to link in with the Brownlow stand’s roof line.
It will be interesting to see how it all comes together.

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I drove past today and actually saw people working on one of them today for the first time ever. Every other time they look deserted.

 

[Shell]

Cant wait to go check it out in the summer.. not long now.

 

[Shell]

Just did a quick google, of course the Cats Shop is closed when I'll probably drop by.

Closed the first week of Jan.

Anyone know when it re-opens in January?

 

[FootyLad0]

100% spot on.

It's a home ground everyone else can get stuffed.

Especially Dawks

I want them to feel as miserable and dreary as they enter their change rooms as possible.
Showers with no hot water, lighting that's basically dimmed so they are almost in darkness, warm up area filled with useless old exercise equipment blocking their way. 2E down there to greet them with a headbutt....the usual hostility lol

 

[Rubber Arm]

Just did a quick google, of course the Cats Shop is closed when I'll probably drop by.

Closed the first week of Jan.

Anyone know when it re-opens in January?

Give the Cats page on any social media a message. They're usually pretty quick at getting back to you