How long are we locked into TD contract?

[WalkerTexasRanger]

On a different note...


Does anyone know how long we are contracted to play out of Telstra Dome? Also do you think there is any chance that we might move to the MCG instead? I am sure the young blokes (and the older ones) would like the prospect of a longer career (ie less injuries) from playing on a far superior surface. And I personally prefer to go to a real footy ground rather than a glorified basketball court.

 

[AlecDuncan]

Does anyone know how long we are contracted to play out of Telstra Dome?

It was a five year contract, starting from the beginning of 2005.

Also do you think there is any chance that we might move to the MCG instead?

I doubt it. We'll never get the deal that Collingwood got at the new G (and that's a doozy which every other club should be jealous of). If it becomes a problem that all our home games overflow at Toilet Dome, I'll be very happy.

Whether or not we'll be a better side for having our home at either the G or TD, who knows? You could argue that since TD opened, Essendon is the only team that didn't play under a roof that has won a cup, but it would be a pretty flimsy argument.