Universal Love Princes Park Update

[Silent Alarm]

I did think that... though optus isn't a sponsor any more!

If it ever becomes an AFL venue again and can't be Princes Park then Optus Oval would be awesome – always loved the name.

 

[Aphrodite]

If it ever becomes an AFL venue again and can't be Princes Park then Optus Oval would be awesome – always loved the name.

Will always be Princes Park to me.

 

[footyfan1978]

If it ever becomes an AFL venue again and can't be Princes Park then Optus Oval would be awesome – always loved the name.

s**t name. Hated it.
Always was and always will be Princes Park to me.

 

[drunkill]

Installing a dirtbike track is very generous of the AFL.

They really need to replace the roofing of the gardiner stand, get rid of the bloody logo. How much is 40 sheets of colourbond, can't be that much.

 

[rampar]

Doesnt look anything like a face lift

 

[BlueTongue]

If it ever becomes an AFL venue again and can't be Princes Park then Optus Oval would be awesome – always loved the name.

Horrible blight on the ground that name.

Princes Park is what it should be called and no sellout renaming

 

[LanceRomance]

Installing a dirtbike track is very generous of the AFL.

They really need to replace the roofing of the gardiner stand, get rid of the bloody logo. How much is 40 sheets of colourbond, can't be that much.

Think the Gardiner stand needs some super serious renovations

 

[TD2010]

Think the Gardiner stand needs some super serious renovations

"little less conservation little more renovation please...."

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[Doro]

Horrible blight on the ground that name.

Princes Park is what it should be called and no sellout renaming

That earns the club zero dollars annually not offering naming rights. It's nice in theory but we're in a super competitive market.

 

[BIGGUS 64]

Some of that old signage is embarrassing lol

Who can forget... "And question 3... Are you an Optus Mobile customer?!!!"

(Ohhhh... so this is actually just an Optus ad?)

 

[BIGGUS 64]

If it ever becomes an AFL venue again and can't be Princes Park then Optus Oval would be awesome – always loved the name.

No. No, no.
"Optimus Oval" if you're a Transformers fan, but naming a traditional old ground after a major sponsor is tacky and wanky and just screams "We sold out!!!"

PP for me thanks.

 

[HBF]

Thats some serious ground re- surfacing going on there.

 

[Metalcrusher]

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city slicker...

What did the dozer cost you JAB?? Looking to buy one but damn they are expensive.

 

[Procrastinator35]

Images are from Facebook.

Resurfacing:-

If you look closely enough, you can still see the Kenny Hunter body imprint, where Barney buried him into the turf.

 

[Neese]

That's not funny

 

[mediumsizered]

Images are from Facebook.

Resurfacing:-

These photos remind of Moorabbin & the Western Oval after a couple of light showers.

 

[JustaBattler]

What did the dozer cost you JAB?? Looking to buy one but damn they are expensive.

A couple of dozers and a prime mover working flat out for 6 weeks to flatten out a hill and make a dam on my farm a couple of years ago - cost me 60K at mates rates for their time and machines ...dont forget to add the cost of a semi and trailer big enough to carry a dozer..to your calcs - a used one in ok condition will set you back 100K and a semi in similar condition maybe the same...you can try looking at Grays on line or machines4U for deals.

 

[BIGGUS 64]

If you look closely enough, you can still see the Kenny Hunter body imprint, where Barney buried him into the turf.

If you look at Kenny's back, you can still see the double knee imprint where Matthews crunched him while he was prone.

 

[thylacine60]

It gives the place charm to me; love seeing the old signage from the 90s.

It's called history.

 

[thylacine60]

A couple of dozers and a prime mover working flat out for 6 weeks to flatten out a hill and make a dam on my farm a couple of years ago - cost me 60K at mates rates for their time and machines ...dont forget to add the cost of a semi and trailer big enough to carry a dozer..to your calcs - a used one in ok condition will set you back 100K and a semi in similar condition maybe the same...you can try looking at Grays on line or machines4U for deals.

Got mongrel?

 

[Drexl 31]

They will certainly need to do something about the public toilets. The ancient latrines are a tad dated and do not smell the best.

 

[Jimmae]

They will certainly need to do something about the public toilets. The ancient latrines are a tad dated and do not smell the best.

How dare you mock the Princes Park aqueduct system!

Do you have any idea where we would be today without such innovations??

 

[Metalcrusher]

A couple of dozers and a prime mover working flat out for 6 weeks to flatten out a hill and make a dam on my farm a couple of years ago - cost me 60K at mates rates for their time and machines ...dont forget to add the cost of a semi and trailer big enough to carry a dozer..to your calcs - a used one in ok condition will set you back 100K and a semi in similar condition maybe the same...you can try looking at Grays on line or machines4U for deals.

Thankyou mate, Ive been looking online for something around D6-D8's but even 30 years old they are expensive I might have to go down the contractor route. But its kinda handy having a dozer on a 10 acre plus property for constant fire break clearing and dams .......

 

[JustaBattler]

Thankyou mate, Ive been looking online for something around D6-D8's but even 30 years old they are expensive I might have to go down the contractor route. But its kinda handy having a dozer on a 10 acre plus property for constant fire break clearing and dams .......

For that kinda of work - you could look at getting a simple bobcat - I ran a track loader CAT 348 model for simple pushing ...that route gives you a 4in1 bucket and easy access to a bunch of inexpensive tools you can use - you can pick up a bobcat or similar on wheels for 20-30K or less.

 

[Metalcrusher]

For that kinda of work - you could look at getting a simple bobcat - I ran a track loader CAT 348 model for simple pushing ...that route gives you a 4in1 bucket and easy access to a bunch of inexpensive tools you can use - you can pick up a bobcat or similar on wheels for 20-30K or less.

Thanks JAB never considered the little cats, thought they maybe a little underdone for the job. But I suppose I can make up for that by using more time. Its very therapeutic doing left stick, right stick work and the day seems to melt away Plus on the machines I can't hear the wife complaining lolz