Universal Love Princes Park Update

[Bluebag13]

Are other grounds that could contend? Western? Windy Hill? Arden St?

Arden st possibly, but with the talk that Norf could go to tassie it drops their chances


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[j-top]

Don't forget the new parkville station that is part of the metro project
By the time any renovation is start we will be in the top 4 and filing the G

 

[mediumsizered]

Are other grounds that could contend? Western? Windy Hill? Arden St?

Not even the AFL would be prepared to take on those nasty lawn bowlers at Windy Hill.

 

[LanceRomance]

Not even the AFL would be prepared to take on those nasty lawn bowlers at Windy Hill.

Yeah.. What a utensil up

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Not even the AFL would be prepared to take on those nasty lawn bowlers at Windy Hill.

Don’t forget the croquet players. Those mallets are excellent for hand to hand combat.

 

[TBellicious]

Liddle said last week that they are very keen on making Princes Park the home of AFLW however there is a real issue in finding the money to do so because the pool they are targeting has more important fish to fry at this stage

 

[teagueyubeauty]

And what pool is it they’re targeting....kiddies or Olympic swimming pool? aka money out of own club pocket or AFL pocket.....

Best way is to sell out PP in first round and another time in this AFLW season...people missing out on a regular basis is not one the Commission should be contemplating, it deflates people’s desire to show up and momentum is everything

 

[Jimmae]

And what pool is it they’re targeting....kiddies or Olympic swimming pool? aka money out of own club pocket or AFL pocket.....

Best way is to sell out PP in first round and another time in this AFLW season...people missing out on a regular basis is not one the Commission should be contemplating, it deflates people’s desire to show up and momentum is everything

How many other AFLW games were close-to or full capacity?

Liddle said last week that they are very keen on making Princes Park the home of AFLW however there is a real issue in finding the money to do so because the pool they are targeting has more important fish to fry at this stage

Pool of investors?

 

[The_Wookie]

Liddle said last week that they are very keen on making Princes Park the home of AFLW however there is a real issue in finding the money to do so because the pool they are targeting has more important fish to fry at this stage

Etihad/MCG upgrades/finishing off Kardinia Park/Moorabin (already budgeted) etc.

 

[TBellicious]

How many other AFLW games were close-to or full capacity?


Pool of investors?

Yes

 

[Dadadadaaaaaa]

Not sure how many have seen this but when I was on the Carlton website I saw this article today written from a Carlton Supporters perspective who went of that "Ghosts of PP" tour. http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2018-02-01/eternal-the-legend-of-the-suburban-ground

Its a good read and sums up pretty well the history of the ground and what it means to Carlton supporters.

Oh and btw, lets lock out Princes Park tomorrow night and crush the old enemy once again!!! I'll be getting there very early so I don't miss out, the gates will be closed by 7 and Gill will have to make that faithful address again.
Hopefully "Eddie Everywhere" will make it this time too

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[thylacine60]

And what pool is it they’re targeting....kiddies or Olympic swimming pool? aka money out of own club pocket or AFL pocket.....

Best way is to sell out PP in first round and another time in this AFLW season...people missing out on a regular basis is not one the Commission should be contemplating, it deflates people’s desire to show up and momentum is everything

step 1 mission accomplished........

 

[Dadadadaaaaaa]

Here's some photo's I took before the game













But despite the fact the inside of the stands definitely aren't up to scratch and the seats were covered in bird crap, last night showed yet again why there is so much love for the home of the Carlton Football Club. The fans are the most important people in a footy club after the players and last night showed yet again what the people actually want. You can discuss the pro's and con's forever about what it will take to get the ground up to AFL standard, but no matter the cost, if it is what the people want, it should be the clubs obligation to deliver what the fans want.

What Carlton should do is send out a vote to the members with the question "Should AFL games be played at Princes Park?", but I guarantee they won't cause their too scared knowing that over 80% would vote yes. Still its the leased they could do considering we each pay over $100 each year to be members...

 

[thylacine60]

$100.....right.....

 

[thylacine60]

I reckon in the past 20 years I've happily tipped in 15k plus. Invested long and looking to reap some dividends quite soon. There will be people deeper in than me mind you. I haven't included footy food costs for HBF as I don't know if any of that goes to the club.

 

[Raging Blue]

18,500 spectators for Blues v Bombers preseason in 2016

24,000 for Blues v Pies AFLW in 2017

20,000 last night

The return to princess park has already occured. Anything more is a bonus.

New & old supporters have reconnected with the venue. A real carnival type of atmosphere too.

Let's get a few further improvements done like permanent light towers, upgrading toilets etc.

I'm sure there is a lot of young girls watching & would love to play for the Blues in front of 20,000

Did we get Harris & Stevens because of PP. The investments of the past are still paying dividends.

 

[SOSforPM]

Mate from Adelaide went last night and sent me a photo saying he enjoyed it, mentioned that smaller games should be played there. Wouldn’t mind checking it out myself one day.

 

[Teagueeee15]

Optus aren’t a sponsor anymore are they? Yet they still get advertising all over the ground?

 

[thylacine60]

yep lazy stuff - IKON should insist that s**t is removed

 

[Procrastinator35]

yep lazy stuff - IKON should insist that s**t is removed

Not sure that naming rights for the ground = no longer a sponsor though?

Might just be the case that Optus is no longer the principal sponsor?...That, or they've just paid for TV ad rights for the Women's league.

Complicated business what!

 

[thylacine60]

if they are - make it look like they are - if they aren't - GTFO - like a lot of stuff at pp it's just so half-baked

 

[Procrastinator35]

if they are - make it look like they are - if they aren't - GTFO - like a lot of stuff at pp it's just so half-baked

Hmmm, Yes....I see what you mean:

 

[thylacine60]

think you've inadvertently wandered from the banter thread p35

 

[Metalcrusher]

Inadvertently he says .......Hmmmm.... I think he is getting worried CFC's kicking efficiency is second only to the Hawks on last years 2017 stats .....

Coincidence ... I think not.