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Sam Edmund, sports affairs reporter
November 22, 2007 02:30pm
RICHMOND is set to adopt Craigieburn as its home away from home as the Tigers look to expand training facilities.
The club is expected to oversee the construction of a top-quality ground in Melbourne's outer north for training and practice matches in a move that has thrilled locals.
A lack of access to Punt Rd Oval during cricket season and the historic ground's smaller dimensions have prompted the 25km move down the Hume Highway.
It is hoped an announcement will be made by AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou when he speaks at a Hume City Council business breakfast next Friday.
Richmond will maintain its administration and player facilities at Punt Rd, with its home of nearly 100 years due to undergo a major renovation.
"Because of the cricket pitches and the sze of the ground we can't play practice matches at Punt Rd," Richmond football director Greg Miller said.
"Clubs need a second venue and it's something we've been investigating for a while.
"It's a back-up venue, we're not moving. This will be used for training and practice matches and that sort of thing."
It is unclear how often Matthew Richardson, Nathan Brown and co. will have to make the 40-minute trek to get to the yet-to-be-determined oval.
Hume City Council mayor Gary Jungwirth, a life-long Richmond supporter, was excited at the prospect of the yellow and black preparing for battle in his region.
"I think any growing municipality with so many young families would like to have the opportunity to see top quality sport, whether it be football, cricket or soccer," Cr Jungwirth said.
"It's absolutely exciting and we're hoping, but there hasn't been a final determination yet."
Cr Jungwirth said Craigieburn was the perfect solution for the Tigers.
"There's plenty of land out here because it's a growth part of Melbourne and via the Tullamarine Freeway, Western Ring Road and Hume Freeway, it's very easy to get to," he said.
"But the council has signed nothing. It's gone to council for approval and it's awaiting agreement from all parties."
News of Richmond's potential move comes two days after St Kilda confirmed it would relocate to a $10 million world-class facility in Frankston.
November 22, 2007 02:30pm
RICHMOND is set to adopt Craigieburn as its home away from home as the Tigers look to expand training facilities.
The club is expected to oversee the construction of a top-quality ground in Melbourne's outer north for training and practice matches in a move that has thrilled locals.
A lack of access to Punt Rd Oval during cricket season and the historic ground's smaller dimensions have prompted the 25km move down the Hume Highway.
It is hoped an announcement will be made by AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou when he speaks at a Hume City Council business breakfast next Friday.
Richmond will maintain its administration and player facilities at Punt Rd, with its home of nearly 100 years due to undergo a major renovation.
"Because of the cricket pitches and the sze of the ground we can't play practice matches at Punt Rd," Richmond football director Greg Miller said.
"Clubs need a second venue and it's something we've been investigating for a while.
"It's a back-up venue, we're not moving. This will be used for training and practice matches and that sort of thing."
It is unclear how often Matthew Richardson, Nathan Brown and co. will have to make the 40-minute trek to get to the yet-to-be-determined oval.
Hume City Council mayor Gary Jungwirth, a life-long Richmond supporter, was excited at the prospect of the yellow and black preparing for battle in his region.
"I think any growing municipality with so many young families would like to have the opportunity to see top quality sport, whether it be football, cricket or soccer," Cr Jungwirth said.
"It's absolutely exciting and we're hoping, but there hasn't been a final determination yet."
Cr Jungwirth said Craigieburn was the perfect solution for the Tigers.
"There's plenty of land out here because it's a growth part of Melbourne and via the Tullamarine Freeway, Western Ring Road and Hume Freeway, it's very easy to get to," he said.
"But the council has signed nothing. It's gone to council for approval and it's awaiting agreement from all parties."
News of Richmond's potential move comes two days after St Kilda confirmed it would relocate to a $10 million world-class facility in Frankston.
