With respect you need to read the thread - all the questions have been answered in depth.Didn't follow this too closely.
1 - It's a stupid rule IMO. Team on top earns right to host the final, if no suitable ground in their state, then they should still have the right to choose where to play it. That should not defer to the second team on the ladder.
2 - Seen as though the rule is written, what was the reasoning WA weren't given the chance to host the final? I don't agree with the rule, but seems pretty clear that if Vic couldn't host it, then WA get to choose where to host it, which obviously would've been the WACA.
3 - Surely there are more than two grounds in Victoria capable of hosting a FC game? One of the many first grade grounds in Melbourne must be up to scratch (grade clubs would be pissed as they are playing finals now themselves), or even regional places like Bendigo or Ballarat must have a decent ground somewhere. Surely Cricket Victoria would rather play a game there than risk the game heading to Perth.
4 - How does the NSW and Canberra situation compare? No one said anything last year. Is Canberra considered part of NSW for the purposes of this considering they don't have their own shield team?