Skilled Stadium oval surface

[Strong hands Magee]

Was it just me or was anyone else thoroughly impressed by the beautiful condition of the ground surface. The grass was so lush and consistent with no patches. Puts places like TD to shame. Good to see they have overcome the issues for a couple of years ago

Must be an absolute pleasure to play on

 

[The Hulkster]

They should play finals at Skilled.

But i'm dreamin arent i.

 

[catters05]

Did they manage to find a fix for the sun glare issue in opposition coaches box?

 

[chapmanmagic35]

The surface is fantastic. Definetly one of the top grounds in the AFL.

 

[Kegs44]

Played at Skilled before and best ground I've played on. Fantastic even surface. Beautiful ground.

 

[WestCat]

Did they manage to find a fix for the sun glare issue in opposition coaches box?

They put an awning up about half way through last season, I thought that was the final solution?

 

[catattack]

They put an awning up about half way through last season, I thought that was the final solution?

Yeah, that fiasco was resolved around Round 16...

 

[Micksy]

I was there today (Friday 17th Feb 2006) and crossed the ground to get to the Hickey stand. The surface looked terrific, yet it felt very wet and slippery. It gave the impression that if you stood still water would well up around your feet. Still, the players seemed to have little problem with it. I just imagine it would make bouncing and baulking very dicey.

 

[scottydeewah]

They are trying to simulate TD games

 

[carn_the_cattas]

I was there today (Friday 17th Feb 2006) and crossed the ground to get to the Hickey stand. The surface looked terrific, yet it felt very wet and slippery. It gave the impression that if you stood still water would well up around your feet. Still, the players seemed to have little problem with it. I just imagine it would make bouncing and baulking very dicey.

I found the surface harder than what it looked, very easy to play on.

 

[Sammy D]

I was there today (Friday 17th Feb 2006) and crossed the ground to get to the Hickey stand. The surface looked terrific, yet it felt very wet and slippery. It gave the impression that if you stood still water would well up around your feet. Still, the players seemed to have little problem with it. I just imagine it would make bouncing and baulking very dicey.

It was wet in patches. I'm sure nothing more than an early sprinkler session. Looks fantastic