W.A sports minister Mia Davies,
Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium)
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HungLong
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About double the NIB stadium distance. 20 min walk from NIB down the Pollypipe.
Pretty sure there isn't a car park underneath the surface. And Perth gets a fair bit more sun than Melbourne, so the grass will get a better chance to grow.
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/p...-million-playing-surface-20151119-gl357p.html
It will be a hybrid. The article says couch and rye with synthetic reinforcement and probably synthetic grass. So standard set up. Same sort of thing used in pretty much every major natural turf stadium in the world. The following link is the MCG turf system. http://www.hgturf.com.au/sfd_motz.html Another of those systems is Desso Grass Master. Look it up.
They will need to use grow lights. That much roof coverage will block a lot of sun from the surface.
FootyFan96
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An upgrade to handle crowds for the stadium
- Apr 26, 2011
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- Fremantle
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- Wimbledon AFC
http://www.twitter.com/newperthstadium
Planting of 150,000 seedlings in the Sports Precinct has commenced. Bring on the rain!
Planting of 150,000 seedlings in the Sports Precinct has commenced. Bring on the rain!
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- Apr 26, 2011
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- 12,338
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- Fremantle
- Other Teams
- Wimbledon AFC
How would the ground sound at capacity from across the river in east perth. It's going to be brilliant
- Apr 26, 2011
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- Other Teams
- Wimbledon AFC
I noticed they have removed the ferals from herrison island as well. Or they were offered some homes west houses that were too goid to refuse.
- Sep 15, 2011
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I'd hate for someone's homelessness and disadvantage to get in the way of my day at the footy.
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Maybe they left of their own accord because it's been cold and rainy in recent times??
- Apr 26, 2011
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- Fremantle
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- Wimbledon AFC
I think it was more a protest than homelessness. Might have just moved home during the winter months.
http://www.twitter.com/newperthstadium
What a view behind makeshift goals. Visitors will fear shot in front of WA crowd#hometeamadvantage
What a view behind makeshift goals. Visitors will fear shot in front of WA crowd#hometeamadvantage
That's gonna be one massive screen behind the goals.
Seems strange to put the screen directly behind the goals. Bit of a distraction for the goal kickers
They'll be able to see the countdown clock if they haven't killed the stupid idea by then. But it couldn't be on the footy wings as that would put it behind the bowlers arm in cricket. Plus those seats are more of a premium than the planned spots.
Given that at least 2 stadiums already have screens directly behind the goals (Spotless and Metricon) and anyone kicking to the hill end from the western side of AO will be looking at a huge screen it's not like the players will be freaked by a screen. Some of them might like it.
- Apr 26, 2011
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- Wimbledon AFC
Chris Mayne would be. Have you seen his head
I suppose they can aim for the goals on the big screen so they kick through the ball
Easton Thighs
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That looks intimidating. I love it.http://www.twitter.com/newperthstadium
What a view behind makeshift goals. Visitors will fear shot in front of WA crowd#hometeamadvantage
Freo have been communicating with its members over seating at the new stadium - does it indicate the financial deal on using the stadium is closer for AFL footy ? Until the dollars are settled & the seating available to the clubs is locked, future planning will be problematic.
"The club is currently sending members information regarding the seat allocation process for the Perth Stadium for the 2018 season," the club's general manager of business operations, David Pitts said.
"It is the first step in a process to offer all of the club's full season seated members the ability to nominate the people they wish to sit with at the stadium at no charge, which has always been our intention.
"We are also planning for the member relocation process for the Perth Stadium to be conducted based on years of membership, also at no charge to our valued members."
http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/frema...-for-seat-at-new-stadium-20160811-gqqgl8.html
"The club is currently sending members information regarding the seat allocation process for the Perth Stadium for the 2018 season," the club's general manager of business operations, David Pitts said.
"It is the first step in a process to offer all of the club's full season seated members the ability to nominate the people they wish to sit with at the stadium at no charge, which has always been our intention.
"We are also planning for the member relocation process for the Perth Stadium to be conducted based on years of membership, also at no charge to our valued members."
http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/frema...-for-seat-at-new-stadium-20160811-gqqgl8.html
So they got a massive thumbs down for the $3000,$2000,$1000 option for the seat of your choice. Good.
The other thing to mention is that after group allocations of seating are sorted they will allocate members the same level of membership that they are currently at. As I am premium now, I'm guessing I'll get offered a second tier seat at the new stadium. Budget members may get offered a third tier seat or a ground level seat.
I would expect Premium memberships to be (much) more expensive than currently, but budget to be the same as I pay or less. The only reason I pay premium now is that I can not physically fit into a budget seat at Subiaco Oval. I may even save money moving to the new stadium.
