Which book? Sounds interesting.
"Back to the place, back to the time"
It's 15-20 years old now, so you'll probably struggle to find it anywhere. Good read though.
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Which book? Sounds interesting.
To be fair, it's a whole lot better than the regular Scorchers shirts.Yes I did have to laugh with them making a big deal out of it and us wearing the "retro" shirts from a whole 6 years ago
That's exactly the reason.
I remember reading in Dennis Cometti's book that he was on the committee set up to decide whether lights at the WACA were viable just before the Eagles came in. Essentially they found that the VFL didn't give a rats ass where or when they played as long as the licence fee came in on time, and cricket would only use the lights once or twice a year. Consequently they were going to recommend no lights at the WACA. Just before they officially reported back, they were told the decision had been made by the government and it no longer mattered what they thought.
Perhaps Gloucester Park could take over the WACA land and expand it for the trots. Seems to be the only venue in the country that people actually attend and it has the best racing in Australia too. (I know it would never happen with what the land would be worth)
A slightly larger track than the current 800m would be ideal but it wont happen.Why would more ground area help the trots?
Why would more ground area help the trots?
It was also a Brisbane home game...!I remember going to a game at the WACA, WCE v Brisbane (when Capper was playing with them) and it was definitely a day game.
It was also a Brisbane home game...!
Then where would the WACA administration relocate to. Where would they develop their juniors, play Shield cricket and play international cricket against the likes of NZ, WI, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where not even 15000 would turn up once the "new stadium" appeal wears off. I'm sure the AFL wouldn't want the same headache with Perth Stadium that they once had with the MCG and cricket every March. The WACA Ground still has a purpose and a future.Perhaps Gloucester Park could take over the WACA land and expand it for the trots. Seems to be the only venue in the country that people actually attend and it has the best racing in Australia too. (I know it would never happen with what the land would be worth)
Then where would the WACA administration relocate to. Where would they develop their juniors, play Shield cricket and play international cricket against the likes of NZ, WI, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where not even 15000 would turn up once the "new stadium" appeal wears off. I'm sure the AFL wouldn't want the same headache with Perth Stadium that they once had with the MCG and cricket every March. The WACA Ground still has a purpose and a future.
Then where would the WACA administration relocate to. Where would they develop their juniors, play Shield cricket and play international cricket against the likes of NZ, WI, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where not even 15000 would turn up once the "new stadium" appeal wears off. I'm sure the AFL wouldn't want the same headache with Perth Stadium that they once had with the MCG and cricket every March. The WACA Ground still has a purpose and a future.
To breed test quality players they should be playing on real Test wickets. Suburban turf wickets won't cut it. Shield cricket was never about the crowds.You could play Shield cricket anywhere with a decent turf wicket, practice nets and decent changerooms. You don't need grandstands because no one watches it.
https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/c...a-grounds-test-cricket-lifeline-ng-b88733573z
WACA not quite dead yet. A redevelopment for $1m???? What will that get you? Cup holders for every seat?
To breed test quality players they should be playing on real Test wickets. Suburban turf wickets won't cut it. Shield cricket was never about the crowds.
Another dumb proposition from youGiven most (if not all) tests will be played across the river, the WACA wicket could end up being just as much a non-test wicket than anywhere else.
The worth of the land could easily drive the WACA to the suburbs. Years ago it was mooted that a small venue could be built at Curtin Uni, that seems as logical a solution as anywhere else.
Another dumb proposition from you
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Given most (if not all) tests will be played across the river, the WACA wicket could end up being just as much a non-test wicket than anywhere else.
The worth of the land could easily drive the WACA to the suburbs. Years ago it was mooted that a small venue could be built at Curtin Uni, that seems as logical a solution as anywhere else.
Not at all, it’s a massive area but Murdoch have their heads so far up their bums something like that would take years to happen (and then just not end up happening).What about the current performance facility at Murdoch? Have never had the chance to play there (or even lay my eyes on it) since it's opened probably about five years ago but know they do a lot of training down there and play womens & futures league. Is it significantly constrained for space?
play international cricket against the likes of NZ, WI, Pakistan and Sri Lanka where not even 15000 would turn up once the "new stadium" appeal wears off.
I'm sure the AFL wouldn't want the same headache with Perth Stadium that they once had with the MCG and cricket every March.
The WACA Ground still has a purpose and a future.