- Jul 9, 2010
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http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wes...e/news-story/617fdf44a1ec6b501e7bc4b6fe12740d
This came out a few days ago, but with East Fremantle moving in with Souths, Fremantle Oval will undergo a pretty big redevelopment. It's due to be ready for 2021.
I think most regular visitors know how annoying the alignment of the ground is. I really love the place, it's awesome having such a historic ground right in the middle of town, and Freo training there is/was a real buzz, but ultimately it wasn't that great for watching footy. Basically, the great, classic old grandstand that sits in the pocket is about 30 metres away from the actual boundary.
Under the new plans, the Victoria Pavilion will be right up against the boundary.
It seems like the current Bulldogs clubrooms and the Freo training facility will be knocked down and replaced by a gym et al.
Seems a pretty good idea and should be a good little area for Freo footy. It'd be good if the Dockers maintain a link to the ground, play a few pre-season matches and family days there, unlike the lessening links we see Collingwood and Essendon have to Vic Park and Windy Hill. Unfortunately with the Steves in charge I see us ditching Freo Oval completely.
All that's needed now is a clear plan for Subi, Leederville not looking like a half-rotting half-nothing ground and getting some purpose, and East Fremantle Oval becoming a community facility (a mix between the Princes Park outdoor gym and running tracks, in coupling with the Vic Park facelift would be stellar; perfect for the place) and we'll be set for football in Perth.