Why is this ground deemed as suitable for AFL? It's dimensions are totally wrong. It's cosmetically marked to look in proportion but it is not even to a standard. With ANZ and now a GWS ground available why is the SCG thought of as even option.
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turn it up. that ground and surface is an absolute disgrace.
the ground at blacktown only holds less than 20k
They've been playing there for nearly 30 years. I'm sorry if other teams cant cope adapting the game style to the ground dimensions.
But please inform exactly how it is not to standard?
But please inform exactly how it is not to standard?
Is it too wide for you?
sherb
Hall of Famer
SCG - 161 by 146 (fence to fence)
http://www.scgt.nsw.gov.au/SCG-Field.html
MCG - 171 by 146 (fence to fence)
http://www.mcg.org.au/The MCG Stadium/Facts and Figures.aspx
I'd far prefer to watch footy at the SCG than ANZ, despite the fact that the latter is far easier for me to travel to.
Which GWS ground are you referring to - the new venue at Blacktown? Because if so, there is only the one grandstand, with the majority of the spectator area being grassed banks. It has a capacity of only around 10,000. Hardly a viable alternative to the SCG.
http://www.blacktownolympicpark.com...ment/aflcricket-precinct-development_home.cfm
You cannot be serious
They gained an extra 5 meters when the new stand was built, which now means they are legimate 50 meter arc's.
The SCG is now less than 10 meters shorter than Etihad. Hardly a big issue.
It will also be extended again, when the Noble and Bradman Stands behind the city goals are replaced in the next round of development.
We have to play on Subi when we come to Perth and don't complain so neither should you.
DST
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I think the only people who'd genuinely complain about it are opposition supporters who've never been. It's a ground which is large enough to hold a genuine contest but has a great intimate feel too - unlike Telstra/ANZ/Cokedome/Insert Sponsor Here which has all the charge of an AA meeting.
The fact that it's a bit smaller makes it distinctive, and it's not THAT small anyways.
The fact that it's a bit smaller makes it distinctive, and it's not THAT small anyways.
chardonnay
Club Legend
Love the SCG, even enjoyed a losing final at Homebush (ANZ).
No need to standardise ovals.
As for the Swans thrashing my Eagles on the SCG, just not good enough.
Having not played there for 6 years, just an excuse, which may be terms of trade for some clubs (Hawks), but not on.
Well done Roosy, we've enjoyed the contests ... good luck in September.
No need to standardise ovals.
As for the Swans thrashing my Eagles on the SCG, just not good enough.
Having not played there for 6 years, just an excuse, which may be terms of trade for some clubs (Hawks), but not on.
Well done Roosy, we've enjoyed the contests ... good luck in September.
I few bitter West Coast supporters complained about this during and after the game yesterday but you could at least put that down to their team losing. What's your excuse, Geoff? The SCG is a beautiful ground and great for football, very intimate with an electric atmosphere when we're up and running.
GeorgeGrljusich
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WHY?
it'd be like knocking down Subi. wouldn't lose much and the improvement would be more than worth it.
Why didn't they make it MCG size when they built the new stand?They gained an extra 5 meters when the new stand was built, which now means they are legimate 50 meter arc's.
The SCG is now less than 10 meters shorter than Etihad. Hardly a big issue.
It will also be extended again, when the Noble and Bradman Stands behind the city goals are replaced in the next round of development.
We have to play on Subi when we come to Perth and don't complain so neither should you.
DST
GeorgeGrljusich
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Aren't they the old style stands from yesteryear?
Happy to be wrong.
They can and should knock down Subi tomorrow.
Disgraceful venue.
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It seems you are several years behind the news out west. The SCG was redeveloped more than 2 years ago, and the playing surface was significantly increased. The 50m arc is genuine (google earth it if you don't believe).To help you out:
Playing surface 161m long 146.2m wide.
Etihad: 159.5m long 128.8m wide.
That makes the SCG 15% larger than Etihad.
Nice troll fail.
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Aren't they the old style stands from yesteryear?
Happy to be wrong.
They can and should knock down Subi tomorrow.
Disgraceful venue.
If you're right then that would be disappointing, can't really imagine the SCG without those stands.
Aren't they the old style stands from yesteryear?
Happy to be wrong.
They can and should knock down Subi tomorrow.
Disgraceful venue.
the Ladies and Members stands are the old ones.
these are the Noble and Bradman stands in that order, left to right.
nothing really worth keeping
That makes perfect sense then, those two stands are the SCG.
GeorgeGrljusich
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Cheers mate, and very happy to be wrong.
Those two old girls make the SCG
Those two old girls make the SCG
Oh yeah..they even have listening devices in there in case someone even jokes about it. One of the national trusts favorites.
These aren't going anywhere. I think they might be protected.
The ground is still run on a cricket first basis. Decisions are still made by the scg trust almost purely for cricket but if anyhting helping cricket can aid income from other sports such as AFL then they might listen...as long as everyone realises u have no say whatsoever and they really dont giveashit about footy (or so they keep saying). Increasing the ground size during the last renovations was good for cricket so they agreed
.This is now truly one of the greatest venues to watch a game of footy...you feel so close to the action and wide wings and nothing "short" about the ground. Magnificent surface and great atmosphere as always.
Reaching for a ground to slag off for no reason ?...try the postage stamp that is Kardinia Park. No wings, filthy weather and far too many ranga's to be a healthy population.
Get used to it...the SCG is now one of the games PREMIER GROUNDS.
http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/files/25538/Noble_Bradman - Environmental Assessment .pdf
"....with an increase in maximum patron capacity to 48,000."
"...lengthen the playing field by three metres at its northern end to achieve a field length for AFL of 156 metres"
A magnificent venue and to become an even better one
"....with an increase in maximum patron capacity to 48,000."
"...lengthen the playing field by three metres at its northern end to achieve a field length for AFL of 156 metres"
A magnificent venue and to become an even better one
It seems you are several years behind the news out west. The SCG was redeveloped more than 2 years ago, and the playing surface was significantly increased. The 50m arc is genuine (google earth it if you don't believe).To help you out:
Playing surface 161m long 146.2m wide.
Etihad: 159.5m long 128.8m wide.
That makes the SCG 15% larger than Etihad.
Nice troll fail.
So which is it now - 153 or 161?
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