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[BLR]

how much did the union blow out the Mandurah railway by striking and "blue flu" etc?
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And how much longer was the time frame blown out? That's probably why 2016 was set as the completing date as well, it's a horrendously long time but caters towards future strikes or the unions being able to take their time....

[Thequeerone]

Why are they still calling it a multipurpose stadium when they want it for AFL

[AndyS]

But the WA Unions would surely blow out the costs, I assume Labor took this in mind as they would surely buckle to most of their demands....

But those costs only fall to the Government if they write crap contracts and have no idea how to administer them...oh, right, never mind...

[AndyS]

Why are they still calling it a multipurpose stadium when they want it for AFL

Because, even if the AFL is the main resident and we had our own stadium, it will remain the venue for all premier events. We will never be on the radar for a Bledisloe or similar blockbuster without it, pretty much regardless of any rectangular stadium we could reasonably expect.

[Swee_82]

And the comment piece by the "Chief Football Writer" Mark Duffield : "It contained no rectangular sport solution, which in turn, requires more taxpayers' money to be spent on another stadium somewhere else."

Now listen here and listen good mate:


'Operable Seating' is not a "rectangular sport solution". It is a cop-out and a smack in the face to the 3 other football codes in this state. Assuming for a second that it would actually get used (I mean the Stadium Committee said they 'intend' to use it- that's a heartening guarantee if ever I heard one) we'd have a rugby stadium on par with say, ANZ stadium in Sydney, widely regarded as one of the crappest places in the country to watch the game, and a big reason it's getting hard to sell tickets to non-Bledisloe test matches in Sydney. And we'd be stuck with it every S14 game too, while our poofy-blue wearing mates and their banana-bending northern cousins get the SFS and Suncorp.

Any why refer to rectangular sports as some sort of problem that requires a 'solution'?? If we have a problem, it's the state being held to the demands of a sport that's never attracted an international game, tourist, or their money. Compare that with an opportunity to build rugby's presence in Perth (nothing like actually being able to see the game to improve it's popularity) and genuinely compete with Sydney, Brisbane and particularly, Melbourne for the high profile matches we don't see here. Can't imagine too many businesses (well, hotels and pubs) wouldn't like to cash in the next time the English Team or British and Irish Lions head down here. Anyone got figures on what the Barmy Army tend to spend when they're in town????

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[jargan83]

But those costs only fall to the Government if they write crap contracts and have no idea how to administer them...oh, right, never mind...

Welcome to Western Australia
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[jargan83]

in 2006 the Barmy Army spent roughly $2 MILLION when they were in Perth for the 3rd Ashes Test, thats not including what was spent at the WACA, thats direct revenue to the City and businesses of Perth.

We ran out of beer on day 1 of that test
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[GIGS20]

Because, even if the AFL is the main resident and we had our own stadium, it will remain the venue for all premier events. We will never be on the radar for a Bledisloe or similar blockbuster without it, pretty much regardless of any rectangular stadium we could reasonably expect.

Andy Melbourne gets a Bledisloe any time they want, it's usually at the MCG and sells around 40-45000 tickets.

The shape of the ground doesn't mean a bloody thing, it has to do with the number of bums. We could upgrade Subi to 80000 seats, we'll get a bledisloe even if we only sell 40000 tickets.......works for Melbourne!

[jargan83]

Andy Melbourne gets a Bledisloe any time they want, it's usually at the MCG and sells around 40-45000 tickets.

The shape of the ground doesn't mean a bloody thing, it has to do with the number of bums. We could upgrade Subi to 80000 seats, we'll get a bledisloe even if we only sell 40000 tickets.......works for Melbourne!

The attendance for last years Bledisloe Cup game in Melbourne was 79,322

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[AndyS]

The shape of the ground doesn't mean a bloody thing, it has to do with the number of bums.

That's what I said - even if some kind soul built us a world class 35,000 seat stadium, it wouldn't get us a Bledisloe. That will not happen until we get a 60,000 seat stadium, and that'll be primarily built for the AFL so let's not fall into the trap of thinking that either $25M or $450M will allow us to chart entirely our own path.

[.X.]

My argument and passion about the petition and stadium issue as a whole has been about have a venue suitable to watch Super14 Rugby at on a week in - week out basis.

A 80,000 seat stadium whether in a Oval and re-configurable or a 80,000 seat Rectangular Stadium is not a practicable option for week in week out Rugby.

A 30 - 35,000 seat rectangular stadium is what I want. As far as blockbuster Test matches is concerned I have no problem with those Tests being played at a 80,000 Seat oval. When you get crowds that big - they create their own fun and own atmosphere.

[GIGS20]

My point exactly ex.....I was trying to say, we need seats for a bledisloe and it doesn't matter whether they're around an oval or a rectangle, we need a rectangle of about 25000-35000 for EWF home games

Upgrade Subi (800 million who are they trying to kid?) and upgrade MES take the savings and give them to the mining electorates!