Another snub from the snobs

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

A lot less people would be shocked if so many of them didn't view sportsmen as demigods.

I agree completely.

But try imagining what it feels like to be a 12 year old kid from the Kissing Point cricket team & be told to @@@@ off. I was shattered at the time.

JF

[Cheer Squad]

who cares what the stand is called? as long as you get a decent seat and a good view you can call it the bum fluff stand for all i care

That would be nice, wouldn't it? It's one of the reasons I don't have much time for the SCG as a venue - virtually every stand has an area where viewing is seriously obstructed. There are areas in the Brewongle Stand where you would see only half of the game, and this problem now exists in the Clive Churchill stand next to the viewing screen. Have a look at the construction of the new stand - how would you like to sit in the seats immediately adjacent to the O'Reilly Stand? Compared to Homebush, the MCG, the Dome, the Gabba, AAMI, Subiaco, Manuka and even Aurora Stadium in Launceston, the SCG is in a class of it's own when it comes to obstructed viewing. It just doesn't measure up as a venue.

[Cheer Squad]

Aren't the banners being turned into glorified ads every week up there enough? The Multiplex Living Megastand (complete with spa bath & walking machines & exercise bikes)? The Pfizer Drugs stand, for though of you who get off on pseudoephridrine?

And who'd get the money? You guessed, the evil flogger burners at the SCG Trust!

JF:-I will NEVER forgive them for what they did to us back in the bad old days. It was not the fact they burnt all our stuff. It was the fact Bernie Purcell & co sneered & laughed at us when we asked why they did it. They probably thought "that bunch of losers. Let's kick em while we are down" And they charged us $27000 a week rent so that we would be struggling to even make evens.

This arrogant attitude dates back to the days when the SCG was the only major sporting venue in Sydney and membership was oh-so-exclusive. How they must have hated the arrival of the Olympic Stadium at Homebush with it's state-of-the-art facilities, greater capacity, and thousands of memberships. Talk about getting knocked off your perch.

[swansrule100]

Aren't the banners being turned into glorified ads every week up there enough? The Multiplex Living Megastand (complete with spa bath & walking machines & exercise bikes)? The Pfizer Drugs stand, for though of you who get off on pseudoephridrine?

And who'd get the money? You guessed, the evil flogger burners at the SCG Trust!

JF:-I will NEVER forgive them for what they did to us back in the bad old days. It was not the fact they burnt all our stuff. It was the fact Bernie Purcell & co sneered & laughed at us when we asked why they did it. They probably thought "that bunch of losers. Let's kick em while we are down" And they charged us $27000 a week rent so that we would be struggling to even make evens.

i am surprised they dont try to make money out of it

[swansrule100]

That would be nice, wouldn't it? It's one of the reasons I don't have much time for the SCG as a venue - virtually every stand has an area where viewing is seriously obstructed. There are areas in the Brewongle Stand where you would see only half of the game, and this problem now exists in the Clive Churchill stand next to the viewing screen. Have a look at the construction of the new stand - how would you like to sit in the seats immediately adjacent to the O'Reilly Stand? Compared to Homebush, the MCG, the Dome, the Gabba, AAMI, Subiaco, Manuka and even Aurora Stadium in Launceston, the SCG is in a class of it's own when it comes to obstructed viewing. It just doesn't measure up as a venue.

im going to the scg for the first time this year for sydney v adelaide, where should i sit if i want a decent view?

was gonna sit down near the interchange area presuming i get the tickets etc etc

[goswannie14]

im going to the scg for the first time this year for sydney v adelaide, where should i sit if i want a decent view?
was gonna sit down near the interchange area presuming i get the tickets etc etc

At home in front of the TV.

Seriously though there are plenty of seats where you can get a good view (says he who has been to the SCG twice.)

[Cheer Squad]

im going to the scg for the first time this year for sydney v adelaide, where should i sit if i want a decent view?

was gonna sit down near the interchange area presuming i get the tickets etc etc

Be careful with the interchange area. You don't want a seat behind the player's enclosures. Try and avoid Bays 31-36 in the Concourse area just to be safe. The obstructed areas in the Brewongle Stand are in Sections 5 & 10, and there are some obstructed areas on either side of Section 7 (I think). As it's a night game, a seat in the O'Reilly stand would be good as there won't be any sun in your eyes.

[hammo]

The call this a "snub" to the Swans would have to be the beat-up of the century. The SCG is a cricket ground first and foremost, with a continuous history going back 100+ years - whether its Richie Benaud, Alan Davidson (my choices) or the Waugh stand they are more deserving than say a Lockett or Kelly.

The one thing that angered me a little was Cavalier's arrogance by failing to acknowledge that Churchill and Messenger were actually league players.

[j s]

How about the "Jack Stand"? Past & Future greats recognised. I'm sure they both played at least some cricket somewhere too!

Would even satisfy those who "don't give a jack" about what the stand is called.

[connolly]

The call this a "snub" to the Swans would have to be the beat-up of the century. The SCG is a cricket ground first and foremost, with a continuous history going back 100+ years - whether its Richie Benaud, Alan Davidson (my choices) or the Waugh stand they are more deserving than say a Lockett or Kelly.

The one thing that angered me a little was Cavalier's arrogance by failing to acknowledge that Churchill and Messenger were actually league players.

Cavalier is so football illliterate he probably thought the Churchill was named after Winston. By the way the Alan Davidson Stand (good choice) would have the bonus of being refered to as the Davo Stand. A fitting memorial to the incandescent career of our own little master.

[Mike_B]

The call this a "snub" to the Swans would have to be the beat-up of the century. The SCG is a cricket ground first and foremost, with a continuous history going back 100+ years - whether its Richie Benaud, Alan Davidson (my choices) or the Waugh stand they are more deserving than say a Lockett or Kelly.

Agree here - we have the Paul Kelly race which is footy specific.

I'm with you on it wanting to see it named either the Benaud or Davidson stand - although I have a funny feeling it might be the Davidson stand due to his administration of NSW cricket long after his outstanding playing days were over.

[reigning premier]

SCG hits Swan's request for six - realfooty.com.au

We will always be nothing more than glorified guests at the SCG. Rodney Cavalier's statement "It is the Sydney Cricket Ground and the new stand was always going to be named after a cricketer" sums it up perfectly.

Fools.... If they had of made this announcement the week after the Nth Melbourne game it wouldn't of even rated a mention here. Doing it in the middle of a two week break is just begging for crucification on this board....

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

That would be nice, wouldn't it? It's one of the reasons I don't have much time for the SCG as a venue - virtually every stand has an area where viewing is seriously obstructed. There are areas in the Brewongle Stand where you would see only half of the game, and this problem now exists in the Clive Churchill stand next to the viewing screen. Have a look at the construction of the new stand - how would you like to sit in the seats immediately adjacent to the O'Reilly Stand? Compared to Homebush, the MCG, the Dome, the Gabba, AAMI, Subiaco, Manuka and even Aurora Stadium in Launceston, the SCG is in a class of it's own when it comes to obstructed viewing. It just doesn't measure up as a venue.

You wait till they finish this new stand. I reckon the whole northern corner of the new stand will not be able to see the match at all because it is tucked away behind the southern corner of the Bill O'Reilly Stand.

The architects for the ground should be seriously shot. If we can see the major problems arising before the new stand is finished, then why can't they?

Meanwhile huge problems like the lack of space under the Brewongle/Churchill Concourse have NEVER been rectified. That place at big games is at a standstill. You seriously can't move at all.

JF

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Cavalier is so football illliterate he probably thought the Churchill was named after Winston. By the way the Alan Davidson Stand (good choice) would have the bonus of being refered to as the Davo Stand. A fitting memorial to the incandescent career of our own little master.

What about the Michael (Paul) Bevan Stand mate?

JF

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Perhaps you forgot to say please?

I actually did thank you Mum. I was always a good boy!


JF