SCG Redevelopment Stage 2: Noble, Bradman, Messenger

[mcs]

Sorry I'm a bit confused, as a red zone member, wont there still be a "members reserve" but now in the trumper stand...or do I have to pick seats?

Spot on rwgirl - there will still be a members reserve, just in the trumper stand instead of where it is normally - you don't have to pick particular seats.

[Old Royboy]

Mailout arrived from the club yesterday. The new Red Zone is Bays 316, 317 and 318 in the Trumper stand (the three closect to the Churchill) and Bays 13-17 on the concourse. No sun in the eyes, down the ground view, best that could have been hoped for. The difference is that there are now only three grandstand bays, so it will very much be a case of the early birds (the ressie watchers) bagging the good seats.

It would appear that General Admission on the Trumper concourse has gone by the board, all Red Zone now.

Long term members in the other stands will get their turn in the future, as upgrades to Brewongle, Churchill and O'Reilly stands are next on the agenda, presumably when the capacity cap agreed to before the Olympics expires.

The playing length will be stretched agin, the minimum ground length will be 155 metres, isn't the G only 160 metres?

[J_Moore]

Yeah, I'm not too happy about the paltry number of grandstand seats available.

[blinddog]

Any news on the bar situation and after match drinks etc

[goswannie14]

Yeah, I'm not too happy about the paltry number of grandstand seats available.

For goodness sake, it's for 2 seasons. It's not like it's anything really serious in the big scheme of things.

It's not as if the ground has been anywhere near to capacity in the last couple of years.

[Cheer Squad]

For goodness sake, it's for 2 seasons. It's not like it's anything really serious in the big scheme of things.

I'm afraid we're a little bit precious up here. On top of being fickle.

[goswannie14]

I'm afraid we're a little bit precious up here. On top of being fickle.

I live a short walk from Kardinia Park, now they have something to complain about. The ground is usually at capacity and they have demolished the Doug Wade Stand to rebuild it. It will be good when finished, but where are all of those supporters going to sit this year and next? Probably at home, now that's grounds for complaint.

[Cheer Squad]

I live a short walk from Kardinia Park, now they have something to complain about. The ground is usually at capacity and they have demolished the Doug Wade Stand to rebuild it. It will be good when finished, but where are all of those supporters going to sit this year and next? Probably at home, now that's grounds for complaint.

Well, most of them probably weren't going to turn up anyway, now that we've broken their winning streak!

I'm so glad I went down there last year to see that win we had against the Cats. I was sitting in little Bay 38 with most of our other supporters. One of the best trips I've ever done.

[Wardy]

For goodness sake, it's for 2 seasons. It's not like it's anything really serious in the big scheme of things.

It's not as if the ground has been anywhere near to capacity in the last couple of years.

exactly - its not the end of the world - they are actually improving the joint for our benefit.

[Wardy]

Well, most of them probably weren't going to turn up anyway, now that we've broken their winning streak!

highly unlikely - they are a passionate bunch down that way - the loss was going to happen eventually - we were just lucky that it was us who broke the drought - Geelong are still the best team going around.

[goswannie14]

Passionate doesn't even begin to describe it. But they are pretty good sports about it too, Mind you if we had won 3 of the last 5 flags I'd be pretty easy to get on with too.

[Jenny]

Yeah, I'm not too happy about the paltry number of grandstand seats available.

Hi J_Moore,

Sorry to hear you're not happy with the number of seats available. We've done everything we can to recreate a similar area to the Noble Stand, without disrupting too many other members who currently sit in the Victor Trumper Stand. There will be just under 1,800 seats in Bays 316-318 for the Red Zone, all undercover and all with a great view of the footy. I hope you'll be able to enjoy the game from here for the next two years, keeping in mind the great facilities you'll enjoy once construction has been completed for the 2014 season.

Thanks,
Jenny

[erica]

Just a reminder - it's the SCG that's redeveloping these stands, not the Swans. I'm sure our club is doing the very best to accommodate members while the SCG carries on with building work. Personally, I'd really rather the government contributions to the redevelopment were spent on improving roads, hospitals and support for carers, but hey - that's just me!

[J_Moore]

For goodness sake, it's for 2 seasons. It's not like it's anything really serious in the big scheme of things.

It's not as if the ground has been anywhere near to capacity in the last couple of years.

Hey relax, guy. I'm not gnashing my teeth about it or anything, and I don't think it's the end of the world, and it's unavoidable if they want to upgrade the stands. But it does mean a fair bit of inconvenience if I'm going to get remotely equivalent seating to what I have in the past, since there's only a couple of red zone bays with decent elevated views (and cover, which would be handy, since it hasn't stopped raining here in about a year).

Buying reserve seats isn't really an option, since my football going companions are a revolving cast.

I've still bought my membership, though, don't worry.

And I was never remotely bothered by the existing facilities in the members area. I'm going to watch the football, not get a day spa treatment. Seriously, people whinging about the bloody bathrooms should be the last people throwing around accusations of being precious.

[goswannie14]

Hey relax, guy. I'm not gnashing my teeth about it or anything, and I don't think it's the end of the world, and it's unavoidable if they want to upgrade the stands. But it does mean a fair bit of inconvenience if I'm going to get remotely equivalent seating to what I have in the past, since there's only a couple of red zone bays with decent elevated views (and cover, which would be handy, since it hasn't stopped raining here in about a year).

Buying reserve seats isn't really an option, since my football going companions are a revolving cast.

I've still bought my membership, though, don't worry.

And I was never remotely bothered by the existing facilities in the members area. I'm going to watch the football, not get a day spa treatment. Seriously, people whinging about the bloody bathrooms should be the last people throwing around accusations of being precious.

It wasn't a personal go at you, just that you were the "straw that broke the camels back" for me with many of the other complaints that have been in the thread. I believe that the football going public should have decent facilities to watch their sport. Sometimes we have to put up with some inconvenience to get there. I am a Melbourne based member, so the last stand construction meant that the previous possibility to see three games in Sydney as part of my membership was withdrawn for the time of the building. I don't know if that is the case again, but as I am busier at work, the possibility of me getting to Sydney for any games this year is pretty remote any way.