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  • wolftone57
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    • Aug 2008
    • 5857

    #16
    Originally posted by Mug Punter
    Why?

    Terrible ground, terrible atmosphere and we don't play well there. The players also hate playing there. Oh, and the pitch....

    Could understand the development angle before but surely that is the Bogans' turf now...

    All three games this season v the Bogans (23,690), Pies (42,627) and Hawks (37,980) ,in a season where we are reigning premiers and challenging again, would have easily have been accommodated at a redeveloped SCG. Give me a full SCG any day over a half full concrete park.

    Only reason I could see is to keep Cavalier and the blazer brigade at the SCG honest in terms of our stadium deal...
    Are you a soccer fan? It is not a PITCH! It is a surface and an arena!! Soccer is played on a pitch not AFL! Or it is an OVAL!

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    • Mug Punter
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      • Nov 2009
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      #17
      Originally posted by wolftone57
      Are you a soccer fan? It is not a PITCH! It is a surface and an arena!! Soccer is played on a pitch not AFL! Or it is an OVAL!
      Whatever.....

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      • annew
        Senior Player
        • Mar 2006
        • 2164

        #18
        Originally posted by jono2707
        GWS are apparently looking to move their home game vs us from ANZ to Skoda. Sounds like they aren't keen on the venue either.

        The only reason we would play any home games away from a revamped SCG next year would be due to the contract between the AFL and the Mike Fitzpatrick-owned ANZ stadium....
        No please I don't want our away GWS game at SKODA. While I would like to play at SKODA it would mean 3 games at ANZ + 1 at SKODA so one less at SCG.

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        • liz
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          Site Admin
          • Jan 2003
          • 16773

          #19
          I don't see why the AFL would play the Swans vs Giants at Skoda. I realise the derby ain't gonna fill Stadium Australia for a wee while yet, but a game at Skoda would see significant numbers locked out. Hardly the way to build a rivalry.

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          • Meg
            Go Swannies!
            Site Admin
            • Aug 2011
            • 4828

            #20
            Originally posted by liz
            I don't see why the AFL would play the Swans vs Giants at Skoda. I realise the derby ain't gonna fill Stadium Australia for a wee while yet, but a game at Skoda would see significant numbers locked out. Hardly the way to build a rivalry.
            I agree but reportedly that's what GWS have asked for.

            Giants set for home opening in 2014 - m.afl.com.au

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            • Triple B
              Formerly 'BBB'
              • Feb 2003
              • 6999

              #21
              I for one am looking forward to Swans v GWS at Skoda. It is probably the best viewing ground in the AFL, definitely the best food and drink amenities and it will be packed to the rafters.

              Should be a great night...
              Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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              • Doctor
                Bay 29
                • Sep 2003
                • 2757

                #22
                I agree Triple B.

                My understanding is that the SCG won't be ready for the Ashes but will be ready for the baseball.
                Today's a draft of your epitaph

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                • DK_
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                  • Jun 2013
                  • 454

                  #23
                  First game at the SCG

                  I'm with you Triple B. I think it's a great little ground with a really good atmosphere. I went to the Richmond game there this year, which had a record crowd for Sheedy's farewell, and it was great!

                  GWS haven't filled it yet and would be keen to showcase it with a big crowd. I hope it doesn't mean that the Swans will have to host an extra game at the worst ground in Australia, but I certainly get where GWS are coming from and I'm looking forward to the game there!

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                  • Meg
                    Go Swannies!
                    Site Admin
                    • Aug 2011
                    • 4828

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Doctor
                    I agree Triple B.

                    My understanding is that the SCG won't be ready for the Ashes but will be ready for the baseball.
                    This is what it says on SCG website dated October:

                    "Installation of the new pavilion-style roof for the new MA Noble, Bradman and Messenger Stands commenced this week as the development moves ahead to be in operation for the Ashes Test Match at the SCG commencing on 3 January."

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                    • tasmania60
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                      • Jul 2013
                      • 276

                      #25
                      why play

                      Originally posted by Bloodthirsty
                      Baz you're absolutely in love with ANZ Ice Skating Rink NASA Black Hole Simulator...I mean...stadium.
                      why do they play there been to SCG great ground?

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                      • Bloodthirsty
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                        • May 2013
                        • 607

                        #26
                        Originally posted by tasmania60
                        why do they play there been to SCG great ground?
                        $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for people that pull the strings.
                        "Take me down to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the Swans win pretty."

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                        • liz
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                          • Jan 2003
                          • 16773

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Meg
                          I agree but reportedly that's what GWS have asked for.

                          Giants set for home opening in 2014 - m.afl.com.au
                          I hope they don't get it. The AFL is contracted to play three games at ANZ. Don't see why we should have to give up our home ground advantage for three and the Giants for none. And we're the only side they're could play there this year that will get a crowd of 20,000+.

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                          • wolftone57
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                            • Aug 2008
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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Triple B
                            I for one am looking forward to Swans v GWS at Skoda. It is probably the best viewing ground in the AFL, definitely the best food and drink amenities and it will be packed to the rafters.

                            Should be a great night...
                            For a change I agree with you. The viewing experience is very good at Skoda and the amenities are far better than SCG or ANZ. Kebabs are tops and the other food seems really good too. Just don't bother trying to get hot chips from the doughnut stand, line a kl long. you can at least see the whole ground and it seems as though you are very close to the play, even in the stands.

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                            • chalbilto
                              Senior Player
                              • Oct 2007
                              • 1139

                              #29
                              Looking forward to the playing surface being 5 metres longer which will I believe in area, makes it almost the same as the MCG. Buddy will have plenty of space to roam.

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                              • wolftone57
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                                • Aug 2008
                                • 5857

                                #30
                                Originally posted by chalbilto
                                Looking forward to the playing surface being 5 metres longer which will I believe in area, makes it almost the same as the MCG. Buddy will have plenty of space to roam.
                                No it won't not unless they are putting 5m all round. In actual fact MCG is 160m X 141 & SCG is at present 149 X 136 if we add 5m it will be 154 X 136. If it is 5m all round then yes it will be longer and the same width.But if they are just lengthening the ground at the Noble, Bradman, Messenger stands end then they are the dimensions.

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