It's about time they knocked down the Messenger stand. It's not even on the same angle as the others as it was built to face the sidelines for League. It's ugly and should have gone years ago.
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Long overdue. I am not sure why they wouldn't knock over the O'Relly as well and have new stands running right around. Maybe that will happen one day.
"As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
I take it they'll be raising our membership's to help cover the $45K per seat.THEY may not be the best seats in the house, but they will surely be the most expensive.
A plan to demolish and replace the SCG's Bradman, M.A. Noble and Dally Messenger stands to boost seating by 2725 will cost $45,000 for each additional seat.
The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust has lodged an application with the Department of Planning to undertake a $124 million redevelopment of the venue that would allow 48,000 people to attend cricket, Australian rules and rugby league matches.
SCG development plan to cost $45,000 per seat
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Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.
Because the stands are a dinosaur from an era long long ago. They are cold & ugly. And hamper the SCG capacity-wise as well.
The SCG is a disgrace & apart from Manuka & maybe Subiaco is the worst in the league. Antiquated facilities will only mean more games will end up going to Homebush, something that scares the SCG Trust senseless.
If they don't provide a facility for cricket & the Swans to regularly draw 50000, then more events will leave the precinct.
JF
"Never ever ever state that Sydney is gone.They are like cockroaches in the aftermath of a nuclear war"
(Forum poster 'Change', Big Footy 04Apr09)
I just hope they keep working their way round to the Members and Ladies stands...
"My theory is that the universe is made out of stupidity because it's more plentiful than hydrogen" - Frank Zappa
Plugger
Goodsey
etc...?
Have read it somewhere today, not sure where, that they'll extend the playing surface a few more metres at that end as well.
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