Looks like this thread got a little hijacked .... thanks for your kind words Pekay. The night really was a great success all round.
Firstly it was a great advertisement for AFL footy in the Hills area. We know from our research on the night that many of the spectators were from the local community who were seeing our code for the first time.
Secondly it was a great branding opportunity for East Coast to endeavour to get those first timers back to Bruce Purser to watch the Eagles go round in the Sydney AFL. Many said they would, and time will tell whether that will happen.
Thirdly it allowed the Council to showcase the complex at its best. We think it ticked all the boxes and passed every test, particularly when you remember that it was brand new and totally untried under match conditions. The East Coast volunteers were fabulous across the night and the days leading up to the event, when there was so much to be done.
Although having the Swans play there to christen the ground was a coup, for me the real opening day is April 18th when the Eagles go round against North Shore. That's the day I'm looking forward to the most ....
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