HERE ARE SOME OF THE PICS I TOOK AT THE AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND MATCH. THIS IS A GREAT STADIUM FOR BRISBANE.

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SORRY SOME AREN'T GREAT

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CAPACITY THAT NIGHT WAS 44192

The best rectangular stadium in Australia but your pictures hurt my eyes...

WHY ARE WE DISCUSSING IN CAPITALS?

how wide is the pitch?

']WHY ARE WE DISCUSSING IN CAPITALS?

how wide is the pitch?

105 * 68 i think

well some of the pics the stadium looks pretty empty, can't imagine 50 people around you, unless you're some kind of rock star surrounded by groupies.

anyways, the Cauldron looks good. Probably the best rectangular stadium in Australia.

how wide is the pitch?

Not sure, but it's easily the best soccer stadium in Australia. Hopefully it hosts an Asian Cup qualifier or a WC qualifier in the future.

']WHY ARE WE DISCUSSING IN CAPITALS?

how wide is the pitch?

132 * 82

Suncorp Stadium (http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/default.asp?PageID=9)

I visited Suncorp Stadium last year when I was in Bris-vegas for a few days. Couldn't get inside, but here are a few of the snaps I took. These are just the ones I have on the work computer, I have plenty more at home, but as I said I couldn't get inside so the views inside don't get a lot better.

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6641/suncorpstadium0rp.jpg

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/410/suncorpstadium24kq.jpg

It's probably one of the better looking stadiums from the outside in Australia as well.

true

Suncorp is hosting the Bledisloe Cup match this year - should be an awesome atmosphere...

it will be. the passion between the players and the fans at league's equivalent was amazing, and the league is not as passionate as union.

awesome stadium...modern, spectator friendly and just great

Not sure, but it's easily the best soccer stadium in Australia. Hopefully it hosts an Asian Cup qualifier or a WC qualifier in the future.
But Its not a soccer stadium.

it will be. the passion between the players and the fans at league's equivalent was amazing

You might want to phrase that slightly differently...

']But Its not a soccer stadium.

It's not exclusively a soccer stadium, but it was designed with the needs of the three rectangular-field codes of football in mind...

It's not exclusively a soccer stadium, but it was designed with the needs of the three rectangular-field codes of football in mind...

Its true. Most rectangular stadiums are built with league, union and soccer / gridiron in mind. Most oval stadiums are built with cricket and aussie rules in mind.

Hindmarsh is the only true Soccer stadium because of there's no big distance behind the goals.

Yet they managed to fit it in to play an NRL game so why do they build these stadiums with such room behind the goals??

Exactly.

']But Its not a soccer stadium.

neithers OAKA but it still gets used for it

neithers OAKA but it still gets used for it
Yea but whats your point?
He said that Suncorp is the best Soccer stadium in Australia and I just said it like it is - It isnt a soccer stadium.

Speaking of OAKA, its fair to say that Karaiskaki is the best Soccer stadium in Greece since OAKA is actually a multi-use stadium.

It's much better to have a rugby ground catering to a football ground from time to time rather than vice versa. Hindmarsh, yeah probably the best football stadium in Australia but how many does it hold? Not a lot

holds 15,500.
Its actually the only soccer stadium in Australia and It could (with demolition of surrounding buildings) be expanded to possibly 30k.

It's ugly and boring IMO.
Looks like a cheap knock up, and the seat colours are hideous.

*Throws the shit into the fan*

']holds 15,500.
Its actually the only soccer stadium in Australia and It could (with demolition of surrounding buildings) be expanded to possibly 30k.

All anal definitions and unlikely hypothetical capacities aside, I think most would agree that Suncorp would be better to watch a game of football (the soccer kind) than Hindmarsh.

It's ugly and boring IMO.
Looks like a cheap knock up, and the seat colours are hideous.

*Throws the shit into the fan*
:shocked:

yo mammas a cheap knock up with hideous seat colours!!!

']Its actually the only soccer stadium in Australia

So where do all the other NSL teams play? Cricket ovals?

All anal definitions and unlikely hypothetical capacities aside, I think most would agree that Suncorp would be better to watch a game of football (the soccer kind) than Hindmarsh.
What the?
If I had a choice, id choose Hindmarsh...Closer to the action.
Capacity aside ofcourse which makes no diffrence as long as I have a seat.

So where do all the other NSL teams play? Cricket ovals?
NRL ovals.

So where do all the other NSL teams play? Cricket ovals?

Perth Glory - Members Equity Stadium
Adelaide United - Hindmarsh
Sydney FC - Aussie Stadium
Melbourne Victory - Olympic Park
QLD Roar - Suncorp Stadium
CC Mariners - Gosford
Newcastle Jets - EnergyAustralia Stadium
NZ Knights - North Harbour Stadium

Maybe Hindmarsh was built for football (soccer) but Suncorp Stadium is still far superior to it. I know where i'd rather be watching a big match (52,500 v 15,500), it's still pretty close to the action.

Suncorp is very close to the pitch

Perth Glory - Members Equity Stadium

Isn't that a soccer-only stadium?

Adelaide United - Hindmarsh
Sydney FC - Aussie Stadium
Melbourne Victory - Olympic Park
QLD Roar - Suncorp Stadium
CC Mariners - Gosford
Newcastle Jets - EnergyAustralia Stadium
NZ Knights - North Harbour Stadium

OK, I'm a bit behind the times - when I was in Oz the soccer teams were called things like Marconi and had their own (admittedly pretty small) grounds...

Isn't that a soccer-only stadium?



OK, I'm a bit behind the times - when I was in Oz the soccer teams were called things like Marconi and had their own (admittedly pretty small) grounds...

They scrapped that league. The nsl was crap anyway. They created the Aleague instead with 8 teams

it's a brilliant design though
that it is..pity the capacity had to be kept low...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/1493282661_082de29707_o.jpg

i really liked this one, nice to discover a recently build, +50,000 stadium with fans close to the action, steep stands, more regular seats than vip, boxes, club, glass covered, etc... kind of seats that ruin the athmosphere..

What's the pitch size for Austrellian rugby?

100 * 65 metres onfield, ten metre goalends, and a 4 metre gap around it all

got my ticket for the rugby league world cup final which is gonna be played @ suncorp , can't wait :banana:

Nice!

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Pic by kisho on flickr.
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pic by Tom, Justin and Andrew on flickr.

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Here is a photo of Lang Park before its redevelopment:
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3867/langpark.jpg

The western grandstand is the only portion of this stadium that was kept from the old stadium. When was that stand built?

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well that is pretty shit, is that the typical view from the top tier?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/58/180438831_c5ff3f80ba.jpg?v=0
well that is pretty shit, is that the typical view from the top tier?

Have seen far worse... if that is shit, then you would hate a lot of larger stadiums.

Are you defending stadiums with obstructed views?
Just because there are worse doesn't mean that this is good, it almost looks like a negative c-value there.
Great game yesterday.

Are you defending stadiums with obstructed views?
Just because there are worse doesn't mean that this is good, it almost looks like a negative c-value there.
Great game yesterday.

What is obstructing the view? The people sitting in front of them? or the roof which is barely obstructing the view of the crowd sitting opposite them?

I mean seriously, there is hardly anything wrong with that picture...

you cannot see the whole field are you fucking blind?

.... the people in fronts head slightly covers the try-line. Would you really sook about that? That happens no matter where you sit.

you cannot see the whole field are you fucking blind?

You get what you pay for man. I really can't see alot wrong with that view TBH, only the peoples heads in front are in the road but there isn't much you can do about that.

There is something you can do about those views: build a better stadium.
Generally when I go a sporting game I want to watch the game; and I am shocked that it doesn't bother you that you cannot see the whole field
Since nobody has said otherwise I can now only assume that is typical of the view from the top tier. I will never sit in the top tier of that stadium; and to think I thought great things of that stadium the times I have been (in the bottom tier).

.... the people in fronts head slightly covers the try-line. Would you really sook about that? That happens no matter where you sit.
Um don't think so, I can only assume that you never have been to watch a sporting game ever.

World’s best rugby league stadium what a load of shit.

There is something you can do about those views: build a better stadium.
Generally when I go a sporting game I want to watch the game; and I am shocked that it doesn't bother you that you cannot see the whole field
Since nobody has said otherwise I can now only assume that is typical of the view from the top tier. I will never sit in the top tier of that stadium; and to think I thought great things of that stadium the times I have been (in the bottom tier).


Um don't think so, I can only assume that you never have been to watch a sporting game ever.

World’s best rugby league stadium what a load of shit.

That's quite the assumption, and am sorry to inform you that it's wrong. You're telling me that you have never been to a game where the people in front of you are slightly covering a tiny part of the field? I think it is YOU who has never been to watch a sporting event because to have someone sit in front and their head cover a small part of the field isn't uncommon.

I'll assume that by your name, you get to sit in the special wheelchair spots eh?

These are pretty much the top tier;

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/250777727_d8ad52196e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/3078512352_b1aa20afa3_b.jpg

but continue whinging.

He'll be telling us Jade Stadium is better shortly... :lol:

That's quite the assumption, and am sorry to inform you that it's wrong. You're telling me that you have never been to a game where the people in front of you are slightly covering a tiny part of the field? I think it is YOU who has never been to watch a sporting event because to have someone sit in front and their head cover a small part of the field isn't uncommon.
Just because it is common doesn't mean it is good and it is something that is very easily catered for. Disabled seating areas normally do have to have higher c-values but since you are such an expert in stadium design you would already know this.
Those pictures you have posted are alot more encouraging and I would Certainly assume that obstructed seats are not common at suncorp since I do not believe HOK could fuck a stadium up that badly, does anyone have a section plane for this stadium?
Well at least in AMI Stadium one can see the playing field from every seat (at least for rugby).

Lol

IHaveNoLegs, don't you have any brain either? I've been to Suncorp stadium and the sightlines are fine, it's a credit to Australian sport and is miles better than any kiwi stadium (which as cricket AND rugby stadiums fit the saying neither fish nor fowl).

As the pics show, the sightlines are fine. Most of the seats are close to the action too which helps. And it has pretty good atmosphere for games. The exterior is a little ugly IMO and I don't like the coloured seats, but for function, as a large rectangular stadium, it can't be beat.

I assume they are fine I was just asking if that one picture was typical and all I got was 'obstructed seats are alright' from those two. As for the constant comparison with NZ grounds, what exactly is the point of mentioning it?

Person from location x asks something about y, in\response person from y responds 'it’s better than anything at x’. Well thought out logic from person y isn't it?

When your views are SLIGHTLY obstructed by 1/10th of the person sitting in front of you's head, it's really is not that big of a deal. I would rather have that view, than be behind some dickhead with a enormous flag. A slight head-view happens at concerts, it happens at cinemas, it happens everywhere. I've seen stadiums FAR worse than Suncorp.

Other than yourself, no one seems to have had a problem. Probably due to the fact you're 4ft dwarf or something... Do you still need a booster seat to eat at the 'grown-ups' table?

so obstructed view don't bother you?
really well said there mate

Do you have difficulties reading? You enjoy your premier budget outdoor sporting and entertainment venue; AMI Stadium ;)

No I don't but what does that have to do with Suncorp Stadium? And I'll ask yet again what is the constant need to bring that up?

So you are quite happy to go to a sporting game with obstructed views missing out on the most critical plays because you can't see the in goal areas or the posts but you still come out smiling. Well doesn't that make you our brightest star, gods greatest creation; better than Jesus Christ and Mohammed combined.
Most people would rather be able to see the whole field
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=906730
http://www.obstructedseats.org/

The 4th dwarf name calling was interesting to say the least but what about children going to football?

Note that not Suncorp nor any Australian picture features in that thread, I suggest if you post suncorp you'll get people bagging you for being petty.

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4238629503_4757ee527e_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28351128@N08/4238629503/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2476506871_bc5d16a3de_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26467541@N08/2476506871/

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/photolaps/2866995917/

No I don't but what does that have to do with Suncorp Stadium? And I'll ask yet again what is the constant need to bring that up?

So you are quite happy to go to a sporting game with obstructed views missing out on the most critical plays because you can't see the in goal areas or the posts but you still come out smiling. Well doesn't that make you our brightest star, gods greatest creation; better than Jesus Christ and Mohammed combined.
Most people would rather be able to see the whole field
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=906730
http://www.obstructedseats.org/

The 4th dwarf name calling was interesting to say the least but what about children going to football?

The point is that the views at Suncorp ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED. There are no piers holding up the roof, there's nothing like that. The views are fantastic.

The first time I went to Suncorp was in 2003 for an Australia V South Africa rugby game in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup. I've since been at least 20-30 times to international rugby union, super 14 and rugby league matches and I have sat in all three tiers, I've been in a corporate box, I've been in a corporate suite, I've been just about everywhere in this stadium and it is easily one of the best stadiums in the world.

Pillars are not the only thing that can obstruct views...
Fantastic stadium I was just asking about that one picture on the previous page and it all seemed to get out of hand with petty comments like 'yeah well your stadium sucks'.

Okay, let me answer your exact complaint.

Views from the very back of the top tier aren't great. But they never, ever will be, ever, anywhere. That said, every seat maintains a good view of the ground. And I've never had a 'bad' seat (and the furthest I've ever sat was the fourth row from the back on the top tier at the end).

I think many of the photos which have been posted since then have shown that the views there are great.

Suncorp under water

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2011/01/12/1225986/314799-suncorp-stadium-under-water.jpg

After the flood...

http://a.yfrog.com/img615/2720/fa1m.jpg

^^ so are the waters starting to recede around QLD or did they just drain the stadium?

the flood waters are receding, thank gosh. not sure what they're going to do with this stadium :s

the flood waters are receding, thank gosh. not sure what they're going to do with this stadium :s
It'll probably be okay, probably just needs a few (hundred?) thousand dollars in repairs.

Same thing happened to LP Field during the Nashville floods last year:

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0504/nfl_u_lpfield_576.jpg
http://marktucker.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/flood4.jpg

And Hillsborough in 2007...

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42425000/jpg/_42425188_hillsborough_pa_416.jpg

And Montpellier

http://www.memosport.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/montpellier_mosson.jpg

http://i16.servimg.com/u/f16/11/30/09/58/glougl10.jpg

wow, I thought that having a stadium flood was super uncommon, I was wrong :p

wow, I thought that having a stadium flood was super uncommon, I was wrong :p
But you still may have black mold forming in the locker rooms and concession areas.

wow, I thought that having a stadium flood was super uncommon, I was wrong :p

Gloucester City suffered more than most in floods three years ago.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44018000/jpg/_44018243_gc416.jpg

Due to not being able to get insurance any more (it was the third flood in a decade), they've had to abandon the ground and now play in Cheltenham (the town's rugby club refused to share their ground).

Here are TV captures

Seven Network, Australia

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9978/01132011082131.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6103/01132011082140.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7395/01122011122413.jpg

20.5 metres?

:ohno:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5359379725_2aaf92930c_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashartphotorgaphy/5359379725/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5355807814_630fa2343e_z.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahprothero/5355807814/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5354785316_299a99ac3d_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/letsmakeart/5354785316/

^^ I'm floodin' it!

^^ I'm floodin' it!

:lol:

Suncorp Stadium hosted the A-League Grand Final today (Brisbane winning on penalties after scoring 2 goals in the last few minutes of extra-time to bring it to the shootout), awesome crowd of 50,168. Here are some pics from 442.com.au

http://i.haymarket.net.au/Galleries/20110313083130_06.jpg
http://i.haymarket.net.au/Galleries/20110313083143_15.jpg
http://i.haymarket.net.au/Galleries/20110313083207_32.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5522388792_7d7a5817a0_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57701930@N03/5522388792/sizes/l/in/photostream/

pretty amazing match!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsjlD0caUqY

Here is a photo of Lang Park before its redevelopment:
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3867/langpark.jpg

The western grandstand is the only portion of this stadium that was kept from the old stadium. When was that stand built?

whered you get that old photo