Projects & Discussions | Multi-Purpose, Rectangular, A.K. Reserve, W.A.C.A. | Stadia

[BartBart]

I don't think 10m shorter is anything to worry about.

[dalek]

Whatever you do guys - do not read the perth now comments...

[PD]

Surely the home ground advantage we have with the different dimensions at Subi equated to a disadvantage when we travel interstate anyway.

[hack404]

It'll be interesting to see if they use artificial turf.

[izza]

No. Not while AFL is played there

[ryan79]

Originally Posted by PD

Surely the home ground advantage we have with the different dimensions at Subi equated to a disadvantage when we travel interstate anyway.

I think its easier to adjust to a shorter ground than a longer ground (maybe not SCG short though because thats ridiculous).

I would have actually preferred the ground to be similar in dimension and have that regulated around all AFL grounds. either way I doubt the difference is that huge though but if anything its a slight advantage to the Eagles big kickers like Hurn and Lynch.

[hack404]

Originally Posted by izza

No. Not while AFL is played there

They already use a blend artificial and natural turf at the MCG and Docklands and full artificial turf outside the boundaries at most AFL grounds, including Subiaco.

[izza]

It's not really an artificial surface but. It's more of a mesh to hold the real lawn together properly. I would assume they would use this.

[ryan79]

What happened to the days of mud!! Players are too precious these days.

[izza]

I dont think it's that. It's just the AFL is such a massive professional organizations these days. And they dont like anything which makes them look a bit 2nd class, which the muddy old suburban, and larger grounds did.

[hayds]

Originally Posted by ryan79

What happened to the days of mud!!

its still around, theres just not as much rain though.

[Calvin W]

Originally Posted by hack404

They already use a blend artificial and natural turf at the MCG and Docklands and full artificial turf outside the boundaries at most AFL grounds, including Subiaco.

What lays outside the oval has no real impact on the game play. As for Patersons Stadium, they have a small stetch of fake stuff along side the players benches only. Everywhere else is still natural turf.

[Walbanger]

No doubt Populous would have looked into the merits of FieldTurf, I don't how the AFL or the ICC feel about it, the IRB are yet to sanction it for International play while FIFA have. It could prove more flexible and be a real possibility considering Populous' suggestion of having either a fixed or retactable roof to broaden the Stadiums events capabilities and attraction.

* Remember there are different varieties of Artificial Turf these days rather than just the first generation AstroTurf which is good for nothing but Hockey.

[eugenius]

^ The roof thing is a key factor when thinking about the turf. Perth gets plenty of sunlight, but some areas of the pitch may get considerably more than others. Numerous new stadia around the world have struggled with lack of light leading to turf issues - most notably Etihad and the new Wembley - and some of the new Turf "blends" may help resolve that, whilst also providing a more robust surface for the multiple uses this stadium is to be designed for.

[ryan79]

Originally Posted by izza

I dont think it's that. It's just the AFL is such a massive professional organizations these days. And they dont like anything which makes them look a bit 2nd class, which the muddy old suburban, and larger grounds did.

I know I was just taking the piss.

[jarkti]

Ha at the Channel 9 video, had to complain about something
who gives a crap if its 10meters shorter, the more it is like the MCG and Etihad the better because it means theyll be use to it when they go play over there

[Walbanger]

One thing of note is that Ground Tier seating will have to be removed ala MCG if they ever wish to place and Athletics track in there. A 9 lane track like that at Londons Olympic Stadium has a length of just under 180m from the outside edge and that doesn't include any perimeter gap. With an AFL playing field of 165m/130m one may assume fence to fence it will be another 10/12m length and width.

[hack404]

Originally Posted by Walbanger

No doubt Populous would have looked into the merits of FieldTurf, I don't how the AFL or the ICC feel about it, the IRB are yet to sanction it for International play while FIFA have. It could prove more flexible and be a real possibility considering Populous' suggestion of having either a fixed or retactable roof to broaden the Stadiums events capabilities and attraction.

* Remember there are different varieties of Artificial Turf these days rather than just the first generation AstroTurf which is good for nothing but Hockey.

The ICC only require the pitch to be natural.

[RocStar]

We may see construction start next year..hope so. Eye candy come construction time. Come to the party chevron..with that rumoured 58 lv:p

[PerthCity]

Originally Posted by Ktrain

Sucked in to the journalist who tried to get a negative quote by asking about the smaller AFL dimenstions to Rosich & Nesbitt...'I don't care just build it' instead. Looks like someone will have to actually write a story rather then fill in their pre determined BS with a quote.

Thought the same thing when watching it on Channel 7 last night. Big fucking deal that the ground is a few metres wider/taller/shorter. Story out of nothing.