08-25-2019, 02:13 AM
(08-25-2019, 01:45 AM)LP link Wrote:Kruddler, since the TPP penalties we keep being nice citizens in AFL circles, and then pricks like Dangerfield or the Pudding Face Twins frequently stab us in the back after we support their causes!
Have a look at Nthmond and McGuire, both publicly opposed the Carlton / Princes Park redevelopment plan, claiming that such a venue didn't fit within the AFL's wider plans to benefit all clubs. Then within a month both launched their own boutique stadium proposals!
For years Carlton pushed for Good Friday football as part of the wider plan to raise funds for the RCH, built on the battle of the neighbours Carlton and Norp that flank the RCH. So what happens, Sheedy butts in claiming CheatsFC deserve the gig, and the AFL schedule the game against Norp!
In some ways our silence makes us the leagues buffoons. I appreciate bleating about it is not the solution, however that shouldn't be an excuse for inaction!
Look, some of what you say is right, some is best said by someone wearing a tin-foil hat.
There is a difference between causation and correlation.
In regards to developing PP. I would give that another go now. With the parkville train station now getting built, it solves one of the biggest issues our ground ever had, getting there. Now the train will be in close proximity to the ground, easier enough to walk too, but if required, the tram can take you the last 2km to the front door.
The area around is a big enough area to accomodate any growth required.
Personally if i was to develop the area, i'd start from scratch and build a brand new stadium right next door to where we are now, and keep Ikon Park as a training ground/ AFLW / VFL ground. Similar to the Tigers and Punt road oval.
I'd make it ultra modern and future proof, put a roof on it if you need to and make a Marvel Stadium type clone.....but do it right from the beginning. Host concerts etc there and make money of it that way.
We just need the backing of a forward thinking billionaire....