Bill Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Who wants merch anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Needs a K-Way and Bucket-Hat store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 We don;t have to buy the stadium, just the naming rights. Wouldn't it be funny if we bought the naming rights and called it "Melbourne Heart No 1 Stadium" and then Victory had to play there. I like the concept but 'AAMI' still have the rights for another 6 more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 We do. The next Ricmond train is usually only 3 minutes on the next platform. No probs. But then it goes through Flinders first. And waits 15 minutes at Flinder St. So we 1. sit and wait 2. walk or 3. take a punt on a tram. The richmond train from SC never goes to flinders for me, goes through the loop and then on to richmond. Thats why I change at SC because its the fastest way to get to parliament and therefore the imperial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunheart Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 AAMI Park is our home, we were there first! We need a few more thousand fans to jump onboard next season. Fill it up a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_MHFC Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 saw from a scum fan on fb, that AAMI was getting upgraded to 55k (which is nearly impossible) and that heart will have a new stadium on the other side of the yarra. i love aami but i rather have a place to call home than watch victory playing at aami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 saw from a scum fan on fb, that AAMI was getting upgraded to 55k (which is nearly impossible) and that heart will have a new stadium on the other side of the yarra. i love aami but i rather have a place to call home than watch victory playing at aami Would be extremely surprised if this happened just because it would be impossible to fit anymore seats into Aami Park. If this happened I probably wouldn't want to play at Aami anymore, just because of the fact that we would only fill 1/6 at most, and would look not all that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caganer Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) saw from a scum fan on fb, that AAMI was getting upgraded to 55k (which is nearly impossible) and that heart will have a new stadium on the other side of the yarra. i love aami but i rather have a place to call home than watch victory playing at aami What a load of BS. Apart from the fact that the roof design limits any expansion at AAMI, where exactly on the other side of the yarra is he proposing this stadium is built? And who would fund such an absurd plan? Edited April 13, 2012 by Caganer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sounds awesome, I for one welcome these interesting developments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 What a load of BS. Apart from the fact that the roof design limits any expansion at AAMI, where exactly on the other side of the yarra is he proposing this stadium is built? And who would fund such an absurd plan? Lol. Tinkler/Palmer perhaps?!? Ahhahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downbylaw Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 What a load of BS. Apart from the fact that the roof design limits any expansion at AAMI, where exactly on the other side of the yarra is he proposing this stadium is built? And who would fund such an absurd plan? Other side?? Meh, too easy. The flog forgot to mention it's going Dubai style and will be built on the water with see thru grass as the pitch. The other tender is proposing something much more exciting. Imagine a blow up jumping castle but of stadium like proportions that can obviously be inflated as needed so not to ruin the dragon boat racing for moomba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny_MHFC Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 he said that the premier, if he was elected again would do this, but seriously i doubt the government can fund $75-150m to pay for a decent sized stadium, especially for the proper football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Something will be built over the train tracks between flinders and richmond at some point in time, good location for any new stadium built in this city if they want to keep it amongst/near the sports and entertainment district, looks to be enough room for it without much disruption to other buildings on either side of batman avenue bridge. Though I dont see the point of having 2 rectangular stadiums there, just thinking out loud that it would be a better use of the area than office buildings or whatever else they would build there (last I heard they were planning to use the area for an Olympic Village as part of the potential Melbourne 2024 Olympic bid). On the other side of the yarra, from AAMI I assume, you would sturggle to find a spot. Unless by other side of yarra you mean the west side of melbourne, as thats what I generally think of when I hear such a term, then thats easy. Dunno why I am entertaining this, I dont see such a scenario occurring. But it certainly is possible if there was enough intent to do it. Edited April 17, 2012 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 From what I remember, AAMI was designed to accommodate an expansion to ~50k in the future, but I strongly doubt it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 From what I remember, AAMI was designed to accommodate an expansion to ~50k in the future, but I strongly doubt it will happen. The roof made it not economically viable to try and expand it, would cost too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatlittlefrenchidiot Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 AAMI park was specifically designed for football (and rugby), and it serves its purpose really well in that sense. Seating is great, spacious, covered area (though no retractable roof like Etihad) and it's easy access. Plus AAMI's logo is red and white, coincidence? I'm just shitted that we have to share it with Victory as their "home ground". You guys have Etihad, seriously, fuck off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schrecky Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Capacity (from wikipedia) The stadium was initially proposed to have a seating capacity of 20,000, upgradeable to 25,000. This was due to both expected demand, as well as a state government agreement with Docklands Stadium that no stadiums with a capacity greater than 30,000 would be constructed in Melbourne before 2010. These plans were revised after the Melbourne Victory refused to commit to playing at a stadium of such small capacity, having achieved an average attendance of over 27,000 since their move to the Docklands Stadium in the 2006–07 A-League Season. Alternative plans put forward by the Victorian Government proposed a capacity of 30,050, on the condition that the Victory sign on as a tenant. An agreement was reached and the stadium went ahead at this capacity.[13] To assist with the extended capacity, temporary stands can be erected behind the goals during soccer matches and removed during rugby league games so as to allow space for the in-goal area. Although the stadium was built with foundations to allow for future expansion to 50,000,[14] the roof was not designed with this in mind and so the stadium cannot be expanded without major construction work.[15] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 thanks for the info mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartMillsy29 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 We don;t have to buy the stadium, just the naming rights. Wouldn't it be funny if we bought the naming rights and called it "Melbourne Heart No 1 Stadium" and then Victory had to play there. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Rather than start a new thread thought i would tack this on to this one. Supposed price per games for all a-league clubs (Taken from The Beautiful Game FB) would at 60k a game it be worth creating our own stadium or at that price should we be looking at other alternatives as we pay twice of what CCM and the Jets do. Edited May 2, 2012 by Hammerhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 That has to be BS, because we pay less then MV to use the MRS (as we dont open tier 3) and Etihad is a 'far more lucrative deal that' than MRS (and no, it has nothing to do with the fact it's 15k bigger) I also doubt that they would ALL be such rounded figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Most likely right, Also if I recall the figure for hindmarsh which was released around the time of that ACL qualifier against the indonesian team was much higher than 25k. Edited May 2, 2012 by Hammerhead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Wouldn't cost the earth to do something with Glenferrie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) would at 60k a game it be worth creating our own stadium Nope. Even assuming the most optimal conditions, creating our own stadium would have to cost at most about $7mil for it to be worthwhile. Assuming less optimal conditions, it would have to cost even less to be viable. Edited May 2, 2012 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Perth are getting reemed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcolossus1 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Perth are getting reemed... Just about to say this. I'm unsure why its so expensive as it looks pretty ordinary on the tv when I've seen Perth home games. For that sort of money I would want a pretty special ground. Anyway, sad to see that the state government makes out how they are supporting football, rugby and league by funding the stadium then nearly bankrupts the teams by charging them these ridiculous leasing amounts. I hear the Rebels are struggling financially as well and they have pretty decent crowds. I wonder how long our current deal goes for. Maybe we can negotiate a better deal, especially if all the codes stand together and tell the organization running the stadium to fuck off if there isn't a substantial discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) Supposedly perth have to pay about 400k a season in hiring a temporary Screen as NIB doesn't have one there. Will be getting one put in with the renovations next year which should help alleviate some of the cost per game for them. Edited May 3, 2012 by Hammerhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I would think that stadium facilities and costs would be high on the agenda of the new Joint A-League Steering Committee, of which Heart Chairman Peter Sidwell is a member. [No pun intended on the use of the word 'high'!] The FFA is partly to blame by setting high standards that must be met before it will sanction A-League games at a venue. But, basically, sports clubs are being held to ransom by unhelpful governments, who hold a monopoly. To move forward the FFA and the clubs are going to have to think outside the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 club just signed a deal keeping us at Aami for the next couple of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myki Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 should just worry about building a successful culture and fan base first... find it hard to believe we'd ever go down this route tbh... there's a reason you don't see any Victorian AFL teams bar Geelong with their own ground anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 should just worry about building a successful culture and fan base first... find it hard to believe we'd ever go down this route tbh... there's a reason you don't see any Victorian AFL teams bar Geelong with their own ground anymore... Not trying to be smart or anything, but enlighten me on why no AFL teams own their own stadiums and why it wouldn't one day work for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myki Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 It's not feasible to have a stadium that hosts a single game once a fortnight that would cater to only a smallish crowd... the upkeep on maintenance alone would prove to become a loss in itself. Therefore many of the Victorian teams home grounds became derelict and even beyond repair to the point where they were essentially condemned. The ground itself would have to be hosting other events to ensure financial stability and with that many other stadia options existing why would you choose a 15,000 seat one? And then what happens in the off season? I say concentrate on securing a government grant and further corporate sponsorship. Work on building state of the art facilities at la trobe, perhaps with a playing pitch with low budget standing room terrace for 'exhibition' games. The club should be working on fan engagement and development and look to fill AAMI park match day rather than build a small stadium to accommodate low numbers. It would essentially be saying that's the cap we're happy with it. Play attractive football, be successful and increase awareness through advertisement. Maybe the club should look at developing a second active support area at the swan st end and seek out potential interest separate and independent of the yarraside? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 should just worry about building a successful culture and fan base first... find it hard to believe we'd ever go down this route tbh... there's a reason you don't see any Victorian AFL teams bar Geelong with their own ground anymore... Just to clarify...if you meant that Geelong Football Club owns its own ground...they don't. Simonds Stadium, as it is now called, is owned by the City of Greater Geelong. Geelong FC is the only tenant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myki Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Just to clarify...if you meant that Geelong Football Club owns its own ground...they don't. Simonds Stadium, as it is now called, is owned by the City of Greater Geelong. Geelong FC is the only tenant. Yeah I just meant they're not co-tennants with any other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 And loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I saw this posted on MHFC index a few days back. I thought it was some kind of joke. Apparently its not. Dont get me wrong I love AAMI park, but more culturally significant the Rose Bowl? More iconic than Old Trafford? You are kidding right? AAMI Park named 'World’s Most Iconic and Culturally Significant Stadium' http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/article/AAMI-Park-named-World-s-Most-Iconic-and-Culturally-Significant-Stadium/534576.aspx#.T9AKFMMiXFQ.twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) What about that big thing across the train tracks? Edited June 7, 2012 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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