Waratahs 2023

[qwerty51]

I know it had to be done... but geez, it looks almost exactly the same as before from the inside.

 

[Lindommer]

My thoughts exactly. WTF a staged refurbishment (north side in year 1, east side in year 2, etc) couldn't've been done for considerably less bothers me. Add in the fact the capacity has been increased from 46,000 to 42,500 and I'm even more perplexed. What's done is done and I hope punters fill the place for every Tahs match.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

My thoughts exactly. WTF a staged refurbishment (north side in year 1, east side in year 2, etc) couldn't've been done for considerably less bothers me. Add in the fact the capacity has been in creased from 46,000 to 42,500 and I'm even more perplexed. What's done is done and I hope punters fill the place for every Tahs match.

The NRL wanted a shiny new stadium so the tax payer had to foot a $1b to make them happy. Turns out like the spoilt child they are they're not and want more or otherwise they're taking their ball and going to Qld

 

[fatprop]

My thoughts exactly. WTF a staged refurbishment (north side in year 1, east side in year 2, etc) couldn't've been done for considerably less bothers me. Add in the fact the capacity has been in creased from 46,000 to 42,500 and I'm even more perplexed. What's done is done and I hope punters fill the place for every Tahs match.

I understand there were quite serious difficulties getting the old joint up to scratch re basic safety (the width of exits in case of an emergency

The challenge is when you want to start renovating they add in all the compliance requirements of a modern building

Add to that we had a shit stadium that wasn't actually functional ie being able to sit in a stand and stay dry and I can understand the reasons for replacing it

 

[Braveheart81]

Yeah, the width of the concourses was the major issue that couldn't be upgraded within the existing structure (particularly around the corners).

 

[Froggy]

Have they improved the facilities (bar, food, toilets) as they were the real weakness in the old stadium.

 

[fatprop]

Have they improved the facilities (bar, food, toilets) as they were the real weakness in the old stadium.

We can only dream of the US beer vendor system

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Have they improved the facilities (bar, food, toilets) as they were the real weakness in the old stadium.

Merivale have got the gig. I suspect it will be much better but expensive.

 

[7137]

We can only dream of the US beer vendor system

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Give me the Japanese version any day!

 

[Drew]

Merivale have got the gig. I suspect it will be much better but expensive.

We will pay twice as much for the honour of being served by a ponce with a top knot and a French sailors shirt.

 

[Rob42]

Merivale have got the gig. I suspect it will be much better but expensive.

It'll be the same as the SCG - what was that like at the England test match?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Merivale provide a quality product across the board but it’s priced absurdly.

 

[Adam84]

SCG had Merivale for the England Test, quality of food wasn't really noticeable, the prices certainly were though.

 

[Drew]

Sitting in a merivale pub right now. Pint Newtown et and lemon lime soda $19

 

[Silverado]

Sitting in a merivale pub right now. Pint Newtown et and lemon lime soda $19

Must be happy hour

 

[Drew]

Must be happy hour

Not for me

 

[Marce]

Has Nadolo signed his contract? Is he losing weight for next season?

 

[Marce]

My thoughts exactly. WTF a staged refurbishment (north side in year 1, east side in year 2, etc) couldn't've been done for considerably less bothers me. Add in the fact the capacity has been in creased from 46,000 to 42,500 and I'm even more perplexed. What's done is done and I hope punters fill the place for every Tahs match.

You can't build a 80k stadium in the centre of a city like Sydney. All the new big stadium are build in the suburns

 

[Slim 293]

You can't build a 80k stadium in the centre of a city like Sydney.

Didn't they just rebuild Parramatta Stadium?

 

[Pfitzy]

We can only dream of the US beer vendor system

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