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    mack

    By mack

    The NSW Government have announced long awaited plans to knock down and rebuild Parramatta Stadium, the home of the Western Sydney Wanderers.

     

    The 30,000 planned capacity is the culmination of the long-term stadium development strategy of the NSW Government, with the political lobbying and jockeying between Parramatta Stadium, the Sydney Football Stadium, ANZ Stadium and Penrith Stadium finally put to rest, at least in terms of the Western Sydney Wanderers.

     

    The first stadium to be built is a new Parramatta Stadium, with the existing stadium demolished to make way for a new 30,000 capacity stadium. A new stadium at Moore Park in the CBD will be between 50,000 and 55,000 seats, and it is likely that ANZ Stadium will be fully rectangularised and may have a retractable roof.

     

    Another potential long-term boom for either the Wanderers or the A-League itself, is a plan for a new stadium in Western Sydney perhaps at Penrith or Liverpool, both locations could provide for matches to be played by the Wanderers, or see the stadium as the home for a new A-League team.

     

    The new Parramatta Stadium is expected to be complete by early 2019 at a cost of approximately $300 million.

     

    I call upon the Wanderers, Football Federation Australia and the NSW Government to ensure that our club is not left out of discussions about the facilities and design at the venue, European style Safe Standing should be a priority at the new stadium to ensure a fully world class venue.

     

    While it is likely the naming rights will be up for sale, I also put forward that the new stadium be called Dino Park.

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    marron

    I'd add, not everyone us guaranteed a seat at Penrith either.

     

    With spotless, because the stands are a lot more compact, I wonder what the impact of that would be in terms of the closeness to the pitch and how it feels.

    Don't forget as well the club have mentioned Belmore and leichhardt too.

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    ManfredSchaefer

    Whilst I'm certainly a #NoToANZ lobbyist for a world where Wanderland exists and can be accessed in relative comfort etc etc, I'm a #YesToANZ with perhaps a round or two to be had at Panfferz and Campbelltown when the wreckers balls start flying at Pirtek.

     

    All other options are too problematic on multiple levels. 

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    braad

    Whilst I'm certainly a #NoToANZ lobbyist for a world where Wanderland exists and can be accessed in relative comfort etc etc, I'm a #YesToANZ with perhaps a round or two to be had at Panfferz and Campbelltown when the wreckers balls start flying at Pirtek.

     

    All other options are too problematic on multiple levels.

    IMO spot on Manfred

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    Gazmon

    I'd add, not everyone us guaranteed a seat at Penrith either.

     

    With spotless, because the stands are a lot more compact, I wonder what the impact of that would be in terms of the closeness to the pitch and how it feels.

    Don't forget as well the club have mentioned Belmore and leichhardt too.

     

    Biggest concern with Spotless is the cricket.

     

    Belmore doesn't have enough corporate facilities there, but I did forget to include that.

     

    Leichhardt is too much SFC for me.

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    ManfredSchaefer

     

    I'd add, not everyone us guaranteed a seat at Penrith either.

     

    With spotless, because the stands are a lot more compact, I wonder what the impact of that would be in terms of the closeness to the pitch and how it feels.

    Don't forget as well the club have mentioned Belmore and leichhardt too.

     

    Biggest concern with Spotless is the cricket.

     

    Belmore doesn't have enough corporate facilities there, but I did forget to include that.

     

    Leichhardt is too much SFC for me.

     

     

    Biggest concern with Spotless is the seats could break from having to deal with the advent of football fans who actually go to games.

     

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    marron

     

     

    I'd add, not everyone us guaranteed a seat at Penrith either.

     

    With spotless, because the stands are a lot more compact, I wonder what the impact of that would be in terms of the closeness to the pitch and how it feels.

    Don't forget as well the club have mentioned Belmore and leichhardt too.

    Biggest concern with Spotless is the cricket.

     

    Belmore doesn't have enough corporate facilities there, but I did forget to include that.

     

    Leichhardt is too much SFC for me.

    Yes it is. If it wasn't for that I'd say it was the best option with perhaps some extras at Campbelltown and Penrith.

     

    I don't think Belmore or leichhardt are options either just saying the club have mentioned them. Maybe just to butter us up for the inevitable anz.

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    Gazmon

     

     

    I'd add, not everyone us guaranteed a seat at Penrith either.

     

    With spotless, because the stands are a lot more compact, I wonder what the impact of that would be in terms of the closeness to the pitch and how it feels.

    Don't forget as well the club have mentioned Belmore and leichhardt too.

    Biggest concern with Spotless is the cricket.

     

    Belmore doesn't have enough corporate facilities there, but I did forget to include that.

     

    Leichhardt is too much SFC for me.

    Yes it is. If it wasn't for that I'd say it was the best option with perhaps some extras at Campbelltown and Penrith.

     

    I don't think Belmore or leichhardt are options either just saying the club have mentioned them. Maybe just to butter us up for the inevitable anz.

     

     

    ANZ will be all over us like a rash. The Eels have basically all but confirmed moving to ANZ during the build, can see a nice deal from ANZ to the Wanderers too.

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    wanderersfanatic

    The other stadiums mentioned, Pepper, Campbeltown, etc.. only have 10k max seating capacity. It will not be enough for all of our 16k plus ticketed members.

     

    Imagine the complaints of members not being able to have a seat!

     

    Taking into consideration of the Big Bash, Easter Show, etc, Spotless will not be available throughout the whole season.

     

    Therefore, I think it would be best split our game games between ANZ and spotless.

     

     

    OCT - Spotless

    NOV - Spotless

    DEC - ANZ (Big Bash)

    JAN -ANZ (Big Bash)

    FEB - Spotless

    MAR - ANZ (Easter Show)

    APR - ANZ (Easter Show)

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    Gazmon

    The other stadiums mentioned, Pepper, Campbeltown, etc.. only have 10k max seating capacity. It will not be enough for all of our 16k plus ticketed members.

     

    Imagine the complaints of members not being able to have a seat!

     

    Taking into consideration of the Big Bash, Easter Show, etc, Spotless will not be available throughout the whole season.

     

    Therefore, I think it would be best split our game games between ANZ and spotless.

     

     

    OCT - Spotless

    NOV - Spotless

    DEC - ANZ (Big Bash)

    JAN -ANZ (Big Bash)

    FEB - Spotless

    MAR - ANZ (Easter Show)

    APR - ANZ (Easter Show)

     

    Would rather just keep one ground and be done with it.

     

    Maybe if we have 13 home games, 10 at ANZ, one at Penrith, Campbelltown and Belmore?

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    beatsurrender

    Wonder who'll get the first game at the new stadium. Us or the Eels..?

    Hope we get an equal say at least re. configurations etc. They may want to throw their weight (ie money) around re. stand naming etc...

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    Gazmon

    Wonder who'll get the first game at the new stadium. Us or the Eels..?

    Hope we get an equal say at least re. configurations etc. They may want to throw their weight (ie money) around re. stand naming etc...

     

    Depends when it's finished.

     

    I'd even like to see a Socceroo's match there. Something different.

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    braad

     

     

    Wonder who'll get the first game at the new stadium. Us or the Eels..?

    Hope we get an equal say at least re. configurations etc. They may want to throw their weight (ie money) around re. stand naming etc...

    Depends when it's finished.

     

    I'd even like to see a Socceroo's match there. Something different.

    Nek minnut, W-League sneaks a match in to blow the boys away

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    Hughesy

    The other stadiums mentioned, Pepper, Campbeltown, etc.. only have 10k max seating capacity. It will not be enough for all of our 16k plus ticketed members.

     

    Imagine the complaints of members not being able to have a seat!

     

    Taking into consideration of the Big Bash, Easter Show, etc, Spotless will not be available throughout the whole season.

     

    Therefore, I think it would be best split our game games between ANZ and spotless.

     

     

    OCT - Spotless

    NOV - Spotless

    DEC - ANZ (Big Bash)

    JAN -ANZ (Big Bash)

    FEB - Spotless

    MAR - ANZ (Easter Show)

    APR - ANZ (Easter Show)

    This is my pick. You'd probably have issues in late November with Stereo on at Spotless and the surrounding complex, that would **** the playing surface up big time.

     

    I'd even take ANZ for it all to be honest. Basically all but limits any seating issues.

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    Prydzopolis

    But we are getting a wooden birdcage not antalya stadium :)

    I thought it was just the outside design? Inside would be rectangular not oval right?

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    Alexander

    Dear lord, I can't believe I am coming around to supporting some games at #NoToANZ. As Hughsey said, only on the condition that once we get a new stadium, we

    Never

    Ever

    Play there again.

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    Flytox

    Dear lord, I can't believe I am coming around to supporting some games at #NoToANZ. As Hughsey said, only on the condition that once we get a new stadium, we

    Never

    Ever

    Play there again.

    You might have to give in and play there again one day.  The AFC changed the regulations for the ACL after we won it.  Now the final must be played in a 45k minimum stadium.  (it might be 40k minimum).

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    braad

     

     

    Dear lord, I can't believe I am coming around to supporting some games at #NoToANZ. As Hughsey said, only on the condition that once we get a new stadium, we

    Never

    Ever

    Play there again.

    You might have to give in and play there again one day. The AFC changed the regulations for the ACL after we won it. Now the final must be played in a 45k minimum stadium. (it might be 40k minimum).

    Just go to our second home!

     

    Allianz. We own that a few times a year. Would be great to see it dressed in red and black. How the smurfs would be pissed :cheeky:

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    DCWSW

     

     

    Dear lord, I can't believe I am coming around to supporting some games at #NoToANZ. As Hughsey said, only on the condition that once we get a new stadium, we

    Never

    Ever

    Play there again.

    You might have to give in and play there again one day. The AFC changed the regulations for the ACL after we won it. Now the final must be played in a 45k minimum stadium. (it might be 40k minimum).

    That's not true. The first leg of the final this year is being played in a <10k stadium.

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    Flytox

     

     

    Dear lord, I can't believe I am coming around to supporting some games at #NoToANZ. As Hughsey said, only on the condition that once we get a new stadium, we

    Never

    Ever

    Play there again.

    You might have to give in and play there again one day. The AFC changed the regulations for the ACL after we won it. Now the final must be played in a 45k minimum stadium. (it might be 40k minimum).

    That's not true. The first leg of the final this year is being played in a <10k stadium.

     

     

     

     

    19.6. Each Match of the Final shall be played in a Stadium approved by the AFC with a minimum capacity of forty thousand (40,000) spectators. The Venue shall be decided by the AFC taking into consideration all logistical factors, including without limitation, accommodation and transportation. 

    http://www.the-afc.com/uploads/afc/files/acl_2015_competition_regulations_final.pdf

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    SBW

    Im going to break this down

    Now there was a bit of chatter on Twitter last night about a replacement venue whilst we rebuild Pirtek. Here is a list of the potential venues:

     

    Pepper Stadium (Penrith)

    • 22,500 capacity (including grass hills)
    • Has been used before by WSW
    • Poor transport links and parking
    • Close to the action
    • Stadium exterior is congested and limited options for food/drink apart from Panthers
    • Long travel for south-west and inner-west supporters

    I disagree about the parking, there's plenty of parking around the stadium and I havent had any problems parking in Penrith, and there are variety of places available to eat around Penrith. But yes the problem with Penrith is the distance that members have to travel from the Southwest and inner west. The other problem is that it gets so hot out in Penrith in the summertime.

     

    The one thing you forgot to mention about Pepper is no one uses it during the off season.

     

    ANZ Stadium (Sydney Olympic Park)

    • 83,500 capacity
    • Good transport and parking links
    • Too far from the field, lack of atmosphere
    • Too big in capacity (except derby)
    • All current members guaranteed seat
    • Limited bars/restaurants nearby, but has improved of late
    • Cheaper rent for the club (based off details with NRL tennants)
    • Reasonably central to all regions

    With ANZ, you have 5 NRL teams that use this stadium plus the Waratahs play an odd game or 2 at ANZ, it is the most over used ground in the country. Also you got monster trucks that happens around October/November which the stadium can't be used for 4-6 weeks. If ANZ comes in with the offer to have games played there, how are they going to fit us in when the NRL season starts? In all honesty, I can only us play the Sydney derbies there + an odd game against the Victory.

     

    Marconi Stadium and/or Edensor Park

    • Capacities approx 10,000 each
    • Not enough room for all members
    • Close to large supporter area, however long distance for far-west and north-west supporters
    • Limited transport and venues outside of ground
    • Older facilities
    • Close to field, good atmosphere
    • Links to ethnic bases, which may dissuade the FFA from any long-term deal

    I went to watch our girls play at Marconi last Sunday, honestly, both Stadiums are in the middle of no where, access to both grounds is a bit hard which ever you are coming from.

     

    Campbelltown Stadium

    • Capacity 21,000 (including grass hills)
    • Limited seating for all members (not guaranteed)
    • Long distance from most membership regions
    • Limited transport links
    • Previously used by WSW

    Like Penrith, isn't used by anyone or its even barely used by the Tigers. 

     

    Spotless Stadium (Sydney Olympic Park)

    • Capacity 24,000
    • Good transport and parking links
    • Too far from the field, lack of atmosphere, but capacity is spot-on
    • All current members guaranteed seat
    • Limited bars/restaurants nearby, but has improved of late
    • Reasonably central to all regions
    • Used by cricket mid-season

    Problems with Spotless is it is not only used by the Manuka Midgets and the Cricket, its also used for the Easter Show and Stereosonic

     

    So... there are your options...

     

    In all honesty, I think Penrith is the best option out of all the other stadiums.

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