Grand Final Venues

[FOURTH ESTATE]

well like last year ill follow the brahma crowd and hop the fence with the esky in hand

You Think!!!!!

[FOURTH ESTATE]

We have plenty of parking FC our main car park holds at least 50 cars plus the hill on the outer plus behind the goals at the southern end which is more than most clubs I have been too. All up over 100 cars. Fair size I would have thought considering where we are.

[Footy Chick]

Good, can you save me a park then? I'll be there about 1.45pm

Also, do you have any half time entertainment planned? If not, I'd like to organise a nudie run by one G.Weasel as per my signature below

[FOURTH ESTATE]

Wondering when that was going to happen!!!!!!! Can't help with car park will be full early

[FOURTH ESTATE]

Serious question on Grand Final venues, why do certain ovals/clubs get to host Grand Finals each year?? ie..PNU, Kilburn, Salisbury, Campbelltown, Hope Valley, Kenilworth etc...

Maybe this is a question I should ask GG committee, but our ground is fully fenced (which FC has said is a prerequisite) out at Harpers but is not utilised for any GF's. Do clubs have to apply to SAAFL HQ to host GF's??

This is not a crack at the clubs hosting just a curiosity. Am sure I can name other grounds that are fenced but not utilised. Just seems the same clubs get to host GF's each year, therefore the chance to earn extra $$$$.

This was the question I asked several years ago but was told no even if we put up a fence. So kept asking now with a change in operations at the league we have been granted a chance and are working very Bloody hard to make it a success.

Why should the same clubs get finals every year that was the original reason behind home finals. Every body gets a share of the money just not certain clubs. One club president at the time when home finals came in told me I was taking money away from his club by doing this. I advised that he had a self interest here and to look at the big picture more money going to other clubs is a good thing just because you have a fence shouldn't give you a monopoly on finals. Since home finals started finals attendance has increased as well as finals cash returns to the league. Every ones a winner

[Demon Juke]

Serious question on Grand Final venues, why do certain ovals/clubs get to host Grand Finals each year?? ie..PNU, Kilburn, Salisbury, Campbelltown, Hope Valley, Kenilworth etc...

Maybe this is a question I should ask GG committee, but our ground is fully fenced (which FC has said is a prerequisite) out at Harpers but is not utilised for any GF's. Do clubs have to apply to SAAFL HQ to host GF's??

This is not a crack at the clubs hosting just a curiosity. Am sure I can name other grounds that are fenced but not utilised. Just seems the same clubs get to host GF's each year, therefore the chance to earn extra $$$$.

This was the question I asked several years ago but was told no even if we put up a fence. So kept asking now with a change in operations at the league we have been granted a chance and are working very Bloody hard to make it a success.

Why should the same clubs get finals every year that was the original reason behind home finals. Every body gets a share of the money just not certain clubs. One club president at the time when home finals came in told me I was taking money away from his club by doing this. I advised that he had a self interest here and to look at the big picture more money going to other clubs is a good thing just because you have a fence shouldn't give you a monopoly on finals. Since home finals started finals attendance has increased as well as finals cash returns to the league. Every ones a winner

That's fair enough, but how did you no last week before the grounds where allocated that you where getting the div 4 Grand Final?

[Pag]

We have plenty of parking FC our main car park holds at least 50 cars plus the hill on the outer plus behind the goals at the southern end which is more than most clubs I have been too. All up over 100 cars. Fair size I would have thought considering where we are.

There will be a hell of a lot more than 100 cars heading your way. The council will have a field day around the streets if they want.

Ultimately, creating the best spectacle and experience for players and supporters should be the #1 priority when selecting GF venues. Having one side of the ground with no spectators, for example, wouldn't achieve this IMO. Things like enough shelter for supporters in case of rain or extreme heat, changerooms, clubroom space, toilets, catering, parking, oval surface and size etc should all be what the decision is based on. (this is not a shot at any clubs, just an opinion)

Hosting a day takes a hell of a lot of volunteers, a lot of work before and on the day, as well as a decent layout of money leading up. Just for our liquor license extension, we've had to hire two extra security guards as well as three sets of portable toilets. Not cheap. We will make it back but there is a hell of a lot of lead-up work and if a club has a team in a GF elsewhere it is almost impossible.

[FOURTH ESTATE]

Didn't know was only told we were in the mix along with other clubs that applied for a GF in an email last week.

Didn't know until Sunday when on the league website.

But not complaining, a triple header as well!!!!!!!!!!!

[LaughingKookaburra]

Seen many grand finals and Salisbury, Kilburn and Kenilwoth in terms of atmosphere are very good venues. Providing weather permits Kenilworth can hold a shit load of cars and I don't think any permanent fenced venue in the SAAFL could hold more. When that ground is full on GF day and a big goal is scored the noise is hair raising....

[Pag]

Seen many grand finals and Salisbury, Kilburn and Kenilwoth in terms of atmosphere are very good venues.

I'm openly biased, but I agree with this.

[FOURTH ESTATE]

Great day at Tigerland yesterday. Bumper crowds well behaved. Huge crowd by Plympton as well as other clubs.
Can Bar, BBQ & Canteen did roaring trade. Long day by all our volunteers but worth the effort!!!! Some backing up again today with our juniors playing finals.