UK Fan wrote:"We will never lose the Adelaide Test if we have this development," said McLachlan during the SACA's
All I can do is leave that with you.
Mclachlan never stated we will lose a test without the developement. HE stated "We will never lose the Adelaide Test if we have this development," I cant see where he says dependant on whether we get 4/5 tests stated anywhere
Now BP (this threads kickinit) is it not possible that after being promised we will NEVER lose a test again.
That Adelaide could go next summer without a test. YES OR NO ??????
Yes, it is, but it would not be as a result of the redevelopment. The redevelopment actually increases the chances of Adelaide being chosen as one of the four test venues.
As stated before, you have to HAVE something to be able to lose it. Your way of looking at things is akin to saying 'I lost a million dollars tonight because I did not win X-Lotto'.
If Adelaide does not host a test in 2014/15, it is because we never would have, it would not be 'lost as a result of the redevelopment'. Therefore, McLachlan did not lie in this case. It is also possible that Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane or Hobart may go without hosting a test - for example, if a bomb blew the stadium up prior to the test. This is not a fault of the managers of the stadium, nor would Adelaide not hosting a test next year be a result of the redevelopment.
I am afraid that you just don't seem to get it, UKFan. The redevelopment is in NO WAY connected to the possibility of Adelaide not hosting a test in 2014/15. Conversely, the redevelopment is what may actually gain Adelaide the test - it would certainly be a favourable factor anyway.
Look, I don't particularly like Ian McLachlan plus I see some problems with the stadium, particularly in relation to parking. However, we can't call McLachlan a lier if Adelaide Oval misses a test in 2014/15.
Don't quite agree with the reference to 'kickinit' by the way. I think you will find that the vast majority of people who read our posts will agree with my logic on this one. Sorry, mate
