Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

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Are Lonsdale's facilities up to Finals expectations?

Poll ended at Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:59 am

Yes
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No
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Total votes : 42

Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Down the Hill » Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:32 pm

Also happy to loan you a pair of Harry's denim shorts just in case things warm up later in the finals. :lol:
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Panther32 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:22 pm

tigerpie wrote:P32 i'm sure you have...but were they on ovals that get used as much as ours.....like every day of the week without a break. And if you have no time to research others before you bag your own oval that makes you sound pretty silly and uninformed. I believe you have played a bit of country footy. ever heard this? Even the dumbest farmer rests his paddocks!

Are you the curator down there or something tigerpie? Sounds like your a little sensitive. I think if you asked any of the players they would say it's not in good condtion. I didn't compare it to any other oval so I don't see why I need to go look at every other oval. Sorry would you like me to lie and say it's in great condition and anyone would think we played at Etihad stadium?
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Turbo » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:37 pm

asert wrote:I voted for both yes and no. At the end of the day it's a C grade final. It's not going to have huge crowds and is only what 2 dollars to get in that they miss out on. Quite frankly cove is no better, your car is no where near the oval and ff stands next to chf. If we were talking an a grade final then no.


At least coves is in good nick. I never stay in the car at the footy anyway so having a carpark NEXT to the oval isn't an issue for me.
Lonsdale easily the worst oval and facilities. As far as surface or playing at flaggies should never host finals games (who's been throwing grenades there) morphett vale has about 3 clumps of grass, and happy valley feels like it's on a 45 degree angle.
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby 85 WAS A GOOD YEAR » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:15 am

Although Aldinga is a hike for alot of us, whenever we've played finals there, their the oval has been in good nick.

I love their BBQ too :)
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby tigerpie » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:19 am

Panther32 wrote:
tigerpie wrote:P32 i'm sure you have...but were they on ovals that get used as much as ours.....like every day of the week without a break. And if you have no time to research others before you bag your own oval that makes you sound pretty silly and uninformed. I believe you have played a bit of country footy. ever heard this? Even the dumbest farmer rests his paddocks!

Are you the curator down there or something tigerpie? Yes to that one[/i][/i] Sounds like your a little sensitive.yesto that one I think if you asked any of the players they would say it's not in good condtion.yes to that one I didn't compare it to any other oval so I don't see why I need to go look at every other oval. Sorry would you like me to lie and say it's in great condition and anyone would think we played at Etihad stadium? no to that one.

If you read my first post i acknowledge that the oval isnt great! we've had heaps of rain the last 2 years and the oval cant cope with being used everyday of the week.Fact!!
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Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Turbo » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:28 am

85 WAS A GOOD YEAR wrote:Although Aldinga is a hike for alot of us, whenever we've played finals there, their the oval has been in good nick.

I love their BBQ too :)


Yeah I agree. Good size too. As long as it isn't too sandy.
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Madportsman » Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:19 am

Seriously so much bickering....Is it an oval? - tick, goal posts at each end? - tick, cold beer being served? - tick. Enough said. Facilities are fine. Our previous generation must just shake their heads at the crap we all complain about these days.

Every club's facilities have its good points and bad. We could go through them all but who really cares. We all love footy and should be grateful we are able to play the game we love no matter where it is!!!
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Roo Ted » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:25 am

Come and play at Morphy Parks the oval is in fine form and it's free to get in!
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Down the Hill » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:28 pm

Just a pity it runs east-west, is shaped like a pasty, and has trees virtually growing on the oval. But yes, always a good surface and FREE.
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby liverpool kiss » Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:44 pm

marion oval would be perfect
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby vics01 » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:27 pm

Marion was a bog on the weekend. Have not been able to get a mower on it. Lonsdale is the best of the rest
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Courtney Fish » Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:51 am

Turbo wrote:
asert wrote:I voted for both yes and no. At the end of the day it's a C grade final. It's not going to have huge crowds and is only what 2 dollars to get in that they miss out on. Quite frankly cove is no better, your car is no where near the oval and ff stands next to chf. If we were talking an a grade final then no.


At least coves is in good nick. I never stay in the car at the footy anyway so having a carpark NEXT to the oval isn't an issue for me.
Lonsdale easily the worst oval and facilities. As far as surface or playing at flaggies should never host finals games (who's been throwing grenades there) morphett vale has about 3 clumps of grass, and happy valley feels like it's on a 45 degree angle.

Bit of a contradiction there? We have grass on 95% of our oval. I can't recall anyone catching menningacoccal or legionnares desease at Lonsdale, or whatever the poor kid did at Cove a few years ago.
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby tigerpie » Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:08 am

Courtney Fish wrote:
Turbo wrote:
asert wrote:I voted for both yes and no. At the end of the day it's a C grade final. It's not going to have huge crowds and is only what 2 dollars to get in that they miss out on. Quite frankly cove is no better, your car is no where near the oval and ff stands next to chf. If we were talking an a grade final then no.


At least coves is in good nick. I never stay in the car at the footy anyway so having a carpark NEXT to the oval isn't an issue for me.
Lonsdale easily the worst oval and facilities. As far as surface or playing at flaggies should never host finals games (who's been throwing grenades there) morphett vale has about 3 clumps of grass, and happy valley feels like it's on a 45 degree angle.

Bit of a contradiction there? We have grass on 95% of our oval. I can't recall anyone catching menningacoccal or legionnares desease at Lonsdale, or whatever the poor kid did at Cove a few years ago.

Belair turf have done a fair amount of work on it in the last month, verti-draining etc, and it doesnt get a heap of use so it will come up ok,as will most if the bloody rain stays away.
I think peoples aingst is more about the facilitys, but i'm sure the Lonsdale club will do their best to accomodate everyone.
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Panther32 » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:22 am

The Reynella Oval was in immaculate condition last night, which each blade of grass cut at the standard 27mm in length. We had a helicopter fly in for 2 hours prior to training to dry it off for us which Tigerpie organised, much appreciated. I think the heat lamps brought in overnight also aided the ground to be in perfect condition...it's just a pity the bar ran out of Coopers Stout after training! :roll:
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Zelezny Chucks » Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:54 am

Panther32 wrote:The Reynella Oval was in immaculate condition last night, which each blade of grass cut at the standard 27mm in length. We had a helicopter fly in for 2 hours prior to training to dry it off for us which Tigerpie organised, much appreciated. I think the heat lamps brought in overnight also aided the ground to be in perfect condition...it's just a pity the bar ran out of Coopers Stout after training! :roll:


It's all going wrong at Reynella!

Time for a new club P32? ;)
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby tigerpie » Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:18 pm

Panther32 wrote:The Reynella Oval was in immaculate condition last night, which each blade of grass cut at the standard 27mm in length. We had a helicopter fly in for 2 hours prior to training to dry it off for us which Tigerpie organised, much appreciated. I think the heat lamps brought in overnight also aided the ground to be in perfect condition...it's just a pity the bar ran out of Coopers Stout after training! :roll:


if that was in my worldly powers i would gladly accomodate as you probably know. unfortunately i have no clout regards the stout.
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Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Turbo » Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:47 pm

Courtney Fish wrote:
Turbo wrote:
asert wrote:I voted for both yes and no. At the end of the day it's a C grade final. It's not going to have huge crowds and is only what 2 dollars to get in that they miss out on. Quite frankly cove is no better, your car is no where near the oval and ff stands next to chf. If we were talking an a grade final then no.


At least coves is in good nick. I never stay in the car at the footy anyway so having a carpark NEXT to the oval isn't an issue for me.
Lonsdale easily the worst oval and facilities. As far as surface or playing at flaggies should never host finals games (who's been throwing grenades there) morphett vale has about 3 clumps of grass, and happy valley feels like it's on a 45 degree angle.

Bit of a contradiction there? We have grass on 95% of our oval. I can't recall anyone catching menningacoccal or legionnares desease at Lonsdale, or whatever the poor kid did at Cove a few years ago.


Yeah ok
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby Mister Footy » Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:40 am

Forget the state of the oval what about the changerooms?
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby woodublieve12 » Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:28 pm

cant see a problem here... got 4 sticks down either end, there's no advantage to either side... harden up and play on!
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Re: Are Lonsdale's facilities up to hosting a Final?

Postby asert » Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:10 pm

At the under 8 carnival today, the lonsdale oval is in fantastic condition compared to the ovals I've seen of late
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