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aker39
23-11-2009, 01:47 PM
The 1st games at the new stadium will be Australia v NZ in rugby league on Friday 7th May then Storm v Bronco's on the Sunday 9th May
GVGjr
23-11-2009, 05:44 PM
The 1st games at the new stadium will be Australia v NZ in rugby league on Friday 7th May then Storm v Bronco's on the Sunday 9th May

It's going to be a great venue for the soccer and rugby codes but they need a proper name for it in the interim.
aker39
24-11-2009, 08:15 AM
It's going to be a great venue for the soccer and rugby codes but they need a proper name for it in the interim.

There is talk in the paper today that it will be Metricon Stadium.
Suz 32
24-11-2009, 10:29 AM
It's going to be a great venue for the soccer and rugby codes but they need a proper name for it in the interim.


Even though we've moved from Olympic Park, I think it will also be referred to as The Graveyard. :D
bornadog
24-11-2009, 11:44 AM
The 1st games at the new stadium will be Australia v NZ in rugby league on Friday 7th May then Storm v Bronco's on the Sunday 9th May

Same night we play Melbourne at the G
Suz 32
24-11-2009, 01:25 PM
Same night we play Melbourne at the G


Yeah, it's an away game for us though, so I can quite happily go to the Anzac Test!! ;)
Glove38
25-11-2009, 08:01 PM
First Melbourne Victory game there, is going to go off.
The Underdog
25-11-2009, 09:17 PM
First Melbourne Victory game there, is going to go off.

I'll lay pretty good odds that it's the first A-League Melbourne derby too. Can you imagine the crowd at the new stadium for a game between 2 Melbourne teams?
Mantis
25-11-2009, 09:24 PM
I'll lay pretty good odds that it's the first A-League Melbourne derby too. Can you imagine the crowd at the new stadium for a game between 2 Melbourne teams?

Shouldn't they play this game at ES such to maximise the crowd numbers.
The Underdog
25-11-2009, 09:45 PM
Shouldn't they play this game at ES such to maximise the crowd numbers.

Possibly, but it beats a game against Newcastle Jets. I think it'd create a great atmosphere and demand and while they could get more people into ES it's still likely a lesser fan experience.
bornadog
26-11-2009, 11:33 AM
They should call the new stadium - BORING Stadium, because thats what you get when you watch a game there.:D
Glove38
28-11-2009, 10:50 PM
After tonight, i can't wait.
aker39
30-11-2009, 09:18 AM
After tonight, i can't wait.

Absolutely. The atmosphere at Etihad on Saturday night was fantastic.
Glove38
30-11-2009, 06:33 PM
Absolutely. The atmosphere at Etihad on Saturday night was fantastic.

The NESW chant throughout each side of the stadium, was awesome.
bornadog
01-12-2009, 04:04 PM
The NESW chant throughout each side of the stadium, was awesome.

nothing else to do but chant as the game is so boring;)
Suz 32
02-12-2009, 04:19 PM
Absolutely. The atmosphere at Etihad on Saturday night was fantastic.


I've been to a couple of Rugby League games at Etihad when the seats have been brought in - great atmosphere. Looking forward to being up close at the new stadium. :)
bornadog
05-05-2010, 12:10 AM
The 1st games at the new stadium will be Australia v NZ in rugby league on Friday 7th May then Storm v Bronco's on the Sunday 9th May

Don't forget its this week and leave your car home it will be bedlam around the area.
Lantern
06-05-2010, 05:03 PM
Don't forget its this week and leave your car home it will be bedlam around the area.

Will be walking (live up the far end of Bridge Road).. you're not kidding. I can't even get home from work some Friday nights footy traffic is so bad (I once sat on the Yarra Blvd exit ramp for 45 mins and moved maybe 20 metres). Can't imagine what this will be like.
Glove38
06-05-2010, 07:31 PM
Walked out onto the middle of the park yesterday, phenomenal.