So why not move to a smaller stadium? A stadium that is the right size for Heart’s attendance.
Lakeside Stadium (formerly known as Bob Jane Stadium) is a multipurpose stadium with an athletics track around the centre playing field.
The former Aussie rules ground was home to South Melbourne Swans until 1982, when the club moved to Sydney.
Since then it has hosted both Matildas and Socceroos matches, Victorian Premier League Grand finals and it has served as home to former National Soccer League giant South Melbourne FC.
The recently redeveloped venue is the perfect size for Melbourne Heart.
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The 15,000 capacity could easily fit in an average Melbourne Heart crowd.
It could maybe fit even a midweek Victory game against a less supported A-League side.
As someone who has attended matches at this venue I feel that the recently redeveloped venue is the ideal place for A-League football to played played.
It has top notch facilitates, hills behind the goals at both ends for those who want to stand and watch, great food stalls and a view of tall buildings in the city from your seat (which looks great in the twilight hours).
These are the reasons I believe that Heart should move to Lakeside Stadium.