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This is the second of an 8-part series looking at each group, one at a time, for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Group B…
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Punter
it doesn’t actually matter what NZers know (they are a seperate country). It doesn’t matter what FIFA knows. Although it does matter what Lowy and Buckley know – and on this occasion – they have stuffed it up.
Fear and loathing is ruling Australian sports
jaji
an excellent response – another: we’ve got Lowy and big, bad FIFA on our side (yeh, maybe).
And people wonder why I have become belligerent during this whole process.
You reap the harvest that you sow – good luck to you an your cohorts.
What next? Invite big, bad FIFA into Australia with tanks and battleships?
If not? What??
Fear and loathing is ruling Australian sports
I don’t speak for all Victorians.
But take all of MC, Kurt, redb, I and others together, and you get an inkling of how the average Victorian thinks – not all – just on average (and those from WA, SA and Tassie are not too far different).
Other Australians can mock that, Lowy can choose to ignore it – but if he does – he can hardly cry about it.
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
I actually voted for the republic.
I don’t give a damn about either St Kilda or Essendon.
I don’t like foreign and corrupt sporting bodies bullying our little game.
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
I actually thought soccer fans were enjoying the bully role at the moment – because they were expecting FIFA to take executive control of our parliament.
Another post which makes me glad that the AFL told FIFA to pi$$ off.
Fear and loathing is ruling Australian sports
It’s a much, much tougher group than Adelaide had – they were only paddled at the very end.
Socceroos voted Roar Sports Team of the Year
Some have already referred to the PriceWaterhouse report commissioned by government to look at the net benefits of hosting the WC.
The Financial Review had an article on it today, this is a good place to summarise.
Governments would have to spend a minimum of $2.9 billion in today’s dollars on upgraded stadiums.
There would be a net benefit of $345 million, assuming no increse in expenditure on stadiums, $1.64 billion boost in tourism (with tourists spending $290 per day), and an increase in GST receipts.
But some states would be left worse off. The big beneficiaries are the three biggest cities.
Both Perth and Canberra would be worse off.
Perth because it has to spend $760 million (probably why we haven’t heard anything), and Canberra because it spends $254 million but will get far less back in tourism.
There’s another big talking point – this report was done on the basis of a rectangular MCG.
Interesting – looks like this idea has been floating around for a while, with government support, but with neither the MCG or AFL knowing anything about it.
I note on another thread I was accused of making defamatory remarks – but if the hat fits….
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
Yes – it was a very weak bid from the word go – the fact that 5 cricket ovals are required tells us that.
But someone will be pointing fingers, and at the moment I’m pointing the finger straight at the FFA.
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
James
didn’t I mention already that 20,000 recently turned up at the Dome to watch a Socceroos game?
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
This is one point that has remained a mystery to me the whole way through.
I too thought that only one city could have two stadiums nominated (but Art has mentioned the English example, and let’s be honest, no one in FIFA is going to be worried about the stadiums of big Premier League clubs being put forward).
Because if there was a restriction of only one city having two stadiums, that means we need 11 cities.
And where the hell are the 11 cities?
You can add Wollongong, maybe Gosford at a pinch – but we’re pushing it.
Michael d’s proposal of putting Geelong forward as an option, is not that bad an idea all considering.
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
Punter
there has been a sad acceptance of commercial reality throughout the past month on this issue. That’s one point we can put to the side for the moment.
but one would have thought that the FFA would at least have had all of the various governments lined up with the money – don’t you think?
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
The Age has a very good rundown of the 12 stadiums under consideration for the WC bid – but I’m unsure whether you can get this online.
The 12 stadiums proposed:
Etihad, Melbourne
MCG, Melbourne
SFS, sydney
ANZ, Sydney
Parramatta
Energy Aust, Newcatle,
Adelaide Oval
Suncorp, Brisbane
Canberra Stadium
Subiaco, Perth
Carrara, Gold Coast
Dairy Farmers, Townsville
Interesting points:
1. we’ve heard nothing about Perth so far
2. not really sure what the status is of Canberra
3. first time I’ve known that Parramatta is actually part of the bid (did NRL people know this?)
4. the loss of Etihad clearly sets the cat amongst the pigeons – but when did Etihad officially become part of the bid??
If there is still funding wrangling going on between the Feds and States/ACT – isn’t that a little bit late in the piece?
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
Once again – another post which makes me very proud that the AFL told FIFA to pi$$ off.
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
this is the MCG boss talking – he doesn’t know anything more than what AD knows – it just goes to show that the FFA has been deliberately obfuscating every step of the way – and need to accept the blame for a half ar$ed bid.
And yes – the competence of the people in charge of the bid needs to be questioned.
MCG says it's in the dark over World Cup speculation
I achieved that single-handedly?
that’s some achievement
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
I don’t want the AFL season to be impeded – I would have thought that a fellow Melburnian would understand the distinction.
Maybe you are masquerading as an AFL fan?
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
Bozza gave a very reasonable view last night when he said that all the domestic football leagues are quite entitled to try and run their comps with minimal disruption.
Why do people have trouble understanding that?
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
You’re wrong.
The original discusions from the start was not having the MCG for 4 weeks, but continuing to use Etihad – now all that has been turned on its head in the space of a week – the AFL is entitled to its stance – especially when there has been a balls up with the new stadium.
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
But if we are going to spend $4 billion on the Cup – why can’t $150 million be spent upgrading the new stadium in 10 years time?
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
Let us say that the FFA has been loose with the truth over the past 12 months and have dropped the ball on this one.
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
Once again, this is the sort of BS AFL fans have been putting up with all year.
As I’ve said, I’m proud that the AFL has told FIFA to pi$$ off.
Next time, the FFA can try and put together a half credible bid that doesn’t rely on cricket ovals.
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
I think they need to put forward 64 training venue – and naturally, they will go for the very best.
Demetriou was right to question World Cup impact
Why should any Australian care what Blatter knows or doesn’t know??
Who is he?? Christ reincarnate?
Fear and loathing is ruling Australian sports