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Post by marinermick on Sept 10, 2007 11:26:43 GMT 10
After the massive amounts of rain Thursday and Friday I was appalled to see the rugby grand finals being played at the stadium as I drove. From what I understand there were six games of rugby played there on Saturday.
As I drove by half the oval was under water and the other half just mud.
I don't know why they were allowed to play but I think this many games of rughy would have absolutely tore the ground to bits.
It will be interesting to see how the ground stacks up Wednesday night for the Olyroos.
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Post by Pete on Sept 10, 2007 11:43:59 GMT 10
I don't know why they were allowed to play $$$$ for Singo? |
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Post by marinermick on Sept 10, 2007 11:52:23 GMT 10
I don't know why they were allowed to play $$$$ for Singo? doubt that local rugby would pay much would cost more dollars getting the ground back up to speed with extra maintenance |
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Post by Pete on Sept 10, 2007 11:55:48 GMT 10
Yeah, I hope the ground is going to be decent enough. The FFA wouldn't like to have to apologise to the AFC folks for a sh*thouse surface. Local Rugby probably wanted to get the season over and done with so the juniors came come to more Mariners matches and see what good football looks like (instead of that head in another player's arse and hacking game they play).  ;D |
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Post by kanewillow on Sept 10, 2007 14:10:57 GMT 10
rugby league got called off sunday
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Post by Perm on Sept 10, 2007 16:42:02 GMT 10
god damn drugby league! go away!!!
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Post by offtheball on Sept 10, 2007 16:42:05 GMT 10
Talking to a Terrigal coach he says the pump for the drainage system was broken.
Sounds like the same excuse as last year's roar game.
Bluetongue doesn't get much use. Modern stadiums should never have surface water.
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Post by kevrenor on Sept 10, 2007 17:17:39 GMT 10
After the massive amounts of rain Thursday and Friday I was appalled to see the rugby grand finals being played at the stadium as I drove. From what I understand there were six games of rugby played there on Saturday. As I drove by half the oval was under water and the other half just mud. I don't know why they were allowed to play but I think this many games of rughy would have absolutely tore the ground to bits. It will be interesting to see how the ground stacks up Wednesday night for the Olyroos. I am waiting on official advice as we write that the Olyroos game may be moved to LethargyAustralia on Wednesday unless miraculous weather conditions and ground keeping prevail. Bloody scandal if it is! |
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Post by Perm on Sept 10, 2007 17:36:20 GMT 10
that will be a major pain in the ass.
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Post by omni on Sept 10, 2007 20:36:57 GMT 10
CCRU would have ALOT to answer for!
Apparently they're blaming the dirtbikes from years ago, safe to say they'll never be back, but could be a DISASTER for stadium management if that game gets moved, and a massive embarasssment, to have our surface considered worse than Scumcastle's???
I was there on Saturday and the ground seemed OK when I left, but that was before 3rd 2nd and first grade. They actually played some of the games at Leagues Club Park.
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Post by countryhick on Sept 10, 2007 21:54:51 GMT 10
The ground at Scumcastle on Saturday night looked very very patchy. It seemed to hold up ok, but was not a ground worthy of an international match. Maybe a local league.
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Post by Nah. on Sept 10, 2007 22:16:44 GMT 10
Sounds like the same excuse as last year's roar game. urgh.. i remember that game last season.. no one on the field could remain upright for more than 45 seconds... |
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Post by bakery5 on Sept 11, 2007 0:02:07 GMT 10
the australian game is at Newcastle now
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Post by kevrenor on Sept 11, 2007 7:08:32 GMT 10
the australian game is at Newcastle now No official confirmation yet ... I wouldn't tear up your tickets yet. I am supposed to writing on the game (and missing the Matildas v Ghana on SBS) so if it is in Newcastle it is just too hard midweek, so I'll do it somehow off Guandong TV  and give our ladies some due deference. |
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Post by kevrenor on Sept 11, 2007 8:53:26 GMT 10
the australian game is at Newcastle now No official confirmation yet ... I wouldn't tear up your tickets yet. I am supposed to writing on the game (and missing the Matildas v Ghana on SBS) so if it is in Newcastle it is just too hard midweek, so I'll do it somehow off Guandong TV and give our ladies some due deference. Talking to myself again ..... The AFC Commissioner has ruled that the game is to go ahead at Bluetounge - we just need some restorative powers to ensure the referee passes it as safe. |
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Post by bakery5 on Sept 11, 2007 12:05:49 GMT 10
the australian game is at Newcastle now No official confirmation yet ... I wouldn't tear up your tickets yet. I am supposed to writing on the game (and missing the Matildas v Ghana on SBS) so if it is in Newcastle it is just too hard midweek, so I'll do it somehow off Guandong TV and give our ladies some due deference. I just teared up my ticket ;D |
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Post by marinermick on Sept 11, 2007 12:35:08 GMT 10
No official confirmation yet ... I wouldn't tear up your tickets yet. I am supposed to writing on the game (and missing the Matildas v Ghana on SBS) so if it is in Newcastle it is just too hard midweek, so I'll do it somehow off Guandong TV and give our ladies some due deference. I just teared up my ticket ;D That would be "I just tore up my ticket". Game is defintely on at Bluetongue tomorrow. Straight from Benny Coonan who is looking after the media for the Olyroos. |
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Post by bakery5 on Sept 11, 2007 12:39:42 GMT 10
yes sir
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Post by marinermick on Sept 11, 2007 12:53:28 GMT 10
;D sorry to get all dibo on you but i couldn't let that one pass |
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Post by Pete on Sept 11, 2007 16:19:25 GMT 10
;D sorry to get all dibo on you but i couldn't let that one pass  |
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and give our ladies some due deference.