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one-eyed:
According to Eddie on the footy show:

* AFL grand final at the MCG until 2057

* $225 million to upgrade Etihad stadium and redevelop the precinct around it including opening up the waterfront (AFL House and Ch 7 to move nearby).

* MCC to start building a new Great Southern Stand in the next 5 to 10 years at no cost to tax payers costing about a billion dollars.

* Andrews state government giving 250m for community projects and women’s football fixing up grounds (Princes Park, Whitten Oval), etc.

Deal to be signed by tomorrow.

Article about it on the Herald-Sun website [paywall]: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/etihad-stadium-to-undergo-massive-225-million-makeover/news-story/68078056018d002afa408232bd9198b7

mightytiges:
They'll need to expand the capacity of new southern stand by 30k to fit all our members into the 'G  ;D.

As for the MCG hosting the GF through to 2057 = even saltier Adelaide fans  :lol

Diocletian:
Punt Rd not included it seems.... >:(

one-eyed:

--- Quote from: Diocletian on April 13, 2018, 01:27:09 PM ---Punt Rd not included it seems.... >:(

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Tigers 'surprised' by Punt Road funding snub

Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
Apr 13, 2018 1:09PM

PREMIER Richmond admits it is a "little surprised" its headquarters at Punt Road was overlooked in the Victorian government's plans to upgrade key facilities across the state.

Among the big winners from the sports package announced by Victorian premier Daniel Andrews were Carlton through the investment of Ikon Park, the Western Bulldogs (Whitten Oval), St Kilda (RSEA Park) and Melbourne (Casey Fields).

Tigers CEO Brendon Gale said the Tigers had pitched extensively to the government to be included in the facility revamp project.

The news came as Richmond became the first AFL club to surpass 90,000 members.

"None (no benefits) forthcoming, so far which we're a little surprised with to be honest," Gale said at Punt Road on Friday.

"I think 90,000 members might be a little surprised as well given that what a genuine community hub this is.

"I don't want to rain on the parade of the announcement, I think the government have made a significant investment in our code and it gives us great confidence and the AFL have done a great job.

"But, from our point of view, we're a little surprised."

Clubs that missed out still have a chance to lobby the state's politicians though, with the Victorian state election slated for later this year it’s expected political parties will have more cash to splash to win over votes.

Gale said the Tigers, who will be granted an AFLW licence in two seasons time, would continue to put their case forward to the government that the Swinburne Centre deserves funding.

"If we want to continue to be an elite sporting environment for men and women and keep pace with our competitors all over the country we need to invest in this facility," Gale said.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-13/tigers-surprised-by-punt-road-funding-snub

Francois Jackson:
we probably needed to cheat a bit more for dan andrews to notice us. Big winners carlton, demons sounds about right for big dan

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