Australia launches 2031 Asian Cup bid

[HonestSpursFan]

AFC has a minimum capacity of 20,000 for an Asian Cup. Coopers is too small (it has been increased to 20000 on occasions) and Adelaide Oval isn't compliant for a competition (although one-off games are allowed).

Penrith is increasing to 25,000 and Central Coast Stadium to a 365 day use 30,000+ stadium by 2030 (eateries, bars, etc facing a new Dane Drive plaza). The Stadium use at the moment may not warrant it but it is being looked at as part of a transport, development and waterfront strategy. This would probably place it between the Newcastle and Melbourne stadiums. Pretty wild when you think those two will be bigger than the largest in Melbourne and Western Sydney

TBH that is what Adelaide probably needs - an urban redevelopment site that a stadium can anchor for new housing and transport infrastructure.

These are the 'rectangular' stadiums in front of Adelaide.

Stadium	City	Capacity
Stadium Australia	Sydney	83,500
Lang Park	Brisbane	52,500
Sydney Football Stadium	Sydney	42,500
Newcastle International Sports Centre	Newcastle	33,000
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium	Melbourne	30,050
Western Sydney Stadium	Sydney	30,000
North Queensland Stadium	Townsville	25,455
Canberra Stadium	Canberra	25,011
Penrith Stadium	Penrith	22,500
Perth Rectangular Stadium	Perth	20,500
Central Coast Stadium	Gosford	20,059
Hindmarsh Stadium	Adelaide	16,500

See why couldn’t Newcastle get games at the Asian Cup this year?

 

[patjennings]

See why couldn’t Newcastle get games at the Asian Cup this year?

Women's Asian Cup is a lot smaller, 12 teams 27 matches. vs 24 teams and 51 matches. BTW I also left out CBUS and WIN Stadium. So Hindmarsh slips further down the list.

 

[Sharkman84]

AFC has a minimum capacity of 20,000 for an Asian Cup. Coopers is too small (it has been increased to 20000 on occasions) and Adelaide Oval isn't compliant for a competition (although one-off games are allowed).

Penrith is increasing to 25,000 and Central Coast Stadium to a 365 day use 30,000+ stadium by 2030 (eateries, bars, etc facing a new Dane Drive plaza). The Stadium use at the moment may not warrant it but it is being looked at as part of a transport, development and waterfront strategy. This would probably place it between the Newcastle and Melbourne stadiums. Pretty wild when you think those two will be bigger than the largest in Melbourne and Western Sydney

TBH that is what Adelaide probably needs - an urban redevelopment site that a stadium can anchor for new housing and transport infrastructure.

These are the 'rectangular' stadiums in front of Adelaide.

Stadium	City	Capacity
Stadium Australia	Sydney	83,500
Lang Park	Brisbane	52,500
Sydney Football Stadium	Sydney	42,500
Newcastle International Sports Centre	Newcastle	33,000
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium	Melbourne	30,050
Western Sydney Stadium	Sydney	30,000
North Queensland Stadium	Townsville	25,455
Canberra Stadium	Canberra	25,011
Penrith Stadium	Penrith	22,500
Perth Rectangular Stadium	Perth	20,500
Central Coast Stadium	Gosford	20,059
Hindmarsh Stadium	Adelaide	16,500

Doesn't help the SA Government has been bumbuddies for the AFL for decades.

 

[patjennings]

Doesn't help the SA Government has been bumbuddies for the AFL for decades.

Like every other Government, Federal, State and local.

 

[Alex M]

Women's Asian Cup is a lot smaller, 12 teams 27 matches. vs 24 teams and 51 matches. BTW I also left out CBUS and WIN Stadium. So Hindmarsh slips further down the list.

AFC also insists on seats, no standing areas. Thats why Marathon was limited to around 23,000 in the 2015 Asian Cup (the hills on the end were left vacant) and WIN also has a large hill area still. CBUS would be a good place though.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

CBUS would be a good place though.

Cbus Super Stadium hosted four group stage matches at the Women's Asian Cup in addition to the two play-in matches during the knockout stage so there's no reason why it can't be in contention as a venue for any prospective 2031 Asian Cup bid.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Like every other Government, Federal, State and local.

Except in rugby league states where they're all bumbuddies with the NRL.

 

[patjennings]

Except in rugby league states where they're all bumbuddies with the NRL.

GWS - Blacktown and then the Showgrounds. Heap of AFL in QLD as well

 

[HonestSpursFan]

GWS - Blacktown and then the Showgrounds. Heap of AFL in QLD as well

I’m not saying people don’t follow AFL in the ACT, NSW and Queensland. I’m saying their governments are closer with the NRL than the AFL.

 

[Sharkman84]

I’m not saying people don’t follow AFL in the ACT, NSW and Queensland. I’m saying their governments are closer with the NRL than the AFL.

I was looking at it from an SA standpoint as I've lived down here for a decade now.

 

[JS96]

Mono's backyard should host games. Good food too!

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

I was looking at it from an SA standpoint as I've lived down here for a decade now.

I am so sorry.

 

[Sharkman84]

I am so sorry.

What for?

Ah yes you're a Victorian who's never left Melbourne in his life.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

I was looking at it from an SA standpoint as I've lived down here for a decade now.

Oh I was replying to Pat’s comment. I don’t think the NSW Government gives a fuck about the AFL if it means threatening the NRL.

 

[patjennings]

Oh I was replying to Pat’s comment. I don’t think the NSW Government gives a fuck about the AFL if it means threatening the NRL.

Well they funded them a field at Blacktown and when they had a sook and said we don't want to go further than the Ryde Bridge (hardly the Greater West) they then funded the upgrade of the Showground at Homebush.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Well they funded them a field at Blacktown and when they had a sook and said we don't want to go further than the Ryde Bridge (hardly the Greater West) they then funded the upgrade of the Showground at Homebush.

Fair but the NSW Government also did (and admittedly did quite well in) funding the World Cup and Asian Cup in Sydney. They also got the A-League Grand Final in Sydney for a few years. However, their priorities clearly go to rugby league first.

 

[patjennings]

Fair but the NSW Government also did (and admittedly did quite well in) funding the World Cup and Asian Cup in Sydney. They also got the A-League Grand Final in Sydney for a few years. However, their priorities clearly go to rugby league first.

One year - thank you City!!

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

What for?

Ah yes you're a Victorian who's never left Melbourne in his life.

Not quite. My nephew lives in Adelaide and one of our best customer have their HQ in Adelaide. Between 2018 and 2021 I would spent about half a year each year in Adelaide. Also done WA and overseas stints.

 

[Sharkman84]

Not quite. My nephew lives in Adelaide and one of our best customer have their HQ in Adelaide. Between 2018 and 2021 I would spent about half a year each year in Adelaide. Also done WA and overseas stints.

Well what was the snide comment for?

Granted it's not as good as when I arrived here from Sydney a decade ago but I'd still rather be here than live in the crime-riddled dump that is Melbourne.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Well what was the snide comment for?

Granted it's not as good as when I arrived here from Sydney a decade ago but I'd still rather be here than live in the crime-riddled dump that is Melbourne.

To be fair Sydney’s pretty hard to live in now too. $1 mil for a bang average house.