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To say I am disappointed in this announcement is an understatement.
The convertible stadium in not a satisfactory option for RugbyWA, Emirates Western Force or their fans, there is no way that WAFC will allow the stadium to be converted to a rectangular configuration for "just" a Super14 fixture. So we will have a white elephant of an edifice that pays tribute to all things Australian Rules football.
Convertible stadiums do not work - Stadium Australia aka the Olympic Stadium formerly known as Telstra Stadium now known as ANZ Stadium has continuing problems when they convert from rectangular to oval for Sydney Swans matches. The turf that is required to be laid for the additional playing surface is badly dug up by players and they are all at risk of serious leg injuries because of this unstable surface.
If RugbyWA is lucky and asks really really nicely, they will allow the configuration change for a Test Match. But that will be it.
And If anyone thinks that the Perth Glory will play their A-League matches their, tell them they are dreaming. Glory are lucky if they get 3 guys and a dog to their matches. Why would they want their attendances to appear worse than what they already are?
So we will be a mile away from the action still - basking in thousands upon thousands of empty seats and our sea of blue will be a drop in the desert. The atmosphere that we have at Subiaco is good, that will evaporate in the concrete stadium. I would even go as far as saying that we would be better off staying at Subiaco Oval than moving to Kitchener Park.