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    I wonder if they would ever allow temporary stands at either Optus or the WACA in order to have a rectangular field with north-south orientation? The new Prindiville and the Lillee-Marsh Stands would be good end goal views. I understand Optus would be expensive though


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    Japan and the Pacific Islands for Aussie Super 9's!

    Let's have one of these in WA! Click this link: Saitama Super Arena - New Perth Stadium?

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    Just saw this on the Austadiums website, looks like the Glory is expanding Macedonia Park in Stirling temporarily

    Perth Glory forced out of HBF Park for majority of 2022-23 season
    Austadiums | Saturday 24th September 2022


    A-League club Perth Glory will play 10 of its 13 home games at a temporarily expanded Macedonia Park in Stirling due to the unavailability of HBF Park.

    Delays have hit the $35 million upgrade of Western Australia’s premier rectangular stadium to host matches during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, meaning the Glory will now play just three home games at HBF Park this season.

    The Glory had previously announced it would play four home games at HBF Arena Joondalup, returning to their usual home ground on January 6. However, further delays to redevelopment works at HBF Park and negative feedback from fans regarding the suitability of HBF Arena (oval venue, located 30km from Perth’s CBD) forced a change of plans.

    Significant temporary infrastructure will be installed at the Stirling venue to boost capacity and bring it up to A-League standard. It’s believed temporary grandstands will boost the rectangular venue’s capacity to around 10,000, while temporary lighting will allow for night matches and a renovation of the pitch has already commenced.

    The Western Australian Government is providing financial support to allow the improvements to be made.

    To allow sufficient time for the build to be completed, Perth Glory’s first two home games have been switched to fixtures later in the season, meaning the club’s first game at its temporary home will be under lights on December 10 against Western United.

    Perth Glory’s A-League Women’s team will also play their home games at Macedonia Park.

    “We have been confronted by a unique set of challenges caused by circumstances completely beyond our control,” said Glory CEO Anthony Radich.

    “Being informed so late in the piece of the unavailability of HBF Park for an additional six home games beyond the original four has severely delayed and thrown our season-planning into disarray.

    “Our Members and fans were our primary consideration throughout the decision-making process and there is no perfect outcome.

    “We have worked tirelessly to ensure that our Members, partners and fans are able to attend games at a venue which is of a rectangular orientation and fit for football.

    “As well as needing a rectangular venue, we wanted to avoid having to play “home” fixtures on the east coast given that our Members, partners and fans have been deprived of normality in terms of home games for the past two years.

    “Obviously there are major financial implications for our club and we are discussing with the State Government potential compensation for loss of access to HBF Park.

    “We’re pleased to say the State Government is looking to provide significant financial support, match day/event and temporary infrastructure support to enable us to host home matches at Macedonia Park.”

    A-Leagues Commissioner Greg O’Rourke, meanwhile, was quick to emphasise the importance of Glory not being forced to relocate home games yet again.

    “The impact of this construction delay is considerable on Perth Glory, its Members, sponsors and corporate partners,” he said.

    “It was vital to ensure they were able play in their home city.”

    The news was also warmly welcomed by Stirling Macedonia Football Club President, Luke Pavlos.

    “Macedonia Park was used by the Perth Kangaroos who were the forerunners to Perth Glory in the early 1990s,” he said, “and the club was, of course, created by two Stirling residents in Nick Tana and Paul Afkos.

    “So the fact that they will be playing at Macedonia Park in the City of Stirling creates a real sense of nostalgia.

    “We are looking forward to working with Perth Glory, VenuesWest and the City of Stirling to deliver an experience that will be second to none and bring back some of those early-days memories when other teams feared the trip to Perth due to the atmosphere created by the home fans.”

    City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin is similarly enthused at the prospect of Glory A-League Men’s fixtures being played at Macedonia Park.

    “Hosting these games will make a significant economic impact in the City of Stirling,” he said.

    “It will create a lasting legacy and an incredible opportunity for local residents to have this quality of sport in their neighbourhood.

    “The City is eager to work with the organisers, clubs and broader community to ensure these games are a great success.”

    The first home game back at a redeveloped HBF Park for the Perth Glory will be on March 10 against the Western Sydney Wanderers.


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    This explains a few things. Venueswest couldn't organise the proverbial

    Western Force looking for new home for inaugural international series after being turfed out of HBF Park
    Nick Taylor
    The West Australian
    Tue, 4 October 2022 4:45PM

    The Force have been turfed out of HBF Park.

    Western Force are looking for a new home for their inaugural six-game international invitation series after being turfed out of HBF Park.
    They are planning matches for late August and early September against New Zealand NPC side Hawkes Bay, South Africa’s Cheetahs, Japanese club Saitama Wild Knights and possibly Irish heavyweights Leinster although a second Japanese side is more likely.
    But Venueswest say HBF Park is out of bounds because of pitch renovations - despite re-turfing the ground as part of the $35 million stadium upgrade for next year’s Women’s World Cup.
    Only 14 games will have been played on the newly laid turf, six Western Force Super Rugby clashes and three Perth Glory A-League games with the last of five WWC games on August 3, before renovation begins.
    A Venueswest spokesperson said: “Following the completion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in August, the turf will undergo a full renovation in preparation for the commencement of the A-League season in October.
    “The extensive turf renovation will ensure that the new turf installed prior to the tournament is strong, well-established and in optimum condition ahead of the home and away seasons for both Perth Glory and Western Force in 2023-24.”
    The latest drama comes after Glory were booted out of the stadium for almost their entire season because of delays to the upgrade.
    The Force are hunting for a new venue, possibly a suburban soccer stadium, but Force chief executive Tony Lewis is hopeful of finding “middle ground” with Venueswest.
    “Perth has a lack of rectangular grounds of the calibre that we are looking at,” Lewis said.
    “We’ll have a look at other options but HBF is our No.1 priority. It is perfect for rugby and we would love to play these matches there.
    “We want to work with Venueswest and the government to find a suitable venue or to work out if times can be changed for the refurbishment.
    “We want to find how we can make HBF Park happen. Surely we can find a window for everyone.
    “Having the best turf is a priority but having live sport is also a priority and at no stage will we step across the line to interrupt the Perth Glory season. The Force want to establish a second tier competition below Super Rugby to give players and coaches more games and experience.
    Glory have been forced to set up home at Macedonia Park in Balcatta for all but three of their home games.
    The ground has been upgraded with two temporary stands, improved lighting, a big screen and a new playing surface to meet A-League standards but the infrastructure will be removed after their last game in April.

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