Magazine

Punt Road Oval Dug Up
4 Jul 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
The crucial redevelopment of the Punt Road Oval surface at the ME Bank Centre has started, with the ground going “under the knife”.

Richmond to rip up Punt Rd Oval Turf
31 May 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
The Tigers will embark on a $1.9 million redevelopment of their Punt Rd Oval, leaving players seeking a new training venue from early next month.

Curator Terry O'Keeffe of Sydney's Showground Stadium
28 May 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
While much has been made of the ground's new creature comforts - including the largest video screen in the southern hemisphere - the work of curator Terry O'Keeffe will matter most on the weekend.

Premier opens $65m redeveloped Sydney Showground Stadium
28 May 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley today officially opened the upgraded Sydney Showground Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park ahead of Greater Western Sydney’s first home game at the ground on Saturday night.

Geelong Stadium Setback
27 May 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
The redevelopment of Simonds Stadium has been delayed because of soil contamination, it was claimed last night.

AAMI Stadium to Keep Groundstands
1 May 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
Major grandstands at AAMI Stadium will remain in place for at least 20 years after the AFL vacates the site, with the SANFL looking to preserve it as an alternative venue.

AFL's Gives All Clear for MCG Artifical Turf
19 Apr 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
The artifical turf surrounding the MCG playing surface has been given a clean bill of health, following a series of tests conducted by the AFL on Monday.

Artificial turf is Almost Real: AFL
18 Apr 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
The AFL says the artificial turf around the interchange area at the MCG has the same spring as the natural turf, after the AFL Players Association sought clarification yesterday.

Stynes Oval Mooted for Casey Fields
12 Apr 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
One of the tenants at Casey Fields is open to the idea of renaming the main oval in honour of Melbourne Football Club legend Jim Stynes.

Players Return to Flooded Oval
10 Apr 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
After being devastated by last year’s February floods, the Cardross Football and Netball Club is taking the first steps towards getting back on its feet.

Collingwood Unveil Plans for New Fortress
10 Apr 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
Collingwood has declared there will be "no compromises" in its chase for a 16th premiership as the club embarks on a $10 million redevelopment of the Westpac Centre.

Robertson Oval Ruled Out for Year
23 Mar 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
Wagga's premier sporting venue Robertson Oval has been ruled out for the entire winter sporting season.

Wangaratta's Oval is First Class for Saints
7 Mar 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
Norm Minns Oval has received glowing praise from St Kilda coach Scott Watters, further pushing its claims to be named this year’s O and M grand final venue. After the Saints played a six 10-minute period intraclub game on Saturday night, Watters labelled the oval “first class”.

Centre Stage for Robertson Oval
6 Mar 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
AFL NSW-ACT boss Tom Harley hopes to use the new-look Robertson Oval as the showpiece at the Australian Country Football Carnival in July.

Eureka Stadium redevelopment is a must
8 Feb 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
The case for a redevelopment of the Eureka Stadium reaches another important juncture today when community and sporting groups come together to discuss the project’s possibilities.

Geelong Secure Cash for Stadium Upgrade
3 Jan 2012 - A.F.L - Editor
Demolition works will start early next year on Simonds Stadium's Doug Wade Stand after the Geelong Football Club received the green light to build its $49 million stand.

Simonds Stadium Development Still in Limbo
23 Dec 2011 - A.F.L - Editor
Geelong Football Club is sweating on an early $2 million Christmas present to press ahead with a multi-million stadium upgrade.

Fremantle's $30 Million Training Facility
21 Dec 2011 - A.F.L - Editor
Fremantle want to establish a $30 million training and administration facility within five years as part of a redevelopment of historic Fremantle Oval.

Geelong to Chip in $2Million for Stadium
19 Dec 2011 - A.F.L - Editor
Geelong Football Club is prepared to fund up to half of the $4 million needed to save the $49 million redevelopment of Simonds Stadium from falling over.

GWS Launch Skoda Stadium
4 Dec 2011 - A.F.L - Editor
The Greater Western Sydney Giants on Friday celebrated the launch of the club’s new home, Skoda Stadium at the Sydney Showground.