It was a shame the match was stuffed around by the Sydney weather
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Well it was a great sight - Cricket for the first time at Telstra Stadium. Over 25,000 attended. This is the second highest crowd to attend a domestic one-day match with the largest 33,000 at the MCG in 1977.
It was a shame the match was stuffed around by the Sydney weather
It was a shame the match was stuffed around by the Sydney weather
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I was there. I could've been part of history today by going to the Anti-War protest or the cricket. But I couldn't pass up a free ticket in Members.
Looked very good. ust complain about the huge lines for food though. Not good enough Ken Edwards.
As far as the venue goes for cricket it wasn't as bad as I expected. The short square boundaries were compensated by the slow outfield. It is a good combination for the venue so they should maintain the longish grass out there.
Atmosphere was OK. What you expect for a domestic game. Loads of kids (many of them are pains), and the echo of a relatively empty ground. While this was the opening I don't think domestic cricket should normally be played there. It was a good crowd but I still got an empty hollow feeling. You should only play at this huge venue when you can pack the joint. That is, ODI's.
Pity that you couldn't sit on the top dsection of seats behind the bowler's arm. It is still a construction site. When the roof goes in I imagine that will be the place to be for the yobs. I'm excited.
Looked very good. ust complain about the huge lines for food though. Not good enough Ken Edwards.
As far as the venue goes for cricket it wasn't as bad as I expected. The short square boundaries were compensated by the slow outfield. It is a good combination for the venue so they should maintain the longish grass out there.
Atmosphere was OK. What you expect for a domestic game. Loads of kids (many of them are pains), and the echo of a relatively empty ground. While this was the opening I don't think domestic cricket should normally be played there. It was a good crowd but I still got an empty hollow feeling. You should only play at this huge venue when you can pack the joint. That is, ODI's.
Pity that you couldn't sit on the top dsection of seats behind the bowler's arm. It is still a construction site. When the roof goes in I imagine that will be the place to be for the yobs. I'm excited.
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Nah the Redbacks lost. So Queensland missed out on the final, and NSW got in, playing WA at the WACA.
Details: http://www.austadiums.com/sport/result.php?eventid=268
Details: http://www.austadiums.com/sport/result.php?eventid=268
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Looked great to me! and a fantastic crowd!..I agree though about domestic cricket.Its sad to see empty seats at the SCG/MCG or telstra for Pura Cup games.Drummoyne/North Sydney/Newcastle/Punt Rd should be the grounds for these games.
Apart from that,
Ive been saying there is a BIG future for one day cricket at Telstra!..I cannot wait till we see 70,000 for Cricket at this venue!
Here is an article from the SMH.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/ ... 71740.html
Homebush Bay passes one-day trial but biggest Test might never come
February 17 2003
The Olympic stadium passed its first test with flying colours, reports Trevor Marshallsea.
Australia's national sport landed at Sydney's largest stadium yesterday and, apart from an afternoon deluge, all went swimmingly as a trial for one-day internationals at the arena.
Even the heavy rain barely dampened the spirits of the 25,763 spectators - the second largest crowd in Australian domestic one-day history - who revelled in a brand new ground and a bold new day for the game.
In regard to Sydney's escalating "stadium wars" - pitching Cricket NSW's desire to play more big-time cricket at Homebush Bay against the SCG Trust's firm opposition - this appeared a victory for the revolutionaries, even considering the novelty factor and that more than half those attending had free tickets.
The success of the venture, which required a $350,000 investment from Telstra Stadium, boosted Cricket NSW's hopes of staging one-day internationals at the ground, brought a vote of confidence from Australian Cricket Board chairman, Bob Merriman, and even had stadium officials considering the possibility of hosting Test cricket.
"The success of the venue has confirmed for me that we'll definitely get some one-day internationals here in the future," said stadium chief executive Ken Edwards, who also dreams of "some bigger Test matches being played here".
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Telstra Tests is too fanciful a notion even for Cricket NSW, but yesterday's game did bolster confidence that Sydney's one-day internationals will be split between the SCG and Homebush Bay once its new lease with the Trust starts at the end of 2005.
Edwards said with about 9000 ticket sales, corporate deals and hand-outs, a total of 41,000 tickets had been issued.
"At the end of the day we've had 25,000 people decide to come," said Cricket NSW chief executive Dave Gilbert. He was hoping for 20,000.
"It's been an outstanding success. There has been some novelty value, but it just proves that above all else cricket is a viable option for this stadium."
Gilbert added the stadium would make a fine venue if Australia hosted the World Cup in 2011.
Pointedly, those who turned down invitations included 11 of the 14 trustees on the SCG Trust (which refused to allow the NSW-England one-dayer last December to be played at the stadium) including chairman Rodney Cavalier and chief executive Jamie Barkely.
Merriman, whose board would have to approve one-day internationals being played at Telstra Stadium, trod a diplomatic path yesterday: "If this is a venue Cricket NSW wants to use, matches like this one are a positive experiment."
The arena was also praised by yesterday's captains, though NSW's Steve Waugh noted the sandy outfield presented some problems, particularly post-rain. And South Australia's Greg Blewett complained of soft edges around the wicket square.
As a potential ODI venue, however, Waugh said: "It's fine. No problems."
Blewett said the experience was "brilliant" and that Telstra Stadium should "definitely" host more cricket. "It was a fantastic atmosphere," he said. "The dimensions are perfect for one-day cricket."
Edwards said the stadium would make an operating profit yesterday through ticket sales, merchandise and catering - an area which won at least one high profile fan.
"It took me three-and-a-half minutes to get some food and a beer during the lunch break," said former Test player Greg Matthews. "That took me 20 minutes at the SCG during a Pura Cup game."
Two weeks ago, the ING Cup broke new ground by going to Drummoyne Oval, with a match played in a nostalgic atmosphere which was all tea, scones and quaint pavilions.
Yesterday's trip further up the Parramatta River felt more like a probe into the future, with a multi-million dollar sound system blasting dance beats which echoed loudly off the concrete and white metal.
So did the applause, a crisp, chip-packet sound contrasting the warmer ambience of most cricket grounds. The stadium - a unique cricket venue because of its symmetry - carried a loud background hum all day. It was tantalising to imagine an international taking place before a full house.
"I'd love to see more games out here," said Peter MacBride, of Blacktown. "For years I've travelled in to the SCG, but here is much easier to get to."
It was not only western suburbanites who approved. "It's a great idea to put cricket out here," said Peter Ball of Balmain. "The access is good, it's central, there's plenty of parking - all the same reasons it worked so well for the Olympics."
Apart from that,
Ive been saying there is a BIG future for one day cricket at Telstra!..I cannot wait till we see 70,000 for Cricket at this venue!
Here is an article from the SMH.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/ ... 71740.html
Homebush Bay passes one-day trial but biggest Test might never come
February 17 2003
The Olympic stadium passed its first test with flying colours, reports Trevor Marshallsea.
Australia's national sport landed at Sydney's largest stadium yesterday and, apart from an afternoon deluge, all went swimmingly as a trial for one-day internationals at the arena.
Even the heavy rain barely dampened the spirits of the 25,763 spectators - the second largest crowd in Australian domestic one-day history - who revelled in a brand new ground and a bold new day for the game.
In regard to Sydney's escalating "stadium wars" - pitching Cricket NSW's desire to play more big-time cricket at Homebush Bay against the SCG Trust's firm opposition - this appeared a victory for the revolutionaries, even considering the novelty factor and that more than half those attending had free tickets.
The success of the venture, which required a $350,000 investment from Telstra Stadium, boosted Cricket NSW's hopes of staging one-day internationals at the ground, brought a vote of confidence from Australian Cricket Board chairman, Bob Merriman, and even had stadium officials considering the possibility of hosting Test cricket.
"The success of the venue has confirmed for me that we'll definitely get some one-day internationals here in the future," said stadium chief executive Ken Edwards, who also dreams of "some bigger Test matches being played here".
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Telstra Tests is too fanciful a notion even for Cricket NSW, but yesterday's game did bolster confidence that Sydney's one-day internationals will be split between the SCG and Homebush Bay once its new lease with the Trust starts at the end of 2005.
Edwards said with about 9000 ticket sales, corporate deals and hand-outs, a total of 41,000 tickets had been issued.
"At the end of the day we've had 25,000 people decide to come," said Cricket NSW chief executive Dave Gilbert. He was hoping for 20,000.
"It's been an outstanding success. There has been some novelty value, but it just proves that above all else cricket is a viable option for this stadium."
Gilbert added the stadium would make a fine venue if Australia hosted the World Cup in 2011.
Pointedly, those who turned down invitations included 11 of the 14 trustees on the SCG Trust (which refused to allow the NSW-England one-dayer last December to be played at the stadium) including chairman Rodney Cavalier and chief executive Jamie Barkely.
Merriman, whose board would have to approve one-day internationals being played at Telstra Stadium, trod a diplomatic path yesterday: "If this is a venue Cricket NSW wants to use, matches like this one are a positive experiment."
The arena was also praised by yesterday's captains, though NSW's Steve Waugh noted the sandy outfield presented some problems, particularly post-rain. And South Australia's Greg Blewett complained of soft edges around the wicket square.
As a potential ODI venue, however, Waugh said: "It's fine. No problems."
Blewett said the experience was "brilliant" and that Telstra Stadium should "definitely" host more cricket. "It was a fantastic atmosphere," he said. "The dimensions are perfect for one-day cricket."
Edwards said the stadium would make an operating profit yesterday through ticket sales, merchandise and catering - an area which won at least one high profile fan.
"It took me three-and-a-half minutes to get some food and a beer during the lunch break," said former Test player Greg Matthews. "That took me 20 minutes at the SCG during a Pura Cup game."
Two weeks ago, the ING Cup broke new ground by going to Drummoyne Oval, with a match played in a nostalgic atmosphere which was all tea, scones and quaint pavilions.
Yesterday's trip further up the Parramatta River felt more like a probe into the future, with a multi-million dollar sound system blasting dance beats which echoed loudly off the concrete and white metal.
So did the applause, a crisp, chip-packet sound contrasting the warmer ambience of most cricket grounds. The stadium - a unique cricket venue because of its symmetry - carried a loud background hum all day. It was tantalising to imagine an international taking place before a full house.
"I'd love to see more games out here," said Peter MacBride, of Blacktown. "For years I've travelled in to the SCG, but here is much easier to get to."
It was not only western suburbanites who approved. "It's a great idea to put cricket out here," said Peter Ball of Balmain. "The access is good, it's central, there's plenty of parking - all the same reasons it worked so well for the Olympics."
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ING Cup final is at the WACA tommorow with 15,000 people expected which will be a fantastic effort due to the sporting market being streched to the limit this weekend in Perth. The derby got 32,710 people to the pre-season game, the Glory will be expecting at least 15,000 for the blockbuster top of the ladder clash between them and the Olympuc Sharks. If the WACA gets that many it should create a great atmosphere. The only thing wrong is that here in the West we only get the first innings with the telecast finishing at 3:00pm. Hopefully the Warriors wins and starts the battle for a trifecta of wins against the New South Welsh opposition. If you have a look at the three biggest domestic comps in the country the top two teams are from Perth and Sydney. Hopefully i have a great time this year supporting my Perth teams to victory.
Go the WARRIORS
Go the WARRIORS
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It was very dissapointing WA played shocking. Ive watched many matches on Access 31 this year of the Warriors one dayers in Perth and have to say that was ther worst performance by far. They got a fantastic crowd though. Just hopefully we sandgropers beat you in the two other finals that will probably featyre and perth and a sydney side.
If you saw the highlights of the Glory v Adleaide Force you would have seen the 1000 or so glory supporters propping adelaides crowd to 3700. The glorys tour of duty was to adelaide this year and looked like it was a huge success just a pity that there wernt more people at the venue.
If you saw the highlights of the Glory v Adleaide Force you would have seen the 1000 or so glory supporters propping adelaides crowd to 3700. The glorys tour of duty was to adelaide this year and looked like it was a huge success just a pity that there wernt more people at the venue.