AndrewM wrote:Looking at the Force's and Glory's fixtures for this year, having the new stand - tentatively known as the Nathan Sharpe Stand by some
, having it on the East side doesn't make much sense, would have been much better on the western side. With all the afternoon games, the roof really does sweet fa in terms of protection from the sun. Having said that, I see my seat is coming along very nicely
My mate has submitted an alternative name - Jack D Marks Stand. Nathan Sharpe, while a great player doesn't have a resonant connection to east Perth and only played 1-2 seasons at Perth Oval. The rest played at Subiaco. The force even rejected playing at NIB Stadium at one stage.
Jack D Marks was a leading figure in Town of Vincent council, East Perth FC and was the major reason why rectangular codes utilize the venue.
His connection to place far exceeds anything that Nathan Sharpe has.
Yeah, the eastern side is done first due to cost. (limited demolition costs). How good are the big screens! Glory are going to give away 10,000 free tickets next week. Not surprised its not totally finished. They still had seats to put in at the last glory game. Has been a good season to watch the progress of the stands.
It's an imposing eastern grandstand I do like the difference it has in being a massive second tier, a bit like a Ballymore.
