Hi all, don't post here often but thought I'd direct you to the article on the Tele front page.
I'd encourage you all to go to the DT website and post a comment below the article in support of getting something done the get Brookie up to the standard we need and desire. As Lyall Gorman has said, the more voices in support the better. Manly fans need to be heard, not just in forums like this but in public where government and others can see.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...l/news-story/5db49b02cb64975da8aa701d20932d03
THIS is the famous suburban ground that time forgot. A once grand old lady now the ugly spinster.
These sad images clearly illustrate Brookvale Oval is on life support. More than two decades of neglect has left it decaying.
Eight premiership teams, featuring legends like Bob Fulton, Graham Eadie, Ken Irvine, Terry Randall, Max Krilich, Steve Menzies, Brett Stewart, Geoff Toovey, Wally O’Connell, Des Hasler and Cliff Lyons, have played out of the iconic venue.
The NSW Government last week announced a $2.3 billion grant to revamp and rebuild three premium stadiums — Allianz, ANZ and Parramatta — but nothing for grounds like Brookvale.
media_cameraThe dilapidated state of Brookvale Oval which threatens the long-term future of the Manly Sea Eagles at the venue.
media_cameraBrookvale Oval received no funding under the state’s new stadium plan. Source: Supplied
It seems Brookie has been left to die. Brookie has a grand history but dubious future.
The Daily Telegraph visited Brookvale yesterday and was shocked at its appalling conditions. It was a demoralising sight after years of abandonment by Governments.
Paint tins and food trays scattered around, concrete cancer, rust, electrical wires sticking out, cobwebs, chords flung over beams, rotten seats, holes in walls, broken taps, holes in the grassy hill, weeds, bricks missing from the Jane Try Stand and smashed seating signs.
The electric scoreboard hasn’t worked for the past year.
It should never have come to this. Yet fans continue to be charged big bucks to sit in a facility not fit for park football.
media_cameraBrookvale Oval has been left in a sad state. Source: Supplied
media_cameraMany parts of the venue are just an eyesore. Source: Supplied
Somehow it costs Northern Beaches Council $1m a year to maintain Brookvale.
Brookvale is in danger of joining Lidcombe Oval, Henson Park, Redfern Oval Belmore Sports Ground as a rugby league graveyard.
Forcing Manly away from Brookvale to Allianz Stadium full-time could just about kill off this wonderful rugby league club.
Yet Manly hierarchy continue to fight. They need between $50 and $80m. The Federal Government has pledged $12.5m with the State Government previously offering $10m.
Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn and new chief executive Lyall Gorman refuse to give up.
The club has too many fans and too much history to let Brookvale sink and Manly know the State Government is their only hope.
media_cameraThe hill is in major need of work.
media_cameraOld work supplies litter the venue.
The Daily Telegraph revealed this week Manly had engaged stadia advisory firm Waypoint to help secure funding.
Penn told The Daily Telegraph last night: “It’s not up to NRL standard now. That’s the reality of it. With three stadiums being built, it (Brookvale) won’t be competing in anyway. But we are committed to it. It is the State Government we have to work with to find an outcome.
“We aren’t going to go away. We have to find a solution together. We are not moving — we are staying in our heartland.”
Northern Beaches Council is working with Manly to find a solution.
“We want to get on with a future-proof stadium at Brookvale Oval,” said Mayor, Michael Regan. “Used by not just the Sea Eagles but anyone in the community.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...l/news-story/5db49b02cb64975da8aa701d20932d03
I'd encourage you all to go to the DT website and post a comment below the article in support of getting something done the get Brookie up to the standard we need and desire. As Lyall Gorman has said, the more voices in support the better. Manly fans need to be heard, not just in forums like this but in public where government and others can see.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...l/news-story/5db49b02cb64975da8aa701d20932d03
THIS is the famous suburban ground that time forgot. A once grand old lady now the ugly spinster.
These sad images clearly illustrate Brookvale Oval is on life support. More than two decades of neglect has left it decaying.
Eight premiership teams, featuring legends like Bob Fulton, Graham Eadie, Ken Irvine, Terry Randall, Max Krilich, Steve Menzies, Brett Stewart, Geoff Toovey, Wally O’Connell, Des Hasler and Cliff Lyons, have played out of the iconic venue.
The NSW Government last week announced a $2.3 billion grant to revamp and rebuild three premium stadiums — Allianz, ANZ and Parramatta — but nothing for grounds like Brookvale.
media_cameraThe dilapidated state of Brookvale Oval which threatens the long-term future of the Manly Sea Eagles at the venue.
media_cameraBrookvale Oval received no funding under the state’s new stadium plan. Source: Supplied
It seems Brookie has been left to die. Brookie has a grand history but dubious future.
The Daily Telegraph visited Brookvale yesterday and was shocked at its appalling conditions. It was a demoralising sight after years of abandonment by Governments.
Paint tins and food trays scattered around, concrete cancer, rust, electrical wires sticking out, cobwebs, chords flung over beams, rotten seats, holes in walls, broken taps, holes in the grassy hill, weeds, bricks missing from the Jane Try Stand and smashed seating signs.
The electric scoreboard hasn’t worked for the past year.
It should never have come to this. Yet fans continue to be charged big bucks to sit in a facility not fit for park football.
media_cameraBrookvale Oval has been left in a sad state. Source: Supplied
media_cameraMany parts of the venue are just an eyesore. Source: Supplied
Somehow it costs Northern Beaches Council $1m a year to maintain Brookvale.
Brookvale is in danger of joining Lidcombe Oval, Henson Park, Redfern Oval Belmore Sports Ground as a rugby league graveyard.
Forcing Manly away from Brookvale to Allianz Stadium full-time could just about kill off this wonderful rugby league club.
Yet Manly hierarchy continue to fight. They need between $50 and $80m. The Federal Government has pledged $12.5m with the State Government previously offering $10m.
Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn and new chief executive Lyall Gorman refuse to give up.
The club has too many fans and too much history to let Brookvale sink and Manly know the State Government is their only hope.
media_cameraThe hill is in major need of work.
media_cameraOld work supplies litter the venue.
The Daily Telegraph revealed this week Manly had engaged stadia advisory firm Waypoint to help secure funding.
Penn told The Daily Telegraph last night: “It’s not up to NRL standard now. That’s the reality of it. With three stadiums being built, it (Brookvale) won’t be competing in anyway. But we are committed to it. It is the State Government we have to work with to find an outcome.
“We aren’t going to go away. We have to find a solution together. We are not moving — we are staying in our heartland.”
Northern Beaches Council is working with Manly to find a solution.
“We want to get on with a future-proof stadium at Brookvale Oval,” said Mayor, Michael Regan. “Used by not just the Sea Eagles but anyone in the community.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...l/news-story/5db49b02cb64975da8aa701d20932d03