The Who
Journey Man
I love Brookie. I’ve been watching Manly play there for 50 years from the hill, and reckon it is the best viewing ground in Sydney. But, perhaps it’s time to shake up the council and play for one year away from Brookie. I’ve finally come to this suggestion after reading that the state of the ground was responsible for Perry and Choc’s injuries, plus the anti-Manly dribble from some of the Councillors.
So, by taking away the reported $300,000 Manly pays the council for use of Brookie it may bring the dribblers to realise that Manly is the best thing Brookie has going for it. How is the ground going to look after a year when $300,000 less is spent on it? It wouldn’t even be fit for frisbee.
So, if this theory holds water, how about playing for one season at the SCG?
While not ideal location-wise, it does have history and drawing power.
I would prefer the SCG to the SFS which, while being a great ground, is home to Easts.
I would be very unlikely to go to Gosford. Maybe I’d get along a couple of times a season, but ultimately I think we’d lose out on crowds.
Personally I’d like to have Manly playing for one season at North Sydney Oval. It is a good viewing ground, in top condition, with a hill and excellent atmosphere. Plus it is well located and holds many fond memories (for me, anyway). I know that there is the anti-Bears push, but:
(a) should Manly considering playing for one year away from Brookie?
(b) should it be at the SCG, SFS, North Sydney Oval or Bluetongue?Â
So, by taking away the reported $300,000 Manly pays the council for use of Brookie it may bring the dribblers to realise that Manly is the best thing Brookie has going for it. How is the ground going to look after a year when $300,000 less is spent on it? It wouldn’t even be fit for frisbee.
So, if this theory holds water, how about playing for one season at the SCG?
While not ideal location-wise, it does have history and drawing power.
I would prefer the SCG to the SFS which, while being a great ground, is home to Easts.
I would be very unlikely to go to Gosford. Maybe I’d get along a couple of times a season, but ultimately I think we’d lose out on crowds.
Personally I’d like to have Manly playing for one season at North Sydney Oval. It is a good viewing ground, in top condition, with a hill and excellent atmosphere. Plus it is well located and holds many fond memories (for me, anyway). I know that there is the anti-Bears push, but:
(a) should Manly considering playing for one year away from Brookie?
(b) should it be at the SCG, SFS, North Sydney Oval or Bluetongue?Â