I heard it was rigged as the Mariners couldn't afford to pay for a plane or coach to get the players to the match.Originally Posted by Hurricane
I heard it was rigged as the Mariners couldn't afford to pay for a plane or coach to get the players to the match.
Magic the winners again !!
Why would they play at Magic park?
I did hear a rumour that it could be played there.. Not sure why..
200 Lux lights required for state league and 500 lux requirement from Fox to broadcast the game.
Maitland does not have a football venue that meets this standard.
Unless Council pay for lighting to be brought in it's a no go for a real home game.
Heard a deal has been done with Edgy this time round.
Please Roundball, where are you suggesting? Who in their right mind is gunna fork out 8 or 15k on extra lights! Magic Park is the only option, That's why !!
Council? Local gvt? Sponsor(s)?
No need for all the money to CONTINUE to flow to the richest club in Newcastle, so they can continue to get richer.
Rather the money ends up elsewhere so we have more than one club with 'good enough lights'.
Latest I’ve been told with someone connected to club is have asked Council to fund lights the council very reluctant. It now depends if it’s a broadcast game as $16k to get to 200 lux wHo knows what to get to 500 lux fo Tv. Won’t go to Magic Will go to Edgy or Baddley Park Cessnock.
Why wouldn't they play at Maitland Showground?
The grounds terrible - then who is going to pay for security, toilets.... and so on...... it's just not feasible.
Maitland No1 Sportsground is preferred option. Great ground with new facilities.
Issue is the lighting but their hoping council helps out with portable lighting.
Terrible ground? It was in superb condition at the Jets v Mariners pre season trial. It can't have gone to hell that quickly. The facilities seem better than Magic Park from what I have seen.
Correction - I meant Sportsground, not Showground.
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