Safe-standing area can fit 2,000 spectators on their feet as the Cats face St Kilda in AFL round one at GMHBA Stadium
The redeveloped Joel Selwood stand at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium includes the Ablett Terrace: a new safe-standing area for fans.The redeveloped Joel Selwood stand at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium includes the Ablett Terrace: a new safe-standing area for fans.The AFL’s newest grandstand has set aside a place for thousands to watch matches on their feet, the most prominent example of a new trend of sporting venues embracing a seat-less spectator experience.
“I’m really excited to see what it’s like, I think the whole stand is really cool but that bit especially is pretty awesome,” he said.The capacity of the venue is now 40,000 and, thanks to a joint decision of the club and stadium trust, more than 2,000 of those are reserved for patrons who want to watch the match without a seat.
“You’ve still got to have your corporate suites but equally, you’ve got to have your standing room areas to be able to say you’ve got something for everyone,” he said. Only some exceptions remain, but these are largely the result of a lack of development or a decision to preserve traditional grassed areas.One is Adelaide Oval’s hill adjacent to the forward pocket in which Eddie Betts performed much of his work during his period at the Crows. Similar places exist in rugby league’s suburban grounds, like the prominent hill at Leichhardt Oval.
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