World Cup in Australia

[Slats4ever]

I'm having a raging argument with a friend.

If Australia was to hold a World Cup final tomorrow, where would it be played?

It's obvious there are 3 main alternatives, SCG, Telstra or MCG...

All three have their pro's and cons...

SCG: Pro- In the biggest state, lotsa and lotsa tradition, held the last one, great facilities
Con- Smallest Capacity

MCG: Pro- Good capacity (80k), Great facilities, lots of tradition
Con- Not the largest state (less cricketing audience), to far for travellers from QLD and NSW.

Telstra: Pro- Huge capacitity (90k), In the biggest state,
Con- No tradition, unproven facilities (**** cricketing ground).

Where would it be?

 

[age_master]

Telstra has the biggest capacity and as i would want to go this would give me the best oportunity

 

[Bouncer]

Well Pakistan Has done well at MCG in Finals 92 WC, 1985 Mini WC final which they lost...1997 Wseries final against WI, So If Pak makes it to Final in WC in Aus, io would want it to be held at MCG

My personal opinion is that finals should alwayz be held at the venues which are special for their traditions. Place like MCG, Lords, Johansberg, Edan Gardens, Qadafi Stadium..etc....its the specialness of the venue and event that brings the best out of the players....

 

[iamdavid]

The MCG

 

[deeps]

WACA!!! (so i can watch it:P) it's a very nice ground as well

 

[Deja moo]

MCG hosted the WC final in 1992.

So, SCG will host it in 2011. simple as that.

On the other hand, since Aus and Nzl will be hosting it jointly, Nzl will get the final next time.....same as India having the final in 87 and Pak in 96.

So, it might be 32 years before Australia get to host a WC final.

Only problem would be if the Australians get selfish and deny Nzl the final as they did for the rugby WC.

 

[Tim]

For starters, the NZC & The ACB have a far better relationship than the ridiculous public spats that the ARU & NZRFU have.

NZ definately would not get the WC final..you want it to be played at a true cricket venue. Eden Park is the biggest (crowd capacity wise) in NZ but to stage a final there would be stupid because it's basically a rugby ground.

Im sure that it'll be like last time..NZ will get the opening match & Australia will get the final. Unless NZ miraculously build a huge cricket ground in the near future, that might change!

 

[Deja moo]

BTW, I just cant recollect when was the last time Nzl hosted a triseries?
could anyone help?

 

[Tim]

I don't think NZC could afford to have triangular matches. Unless of course it was like NZ/Aus/Ind or NZ/Aus/S.A because the public would just ignore the non NZ matches unless they were going to be 2 good teams.

The last time NZ had a big tournament was back in 1995 during NZ Cricket's centenary season where I think Aus, India & South Africa came.

 

[Sehwag309]

Speaking of WC's, expectations have grown after this years SA WC. Wonder if West Indies in 2007 will be as successfull.

 

[bennyr]

As much as a proud New South Welshman hates to admit it, I think it has to be the MCG.

It's a cricket ground with great tradition (unlike Telstra) and it can hold a massive crowd (unlike the SCG).

 

[Eclipse]

I cant wait for the re-development to finnish at the MCG.

I cant remember how much it will seat but I think it's like 110k.

 

[Warne is god]

I cant wait for the re-development to finnish at the MCG.

I cant remember how much it will seat but I think it's like 110k.

It'll be 100k odd, it has to be held at the G', as if theres any other realistic alternative

 

[marc71178]

Definitely the MCG for me - tradition.

Also, you say about the travel problems for Aussies, but I expect there'd be a lot more than just them wanting to go, so travel is less of an issue.

 

[Warne is god]

If its at the G' no travel problem for me, just a 50min train ride

 

[Sehwag309]

Space will always be 1st priority, WC can see more people from around the world to fit in, and I guess thats the way it should be

 

[Dan_tm]

I see no problem with Telstra Stadium in Sydney.It seats 83,000 and talk is that it can increase to 90,000,which is pretty much the same as the MCG's cricket capacity.

Melbourne had it in '91,I guess its Sydney's turn.

 

[Dasa]

After redevelopment, the capacity of the MCG will be over 100,000, not ~90,000.

 

[Dan_tm]

Even when the G had 100,000 capacity,it never got more than 90,000 for cricket..Even the 1991 Final got 87,000 in the 100,000 seater MCG..I dont know why this happens....members not turning up?sightscreens?...

 

[Dasa]

There were health and safety regulations that prevented a full capacity. Apparently, for something like cricket that runs for many hours, the older stands could not be totally full (unlike with AFL). With the new stand, this will no longer be a problem.