Good evening everybody and (belated) happy new year!
On the topic of concerts, the MCC/AFL would want to hope to buggery that this Taylor Swift spectacular doesn't completely f*** the MCG's turf to the point where we're seeing players slipping over left, right and centre and (God forbid) getting injured. The turf replacement they say will be ready for Round 1, but would they really say anything else? History shows these types of concerts (did you see the staging?!) have interfered with the surface long after the festivities have finished.
Not sure what sort of recourse Carlton or Richmond would have against the MCC or AFL if the unthinkable (injuries) does happen, but I'd like to think they'd hold a bit of clout here. It becomes a work safety issue.
I'll be filthy if someone does their knee or any injury all because the surface doesn't meet the needs of our game due to irresponsible and greedy scheduling. Touch wood.
On the topic of concerts, the MCC/AFL would want to hope to buggery that this Taylor Swift spectacular doesn't completely f*** the MCG's turf to the point where we're seeing players slipping over left, right and centre and (God forbid) getting injured. The turf replacement they say will be ready for Round 1, but would they really say anything else? History shows these types of concerts (did you see the staging?!) have interfered with the surface long after the festivities have finished.
Not sure what sort of recourse Carlton or Richmond would have against the MCC or AFL if the unthinkable (injuries) does happen, but I'd like to think they'd hold a bit of clout here. It becomes a work safety issue.
I'll be filthy if someone does their knee or any injury all because the surface doesn't meet the needs of our game due to irresponsible and greedy scheduling. Touch wood.