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The council is the largest in Australia. Bigger than many regional cities. We could do a joint deal with the Council, and work out ways to make it a home ground for other codes and civic events.The only reason the club has gone public with this is to get a slice of the government’s stadium funding package and as a distraction to the clubs current issues. Government funding is the only way it’s going to happen.
There’s no way you’re going to get $250m any other way plus you don’t want to own your own stadium it’s a money pit. It’s a massive initial outlay of cash and then you have to work your ass off attracting events for years to come to pay for it. I couldn’t see anyone besides the Dogs being a tenant and the stadium would be up against stadiums with much larger capacities for other events like concerts.
There is no way we will get government support for this. They can't buy this seat, and Labor don't have to spend a cent to keep the seat. If it's to happen, we fund it from asset sales (Liverpool) and a joint venture with Canterbury-Bankstown Council. We could also get a sponsor name for the ground.
We shouldn't have a give up attitude. That's what has infected the team.