Dolphin wrote in an earlier topic:
"The experience with the new surface at Frankston last year suggests that this alone will be a major issue for you. A new surface takes time to bind, and the grass structure might look good on the surface but shifts and chops up significanlt more than established turf. So this will take time."
On the Scorpions website sting44 made the following comment this week:
"I checked out the surface at No 1 oval last Monday and it is first class. The Williamstown players also complemented the surface at No 2 oval."
I understand that the VFL oval (called the No 1 oval by sting44) has an even better surface than the No 2 oval which is where the match against Williamstown was played.
Hopefully Casey Fields will exceed Dolphin's expectations.
I hope it exceeds my expectations too.
I don't want to have to give you a lesson on growing grass, but my advice was based on the fact that it will cut up over winter as the ..............
..I can't be bothered with any more of this. You scorpion blokes have no clue.
Cut them a break Dolphin! The H&A season hasn't even started.
I look forward to seeing the Frankston v Scorpions bout this season... I think Dolphin is looking to take you on single handedly.
I understand what your saying Ons, its just that I offer some constructive thoughts, and this carp gets thrown back. They seriously have no idea and I have had enough.
I now have a 3 week ban from discussing the club formally known as Springvale, or responding to any comments made by any of the narrow minded sprukers (who are probably all the same person in any event).
I hope when their ground cuts up in the middle of winter, that one of the geese actually acknowledges it. It is to be expected, and simply has to be managed.
Like I said, I hope they do exceed my expectations. If they can find a way to get around nature, then we will all benefit.
Self imposed ban?
If so, hahaha as if you'll last three weeks without bagging the Scorpions.
Self imposed ban?
If so, hahaha as if you'll last three weeks without bagging the Scorpions.[/quote]
Imagine the pressure build up. Only 20 days to go!
Self imposed ban?
If so, hahaha as if you'll last three weeks without bagging the Scorpions.[/quote]
Imagine the pressure build up. Only 20 days to go![/quote]
I'll put someone on stand-by to moderate the forum once the 3 weeks are up.
:D
Having now seen Casey Fields complex and matches on Oval 2, I would think the grass is the least of their problems.
Victoria has a new arctic park.
Casey Scorpions players, Williamstown players and Footyman give the surface the thumbs up.
Only Dophin expressing concern at this time.
On the basis of Footyman's advice re temperature at Casey Fields - wear a jacket if it's cold!
Me wearing a jacket won't help the standard of footy being ruined by the strong winds.
It'll be worse than Williamstown.
And if you don't get more shelter in the place, people wont show up simple as that.