February 13, 2008
From The Age
Reported by Larissa Ham, Frankston
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Police and firefighters are investigating a multi-million dollar fire that destroyed the historic Frankston Oval football grandstand and caused several million dollars in damage to what is set to be the new St Kilda AFL club base.
Members of the Victorian Football League club, known as the Dolphins, say they are devastated at the loss of what they call an "icon".
Bryan Mace, after whom the grandstand was named, said he was "pretty upset" after visiting the scene this morning.
Built in the 1930s, the grandstand is now crumpled and completely destroyed, the ruins still smouldering.
Frankston Football Club president Jay McGrath said the club would now consider whether to replace the building.
"What we need to do is work out exactly what we can do. We need to sit down with AFL Victoria and the local council to see what we can do."
Reported by Larissa Ham, Frankston
Full article Click here
The Age Photos Click here
Police and firefighters are investigating a multi-million dollar fire that destroyed the historic Frankston Oval football grandstand and caused several million dollars in damage to what is set to be the new St Kilda AFL club base.Members of the Victorian Football League club, known as the Dolphins, say they are devastated at the loss of what they call an "icon".
Bryan Mace, after whom the grandstand was named, said he was "pretty upset" after visiting the scene this morning.
Built in the 1930s, the grandstand is now crumpled and completely destroyed, the ruins still smouldering.
Frankston Football Club president Jay McGrath said the club would now consider whether to replace the building.
"What we need to do is work out exactly what we can do. We need to sit down with AFL Victoria and the local council to see what we can do."
