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Carrara Stadium
Metricon Stadium
Adelaide v Gold Coast - Carrara crowd.jpg
Former names Carrara Oval
Gold Coast Stadium
Location Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara, Queensland
Coordinates
Broke ground 1986
Opened 1987 (Redeveloped 2010 – 2011)
Owner Queensland Government
Operator Stadiums Queensland
Surface Grass
Capacity

18,000 from 1987 – 2010

25,000 from 2011 – present
Tenants

Nerang Bulls, Rugby Union (1983–1985)
Brisbane Bears, AFL (1987–1993)
Gold Coast Clippers, ABL (1989–1990)
Daikyo Dolphins, ABL (1992–1993)
East Coast Cougars/Gold Coast Cougars, ABL (1993–1999)
Gold Coast Chargers, Rugby League (1996–1998)
Gold Coast Titans, NRL (2007)
East Coast Aces, ARU (2007)
North Melbourne Kangaroos, AFL (2007–2009)
Gold Coast Suns, AFL (2011–)

2018 Commonwealth Games

Carrara Stadium (known commercially as Metricon Stadium) is a sporting venue on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, located in the suburb of Carrara.

From January 2014 Metricon Stadium will be the new home of the Gold Coast BDO Big Day Out

This was announced on May 9th 2013

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2013/05/09/451600_gold-coast-news.html

It received substantial redevelopment work prior to the entry of the Brisbane Bears to the VFL/AFL in 1987, but since the Bears relocated to the Gabba in 1993, it has been used for other sports including rugby league, rugby union and even baseball. The stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Contents

History

See also: History of Australian rules football on the Gold Coast

Early history

In 1983 the Nerang Bulls Rugby Union Club was formed and were located at Carrara Stadium. During 1983 the Bulls would field one senior team. In 1984 the Bulls would field two senior teams. The Bulls would spend two seasons at Carrara before moving to Glennon Park in Nerang in 1985.

Brisbane Bears

In 1986 it was announced the Brisbane Bears were granted a licence to enter the Victorian Football League for the 1987 VFL season and would use the Carrara as their home ground.[1] The financial backer of the Bears, Christopher Skase, redeveloped Carrara Stadium at the beginning of 1987 with makeshift stands designed for night games intended to maximise the television audience. The Fitzroy Football Club defeated the Brisbane Bears in the first VFL game played at Carrara Oval before a crowd of 17,795 in 1987.[1][2] (The Brisbane Lions website records this crowd as unofficially 22,684.)[3]

In 1989 the Brisbane Bears and the Albert Shire Council signed off on a 30-year lease for the ground with an option for a further 10 years. Following this announcement Christpher Skase orchestrated the instalment of $6 million flood lights which were never paid for;[4] upon the collapse of Skase's company Qintex, he would flee the country to Spain and the flood lights would continue to be unpaid. Liquidators would attempt to extract money from the Gold Coast City Council for the lights, but after an unsuccessful trial it was found cheaper to leave the flood lights at Carrara Stadium. On 15 July 1989 the Bears hosted the first ever night match at Carrara against the Geelong Cats in front of a then record crowd of 18,198.

Insufficient public transport to and from the stadium, as well as the poor on field performance of the Bears, resulted in poor crowds at the Bears games and prompted the local media to refer to it as the Curse of Carrara.[4] The new owner of the Bears, Reuben Pelerman, would lose a further $10 million between the 1990–1992 AFL seasons, and the Bears would move permanently to The Gabba in 1993,[1] staving off media rumours of a merger with fellow cellar-dwellers Sydney to form a combined Queensland/New South Wales team or relocation.

Other Sports

In 1988, Carrara Stadium played host to the very first Touch Football World Cup[1] in which teams from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the USA competed in the Men's, Women's and Mixed Opens as well as Men's Over 35's divisions. Australia won all four division finals which were all played against New Zealand. The Gold Coast Clippers[1] played their 1989–1990 Australian Baseball League (1989-1999) season at Carrara before changing their name to the Daikyo Dolphins and moving to Palm Meadows. For the 1992–93 season they moved back to Carrara as the Gold Coast Cougars.[1] The Cougars stayed at Carrara until the abolition of the Australian Baseball League in 1999.

Changer of Ownership

The ground was owned by the Albert Shire Council and transferred to the Gold Coast City Council when the two local authorities amalgamated in 1995. The field is officially known as Laver Oval after long time Albert Shire Chairman Councillor Bill Laver.

Gold Coast Chargers

Following the death of the Gold Coast Seagulls in 1995[1] a newly formed Gold Coast Rugby League team named the Gold Coast Chargers were created and began competing out of Carrara Stadium in 1996. They continued to use the ground until the end of the 1998 NRL season when they were excluded from the competition as a part of the rationalisation of the National Rugby League. Rugby league matches continued to be played at the stadium, with pre-season trials being played there annually from 2002 to 2005,[5] and NRL premiership matches played in 2001 and 2005. The ground's capacity was increased slightly during this time.

Gold Coast Titans

In 2005 the NRL announced that a licence would be awarded to the Gold Coast Titans, and that the stadium would be their home ground in 2007[1] until the completion of Skilled Park, which was opened in 2008.[6] In response to the NRL move, the AFL scheduled three AFL 'home games' for the North Melbourne Football Club and a NAB Cup match for Carrara in 2007, and the Queensland State League began hosting Grand Finals there. The Titans would play ten games at Carrara in 2007 and miss the finals. Following the conclusion of the 2007 NRL season, Titans managing director Michael Searle warned the AFL that if a team were to be started on the Gold Coast it would disappear into the Carrara 'black hole' with in five years.[7]

Kangaroos

In 2006 it was announced the North Melbourne Football Club would play nine home games at Carrara between the 2007–2009 seasons. Following the 2007 AFL season the AFL offered the Kangaroos a $100 million dollar package to relocate from Melbourne to the Gold Coast and be based out of Carrara. On 7 December 2007 the newly appointed Kangaroos chairman James Brayshaw announced the club would not be moving to the Gold Coast permanently and would continue to be based out of Melbourne. Subsequently, the Kangaroos games played at Carrara after the announcement would suffer poor crowds. The AFL released North Melbourne from the final year of a three-year contract after the Kangaroos drew just 6,354 spectators to their final home match at Carrara.[8]

Redevelopment

The videoboard.

On 7 May 2009, it was confirmed that the Carrara Stadium would receive a $126 million redevelopment.[9] The last event at the old ground was Richmond vs Adelaide in front of 11,174 fans. On 30 October 2009, demolition of the old stadium began.[10] By January 2010, demolition works were complete.[11] Foundations for the grandstands as well as construction for the player and corporate facilties began in May 2010.[11] By October 2010, the eastern grandstand was nearing completion.[11] Just three months later in January 2011 the whole horseshoe-shaped grandstand was completed.[11] By April 2011, the turf had been laid and the 23-by-8.5-metre (75 ft × 27.9 ft), LED-powered high-definition video board had been installed.[11][12]

The redeveloped stadium cost $144.2 million to build and seats 25,000 spectators (with the ability to house an additional 15,000 temporary seats).[13][14][15] The stadium features an AFL oval capable of accommodating an ICC-compliant cricket oval, an IAAF Athletics field and a FIFA World Cup football field, facilities for 2,000 corporate patrons, AFL team and officials’ changing facilities, AFL media facilities, and team and officials’ suites.[16] Watpac were contracted for the construction, which was scheduled for completion in mid-2011.[16] MakMax Australia has been contracted to complete the fabric roof of the stadium.[17][18] The stadium was opened for an open day on 22 May 2011, before the first match on 28 May 2011.[19][20]

The ground recorded its biggest ever crowd when 23,302 people watched the Suns tackle defending premiers Collingwood in Round 18 of the 2011 AFL season, with 7,000 of these people being Collingwood supporters who had flown up from Melbourne to watch the game. Collingwood won the game by 54 points.

Following the success of the Collingwood match, Metricon Stadium then played host to an International Rules match in November 2011.

The Gold Coast's successful bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games will see the venue further upgraded to a 40,000 seat venue, and will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as the athletics.

Current

Carrara is the home ground for the Gold Coast Football Club, and also hosts events such as the junior representative championships and QAFL games.

Gold Coast Football Club

Media facilities at Carrara Stadium.

The Gold Coast Football Club have played their home games at Carrara from mid-2011. The Queensland Government has promised to contribute $60 million towards the redevelopment of the stadium which would increase the capacity to around 25,000 with 23,500 seated.[21] The Gold Coast City Council also will contribute $20 million[22] and the AFL has promised $10 million.[23]

On 15 March 2011, the Gold Coast Football Club announced that home builder group Metricon signed a $3 million, 5-year deal for naming rights of Carrara Stadium, to be known as Metricon Stadium.[24]

The Gold Coast Suns played their first game at the reconstructed stadium on Saturday, 28 May 2011, Round 10 of the 2011 AFL season.[15][20][25] The Suns lost the match against Geelong by 66 points. A round 18 game against 2010 AFL Grand Finalists Collingwood attracted a record crowd of 23,302. The game was sold out two months before game day.[26]

On Saturday 11 August 2012, the Suns won their first game at the venue, defeating Greater Western Sydney by 30 points.

Musical Acts

Not since 2001 when KISS performed has Carrara Stadium hosted an international act of that stature prior to the redevelopment. On 10 December 2011 the Foo Fighters performed at Carrara and set the all time attendance record for any event ever held at Carrara Stadium, 37,000 people attended the concert. The Stadium is also featured in the Foo Fighters film clip of "These Days". Filming took place during the concert on 10 December 2011.

BIG DAY OUT(BDO)

From January 2014 Metricon Stadium will be the new home of the Gold Coast BDO Big Day Out

This was announced on May 9th 2013

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Day_Out

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2013/05/09/451600_gold-coast-news.html

Commonwealth Games

Carrara Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as hosting the athletics events. The Commonwealth Village was originally going to be located next to Carrara Stadium but is now planned to be built at Parklands. The stadium will be upgraded to hold 40,000 people prior to the start of the opening ceremony.

Sports records

Last updated: 1 October 2012

AFL (Individual)

     Active Player

Most Games
№ Name Team/s Years Games
1 Brad Hardie Bears 1987–91 45
2 Roger Merrett Bears 1988–92 44
3 Scott McIvor Bears/Lions 1987–92 41
4 Michael Richardson Bears 1987–90 39
5 John Gastev Bears/Eagles 1987–92 38
6 David Bain Bears 1989–92 35
7 Matthew Campbell Bears 1987–92 34
8 Martin Leslie Bears 1989–92 33
9 Geoff Raines Bears 1987–89 32
Mark Williams Bears 1987–90 32
Most Goals
№ Name Team/s Year/s Goals
1 Brad Hardie Bears 1987–91 98
2 Roger Merrett Bears 1988–92 84
3 Cameron O'Brien Bears 1987–91 42
4 Warwick Capper Bears/Swans 1987–90 40
5 Mark Williams Bears 1987–90 32
6 Jason Dunstall Hawks 1987–92 31
7 John Hutton Bears 1992 30
8 Bernie Harris Bears 1987–90 28
9 Gary Ablett Sr Cats 1987–92 25
Peter Daicos Magpies 1987–92 25
Most Goals in a Game
№ Name Team Opponent Year Goals
1 Peter Daicos Magpies Bears 1991 13
2 Gary Ablett Sr Cats Bears 1988 11
Jason Dunstall Hawks Bears 1987 11
4 Simon Beasley Bulldogs Bears 1987 10
5 Gary Ablett Sr Cats Bears 1992 9
Jason Dunstall Hawks Bears 1988 9
7 Jonathan Brown Lions Hawks 2006 8
Warwick Capper Bears Tigers 1988 8
John Hutton Bears Swans 1992 8
Tony Lockett Saints Bears 1987 8
Most Disposals in a Game
№ Name Team Opponent Year Disp
1 Scott Thompson Crows Suns 2011 51
2 Gary Ablett Jr Suns Bombers 2012 45
3 Gary Ablett Jr Suns Hawks 2011 43
4 Gary Ablett Jr Suns Crows 2012 42
Gary Ablett Jr Suns Kangaroos 2012 42
Gary Ablett Jr Suns Swans 2012 42
7 Terry Wallace Bulldogs Bears 1990 41
8 David Bain Bears Hawks 1990 40
9 Gary Ablett Jr Suns Crows 2011 39
Nick Dal Santo Saints Suns 2011 39

AFL (Team)

     Defunct Team

AFL Team Win-Loss Records
Team Years Played Games Played Wins Draws Losses Win %
Adelaide Crows 1992– 6 6 0 0 100%
Collingwood Magpies 1988– 6 6 0 0 100%
Essendon Bombers 1988– 6 6 0 0 100%
Fremantle Dockers 2009– 2 2 0 0 100%
Port Adelaide Power 2012– 1 1 0 0 100%
West Coast Eagles 1987– 6 4 1 1 75%
North Melbourne Kangaroos 1987– 12 9 0 3 75%
Geelong Cats 1988– 7 5 0 2 71.43%
Hawthorn Hawks 1987– 7 5 0 2 71.43%
St Kilda Saints 1988– 7 5 0 2 71.43%
Western Bulldogs 1987– 7 5 0 2 71.43%
Sydney Swans 1987– 7 4 0 3 57.14%
Brisbane Lions 2006– 4 2 0 2 50%
Fitzroy Lions 1987–1992 5 2 0 3 40%
Brisbane Bears 1987–1992 61 21 1 39 35.25%
Melbourne Demons 1987– 6 2 0 4 33.33%
Carlton Blues 1988– 7 5 0 2 28.57%
Richmond Tigers 1987– 5 1 0 4 20%
Gold Coast Suns 2011– 19 2 0 17 10.53%
GWS Giants 2012– 1 0 0 1 0%

NRL

     Active Player

Most Games
№ Name Team/s Games
1 Jamie Goddard Chargers 32
2 Damian Driscoll Chargers 29
3 Jason Nicol Chargers 26
4 Scott Sattler Chargers 23
Tony Durheim Chargers 23
Chris Nahi Chargers 23
Wes Patten Chargers/Tigers 23
8 Andrew King Chargers 22
9 Brendan Hurst Chargers 21
10 Graham Mackay Chargers 20
Most Tries
№ Name Team/s Tries
1 Wes Patten Chargers 9
2 Graham Mackay Chargers 8
Matt Petersen Titans 8
4 Andrew King Chargers 7
Jason Nicol Chargers 7
Mat Rogers Sharks/Titans 7
7 Jamie Goddard Chargers 6
Jeremy Schloss Chargers 6
9 Brett Delaney Titans 5
Dave Watson Chargers 5
Most Tries in a Game
№ Name Team Opponent Year Tries
1 Graham Appo Rams Chargers 1998 3
Brett Dallas Bears Chargers 1996 3
Wes Patten Chargers Crushers 1997 3
Matt Petersen Titans Knights 2007 3
Jeremy Schloss Chargers Knights 1997 3
6 Luke Bailey Titans Bulldogs 2007 2
Trent Barrett Steelers Chargers 1998 2
David Boyle Raiders Chargers 1996 2
Adrian Brunker Dragons Chargers 1996 2
Dane Carlaw Broncos Warriors 2001 2
Most Points in a Game
№ Name Team Opponent Year Pts
1 Graham Appo Rams Chargers 1998 24
2 Shane Howarth Cowboys Chargers 1996 16
Darren Lockyer Broncos Chargers 1998 16
Rod Wishart Steelers Chargers 1998 16
5 Brett Delaney Titans Tigers 2007 14
Jason Taylor Bears Chargers 1996 14
7 Michael De Vere Broncos Warriors 2001 12
Wes Patten Chargers Crushers 1997 12
Matt Petersen Titans Knights 2007 12
Mat Rogers Titans Raiders 2007 12

Attendance records

Last updated: 1 October 2012

Top 10 Sports Attendance Records

№ Date Teams Sport Competition Crowd
1 23 July 2011 Gold Coast Suns v. Collingwood Magpies Australian rules football AFL 23,302[27]
2 18 March 1994 Gold Coast Chargers v. Brisbane Broncos Rugby League NSWRL 22,688[28]
3 28 May 2011 Gold Coast Suns v. Geelong Cats Australian rules football AFL 21,485[29]
4 27 May 2005 North Queensland Cowboys v. Canterbury Bulldogs Rugby League NRL 21,012[30]
5 3 September 2011 Gold Coast Suns v. Hawthorn Hawks Australian rules football AFL 19,314[31]
6 15 July 1989 Brisbane Bears v. Geelong Cats Australian rules football VFL 18,198[32]
7 29 April 2007 Gold Coast Titans v. Parramatta Eels Rugby League NRL 18,021[33]
8 26 March 2007 Gold Coast Titans v. Cronulla Sharks Rugby League NRL 17,946[34]
9 7 May 2007 Gold Coast Titans v. North Queensland Cowboys Rugby League NRL 17,806[35]
10 19 April 1987 Brisbane Bears v. Fitzroy Lions Australian rules football VFL 17,795[36]

Top 5 Musical Acts Attendance Records

№ Date Name Of Tour/Event Band/Singer Crowd
1 10 December 2011 Foo Fighters Australian Stadium Tour 2011 Foo Fighters 37,000[37]
2 13 April 2001 Kiss Farewell Tour Kiss 20,457[38]
3 14 April 2001 Brutal Planet Tour Alice Cooper –
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Awards

Won

  • 2011 AFL Fans Favourite Venue
  • 2012 ASI Steel Design Awards for Queensland – Best Large Project Building
  • 2012 ASI Steel Design Awards for Queensland – Best Engineering Project Building
  • 2012 ASI Steel Design Awards for Queensland – Best Use of Sustainability
  • 2012 ASI Steel Design Awards for Queensland – Best Sporting and Community Facility over $20 million

Nominated

  • 2012 ASI Steel Design Awards for Queensland – Project of the Year
  • 2012 Stadium Business Awards – Project of the Year

Sources

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