Alexjc 354 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Easily the most Successful Commonwealth Games so far, Gold Coast has paved the way for the new era of hosting. Clearly the regional cities and districts are a great catalyst for the continuation of the Games. So where now for Australia? There are so many regional and secondary cities that can now feel confident in studying a hosting option. Gold Coast proved that it can be a tool for growth with no need to interrupt what are now jammed up and bloated mega cities. Gold Coast now have excellent venues that will continue to develop as this region grows into an even bigger city that can join forces with Brisbane and Sunshine Coast to the north as a potential Olympic host in 2032. Australia has options...who's next? (Footnote: This page was set up after the last event and before the Closing Ceremony...) Edited April 16, 2018 by Alexjc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattygs 274 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I agree , however I can't help but think that Adelaide is just craving its time in the sun for South Australia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brekkie Boy 73 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Yes, I think Adelaide is the only major Australian city not to host. Alternating between the UK and Australia isn't going to be sustainable in the long term for the games which should still have a future if only they can get people to host it. I think clearly with the Gold Coast and Birmingham to follow (and to an extent Glasgow too) there has to be a focus on not building loads of new venues for the Commonwealths and hosting in cities and areas which can adapt relatively easily to host the games, and that perhaps is the real Gold Coast legacy. I would hope if anything the Gold Coast inspires New Zealand to put a bid in - timing hasn't been quite right in the past with the focus on the Rugby World Cup then the Christchurch Earthquake but 2026 would be perfect for them. As good a job as Australia do it would be nice it it was more at least another 16 years until they hosted again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Adelaide sticks out as the next host. The problem with the games are that nations want to attend but are reluctant to host... (pointing at NZ and Singapore). Australia does make a great host simply because they know how to handle large multi events well. It would be nice if Aussie can skip a cycle but really there is every chance we will be back in 2026 or even 2030. Especially if a future Brisbane 32 Olympics bid fails...and NZ still throws a hospital pass. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerSydney 242 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I just moved to Adelaide- so I really want it to host. Had it got its act together, it would have had 2018. It is its turn as Australais 5th city (GC is 6th). Adelaide has now got its fantastic new stadium in the city, a new Aquatic Centre (it will host the Olympic trials in 2020) and a pretty good second one, an indoor velodrome...plenty of indoor venues, so facilities are not a problem. The weather has been very good the last couple of weeks (but will soon get cold). The major problem would be accommodation-then again the Gold Coast had a huge excess apparently when the locals cleared out. The state budget is in surplus too (as opposed to the mining states). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yoshi 333 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Is Adelaide Oval wide enough for a track? Only it looks a bit odd as a cricket field. I know Perth has its new stadium that's circular & screams out for a Commonwealth track - although I agree it should be Adelaide's turn. Although it would be better forthe Games for alternation to break this cycle - it'll be 16 years minimum between 'other' countries by 2026. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerSydney 242 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I think Adelaide Oval will be wide enough as it is a cricket/ AFL pitch. It has an open end, so the track can be pushed out that way. It is the most sublime stadium- all lightweight and open, surrounded by parklands and in the centre of the city. Capacity about 55,000.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, yoshi said: Is Adelaide Oval wide enough for a track? Only it looks a bit odd as a cricket field. I know Perth has its new stadium that's circular & screams out for a Commonwealth track - although I agree it should be Adelaide's turn. Although it would be better forthe Games for alternation to break this cycle - it'll be 16 years minimum between 'other' countries by 2026. It can take up to ten years to go from and idea to reality. Track back to "Jim Jones'" GC 2018 Bid thread which began back in 2009 to get an idea of what the logistics involves. I doubt if there will be a bid from Australia for 2026 simply because no city has truly got serious, not even Adelaide. Perth has shown interest but not until 2030 which could have a log jam bid war due to it's significance. Oh and here's the first credible hint from New Zealand. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/102994169/what-would-a-new-zealand-hosted-commonwealth-games-look-like-in-2026-or-beyond Edited April 16, 2018 by Alexjc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iceyone444 0 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Not for another 3-4 games - we have hosted 2 in 12 years - that is enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 3:41 PM, iceyone444 said: Not for another 3-4 games - we have hosted 2 in 12 years - that is enough. Hey Newbie...Says who?... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AustralianFan 51 Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Does anyone have a link to the full replay of the 2018 Gold Coast Opening Ceremony? Been searching everywhere as have not seen it. Channel 7’s youtube parts 1-4 only go to just before the OC starts. Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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