MCG turf to be completely replaced

[Ricochet]

http://www.sportsnews.com.au/afl/mcg-turf-to-be-completely-replaced/121469

The MCG's 20,000 square metres of hallowed turf will be replaced in October as part of the biggest resurfacing in nearly a decade.

A packed program of sporting events on the MCG's calendar in 2015 - including the Cricket World Cup final and a State of Origin rugby league clash - has prompted the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) to complete the $1.7 million resurfacing.

Beginning just two days after the AFL grand final, the work will be completed in the month-long window between the AFL and cricket seasons.

Around 150 truckloads of turf will be shipped out and brought in, with the playing surface to be stripped, re-levelled and recycled as top soil.

MCC arenas operations manager Tony Gordon said the redevelopment was several years in the making, following consultation with similar venues across the world.

"The life span of any natural turf sports surface is not infinite and, while our artificial lighting system has significantly reduced the need for turf replacement, the MCG is a high-use venue," he said.

"Strategic turf replacement is crucial to ensuring our playing surface is among the best in the world."

[valkorum]

Beginning just two days after the AFL grand final, the work will be completed in the month-long window between the AFL and cricket seasons.

What happens if there is a draw in the AFL grand final  8)

[Ricochet]

Beginning just two days after the AFL grand final, the work will be completed in the month-long window between the AFL and cricket seasons.

What happens if there is a draw in the AFL grand final  8)

Nah we'll win it the first time ;)

[Samsturmfels]

Beginning just two days after the AFL grand final, the work will be completed in the month-long window between the AFL and cricket seasons.

What happens if there is a draw in the AFL grand final  8)

Pretty sure they changed it, so the game would just get time on

[Mailman the 2nd]

Yup they don't have 2 Grand Finals anymore

[Ziplock]

Beginning just two days after the AFL grand final, the work will be completed in the month-long window between the AFL and cricket seasons.

What happens if there is a draw in the AFL grand final  8)

Pretty sure they changed it, so the game would just get time on

Yeah, I think they play like 5 min at each end or something