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I watched Essendon beat West Coast there and it was truly an awesome experience. Stayed at the local hotel and just walked there on a beautiful concourse.

It is probably the best stadium the world at present. I did the tour and it was amazing. They have copied ideas from the USA and Europe.

For instance there is a bar that you can go to where there is a one way mirror along its whole length.

On the other side you can see the players do warm up before the game. To do this on the day you have to be a gold member. Believe this is a USA thing.

The ground atmosphere was good. I would love to go back but a big trip from Melbourne.

Saw a game for the first time at the Gabba with my 19 year old son a couple of weeks ago. It was packed, big crowd,  good to see. Also spent a day near and on Brisbane River.

You can see Brisbane is improving rapidly. Really enjoyed it. The wheel, free ferry, bar under a bridge, Southbank. They need to remove that 1960s Northbank freeway though which is a scar.