For Auckland it's got to have rail access. NHS struggles even with the busway, Mt Smart does ok with Penrose and the stadium walk, Eden Park the ideal as the hospo is nearby.
Driving to the football just feels weird.
Driving to the football just feels weird.
Without knowing the ground hire fees of each ground, I'll agrue EP's case until yes there is a lovely new Waterfront stadium. I really like a day/night out in Mt Eden watching sport. Helps my uncle lives just off Dom Road, so a short walk to the National Stadium. Beers along Sandringham Road afters.
I'd hope they'd take 2-3 big games each year to EP, even if Mt Smart becomes the main ground. Nix derbies, season opener, any finals games.