The Whitten Oval likely wasn’t considered as they would have had the same outcome as what occurred for Team 11.Kardinia Park is a much better stadium, which has been renovated significantly over the past decade, but the whittern oval is no where near that level.The FFA would consider everything from corporate facilities, lighting and video screens, which would be sub-optimal at the Whitten Oval. At this rate though, looking at the news about not yet having a deal to play at Kardinia Park, the Whittern Oval would likely be wise to be discussed as an option. It would at least make more sense geographically.

They can't keep going for the generic names,  central coast and western Sydney work, they appear to have clear boarders but western Melbourne doesnt.

There really isn't a broader name for anything west of the yarra and i don't think people are going to relate to a name like wyndham.

Someone did say something like Westgate fc... but i do know that's taken,  but that never stopped Melbourne city. 

It needs to be non specific,  but something people can relate to. 

Call it You Yangs FC. You can see them from geelong and maybe from tarneit... if you climb a tree

Does Werribee have a facility?  that would make more sense

Does Werribee have a facility?  that would make more sense

This club will struggle to get fans from areas like St Albans , Sunshine or Footscray, as it is easier to get into AAMI Park or Marvel Stadium than to Tarneit. The whole temporary base in Geelong part makes it even worse for connecting to their target market.The Western Suburbs may have 1.5 million or so in its broader region, and it is certainly growing significantly, but one can realistically maybe count a quarter of that as a realistic zone at this stage.As for the transport to the stadium, the Vic Govt announced prior to the election a Western Rail Plan that would see extra likes and a move towards electrification to Wydhamvale. As the stadium will be between Tarneit and Wydhamvale, a station has been proposed for that area in the original RRL line project for the future, so it could easily happen.At the end of the day, one wonders what this will end up looking like as a club. It just seems to be a situation that they will be on the back foot for a few years, hoping desperately that their stadium turns around their fortunes. Relying on a smaller market like Geelong to fill the stadium will be hard work.

I get that the FFA/Fox want attractive stadiums for their broadcasts, but an empty stadium looks so much worse on TV than an older stadium with a packed crowd. Just look at how bad Roar games look on the TV. The AFLW uses Whitten Oval and they get much higher crowds than what we can expect from WMG. Maybe it would be a good option to host half the games at Whitten. Many people simply won't want to travel to Geelong. Maybe the lower profile matches (eg: Nix, Mariners, Jets) could be hosted at Whitten.

It's going to look shit no matter where they play. I get people are trying to find positives, but let's dwell on how bad this decision is for a while longer. Bids like Canberra, Woolongong, South Melbourne and South West Sydney - bids that had rectangular stadiums in the regions they represent, ready to go - all could've come in next season. This is so dumb, it's so fucking dumb. The competition is struggling and they add a team that's going to struggle for the next 4-5 years, at least, because they offered the most money upfront. It's painful to think about. If we were an established competition like the AFL, and we could afford to bring in a struggling team because it meant a new stadium in 5 years in a growth region, sure. But obviously we're not. It's a bad decision, I only hope the league can withstand it. Fuck we put our supporters through so much shit. 

There already exists government plans to build a Metro line to Wyndham Vale whether this bid had got up or not. The government wants to cut down Geelong train travel times by allowing V/Line trains to run express from Wyndham Vale to Sunshine. Part of this plan is to build new Metro stations at Davis Rd and Sayers Rd. It would make all the difference to getting to this new 15k stadium especially for the youth market.

The question is when and if this Metro line will be built (?). Past history in Victoria has seen sporting comps building stadium out in the sticks get burnt by broken state government promises. The then VFL built Waverley Park out in the middle of nowhere in Melbourne's growing south-east because the 1960s Bolte state government promised them a new railway out to Mulgrave and Rowville. We're still waiting 50 years later for this railway line while the AFL got fed up waiting in the 1990s and sold Waverley Park off to fund Docklands back in the more PT accessible CBD.

The only sensible option temporarily is to wave some cash as Melbourne Knights and put a temporary stand on the outer wing at Somers St.

Would bring the seating capacity to be about 8k and overall 12k or so.
Perfect outcome for its infant years.

are they trying to stitch up the Melbourne Knights by claiming they will be owning the first football purpose only stadium? Arrogance will not be this franchises friend...suggest Horvat pulls his head in.

I get that the FFA/Fox want attractive stadiums for their broadcasts, but an empty stadium looks so much worse on TV than an older stadium with a packed crowd. Just look at how bad Roar games look on the TV. The AFLW uses Whitten Oval and they get much higher crowds than what we can expect from WMG. Maybe it would be a good option to host half the games at Whitten. Many people simply won't want to travel to Geelong. Maybe the lower profile matches (eg: Nix, Mariners, Jets) could be hosted at Whitten.

Does Werribee have a facility?  that would make more sense

I saw somewhere (it might have been in relation to the info night) someone suggest the name Three Rivers FC after the Maribyrnong, Werribee and Barwon Rivers in an attempt to cover all the areas they are trying to represent.

Avalon Airport Oval (Chirnside Park Oval) is right in the centre of Werribee town. It's only recently been upgraded and is actually owned by Whydham Council. Werribee Tigers play in the VFL there and it is used for cricket over the summer, but it is council owned so I guess they could move the cricket somewhere else. It has a small grandstand and undercover terrace area and decent facilities for small size crowds (1000-2000). They are going to use it for AFLW this coming season. The lighting is good enough for VFL night games.
Similar to Casey Fields, it would not be appealing to the FFA, but temporary stands could possible be brought in.

Williamstown's Burbank Oval also used for VFL would be of a slightly better quality but not A-League standard.
  

i can tell you a few things. black and blue (a teal shaded blue) seems to have a bit of appeal to them. So does gold (due to the 19th century gold rush in the west of Victoria). 

What about' Eureka FC'?
Gold and Black

Although they don't do it anymore, the North Terrace used Eureka flags right from the beginning of Melbourne Victory. I remember FFA actually banned the use of the Eureka flag for a while. For many the Eureka flag has an association with Melbourne Victory. Which ever identity WMG go for, it will need to be distinctly unique from Victory.

Although they don't do it anymore, the North Terrace used Eureka flags right from the beginning of Melbourne Victory. I remember FFA actually banned the use of the Eureka flag for a while. For many the Eureka flag has an association with Melbourne Victory. Which ever identity WMG go for, it will need to be distinctly unique from Victory.

I could live with 'Wyndham Vale FC'. With their nickname being 'The Valiants'. A bit like Port Vale FC in England

Does Werribee have a facility?  that would make more sense

What about' Eureka FC'?
Gold and Black