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Cazaly's Stadium hosts Australian rules football matches during the winter. AFL Cairns is headquartered at Cazaly's Stadium;<ref>[http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-3392-0-252029-0&sID=114215 Facilities - Cazalys]</ref> the league's Manunda Hawks plays its home matches at the stadium, and all AFL Cairns finals are played at the stadium. |
Cazaly's Stadium hosts Australian rules football matches during the winter. AFL Cairns is headquartered at Cazaly's Stadium;<ref>[http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-3392-0-252029-0&sID=114215 Facilities - Cazalys]</ref> the league's Manunda Hawks plays its home matches at the stadium, and all AFL Cairns finals are played at the stadium. |
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The venue hosted AFL pre-season matches each season from 2000 until 2007; and its first [[Australian Football League]] match for premiership points in [[2011 AFL season|2011]]. The [[Richmond Football Club]] played a home-away-from-home match against the newly established [[Gold Coast Football Club]] in each of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 AFL seasons;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/richmond-to-play-in-cairns-99299|title=Richmond to play in Cairns |
The venue hosted AFL pre-season matches each season from 2000 until 2007; and its first [[Australian Football League]] match for premiership points in [[2011 AFL season|2011]]. The [[Richmond Football Club]] played a home-away-from-home match against the newly established [[Gold Coast Football Club]] in each of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 AFL seasons;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/richmond-to-play-in-cairns-99299|title=Richmond to play in Cairns|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130630201420/http://www.sportal.com.au/afl-news-display/richmond-to-play-in-cairns-99299|archivedate=30 June 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> sellout crowds of 10,382, 10,961 and 11,197 attended the three matches.<ref>[http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-05-15/sell-out-expected-in-cairns Sell-Out Expected in Carins]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2013/16/rich-v-gcfc|title=Tigers grind past Suns to end Cairns hoodoo|publisher=afl.com.au|date=13 July 2013}}</ref> The [[Western Bulldogs]] replaced Richmond in hosting the Suns in Cairns from the [[2014 AFL season]].<ref>[http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-10-30/dogs-to-play-in-cairns Western Bulldogs to play in Cairns in 2014], ''Western Bulldogs official website'', 30 October 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.cairnspost.com.au/sport/local-sport/western-bulldogs-to-replace-richmond-tigers-as-gold-coast-suns-rival-in-2014-afl-cairns-game/story-fnjpuwsz-1226750472247 Western Bulldogs to replace Richmond Tigers as Gold Coast Suns rival in 2014 AFL Cairns game], ''Cairns Post'', 31 October 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/jackson-macrae-inspires-the-western-bulldogs-to-a-big-win-over-gold-coast-suns-in-cairns/story-fnia3v70-1226986845803?nk=aafc76440d1145658a28cb12f1a4f7bb Jackson Macrae inspires the Western Bulldogs to a big win over Gold Coast Suns in Cairns], ''The Courier Mail'', 12 July 2014</ref> |
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* [http://afltables.com/afl/crowds/vn_cazalys_stadium.html AFL Attendance Records] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120426054746/http://stats.rleague.com |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Former names | Bundaberg Rum Stadium Australian Football Park |
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Location | 344 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, Cairns, Queensland |
Coordinates | 16°56′09″S 145°44′57″E / 16.93583°S 145.74917°E |
Owner | AFL Cairns |
Capacity | 13,500[1] |
Surface | Grass |
Opened | 1957 |
Tenants | |
Manunda Hawks (AFL Cairns) Richmond Football Club (AFL) 2011 – 2013 Western Bulldogs (AFL) 2014 – present |
Cazaly's Stadium is a sports stadium located in Westcourt, a suburb of Cairns, Australia. It is named after the former VFL player Roy Cazaly.
The stadium is the largest oval stadium in Cairns and features a main grandstand relocated from the Brisbane Cricket Ground in the late 1990s. It is used by the Queensland Cricket Association, Queensland Rugby League and AFL Cairns. The stadium hosted its first A-League game on 12 December 2015.
History
In 1957 the Australian National Football Council, through Bruce Andrew, purchased land in Cairns for the first dedicated field in regional Queensland which became Cazaly's Stadium. The Cairns Australian Football League, led by Kevin Crathern (then president of the CAFL), helped clear the land of trees, filled in the dense bushlands and turned the land into a suitable playing field.[2] In 1984 the CAFL began negotiations with the ANFL in a bid to purchase the freehold of Cazaly's Stadium. The bid would prove successful and the CAFL would make the final payment on the ground in 1994. From 1997 to 1998, $2.4 million was spent upgrading the stadium, which included acquiring the western grandstand from the Gabba and the installation of 4 light towers. In 1999 the CAFL purchased the 51st battalion barracks housing property adjacent to grounds, which later became the headquarters for AFL Cairns. In 2008, $3 million was spent upgrading the stadium including lighting to AFL television standards, new entrance gates on Till street, increasing the size of player dressing rooms, providing adequate first aid and medical facilities and improved coaching facilities.[3] In 2011 a $15 million stadium redevelopment was completed which included new grandstand and players facilities, media box and upgraded lighting.
Stadium name
In 1957 the Cairns Australian Football League named the newly opened ground after legendary VFL player Roy Cazaly. Although Cairns had traditionally been a rugby league dominated area, the CAFL settled on the name in an attempt to expose locals to Australian rules football. The stadium was briefly known as Bundaberg Rum Stadium between 2001-2003 after being officially sponsored by Bundaberg Rum.
Sports
Cricket
In July and August 2003 Australia hosted Bangladesh in an out of season series in Cairns and Darwin. Cazaly's Stadium hosted the 2nd Test and the first two One Day Internationals while Marrara Oval in Darwin hosted the 1st Test and 3rd ODI. Australia won all matches comfortably. In July 2004 Australia hosted Sri Lanka in a two test series with matches again in Cairns and Darwin. However, due to disappointing attendances in both series, Cairns has not hosted Australian international cricket matches since, despite the fact that, according to cricket historian Gideon Haigh, "Almost a quarter of the combined populations of Cairns and Darwin attended the cricket" during the Bangladesh Test and ODI series.[4] In October 2008 the venue hosted a Ford Ranger Cup match between Queensland and New South Wales[5]
Rugby league
In 2001 the stadium hosted two National Rugby League matches, both involving the North Queensland Cowboys. Crowds of 13,000 and 6,113 attended the matches.[6]
Australian rules football
Cazaly's Stadium hosts Australian rules football matches during the winter. AFL Cairns is headquartered at Cazaly's Stadium;[7] the league's Manunda Hawks plays its home matches at the stadium, and all AFL Cairns finals are played at the stadium.
The venue hosted AFL pre-season matches each season from 2000 until 2007; and its first Australian Football League match for premiership points in 2011. The Richmond Football Club played a home-away-from-home match against the newly established Gold Coast Football Club in each of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 AFL seasons;[8] sellout crowds of 10,382, 10,961 and 11,197 attended the three matches.[9][10] The Western Bulldogs replaced Richmond in hosting the Suns in Cairns from the 2014 AFL season.[11][12][13]
Soccer
Cazaly's Stadium hosted its first A-League match between Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix on Saturday, 12 December 2015. Brisbane won the game 2-1.
Other events
In June 2013 the stadium hosted a Nitro Circus Live show during its 2013 Australian Regional Tour.[14] A crowd of around 10,000 people attended the event.[15]
Notable games
- Australia hosted the first International Test cricket match played outside of an Australian capital city against Bangladesh from 25–28 July 2003.[16] Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 98 runs.[17]
- Australia hosted the 2nd Test in its series against Sri Lanka from 9–13 July 2004.[16] The match ended in a draw.[18]
- AFL club Gold Coast Suns won their third AFL home and away season game on 16 July 2011, winning a tough and hard fought game against Richmond 12.13 (85) to 9.16 (70) [19]
- Gold Coast Suns won its first match of the 2012 AFL home and away season on 14 July 2012, ending a twenty-one match losing streak by defeating Richmond 13.12 (90) to 13.10 (88). With 30 seconds left in the 4th quarter the Gold Coast Suns trailed by 10 points, but kicked two goals including one after the siren by rugby league convert Karmichael Hunt to win the match.[20]
Attendance records
No. | Date | Teams | Sport | Competition | Crowd |
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1 | 10 March 2001 | North Queensland Cowboys v. Penrith Panthers | Rugby League | NRL | 13,500 |
2 | 13 July 2013 | Richmond Tigers v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 11,197 |
3 | 14 July 2012 | Richmond Tigers v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 10,961 |
4 | 16 July 2011 | Richmond Tigers v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 10,832[21] |
5 | 12 July 2014 | Western Bulldogs v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 9,746 |
6 | 19 February 2005 | Brisbane Lions v. Melbourne Demons | Australian rules football | AFL (preseason) | 9,486 |
5 | 11 July 2015 | Western Bulldogs v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 9,449 |
8 | 22 July 2017 | Western Bulldogs v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 9,364 |
9 | 16 July 2016 | Western Bulldogs v. Gold Coast Suns | Australian rules football | AFL | 8,509 |
10 | 2 August 2003 | Australia v. Bangladesh | Cricket | ODI | 8,308 |
Last updated on the 23 of July 2017
Sources
See also
References
- ^ Cazaly’s Stadium | Austadiums
- ^ History of Cairns AFL Club
- ^ $3 MILLION TO UPGRADE CAZALY’S STADIUM - CAIRNS
- ^ Haigh (2004), p. 670
- ^ "Ben Laughlin makes his Cup mark with 6-23 for Bulls".
- ^ Cazalys - All Games — stats.rl
- ^ Facilities - Cazalys
- ^ "Richmond to play in Cairns". Archived from the original on 30 June 2013.
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- ^ "Tigers grind past Suns to end Cairns hoodoo". afl.com.au. 13 July 2013.
- ^ Western Bulldogs to play in Cairns in 2014, Western Bulldogs official website, 30 October 2013
- ^ Western Bulldogs to replace Richmond Tigers as Gold Coast Suns rival in 2014 AFL Cairns game, Cairns Post, 31 October 2013
- ^ Jackson Macrae inspires the Western Bulldogs to a big win over Gold Coast Suns in Cairns, The Courier Mail, 12 July 2014
- ^ Jesse Kuch (31 May 2013). "Nitro Circus stars ramp it up for big event at Cazalys Stadium". The Cairns Post.
- ^ Jesse Kuch (3 June 2013). "Extreme sports daredevils amaze Cairns crowd at Nitro Circus Live at Cazalys Stadium". The Cairns Post.
- ^ a b Cricinfo - Grounds - Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns
- ^ Scorecard – Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2003
- ^ Scorecard Sri Lanka tour of Australia, 2004
- ^ "Suns win first AFL clash in Cairns". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 July 2011.
- ^ Sam Lienert (15 July 2012). "Gold Coast's Karmichael Hunt kicks a goal after the siren to put Richmond's finals hopes in turmoil". news.com.au.
- ^ Stafford, Andrew (17 July 2011). "Suns sold on winning". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
External links
- Cazalys Stadium at Austadiums
- Cazaly's Cazaly's Social Club website
- Use dmy dates from August 2011
- Defunct Australian Football League grounds
- Rugby league stadiums in Australia
- Buildings and structures in Cairns
- Test cricket grounds in Australia
- Sports venues in Queensland
- 1957 establishments in Australia
- Sports venues completed in 1957
- North East Australian Football League grounds
- Sport in Cairns