Scoreboards, replays screens, sound system are all only some of the things that are happening from what i have heard.

All sounds very promising to ensure that the dome is the best basketabll venue in the country

thank god! those scoreboards piss me off

Not sure that it's my place to say anything further, but I think it's fair to say that the target is a lot more than carpets and painting.

xztatik, go watch a game at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne, and then you'll love our scoreborards in comparison.

Kev.

I think Brisbane's are a bit average too. Just player number and fouls maybe?

Damrob might be able to share their opinion here - they would have seen the screens in a few venues?

Touch ups are needed.Maybe they can be more organised for the opening game this time.No tap beer, Half of the fast food joints were not open.scoreboard constantly playing up.If they cant fill the empty seats they shold at least give hand fulls of tickets to the ball clubs.At least i will see were my three hundred plus goes for my ticket when they "upgrade".go sixers 1 last win for the season.

They must be putting a red carpet in for Hughesy and then painting his portrait on the wall...

And as per previous topics, what about upgrading the court announcer?!

jumbotron - yeah !

It has been, but only occasionally. The screen was basically an affordable option, but has limitations such as limited viewing angle for most people. I originally suggested two screens at that end, both on angles, but still not sure that would help enough.

As for its use, it requires a fair bit of effort to put stuff together. Some pre-made (e.g., from TV) ads have been played in the past, but could have limited appeal unless fans are used to looking at the screen for other things - replays, fan close-ups, other stats, etc.

I know that in my usual seats, I only look at it for Fox replays, maybe twice a game, and even then the angle makes it tough to see any detail.

Ideally, would be used for replays (budget option I suggested was having a baseline camera hooked up to a consumer-type harddrive recorder, and have someone operate that), alternative view (e.g., overhead camera), advanced stats (e.g., full stats for one player, cycle through each; or live team stats), feed from a camera that zooms in on the crowd - people cheering, doing silly things, etc.

But all of those things need operators to do properly. Plus the more things that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Dome upgrade - what's happening?

players or facility ???

i wouldn't mind having a camera so we can have "fan cam". so i can check out the hot ladies there for the night, show the visiting team talking smack and the crap calls of the night.

None of the other venues we've been to in the last few seasons (Brisbane, Sydney Olympic Park - Razorbacks, Hunter, Melbourne Aquatic Centre  Giants, SNHC Tigers, Vodafone  Dragons, Perth) have anything that is significantly better than what's at the Dome.
The only exception is Singapore which has a pretty good setup, but it's really just 4 big multipurpose screens that can display replays, stats, scores, advertising e.t.c.
The main difference is the scoreboards at the other venues actually work throughout the duration of the game&&. although the Singapore one did shut down for a few minutes during the game when we were there back in round 1. Think that might have been due to human error more than anything else though.
Would probably prefer Adelaide put more resources into improving the team rather than the facility, although I wouldn't be upset if they did something about the dodgy lighting.  I'm sure the fox and ABC guys would agree it needs some work.

I heard they are making little 36ers jerseys for the rats.....

(Mod: Oh yes, the rat jokes are back!)

I've always wanted to see fouls, points, rebounds and assists.

Neil should read out key stats in the main breaks - would be an easy and appreciated addition IMO.

"New ABC learning centre for the players grandchildren"


.. Wouldn't put it past 'em to incoporate an ABC Child 'Care' Centre into the site ;-)

ShaneD

The stats screen above the main entrance is a bit of a waste,considering the size of it.It only shows team line ups,points,fouls and advertising during breaks.Surley it would be able to show more stats or is it too old? Im a big fan of the old style red coloured font the scoreboards use ,please keep it!
A replay screen at either end of the stadium would be fine also.

Maybe they are going to build real offices and get rid of those shabby looking ATCO huts at the side and front of the dome.

maybe they need more camera angles as well so phil can see brisbane's trap from a diffrent spot.

Hopeully they put together a decent lighting setup, going to a game in the states is a show in itself, the players running out under a big spot light while the rest of the stadium is darkened is a simply yet effective way to build up anticipation.
The dome is a very good base building setup to add additional features to. With the ceiling design the way it is it would be relatively easy to setup remote controlled cameras that could be played over big screens set around the stadium.
Placing animated Advertising boards around the coorporate boxes, that also try to get the crowd into the game would also be a great idea, and the advertising offsets the overall cost...I explained that shit but hopefully you understand.

Theres so much potential for the dome I just hope they really do look into it properly and go all out instead of just a patch up job. If they do this properly they might also bring in other events such as small concerts.

As long as 2 things are fixed... 1) The sound system needs a major overhaul so that it doesn't distort and deafen everyone, and 2) The announcer on the bench needs to be replaced.

i believe daniel hughes even if others dont,surprises coming for all