Isaac
Years ago
Found this in a QLD web designer's portfolio:
http://www.adelaidearena.com.au/
Previously known as the "Adelaide Dome" and renamed “Adelaide Arena” by it's new owners in 2010, this purpose built stadium is a state of the art Events and Sporting facility.
curious
Years ago
I think that is a great new name!! (especially considering it never was a dome which used to bug me!)...horrible logo!! IMO
Skud
Years ago
"state of the art" I get the feeling the person who wrote this hasnt seen the scoreboard in action!!
XY
Years ago
Works for me, and while I don't want to disrespect Brett, reads better than the BMC (which sounds like a free sponsorship deal for Cadel Evan's team sponsor).
The court remains the Brett Maher Court.
Despite what Boti tried to portray the venue was never called the BMC or Brett Maher Court.
TP
Years ago
Tidy looking website too. Was there ever anything like this site set up when it was the Dome or the Powerhouse?
ringlord
Years ago
Love it,sounds good now lets pack it more often.
Ushiro
Years ago
Clipsal Powerhouse and Distinctive Homes Dome are as long lasting as AAMI Stadium - once the Naming Rights are finished, it officially moves back to what?
At least now with the centre court named BMC, there is always that defacto name, just as Football Park (Footy Park) always will be the defacto name of the West Lakes Stadium.
Isaac
Years ago
TP, yes, there was and they had a few domains relating to it - dhdome, adelaidedome, etc.
illicit
Years ago
i dont mind adelaide dome, but yeah im with skip its always the Powerhouse to me too
Mix Master Wipe
Years ago
Like the name and site also,no longer have to cringe when i hear the place called the dome.
TR
Years ago
Adelaide Arena is a 1000 times better than the Dome, but I'm old school like DB.
BMC is great and a keeper, but the building does need a better name and Adelaide Arena is it.
Loco
Years ago
I still refer to it as the Powerhouse and constantly correct myself.
Here's to the West End Foodland Eagle Blue Pura Milk Sprint Auto Farmers Union 36ers.
Peter
Years ago
I'm with you Skip - the Powerhouse had a great ring to it and still does.
Big Marty
Years ago
Yep, Powerhouse sounds awesome....
Adelaide Arena though..... are we actually getting an upgrade to the building anytime soon or are we still going to be living like it's 1992?
KB3
Years ago
when the owner is facing significant jail time one would think the Powerhouse/ Dome/ BMC / Arena upgrades would be a fair way down the priority list
ANON12
Years ago
Isaac,
Interesting website (very professional). However, your post states the new owner/s renamed the stadium in 2010. My understanding is Groves still owns the venue (or maybe the bank) and that SOS have first option on any purchase.
Isaac
Years ago
ANON12, I just copied that from their site. I think this renaming would've been news to just about everyone outside the management company until yesterday.
Bubble Boy
Years ago
What!!! the Powerhouse was renamed the Dome? When did that happen??????
ANON12
Years ago
Thaanks Isaac. I wonder who the new management company consists of, or is this another shell company for Groves?
Isaac
Years ago
I'd say Groves/co are still involved. The Dome is primarily/entirely run out of QLD now.
dave-blocknorth
Years ago
I guess 'Adelaide Arena' has a ring to it.
Remember when Flinders Park became Melbourne Park. I dont hear anyone refer to it as Flinders Park anymore. The name stuck and I reckon, force the issue as Adelaide Arena with the BMC
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