Although thrilled rugby is (finally) getting a few, well-deserved dollars from the public purse, I can't help thinking Ballymore would've been a better choice. Having spent six years in Brisbane from 1976 to 1982 when Ballymore was at its peak as THE rugby spot in Brisbane, followed by too many visits to Millner as a junior parent, Pirates supporter and referee/TJ there's no doubt in my mind Ballymore has more to offer as a rugby development centre. It's significantly bigger for starters, with tons of space to add buildings, gyms, car parks, etc. And it's got a lot more potential to develop friendly public transport access than Eastwood'll ever have. Suggestion: build a specialised bus terminal adjacent to the old Finsbury grounds across the creek. Eastwood's out of the way for most of Sydney as well as a considerable distance from public transport. AFAIK, its only advantage is it's the only ground in Sydney owned by the rugby family associated with the attached club. For those of you who don't know, Eastwood Rugby doesn't own Millner, Vimiera Recreation Grounds Limited was set up to hold the ground after it was gifted to Eastwood by Colonel Millner in 1950; VRG's directors are all Eastwood rugby men.
