This oval was talked about as the best conditioned ground in Victoria during the pre-season. What happened????

Heavy rains,,, of the like we haven't seen I think for a decade???

More suited, & probably designed for drier conditions. I'd suggest that, If these rains become more frequent then the curators will have to alter the make up & treatment of the soil going forward. There is a lot of moisture holding ability in that soil.

Edited August 9, 201015 yr by dee-luded

Heavy rains,,, of the like we haven't seen I think for a decade???

More suited, & probably designed for drier conditions. I'd suggest that, If these rains become more frequent then the curators will have to alter the make up & treatment of the soil going forward. There is a lot of moisture holding ability in that soil.

There will be alot more to contend with after yesterday and today's rain. 50mm expected.

There will be alot more to contend with after yesterday and today's rain. 50mm expected.

I don't think they'll be able to do much this season other than manage the games played.

I'd like to see them do the drainage lines & a lot of course sand above the aggi lines as well as core drill the whole ground & add sand to the core holes, just to reduce the amount of organic matter in the soil.

Almost sounds contradictory doesn't it (organic), but I think they have to get the balance of moisture retention right for both summer & winter.