US EditionSCG Curator ‘Caught by Surprise’ but Denies Wider Issues at Venues NSW Grounds
- Adam Lewis, the head curator for Venues NSW, admitted he was 'caught by surprise' after players slipped during a match at the SCG.
- AFL officials, including Swans chairman Andrew Pridham, found the ground condition 'unacceptable' and have sent a turf expert for testing.
- Despite concerns for player safety, Lewis confirmed that Sunday's match would not be moved due to surface issues.
- Lewis emphasized that issues at SCG are 'totally separate' from other grounds and not indicative of wider management problems at Venues NSW.
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Sydney Morning Herald
SCG curator ‘caught by surprise’ but denies wider issues at Venues NSW grounds
Fremantle Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has expressed concerns about turf safety at the Sydney Cricket Ground following the Western Bulldogs scrappy Round 16 match against the Swans. The AFL still need to deem the ground safe to play
The West Australian
PerthNowLongmuir declares SCG turf ‘unsafe’ ahead of Dockers’ trip
Pressure is mounting on the AFL to move Sunday’s game between Fremantle and Sydney away from the SCG due to concerns about the surface and Dockers’ coach Justin Longmuir didn’t hold back when asked his opinion.
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