I like the sunshine: Demetriou

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou says he likes the sunshine at Etihad Stadium. Source: Herald Sun

THE Etihad Stadium roof will remain open when fair weather is forecast, despite calls for it to be closed for all AFL matches.

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou said yesterday he liked a "bit of sunshine".

His comments follow calls by Chris and Brad Scott for the roof to be closed for all fixtures.

Following Geelong's win over North Melbourne on Sunday, the Scotts said an open roof was bad for players and supporters in both fair and foul conditions.

But Demetriou yesterday made light of the coaches' complaints.

"It's going to be open. It's open during the day if it's not raining," he said.

"It's not that bad - a little bit of rain. We had a bit of rain at the MCG and we didn't have a roof. I wouldn't worry about it.

"I love Brad and Chris; they are fantastic for the game. They are both great coaches. It was remarkable to see two twins coaching against each other in what was a remarkable game.

"But I like a bit of open sunshine."

The practice for AFL games at Docklands is that the roof can not be moved once people are inside the venue.
Neither the AFL nor Etihad would explain why it could not be closed mid-game.

"It's the policy that's been agreed by us and the AFL,"

Etihad Stadium spokesman Bill Lane said.

"It needs to be understood it's a large piece of machinery, it's not a play toy.

"If the AFL wants to come to us and have a chat to us about the policy, (we're) more than happy to do so."

AFL spokesman Patrick Keane said: "We have always been told a decision had to be made (about closing the roof) before spectators were in the venue. That's not our call."

The AFL makes the decision before a match on whether the roof is open or closed. If rain is forecast, it is closed. It's shut for night games because of dew.

The AFL said Brad Scott would not be asked to explain his outburst at an AFL match-day official on Sunday, but the football operations department would talk to the North Melbourne coach.

Last September Scott was handed a suspended $5000 fine for comments made to Greater Western Sydney player James McDonald.

Earlier in 2012 Scott received a warning over an approach to umpires.
 

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