Former Queensland Roar coach Miron Bleiberg was outraged after he saw state government funding go to an AFL stadium in Ipswich, when there was an alternative proposal for a multi-purpose stadium on an existing Brisbane site.
The Brisbane Roar coach said, "The start of construction on the AFLW Lions Stadium, which includes an $18 million contribution from the state government, should have considered renovations of Perry Park in Bowen Hills following decreasing Brisbane Roar crowds this season."
Mr Bleiberg said the promising 2032 Olympic Games bid presented an opportunity for a new boutique stadium in Brisbane and questioned why the possibility was ignored.