Nestled inside the members of the Charles Brownlow Stand at the GMHBA stadium in Geelong is what many believe they are the most luxurious business box in Australia.
Property of Retail Heavyweight Cotton on, the space is so sumptuous that the initiates jokingly joke, it is better than that of the coach.
This palatial box, equipped with marble bars, leather lounges and private access, has become the desire for the AFL corporate scene.
It is up to one of the most influential donors of the Geelong Football Club, Cotton On, a major sponsor and proud supporter since he became the official partner of club clothes in 2016.
The exclusive continuation was born from a vision of the Recluse founder of Cotton on Nigel Austin and her cousin and commercial partner Ash Hardwick, who prefer to stay in the spotlight despite the spotlights which firmly shine on their extravagant creation.
On match days, the pair welcomes up to 50 guests, all treated with high level hospitality and even the face of painting for children.
Sweet seats and comfortable textures make space at ease and special on the day of the game for everyone
Large windows give a clear view of the field, so guests always feel in the game from any seat
Made for comfort and pleasure, the box helps guests to feel close to the team and the atmosphere of play
When Geelong offered 11 new level two -corporations of two in the Brownlow stand at $ 60,000 per year, Cotton we did a little further.
Instead of accepting the agitation provided, they chose to design and build theirs from zero – spending more than $ 1 million in the process.
They called on the renowned designer Greg native to give life to space. Inspired by the Polo Lounge in New York, Natale began to create a high -end high -end experience, unlike everything that is seen in an Australian sporting place.
“I wanted it to look more like a club reserved for members than a business sequence,” said native about space.
The result is breathtaking. Think of the caisées ceilings, the granite granite benches Cambrien Black Cambrian.
The brass garnishes cross the space, while Ralph Lauren’s lighting throws an elegant and bad mood over the box during the night matches.
Even soft furniture are tailor -made, with Ralph Lauren cushions and specially designed furniture adding comfort and style layers.
Each element – stools with lateral tables – has been made for this space, using rich leathers, superior quality woods and polished brass.
The open terrace offers fresh air, a breathtaking view of the field and a space to relax between the districts
The navy, the wood and the metal finish the pride of the team and give the room a modern sensation with a clean style
The old photos on the wall celebrate the history of the club and the local history of cotton and the shared values
A native Greg wallpaper in blue and white runs along the walls, completed by club memories and rare artefacts.
One of the most catchy design keys is a combination floor pattern that connects the interior living room to an outdoor terrace via personalized glass and steel partitions.
This terrace, with its own security agent and its exclusive access door, gives customers the ultimate view of cats in action.
The end result left football fans.
“Well, they would probably have a better view than the opposition coach who, depending on the time of the play, has the sunset that shines directly in their box,” posted on social networks.
“This is the type of S *** that each club should do, but they have all given their land,” added another.
“I heard that the only way back and the box is a 23 -minute elevator tour,” said another, the tongue firmly in the cheate.
The creation of Cotton We are now compared to some of the best suites in the world stadium, competing with sports cathedrals like the Wembley stadium in London or the Arrowhead stadium in Kansas City.
Outdoor seats and lush plants create a calm and social place to enjoy the game and the sun together
A private bar facilitates drinks, with elegant finishes and soft lighting for guests
The hot lighting makes the room quiet, ideal for relaxing before or after the match
Meanwhile, Tom Stewart and Shaun Mannagh will return for Geelong against Melbourne demons without victory.
Scott is wary of Melbourne before Friday evening shock at the GMHBA stadium, saying that their best can be intimidating.
Stewart was a late withdrawal of the last week’s defeat against Brisbane with a knee injury and Mannagh (foot) will return for the first time this season.
“He will play, unless something we are not expecting, takes place in the coming 24 hours,” said Scott about Stewart, one of the most important players in Geelong and their Backline General.
“He was very close (last week), which gave us supreme confidence that he would be fine and nothing has changed in his training earlier in the week … to modify this thought.”
Scott said Mannagh had left the AFL team a little longer than he would have liked.
Shannon Neale (ankle) striker will also play, but midfielder Mitch Knenitt came out because of a foot injury and Jhye Clark was abandoned.