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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Michael Jones

Why hosting the first test in Perth will shake up the Ashes formula

The Perth Stadium is a multi-purpose venue built next to the Swan River and will host an Ashes test for the first time this year - (AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Looming over the Swan River the Perth Stadium sits silent and imposing. A massive hulk of brushed metal, intricate curves and sloping framework, Western Australia’s sporting centrepiece truly is a marvel to behold.

Officially opened in 2018 after board meetings, design meetings, negotiations and compromises, the Perth Stadium, known as the Optus Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is situated on rejuvenated swamp land and is the main draw of a specifically built area of the city to host, watch, and enjoy a multitude of events from rugby, AFL, and football matches to musical concerts and even the WWE.

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