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4 Reasons Why PILA's Preferred Supplier Status Benefits You

PILA is proud to be the preferred supplier of goal posts to all national AFL associations including AFL Victoria Country and the FootyMart online shop, plus many football associations including Football NSW (see them all here). We have developed these partnerships because we are passionate about fostering grassroots sport and providing access to quality, safe sporting equipment for juniors and seniors in all locations and from all backgrounds.

Here are just 4 of the many reasons our preferred supplier status is important for you:

1. Pre-Qualified Supplier

When investing in any sporting equipment you need to be certain of the credibility of the manufacturer and their product. With a preferred supplier, your sporting association has already done the hard work for you. PILA's Australian made aluminium goal posts have been endorsed as the best and safest by the very people with the highest authority in this regard. This saves you time investigating and researching.

2. Buying Power

By partnering with PILA, the associations have negotiated discounted rates for their clubs and schools. This means you can have the quality you want at the best possible price.

3. Exclusive Funding

Associations that offer funding or subsidies for goal posts specify PILA as the sole supplier of goal posts in order to qualify for assistance. PILA keeps an up-to-date list of open funding including that available from our partners. This way you can receive financial assistance for your goal post purchase.

4. Peace of Mind

By purchasing your goal posts from your association's preferred supplier you have the peace of mind that your goal posts meet their standards. Where field audits may be held, yours will perform better and you will have an advantage when tendering to host elite competitions like the AFL's NAB Challenge. This confidence means you don't have to do anything more.

PILA has long-standing relationships with many of our preferred supplier partners and we are honoured to be chosen by all of them. We are committed to manufacturing the highest quality and safest goal posts both for our integrity and theirs. Our goal posts also have the endorsement of being used by more than 75% of Australia's major stadiums, so you know for certain that when you purchase PILA's goal posts you're getting the very best.

PILA's Stadium AFL Goal Posts Installed Quickly and Easily in MCG's 4 Day Field Conversion

The grandstand's seats were still warm on Sunday 29 March when the MCG arenas team started the colossal task of converting from cricket to footy in time for the season opener between Carlton and Richmond on Thursday 2 April. The ICC Cricket World Cup offered a pleasant distraction over the summer, but it also delayed the start of the premiership season and Australia was itching for it to get underway.

Herculean Task

Australia's sporting shrine is in high demand this year, hosting World Cup Cricket, State of Origin Rugby League and International Soccer Friendlies, as well as AFL. Transitioning between each will pose challenges for the MCG, and this particular transformation was more complicated than any before it. With more than 40 separate pieces of work to complete inside and out of the stadium, work commenced less than an hour after Australia thrashed New Zealand in the World Cup final. Boards were laid down to protect the recently resurfaced turf while machinery drove out to take the portable cricket pitches to their winter home in Yarra Park. Signage had to be swapped, changerooms refitted and of course, goal posts installed.

PILA's Participation

None of this happened by chance - it took months of planning, strategising and preparing to accomplish this feat. For our own small part PILA was commissioned mid-2014 to manufacture a set of 15m aluminium Stadium AFL Goal Posts with bases customised to be easily installed in the MCG's existing footings. Managing Director, Reece Wooldridge, spent considerable time with MCG Head Groundsman, Tony Gordon, ensuring the goal posts would be perfect.

Easy Installation

As demonstrated in the MCG's video, PILA's goal posts were manually installed by just a few men. No need for heavy or expensive equipment, and done quickly enough to fit into their tight timeframe. It's the goal posts that make the MCG iconically AFL, and the MCG has chosen the safest and highest quality goal posts, made here in Australia by PILA sport.

It took more than 200 full time and casual staff, but thanks to their hard work and with the weather on their side, the MCG was successfully transformed into the AFL Mecca for another stunning season of footy. Watching as photos and video streamed through of the installation was a glorious time for all of us at PILA - not just another feather in our cap, but THE feather in our cap.

Mini Footy Field with Real Rugby League Goal Posts For Televised Backyard Rescue

PILA has been keeping a secret and we were ready to burst with the excitement of it! On Friday with the airing of Australia's A Current Affair (ACA), our embargo was lifted and now we can share that we were one of the contributors to a Backyard Rescue organised by Outdoor Secrets and ACA.

PILA Approached by Outdoor Secrets

When Nathan at Outdoor Secrets approached us in February and told us the story of Brett Johnson, PILA National Sales Manager, Shaun Groves, described it as "bringing a tear to a man's eye". For 4 years Brett has been battling Ewing's sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, and now with his 3rd  diagnosis he has been given a 12-18 month life expectancy.

Rugby League Goal Posts

Nathan explained that Brett is a huge Rugby League fan, and in planning the backyard renovation they wanted a mini footy field with real Rugby League goal posts for his one year old son, Jack. When PILA receives requests from clubs for donations of goal posts we are able to refer them to the ever-growing list of grants offered by the government and private sector (see our Funding Available page). In this case we knew it was time-sensitive, and as a family-owned and run company where most of us have young kids ourselves, we felt compelled by Brett's story to get involved.

Brett's Story

In May 2011 Brett found a lump in his jaw that was diagnosed as Ewing's sarcoma (bone cancer). After surgery and 17 rounds of chemotherapy, Brett was given the all-clear and proposed to his girlfriend, Casey. Just a few months later he discovered another lump and before undergoing more surgery, chemo, and this time radiation as well, they were married and soon pregnant with baby Jack via IVF. With another successful treatment, Brett resumed work and life in general, but a third lump appeared shortly before Jack's first birthday. Unfortunately this time the surgeons were unable to extract all of it and advised further treatments were limited. Brett and Casey have not given up and continue to fight.

The Project

Last year the family bought a house on an overgrown block in Brisbane. Friends and family have cleared the trees and debris, but needed help to transform it into a paradise for this gorgeous young couple in their time of need. This is where Nathan and Outdoor Secrets came to the rescue and coordinated suppliers and labourers to complete the project. The big reveal was a heartwarming moment.

Everyone at PILA is so proud to have been approached by Outdoor Secrets and to have been able to contribute to such an amazing cause. Brett and Casey have such a passion for life and an indomitable spirit, and we hope they succeed in their mission of "taking down Ewing's sarcoma".

Why are AFL Goal Posts White?

Most people would be familiar with the Americans' iconic yellow NFL goal posts, however almost all goal posts across the football codes in Australia are white. It begs the question - why are AFL goal posts white?

Unlike soccer where FIFA stipulates that goal posts must be white, the AFL has no such written specification. In South Australia, behind posts used to be (and in some places still are) red, however this tradition is disappearing as the AFL insists every scoring post be white.

For a brief period during an MCG grandstand construction in 2003, the top 2m of the goal posts were coloured "VIP red" to improve visibility against the cranes and light towers. But blink and you missed this anomaly and now the home of the AFL Grand Final boasts PILA's gloss white UV stabilised powdercoated goal posts.

Ultimately, white offers the best contrast against most backgrounds making the goal posts easier to see. For elements that need to blend into the background like barrier netting or sightscreens, black is used. This makes sense as black absorbs light while white reflects it. When shadowing occurs due to overcast weather or artificial lighting, dark objects are camouflaged.

White has traditionally been a readily accessible colour, is colour-matched easily, it does not fade, and it reflects light making it highly visible and hence the perfect colour for AFL goal posts.

Valentine Sports Park Upgrade Featuring PILA's Stadium Football Goal Posts

Valentine Sports Park Upgrade Featuring PILA's Stadium Football Goal Posts

As preferred supplier of Football Goal Posts to Football NSW, PILA sport has been the sole supplier of goal posts and coaches boxes for their Valentine Sports Park redevelopment.

Valentine Sports Park

Valentine Sports Park is the headquarters for Football NSW and its "Home of Football" based in Sydney's northwest. After receiving a $5 million grant from the NSW State Government in 2012 towards the $22 million project, construction began in 2013, with the finishing touches just being completed. The facility now boasts 2 FIFA approved synthetic fields, 2 standard natural fields and an international standard stadium surfaced showpiece field, along with administrative buildings, specialised facilities and upgraded accommodation.

PILA Products at Valentine

In line with Football NSW's requirements, PILA supplied Stadium Football Goal Post Packages and Coaches Boxes for the synthetic surfaced Fields 2 and 3 as well as Field 1, their primary natural field. For Fields 4 and 5, the other natural fields, PILA supplied Senior Semi-Permanent Football Goal Posts.

• Stadium Benefits

PILA pioneered and is the only manufacturer and supplier of Stadium Football Goal Posts in Australia, providing elite competition goal post package suitable for televised games. The unique base frame of the Stadium Goals offers several benefits, particularly for synthetic surfaces:

nets attach to the base frame - no need for pegs to hold the nets down

base frame hinges up and locks into upright position for easy field maintenance

Additionally the package includes the finest nets available plus black free-hanging net supports.

• Coaches Boxes

The sleek design of PILA's Coaches Boxes was the perfect fit for the style of the upgraded modern surrounds at Valentine. They are designed with fully enclosed back wall, sides and roof to offer maximum weather protection and are a secure, bolted-down semi-permanent structure.

World Class Facilities

According to Football NSW's CEO, Eddie Moore, "Valentine Sports Park will serve the local community by offering a state of the art facility for sporting community and cultural events", with kids, coaches, parents and elite youth given access to a standard of facilities previously reserved for the top tier professionals.

Team Work

PILA's staff have been very hands-on with this project, with Managing Director, Reece Wooldridge overseeing the installation of all products and several team members involved in various stages of the project. PILA worked closely with HG Sports Turf, who we also partnered with on the Hunter Stadium project, to ensure that the products were properly installed for the different surfaces.

Grassroots Football

The grant provided by the NSW State Government was the biggest investment in grassroots football in NSW with demands for greater investment across all codes. PILA is passionate about sport and recognises the inherent value of supporting and developing grassroots football, which is why we manufacture a full range of goal posts from Futsal and Junior Football to Stadium Goals, providing goal posts to fit in with any budget.

The Grand Opening of Valentine Sports Park happens this weekend and Football NSW's Kyle Maher has assured us that the goals are "looking great"! Let the experts at PILA help you with your next goal post project no matter how big or small.

Top 10 Tips for Reducing Risk With Goal Posts

It's one of the least sexy things about sport, however risk management is a legal obligation and critical in today's sporting environment and litigious society. Risk management is the course of action taken to reduce potential legal liability and seeks to address potential problems before they occur, creating a safer environment and legally safer operational procedures.

At the top of the list of greatest potential risks in sport is unsafe equipment and facilities. As a freestanding structure on your field, goal posts can pose the biggest risk. This is why PILA sport is dedicated to safety and to manufacturing the safest goal posts - a claim we back with the longest warranty on the market.

Risk Management Considerations

1. Start by purchasing the safest goal posts available - compliant to all applicable standards
2. All timber, PVC and steel goal posts pose safety hazards and should be replaced with aluminium goals
3. Assemble and install goal posts according to the manufacturer's instructions
4. Portable football goal posts must be secured properly wherever they are, on or off the field
5. Maintain the goal posts according to the manufacturer's recommendations
6. Regularly inspect the goal posts for defects and correct any issues immediately
7. Document all inspections, repairs and maintenance
8. Warn against the misuse of the goal posts
9. Portable football goal posts are legally required to display large specific warning stickers per Australian Standard AS 4866.1-2007
10. Use appropriate padding where applicable 

By implementing a risk management program you will make your field safer in the long-term, saving you money and boosting your reputation. 

‘Post’ Christmas Reminiscing - English Football, Goal Post Crossbars and Tim Cahill

PILA's guest blogger, Craig Kahlefeldt, shares his experience of an Arsenal game in England and Per Mertesacker hitting the goal post's crossbar.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of spending Christmas in England will know that the whole place is abuzz, everyone it seems is holding out with anticipation for the big day. Whether it’s because you get to wear the tackiest Christmas jumper and nobody cares because everyone wears one or because you get to throw down a few pints at the local before rushing home to the most amazing dinner of all dinners, I’m not quite sure but even the die-hard football fans are in a good mood at Christmas.

I was the fortunate guest of my English brother-in-law at an Arsenal English Premier League home game at the amazing Emirates Stadium against Newcastle. My other brother‐in‐law was there too and we’re both Chelsea supporters for the record so to be honest we were feeling a little nervous walking into enemy territory. We both made a concise effort to hide our Chelsea loyalty so it was quickly assumed we were part of the Arsenal faithful and seemed safe. Guys were walking passed tipping their hat and we even got a quick nod of the head from one guy with a “you alright, let’s go Arsenal”.

As someone who has attended countless AFL matches involving old enemies Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon and Richmond, I was almost speechless as to how happy the crowd was. Was it because there is only one little group of opposition supporters tucked away in a far corner or was it perhaps that the festive spirit was alive and well? Whatever the reason, I was impressed and totally fine with being an Arsenal fan for just one night!

8 minutes in however when Arsenal's giant German Per Mertesacker hit the football goal post's crossbar with a header from a corner cross, I forgot I was a happy Arsenal supporter and became one of those annoyingly passionate Aussies - just for a moment it took me straight back to Tim Cahill's World Cup ‘goal for the ages’ against The Netherlands when his left foot strike crashed into the net after smashing off the crossbar.

Thankfully I managed to gather myself and for the record it was a  long night in front of the goal posts for the visitors as Arsenal piled on  4 goals to Newcastle's 1. Call it Aussie pride but I can’t help but think our Timmy would’ve made it 5 –1!

PILA's Barrier Netting at Swans' Training Field Creates Focused Training Environment

On the Moore Park training field shared by the Sydney Swans and NSW Waratahs, PILA's National Sales Manager, Shaun Groves, fulfilled a lifelong dream by kicking goals with his heroes from the Swans.

It was a scorching hot Sydney summer's day and Shaun, along with other PILA staff plus the Swans' High Performance Operations Manager (and former AFL player), Peter Berbakov, had just installed new 10m high permanent barrier netting for the training field. The Swans had been frustrated by the loss of training time from recovering balls, and the falling balls had become a hazard, interfering with players doing sprint training nearby.

Catalyst

Last year PILA installed a semi-permanent barrier netting system at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for pre-game practice kicking, which sparked the Swans to investigate a similar solution for their training field.

Requirements

The mission for the SCG was to supply a barrier system that would provide protection for spectators during warm-up kicks, and could be quickly and easily lowered directly before the match starts. By contrast, the training ground needed a permanent, hassle-free solution to keep balls contained to save time collecting them, as well as protecting people. They also needed a broader area covered due to the impending inner-west lightrail system.

Solution

PILA provided a 10m high by 40m wide barrier. The system is wider than the typical 30m wide systems that provide sufficient clearance either side of the behind posts. The nets can be left permanently raised, although a unique pulley system allows for easy raising and lowering of the nets when needed.

Thanks to their new field barrier netting, the Swans have created a safer and focused training environment. And Shaun has one less item on his bucket list!

Contact PILA about our standard or customised barrier netting solutions - 13 7452 or info@pilagroup.com.au

Fastest Net Attachment System for Football Goal Posts Thanks to PILA

Set-up duty can be the worst job to volunteer for at your football (soccer) club. Having to attach nets to the goal posts at both ends, and possibly on several sets of goals, is fiddly and tiresome - no wonder many people resort to using ugly strapping tape or zip-ties that permanently mark your goal posts and leave them looking worn! While organisations like Football NSW, FFA and FIFA recommend using net clips as a safe option, it has previously been a time-consuming chore, and many clubs complained about clip breakage. PILA has responded to this market feedback and has designed an advanced range of net clips that will make your job incredibly easy!

Extruded Net Track System

PILA’s custom net track system for football goal posts allows the nets to be attached by UV stabilised plastic clips into a recessed track. This keeps players safe from making contact with harmful protrusions. Yet users still cringed at the task of attaching the clips and nets before and after each game, so we set about designing a clip that was quick and easy to click in and out every time.

Faster Net Clip Solution

To address this, PILA has introduced new durable UV stabilised plastic net clips that are designed to be attached and removed faster and easier - just push and turn to safely and securely lock the clips and nets in place. It's even faster than using tape or zip-ties! No need for special tools, complicated instructions or sore fingers - even older kids can do it. Now there’s a thought parents!

New Nets

To team up with our new net clips, PILA has also introduced a higher quality of nets to suit our goal posts. We now offer Club nets as a great all-round, everyday use and cost-effective net, and Competition nets that are premium quality and suitable for the most elite level. We also have a budget range of training nets at great prices.

While safety is the most important aspect you should consider when choosing football goal posts, you also want a practical solution that makes life easier for everyone. Now you can have the safest football goal posts with the fastest net attachment system and avoid ruining your goals by using inappropriate forms of net attachment thanks to PILA's improved net clips.

Contact PILA for specs and prices on 13 7452 or info@pilagroup.com.au

A Fairytale Ending for Councils Using PILA sport for Their Goal Posts

Once upon a time there was a public servant working for a local council in the great land of Australia. This public servant, known far and wide as the Facilities Manager, was tasked with the formidable responsibility of managing the region's sporting fields - a noble and heroic challenge only given to the mightiest and most valiant of all public servants. For the management of sporting fields was fraught with peril due to the fearsome sporting clubs with terrifying names like the Dragons, Redbacks or Ferrets.

One day the sporting clubs approached the Facilities Manager, complaining of inadequate resources at their sporting fields. The goal posts were old and hazardous, and the little children needed somewhere safe to play. Undaunted by this challenge, the Facilities Manager made a review of the claims and determined that new goal posts were in order. But how to tackle this latest challenge? The Facilities Manager knew it was beyond even his extraordinary abilities, and in his outstanding wisdom and courage he sought help from his mighty friends at PILA sport.

And this is where the plot twist comes in, for instead of a long and arduous saga of overcoming obstacles, the path they journeyed was straight and simple. The Facilities Manager was amazed by the magical powers of PILA sport, who provided a quick quote and customised new goal posts to suit the existing footings, saving time and money for the council and making the Facilities Manager the hero of the day. PILA even managed the project from start to finish, equipping the sporting fields with the safest goal posts backed by the longest warranty.

In true fairytale style, the valour and passion of this team lead by the Facilities Manager resulted in a happy ending for all. To be the hero in your story, contact PILA sport for lots of free expert advice and assistance with your project, and of course the best goal posts at the best price.

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Size AFL Goal Posts for Your Club

Before you buy your AFL goal posts you must first determine what size you require. Here's what you need to consider:

1. Age Range

The primary consideration when selecting AFL goal posts is the age (or size) of the players using them. 6m Mini goal posts would be comically small for a 1.8m player and yet a suitable fit and daunting enough challenge for a 5 year old starting out in Auskick. If your field is only used by kids, you may only need the 6m/3m Mini AFL goal posts or the 7.5m/5m set of Junior AFL goal posts. For fields accommodating teens and adults, your minimum requirement would be a set of 9m/6m Senior AFL goal posts.

2. Competition Type

If your field already hosts high level competition (or you aspire to), you will need 12m/8m Competition AFL goal posts as a minimum. AFL Queensland, for instance, stipulates this size as a minimum State League standard and in order to comply you will need to pass a facilities audit. At the national level you will find 15m/10m Stadium AFL goal posts installed in all the major Australian stadiums like the ones PILA has installed at the MCG and SCG.

3. Budget

It's a fact of life that a budget may limit your options, but your budget should not be a reason to compromise on your requirements. Fortunately there are many grants and funding opportunities available throughout the year (click here for an up-to-date list of available funding). Given that PILA's AFL goal posts are factory guaranteed for 7 years, you're considering a long term investment. Don't box your club into goal posts they might outgrow, and don't run the risk of failing to meet a competition standard and being forced to comply or miss out. Straight goals, as opposed to tapered, are a cost-effective solution that may be worth considering. PILA provides a full range of straight goal posts for those on a tight budget.

While the above outlines minimum requirements, for anyone who's actually tried to kick a ball through AFL goal posts you'll know that it's more exciting and challenging to have larger posts. You'll be surprised at how affordable PILA's AFL goal posts are. Our goal posts are the best value for money in Australia and we offer a price beat guarantee on any competitive quote. Our goal post experts can guide you in choosing the right size AFL goal posts for your field.

Hinged Base Systems Make Rugby Goal Post Installation Easy

There's more to installing rugby union goal posts than just sticking some posts in the ground and attaching the crossbar, but with the right equipment and guidance it can be a very simple process.

Rugby goal posts can be installed either directly into a ground sleeve or on a hinged base. While a ground sleeve is perfectly suitable for shorter goal posts as it is easy enough to insert the post spigot into the ground sleeve with a few people, this becomes exponentially more difficult the taller the post becomes as the increased weight and height make it harder to safely and readily manoeuvre it. The solution is a hinged base system.

The hinged base, as its name implies, is a base that hinges at the base to raise or lower the post safely. A base plate is attached to the goal post and a hinged plate is fixed to the base. This system is then held to the ground by the bolts provided that are set into a concrete footing. Once properly bolted to the footing, the goal post can be easily raised from a horizontal position by walking it into the upright position either by hand or with a roller system or field tractor.

With the top of the bolts at least 20mm below the surface, the hinge plate can be covered by the sod removed to dig the hole. Recessing the system is important to avoid any protrusions that may cause injury.

The added benefit of the hinged base system is that the posts can be levelled in situ. Hinged base systems allow for finer tuning to ensure the posts are truly straight the first time.

A hinged base system makes installation and removal easy and safe, meeting OH&S compliance for heavy lifting. Full DIY installation details are provided with all PILA goal posts or talk to us about a delivered and installed package. Hinged base systems are also available for AFL goal posts and rugby league goal posts.

For more information contact PILA sport on 13 7452 or info@pilagroup.com.au 

How to Tell if it's Time to Replace Your Goal Posts

Even the best quality goal posts have to be replaced eventually, but how can you tell when's the right time? This guide will provide advice to help you determine if it's time:

 Unsafe Goal PostsSometimes it's not so obvious if your goal posts are unsafe, but certain materials are particularly unsafe. If your goal posts are made from substandard materials like timber, PVC or steel, they present a real danger for players as they may not be structurally sound and are prone to decay. Goal posts made from aluminium provide the safest, longest lasting structure.
 ComplianceAll competitive sports have governing bodies that set safety standards, however there are still many goal posts around Australia that do not comply. Compliance is not optional and heavy fines apply for clubs or organisations that don't meet the standards. These standards have helped reduce injury and fatalities, especially in football (soccer) where the most stringent regulations have been put in place for portable goal posts.
 Wear and TearGoal posts undergo a lot of stresses over their lifetime including standing out in the harsh Australian weather extremes and being battered by enthusiastic players. Moving them off-field to be stored out of season will also increase wear and tear. While top quality goal posts can sustain many years of this (PILA offers a 7 year manufacturer's warranty with the option of an extended warranty), there are certain things to look out for:
-       wobbly frame
-       loose joints
-       damaged net hooks (football)
-       chipped paint
PILA offers a free safety audit to assess your goal posts.
 Club GrowthYour posts should progress with your club. When your club started you may have only needed small goal posts, but now the club's grown or the age groups have changed, you will need taller or larger goal posts. Junior goal posts will not suit adults, and if you've moved into state level or televised competition your senior goal posts will no longer suffice.
 ResurfacingIf it's time to upgrade your playing field it may also be time to upgrade your goal posts. Resurfacing is a great opportunity to work on a project like goal post upgrading, whether you're upgrading your footings or not.
 ModernisingAs with all products, goal post manufacturing technology improves and newer versions can offer greater benefits. PILA is constantly improving our processes and products and meeting new standards as they are published. We have always produced the highest quality goal posts and stand by our products as demonstrated by our long warranty.
 Psychological AdvantageWe all love new! New goal posts are shiny and exciting and offer a psychological advantage on the home field, especially when you've upgraded your size. The larger size offers a more tantalising challenge for players - trying to kick over the tall AFL or rugby goal posts, or shooting for the top right corner of the football (soccer) goals.
 And if it is time to replace your goal posts, PILA offers the safest goal posts at the most competitive prices. Our goal posts are standing in most of Australia's major stadiums including the MCG, SCG and ANZ Stadium.

PILA's Pro-Series Goal Posts on the World Stage as MCG Hosts Soccer Friendlies

While the MCG is better known for cricket and as the venue for the AFL Grand Final, it has more than a century of history hosting soccer as well. From the first match played in 1912 there have been a variety of games ranging from friendlies to World Cup qualifiers and Olympic competition. Some of the best teams in the world have played at the MCG including Manchester United, Brazil, Argentina and Liverpool. And this year the Victorian Government has lured reigning European champions and FIFA Club of the 20^th Century, Real Madrid, along with the world’s current best player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

International Champions Cup

Previously confined to North America, the International Champions Cup has expanded to include Australia for 2015, bringing three of the biggest names in European club football – Real Madrid, Manchester City and AS Roma. They will play an exclusive three-match round robin tournament at the MCG from 18 – 25 July, using PILA’s new international broadcasting standard Pro-Series football goal posts.

Pro-Series

PILA’s Pro-Series football goal posts are specifically designed for elite level televised events. In order to comply with FIFA’s regulations, football goal posts in televised games are required to have black free hanging net support posts (as opposed to the more common white ones). PILA's Pro-Series goal posts meet Australian and international standards and have already proven popular with Football NSW choosing them for their Valentine Sports Park fields.

With their new turf and new goals, the MCG is set to welcome these elite teams and put on a spectacular show. Learn more about PILA’s new Pro-Series goal posts here.