I've watched sport at many top venues including the Millenium stadium in Cardiff, Brazil playing Scotland at the Stade de France in the opening game (and ceremony) of the 1998 football World Cup and in the late 80's early 90's had many trips to the "old" Wembley Stadium both to see Liverpool win various trophy's and also for the occasional Challenge Cup.
As a young feller I was a regular at Anfield and stood on the old Kop before having a season ticket for the "notorious" Anfield Road end.
Some of those big European nights would leave you breathless with the air of excitement and sheer pashion around the ground.
The hair on the back of my neck still stands up remembering some of those nights and the sight of the Kop in full song singing you'll never walk alone is something to behold.
Here in Australia I've been fortunate to have watched the Eagles play at pretty much most grounds (with the exception of Campbelltown) and have also paid several visits to Mt Smart and it was interesting to read Graham's comments.
In terms of stature and presence Brooky (In my opinion) will never compare with Wembley per se but in terms of atmosphere and history I would tend to agree.
Mind you, I can't fault the boss for his obvious pashion and respect for the club and it's heritage.
Brooky on a good day has a very special feel about it, there are many that have a long history with the place, have sat or stood in the same part of the ground for years and there will be many people who have cut their teeth (and probably various parts of their bodies) sliding (or falling) down the back of the Hill over the years.
There have been some amazing games at the place and we've seen some amazing players weave their magic there.
Yes...venues like Suncorp and Skilled offer better facilities but I agree with the previous poster, Brookie is one of the few remaining suburban grounds, has a special atmosphere and is a great place to watch footy.
I was chatting to friends the other day about some of the old characters that used to roam the Hill - does anyone remember the guy who used to sell nuts or the old dear who used to walk up an down during the game collecting the empty beer cans in huge plastic bags (I guess to sell them for scrap)?
We were also remembering the night when a rescue chopper landed in the centre circle to casevac a Parra player one Friday night.