The Adelaide Oval has implemented "significant new security measures in a bid to protect patrons from potential vehicle attacks, after similar terror incidents occurred overseas," according to Sam McClure of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. Sixteen concrete blocks have been placed around the venue to "stop a vehicle getting too close to the stadium." Adelaide Oval CEO Andrew Daniels said that the blocks "were temporary until more permanent measures were installed" in time for the start of next year's Australian Football League season. Daniels: "In light of a number of incidents that have happened overseas ... most recently Berlin ... we have been progressively updating security. One thing we have been aware of is risk of vehicle-born attack. While it is incredibly low risk in Adelaide and while there is no direct threat, we are a place of mass gathering and we need to be very cognizant of what's happening in the world." While the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Etihad Stadium are "constantly updating their security protocols," there will reportedly be "no further measures taken in the immediate future" (SMH, 12/21).
