never did like the fleet much, went when there was nothing else on, but the room to me (even when full) never hit the atmosphere sweet spot.
loved wirrina, went from first to last (in the ballroom NOT the sports hall).
wasn't the same when coxy took the name and eventually took the venue, even worse when those kids took the sports hall over in early 80s, the place was well past any credibility by then.
but in it's early days......... it was like having the casino ten miles from your doorstep (with me coming from Stamford), in fact, it was better.