Stadium name: Let the people decide Mark McGowan wants the public to name the new Burswood stadium. LABOR leader Mark McGowan wants the public to name the new $1 billion football stadium at Burswood. He said Premier Colin Barnett should not repeat last year's controversy when he announced Elizabeth Quay as the name of the $440 million Perth foreshore development. Mr McGowan said a competition should be launched. He said the stadium could possibly be called the John Worsfold Stadium or even the Matthew Pavlich Stadium. "People could submit names to an expert panel, which could then make the final decision," Mr McGowan said Mr Barnett caused a furore when he announced the Esplanade development would be named after the Queen. Yesterday he refused to be drawn on the stadium's name. "There will be sponsorship opportunities as part of the overall stadium project, but we will not be selling naming rights," he said. Mr Barnett said the commonwealth should contribute $100 million to the project. "The Commonwealth Government has contributed to major stadium developments in other states, such as $75 million for the Sydney Cricket Ground and $55 million for Adelaide Oval," he said. Mr McGowan said billionaire James Packer, whose Crown Casino was on the doorstep of the stadium, should also make a financial contribution, but Mr Barnett ruled that out. What should it be called? Tell us on Twitter using the hashtag #Stadiumname Extensive consultation has been undertaken with stakeholders, via the Joint Football Working Group, the Rectangular Sports Group and cricket to ensure the design will suit their needs.