And I'll keep banging on about it but those benches are ridiculous with a roster running four lines. Something has to be done, it's an utter shambles.
I don't buy the whole argument of a whole reconfiguration of steps needing to be moved either, you can position two doors with plexiglass that cover the steps and walkway while the game is in play and open them at the end of the period, a different lay out but like there was in the WNIR - there is still an exit for toilets and food as you can use the steps to the upper level and back down. Or remove two seats next to the steps and reposition the bottoms two steps only either way would allow the front bench to be extended without great construction work but would give you space for another 3-4 players at the front. Neither is ideal, but neither is having benches that are too small.
The corner bars are a good idea.