Also how much publicity have prior international rugby league matches in Sydney had? Virtually none. Other than an odd mention on radio or a TV report, no TV advertising, no radio advertising, let alone print media advertising. RL administrators in general just seem to think that if you hold it in Sydney you don't need any publicity or advertising, as people should just show up.
Sorry but those days are long gone.
Add in why should I (let alone any other Sydney sider) pay top dollar to watch a lopsided match which I know won't be anywhere near an even contest? Add in the usually abysmal atmosphere it does not feel like an event so why would the average Sydney sider want to go?
RL administrators created this problem for themselves by taking Sydney for granted that we'll watch any old crap. Sorry, many people just don't roll that way, especially when you can watch it for nix on TV. You want bums on seats, give us something worthwhile which makes you want to get to the ground, otherwise cya later. Australia v Lebanon won't. In fact when people start hearing about the "top class venues" being used for many of the game, many people will deride the competition as a Mickey Mouse one.
