Storm owner wants to buy the GF

[JamesRustle]

I think it only fair the MCG host the GF the year after Cam retires. It just feels right.

 

[blaza88z]

I think it only fair the MCG host the GF the year after Cam retires. It just feels right.

He will want a cut of the ticket sales as part of a Cam Smith testimonial game

 

[Dogs Of War]

I don't have a problem with this.

QLD got all 3 origin games. Melbourne lost their origin game. And money wise it's daylight between the revenue that is possible if Melbourne hosted it versus Brisbane. That said, it's unlikely any NSW people will be able to attend the game, so not sure what a turnout Victorian's would provide.

 

[JamesRustle]

He will want a cut of the ticket sales as part of a Cam Smith testimonial game

Part of the deal is to rename the JJ Giltinan Shield to the Cam Shield and the Churchill medal to the Smith Medal and the Provan/Summons Trophy to the Smith/Sampson Trophy.

 

[JamesRustle]

I don't have a problem with this.

QLD got all 3 origin games. Melbourne lost their origin game. And money wise it's daylight between the revenue that is possible if Melbourne hosted it versus Brisbane. That said, it's unlikely any NSW people will be able to attend the game, so not sure what a turnout Victorian's would provide.

On second thoughts, keep this super spreader event in the northern states or NZ.

 

[ACTPanthers]

Part of the deal is to rename the JJ Giltinan Shield to the Cam Shield and the Churchill medal to the Smith Medal and the Provan/Summons Trophy to the Smith/Sampson Trophy.

Smith/Sampson made me spit my coffee... Thanks mate

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

He's not an actual fan, he just rides the good moment and fks off when things aren't so good

If I had to exhibit what your textbook Bronco fan looks like, he'd be it

Nice contradiction in the same post lol

 

[moffla]

Big yes to this for two reasons. Firstly it would piss a lot of people of and two, it would be one hell of a homecoming if we were to make it.

Obviously QLD is preferred for most, but I see no reasons why it shouldn't be held in Victoria if the situation lends itself to it.

 

[some11]

QLD won't have delta under control.

Storm should be allowed to win the premiership at home.

 

[sempmrh]

It would be nice to be able to walk to a grand final instead of having to pay an absurd amount of money on flights, accommodation and other expenses.

 

[The_Frog]

QLD won't have delta under control.

Storm should be allowed to win the premiership at home.

And they call us smug.

I don't particularly care, but the NRL don't need middlemen skimming them, Vlandys is perfectly capable of negotiating for himself.

 

[some11]

Penrith won't be there, what do you care.

 

[The_Frog]

Penrith won't be there, what do you care.

I already said I don't care, can't you read?

By the way have you got next week's lotto numbers?

 

[Diesel]

If nothing else, this should show the NRL the interest there is for the GF to be on the road every 2nd or 3rd year

 

[Pretty Penny]

Rather than being insular, the NRL should try and expand the game and grow it.

Lets face it that is the AFL mindset, they had their grand final in Brisbane last year and it gave their game a lot of impetuous.

 

[Generalzod]

How appropriate that Melbourne would be gifted yet another premiership at the MCG. The Purple blowjob is complete.

Well said....

 

[Generalzod]

Buy a grand final they already bought 4 of them. lol

 

[Generalzod]

If nothing else, this should show the NRL the interest there is for the GF to be on the road every 2nd or 3rd year

Sorry the spiritual home of Rugby League is in Sydney, it should be played there all the time not go the highest bidder.

 

[Jamberoo]

I don't have a problem with this.

QLD got all 3 origin games. Melbourne lost their origin game. And money wise it's daylight between the revenue that is possible if Melbourne hosted it versus Brisbane. That said, it's unlikely any NSW people will be able to attend the game, so not sure what a turnout Victorian's would provide.

Match day revenue would depend on ticket prices. In either Brisbane or Melbourne you would be able to charge double the usual GF prices. In Melbourne we are used to the AFL GF cheapest ticket being over $300, so I reckon $150 might be about right for the cheap seats if Storm are playing. If not, it would be a disaster at the MCG. Not sure if the AFL would allow it at Marvel, but 40k - 50k there would work. Or 30k @ AAMI.

 

[moffla]

If playing a Grand Final in your home city is such a mighty advantage, maybe we should consider hosting the NRL in a neutral city every season. Only fair right? /s