2020 NRL draw

[greenBV4]

So no games in Adelaide besides origin? or are Roosters playing at Adelaide and Perth?

if not, why is it a thing that the year a city gets origin the NRL clubs pull out (Perth this year)..

 

[horrie hastings]

So no games in Adelaide besides origin? or are Roosters playing at Adelaide and Perth?

if not, why is it a thing that the year a city gets origin the NRL clubs pull out (Perth this year)..

The Roosters agreement to play games in Adelaide was for 3 years and this year was the 3rd year so it has ended, from 2020 they have a 3 year deal to take a game to Perth.

 

[greenBV4]

The Roosters agreement to play games in Adelaide was for 3 years and this year was the 3rd year so it has ended, from 2020 they have a 3 year deal to take a game to Perth.

Well thats unfortunate no other team picked it up, but great for perth

 

[thorson1987]

The turf at Kogarah is going to be f**ked by the end of the season.

 

[Perth Red]

So no games in Adelaide besides origin? or are Roosters playing at Adelaide and Perth?

if not, why is it a thing that the year a city gets origin the NRL clubs pull out (Perth this year)..

Becise the nrl has nothing to do with these games And clubs are only interested if state Govt stump up big cash incentives. Govt paying out for origin so no money for club games. Just another reflection of the total lack of growth strategy of the nrl.

 

[Incorrect]

I'm sure the answer is around these here forums somewhere, but can anyone explain why a decision was made to start the Olympic Stadium work at the same time as the new Footy Stadiumaat Moore Park is still not ready?? I would've thought rather than take 2 high profile league grounds out of commission at the same time, finish the new SFS and have it ready and able to host regular comp games and most importantly a GF, and then start the work on the Homebush stadium. Love the SCG as a cricket ground, but hosting a GF there should have been avoided IMO

 

[Someguy]

I'm sure the answer is around these here forums somewhere, but can anyone explain why a decision was made to start the Olympic Stadium work at the same time as the new Footy Stadiumaat Moore Park is still not ready?? I would've thought rather than take 2 high profile league grounds out of commission at the same time, finish the new SFS and have it ready and able to host regular comp games and most importantly a GF, and then start the work on the Homebush stadium. Love the SCG as a cricket ground, but hosting a GF there should have been avoided IMO

SCG grand final. Cue the nostalgia and heritage. Will have to have the two Sydney teams with the longest history in that one. So surely it will be

Parramatta eels since 1947

Vs

Cronulla Sutherland sharks since 1967(if you count super league)

Or

Penrith Panthers since 1967

 

[ReddFelon]

Regarding the SCG grand final, will there be temporary seating installed? 48000 is a huge drop in available seats, it has space for drop in seats but even then I can't see it getting more than about 50,000 with drop ins.

 

[Timbo]

Regarding the SCG grand final, will there be temporary seating installed? 48000 is a huge drop in available seats, it has space for drop in seats but even then I can't see it getting more than about 50,000 with drop ins.

There’s no way to drop in seats at the SCG as the front row is at ground level. Any row bumped in would obstruct the seats behind it.

 

[Timmah]

Regarding the SCG grand final, will there be temporary seating installed? 48000 is a huge drop in available seats, it has space for drop in seats but even then I can't see it getting more than about 50,000 with drop ins.

Where would you drop seats in?

 

[ReddFelon]

Where would you drop seats in?

I was going to suggest the space on the outer rim, but I didn't know the lowest seats were at ground level. Next grand final is gonna suck.

 

[Perth Red]

I was going to suggest the space on the outer rim, but I didn't know the lowest seats were at ground level. Next grand final is gonna suck.

Going to be very expensive for the NRL as well in lost ticket sales

 

[PARRA_FAN]

I'm sure the answer is around these here forums somewhere, but can anyone explain why a decision was made to start the Olympic Stadium work at the same time as the new Footy Stadiumaat Moore Park is still not ready?? I would've thought rather than take 2 high profile league grounds out of commission at the same time, finish the new SFS and have it ready and able to host regular comp games and most importantly a GF, and then start the work on the Homebush stadium. Love the SCG as a cricket ground, but hosting a GF there should have been avoided IMO

I think initially the SFS was to be redeveloped first then ANZ.

But those plans weren't drastic plans like a knock them down rebuild it into a boutique stadium. I read somewhere that SFS wasn't going to get much a change but ANZ would be the biggest change.

Certain plans went out the window and then it was agreed both need to be knocked down rebuilt.

I'm guessing they thought SFS wouldn't take as long as they thought.

I know what you're saying in a perfect world it would make sense to wait till SFS is finished and ANZ would be next but unfortunately Sydney is going to be left with SCG, which has a significance for Rugby League but these days its horrible for viewing.

Hopefully it'll all be sweet by 2023

 

[Jamberoo]

With so many clubs not having their home ground for the next few years, I can’t believe no one is taking a game (v Storm) to Hobart or Geelong. Geelong stadium is really narrow and would be great for RL. North Hobart also suitable.

 

[Timbo]

With so many clubs not having their home ground for the next few years, I can’t believe no one is taking a game (v Storm) to Hobart or Geelong. Geelong stadium is really narrow and would be great for RL. North Hobart also suitable.

Geelong is one I’ve always wondered about. Seems like it’d go ok.

The issue with North Hobart is lights. The only ground in Hobart with broadcast quality lights (and decent corporate facilities) is Bellerive Oval, but the playing field is the size of the MCG. You’d have to have the pitch off-centre at the ground away from the hill in front of the Ricky Ponting Stand (which was built for AFL mainly) and only sell tickets on the broadcast side, which would look shocking on TV. Otherwise it’d be a worse viewing experience than the SCG.

 

[Valheru]

2019 draw was released October 25 last year and the linked article says the NRL are aiming for the same timing this year so may well drop this week.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw2VHm9Pqh2X3l5Hxhbf_OxA&cshid=1571517430667

In the mean time what are you hoping to see in the draw?

I want the GF replay to be hosted by Canberra in the first 5 rounds, that would be one of the more Ferocious crowds.

 

[mozza91]

Maybe a Sunday afternoon game or 2 in Newcastle. I’m sick of Friday 6PM games.

 

[Dave's mate]

Maybe a Sunday afternoon game or 2 in Newcastle. I’m sick of Friday 6PM games.

Not fair Newy get so many but it is nice to hide the Ponga wankfest in the timeslot

 

[Vee]

Melbourne to play at home when the fumblers aren't playing, rounds 1, 2 & 25.

Cowboys away for the first month to beat the heat and cyclones

 

[Vee]

Canberra and Warriors Sunday arv games in mid-winter.