That looks a much better view than the similar seats at the old sfs
The more games we play here and not at homebush the better
south’s needs to move here asap
The old SFS was a shocker and the new Allianz is a far superior product from sightlines (steeper seats closer to the ground = better viewing) to circulation (the continuous stadium concourse is a big win) to the roofline which provides better wet-weather coverage (but it isn't perfect).
I agree that the Rabbitohs should be relocated to Allianz in 2024, and the NRL should encourage the Dragons to vacate Kogarah and split their games between Allianz and Wollongong.
On Accor + Sydney Olympic Park - I think it's as much about event creation and placemaking as it is about good scheduling and good stadia. Both would enhance Accor + Sydney Olympic Park. Transport connectivity is necessary either way.
To elaborate on the first sentence, it is evident that games at Accor get a nice bump (particularly on Good Friday and Easter Monday) because of the Royal Easter Show, so they have become synonymous with an "event" for families looking for that 1-2-punch for a good outing.
There's nothing to stop the NRL from family-friendly scheduling for the entire duration of the Royal Easter Show. We saw the Rabbitohs and Panthers draw a crowd of almost 20k on a wet Thursday evening...3 days after the show closed. If that was scheduled on the Sunday afternoon before the show closed, there's a good chance the scheduling and better weather would have seen a crowd up to 30k.
Not only should the NRL control some variables (i.e. scheduling), but it should also lobby government on things it can't. For example, the Royal Easter Show could be extended to cover all of the school holidays. The Royal Easter Show brings obvious benefits to Sydney Olympic Park, and it would serve the NRL well to extend the benefits over a longer period of time.
Similarly, the NRL should push for Vivid Sydney to be expanded to Moore Park and Sydney Olympic Park (heck, it's been expanded to Chatswood, North Sydney and Taronga Zoo). A laser light/drone show as part of Vivid Sydney would be a similar drawcard for people drawn to event-based NRL games. You could create a nice Vivid precinct at Olympic Park with music at Qudos Bank and The Dome, sport at Accor and Giants Stadium and light/drone shows that bring everything together. Same goes for Moore Park.
