News Coronavirus and NRL

[The_Frog]

So does this mean crowds are allowed back to the footy next week in QLD? From what I can gather, it looks like 50 percent of capacity.

That would be foolish. Although I do believe they'll be having a crowd in Townsville.

 

[The_Frog]

NRL to consider moving GF to New Zealand as crowds get green light to return in QLD

NRL to consider moving GF to New Zealand as crowds get green light to return in QLD

www.foxsports.com.au

The irony won't be lost on Warriors players I don't suppose.

 

[Captain Apollo]

That would be foolish. Although I do believe they'll be having a crowd in Townsville.

This is what QLD Health's website says for SE Qld -

Indoor and outdoor events
Major Sports Stadiums: 50 per cent ticketed and allocated seating for stadiums over 20.000, with a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan.

• Patrons must wear a mask at all times, including when seated. Masks can be removed when eating or drinking.
• Patrons must be seated to eat and drink.

Source: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condi...health-directions/restrictions-impacted-areas

 

[Valheru]

The irony won't be lost on Warriors players I don't suppose.

This is nothing more than PVL trying to convince the QLD government that there are other options thereby increasing the asking price.

 

[Perth Red]

This is nothing more than PVL trying to convince the QLD government that there are other options thereby increasing the asking price.

Probably less about asking price and more about crowd allowance. they wont want another GF in an empty stadium and to miss out on $5mill plus in gate receipts.

 

[Pretty Penny]

the GF will be in Queensland

 

[Brutus]

the GF will be in Queensland

Purtell Park

 

[flippikat]

Looks like Jacinda has said "Thanks, but no thanks" to giving the NRL a quarantine exemption for a Grand Final in Auckland.

Surely no way the NRL can consider New Zealand now.
(Though I'm thinking it was floated as a bargaining chip, more than an actual plan)

NRL teams would have to quarantine for NZ-hosted grand final - PM

While the Wallabies were allowed quarantine-free travel, NRL sides won't be afforded the same luxury if New Zealand hosts the grand final.

www.newshub.co.nz

 

[Perth Red]

Looks like Jacinda has said "Thanks, but no thanks" to giving the NRL a quarantine exemption for a Grand Final in Auckland.

Surely no way the NRL can consider New Zealand now.
(Though I'm thinking it was floated as a bargaining chip, more than an actual plan)

NRL teams would have to quarantine for NZ-hosted grand final - PM

While the Wallabies were allowed quarantine-free travel, NRL sides won't be afforded the same luxury if New Zealand hosts the grand final.

www.newshub.co.nz

Haha, not like Vlandys to consult before blurting in the media!

 

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[Jamberoo]

the GF will be in Queensland

That would be the plan. Assume/hope they would have contingency plans/deals done with Vic and WA in case SEQ goes into sudden lockdown during GF week. Unlike WA, Vic govt will bend over backwards to get the GF. MCG might be a tough sell if only a few days notice and Storm not playing. Would love to be in on the call if PVL has to ring Gil to ask if they can play at Docklands.

 

[Pretty Penny]

50 per cent allowed into games in South Queensland

We should all move to the Gold Coast or Sunny Coast immediately.

 

[Perth Red]

Clubs will be glad they can at least get some revenue from gate sales now. They are claiming some big financial losses due to relocation/shut downs

Sydney NRL clubs are bracing for a combined loss of more than $20m as the COVID lockdown forces the remainder of the competition to be completed in Queensland.
The loss of gate takings, corporate hospitality and discounted memberships will bite into the clubs’ bottom lines for a second season in a row, with most losing around $2m. Penrith were anticipating a loss closer to $3.5m or even $4m because of their reliance on their leagues clubs, which have also been shut down.
The high-flying Sea Eagles would have also sold out Four Pines Park on Saturday week for what looms as a potential top-four shootout with Parramatta. The northern beaches club stands to lose more than $2.5m in revenue from the relocated games.
Parramatta are tipped to lose close to $3m from the four home games they have lost, including Friday night’s clash against South Sydney and the final-round derby against Penrith, which would have both been sellouts.
The NRL gave each club $14m at the start of the year, while a one-off $150,000 discretionary COVID payment was brought forward from the end of the season to this month.
They have picked up the relocation costs for players and families, but are now unable to generate revenue while Queensland remains in their own lockdown. This will become a huge concern should the finals be played with no crowds.

Operation Relocation costing Sydney clubs $20m in revenue

High-flying Sydney clubs are counting the multi-million dollar cost of having to surrender blockbuster games in the run home to the finals because of COVID.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Diesel]

Somehow I get the feeling you are enjoying the Sydney clubs COVID pain

 

[Jim Rockford]

Somehow I get the feeling you are enjoying the Sydney clubs COVID pain

Of course he is. He figures if he can't have his club then nobody else should have a club to support.

 

[Jamberoo]

Vic govt has told the NRL that the best case scenario for first week of Oct is 50k @ MCG. That would require no cases once this current batch of cases is resolved. Given how unlikely that is, you can can lock in Suncorp.

 

[Diesel]

Good news for Queensland fans

 

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[Diesel]

Good to see it getting shared around & Rocky gets their game