Barry O'Speedwagon
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I have been wondering about this as well. I thought Sydney teams had to play at Allianz or ANZ for week 1 but about a week ago someone told me that isn't the case.
For example if Penrith finish 2nd apparently they have the right to play at Penrith as it is a qualifying final same goes with elimination finals. Week 2 of finals I think is home region semi finals and has to be played at a major stadium.
There may though be a double header that the NRL want to push for at Allianz or ANZ in
Week 1.
The person who told me this may be wrong though! Anyone know?
Your mate is wrong.
"Week One: Qualifying Finals & Elimination Finals
The highest qualifying teams after 26 Rounds will host each match at their normal home venue, with exception to any Sydney based NRL club which will play their 'home game' at either the Allianz Stadium or ANZ Stadium.
The following home City venues may qualify to host a Final in Week 1:
New South Wales / ACT:
Sydney: Allianz Stadium, ANZ Stadium
Canberra: GIO Stadium
Newcastle: Hunter Stadium"
http://www.nrl.com/NRLHQ/ReferenceCentre/FinalsSystemExplained/tabid/10635/Default.aspx