What should the NRL do to mark 100 years of Rugby League in Australia?
The first official game of rugby league in australia was played in 1908 at Birchgrove Oval (Balmain). The day featured Souths playing Glebe and Balmain playing Wests.
Therefor, would it not be right for the opening game of Round 1 of 2008 to feature Wests Tigers playing Souths. To make it even more remarkable, have the game at Leichhardt Oval or even better, build temporary stands, temporary ground seats and leave the rest of the hill area clear and you could fit in 30,000 at Birchgrove Oval (ok... there may be a FEW logistical problems).
Birchgrove Oval COULD host the game if a bit of money was spent to get some temporary stands. It would be possible to get 20,000 seats installed. If not, then getting the game to Leichhardt Oval would be great.
Thoughts?
The first official game of rugby league in australia was played in 1908 at Birchgrove Oval (Balmain). The day featured Souths playing Glebe and Balmain playing Wests.
Therefor, would it not be right for the opening game of Round 1 of 2008 to feature Wests Tigers playing Souths. To make it even more remarkable, have the game at Leichhardt Oval or even better, build temporary stands, temporary ground seats and leave the rest of the hill area clear and you could fit in 30,000 at Birchgrove Oval (ok... there may be a FEW logistical problems).
Birchgrove Oval COULD host the game if a bit of money was spent to get some temporary stands. It would be possible to get 20,000 seats installed. If not, then getting the game to Leichhardt Oval would be great.
Thoughts?