NRL looking to move Grand Final around - good idea?

[Phil Mann Stand]

No.

 

[wittyfan]

Nothing is a done deal: V’landys pushes Super Bowl-style NRL grand final

The NRL will propose a certain number of grand finals in Sydney and Brisbane over the next decade. The rest would be sold off to the highest bidder.

www.smh.com.au

V’landys is starting to lose the plot.

 

[Wb1234]

V’landys is starting to lose the plot.

Sounds like he’s negotiating.

if he gets the ability to also sell 3 grand finals every ten years thats massive for the game

 

[Perth Red]

The NRL sells off one origin game per year to a neutral venue. And i actually think it works ok now seeing as it happens every year.

I dont think the GF should be moved. GFs need to be accessible to the blue collar loyal fans who support there teams and having it in smaller venues doesn't help the demand.

For example your team might only make one GF every 25 years so locking out 25-30k fans isnt the way to go.

Best play at MCG every year then given it can fit 15k more than Accor!

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

It gives Kent and Slothfield the shits so yes, it's a good idea.

I like the cut of your jibe.

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

Difference is it’s supposed to be a national comp, not a Sydney one. There’s no good reason other than nsw govt funding support to have it in Sydney every year. Even less so as the comp keeps growing with more non Sydney teams.
the Beijing comment is just a strawman argument

Queensland Gov built three stadiums without any promise of grand finals. NSW Gov should have built these grounds years ago.

There's no reason to keep it in Sydney.

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

This will be an unpopular opinion for Queenslanders but I believe the rugby league grand final should stay in Sydney every year. I also think the AFL grand final should stay in Melbourne every year. The heart of those two sports are in those cities. Don't throw out tradition and dilute the product for the sake of a few extra dollars. Brisbane can have the sole rights to Magic Round.

In that case all three SOO games should be held at Lang Park because it's the birthplace of Origin and "tradition".

 

[GongPanther]

This will be an unpopular opinion for Queenslanders but I believe the rugby league grand final should stay in Sydney every year. I also think the AFL grand final should stay in Melbourne every year. The heart of those two sports are in those cities. Don't throw out tradition and dilute the product for the sake of a few extra dollars. Brisbane can have the sole rights to Magic Round.

Nothing like the TV coverage opening GF day with an bird's eye view of the Sydney Olympic Stadium from a chopper, then zooming in on the Sydney Harbour Bridge whilst having some BBQ and beer. Traditions and sport go hand in hand, and separating them and going elsewhere has a feel of a Friday night match. It simply doesn't feel the same.

 

[Wizardman]

In that case all three SOO games should be held at Lang Park because it's the birthplace of Origin and "tradition".

You imbecile! I am content with the way Origin is sold at the moment. There are 9 clubs in NSW. The heart of RL is in Sydney. It is a tradition that needs to continue according to the structure of our game. People from interstate who want to see the game can make a weekend of it and travel.

 

[Wizardman]

Nothing like the TV coverage opening GF day with an bird's eye view of the Sydney Olympic Stadium from a chopper, then zooming in on the Sydney Harbour Bridge whilst having some BBQ and beer. Traditions and sport go hand in hand, and separating them and going elsewhere has a feel of a Friday night match. It simply doesn't feel the same.

100%. I live in QLD but will happily make the trek if my Tigers in my lifetime get another opportunity.

 

[Wizardman]

Nothing like the TV coverage opening GF day with an bird's eye view of the Sydney Olympic Stadium from a chopper, then zooming in on the Sydney Harbour Bridge whilst having some BBQ and beer. Traditions and sport go hand in hand, and separating them and going elsewhere has a feel of a Friday night match. It simply doesn't feel the same.

Imagine a Penrith v Tigers GF......being played in Perth. That crowd would just not have the same appreciation and joy as it would if the game was in Sydney.

 

[GongPanther]

100%. I live in QLD but will happily make the trek if my Tigers in my lifetime get another opportunity.

And when Penrith International Airport opens, it'll be much quicker and easier to get to the hotels around the ground.

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

You imbecile! I am content with the way Origin is sold at the moment. There are 9 clubs in NSW. The heart of RL is in Sydney. It is a tradition that needs to continue according to the structure of our game. People from interstate who want to see the game can make a weekend of it and travel.

So you want the GF played in Sydney each year to give Sydney teams an advantage "cuz trah-di$$ion", but you're happy with shipping Origin around the country?

It's that sort of entitlement that makes it hard to take Sydney RL fans seriously. They just want a leg up all the time at everyone else's expense.

Sydney is hardly the heart of RL. On a per capita basis the game has a much stronger following in Queensland and PNG. Attendances and ratings for Sydney clubs are shit and teams like the Broncos, Storm and Cowboys are more valuable to the broadcasters because they draw more viewers to their games.

Sydney doesn't have enough rugby league fans to support nine clubs and anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional. Reading the parochial rants from Sydney RL fans talking up the importance of Sydney is like listening to low IQ members of the Ku Klux Klan rant about race.

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

Nothing like the TV coverage opening GF day with an bird's eye view of the Sydney Olympic Stadium from a chopper, then zooming in on the Sydney Harbour Bridge whilst having some BBQ and beer. Traditions and sport go hand in hand, and separating them and going elsewhere has a feel of a Friday night match. It simply doesn't feel the same.

Like the bird's eye view of Lang Park on GF up until 1988?

That "tradition" was killed by the NSWRL. I couldn't give a stuff if the same thing happens to Sydney.

 

[Perth Red]

Imagine a Penrith v Tigers GF......being played in Perth. That crowd would just not have the same appreciation and joy as it would if the game was in Sydney.

Imagine a perth v storm final played in Sydney. So self entitled.

 

[moffla]

This whole thing is just a PVL negotiation tool. As much as I'd love a Grand Final in Melbourne, it won't happen.

I'd like to see a Magic Round down here though. Kick off the season down here with all 8 games, no AFL on. Weather still nice etc.

Again, one thing that would probably never happen, but if you're that keen on earning a buck without f**king up traditions then maybe think outside the box a little.

 

[King hit]

Best play at MCG every year then given it can fit 15k more than Accor!

It’s a pretty shit venue to watch rugby at tbh. Saw the wallabies there in 2007 you’re not as close to the action there

 

[Perth Red]

This whole thing is just a PVL negotiation tool. As much as I'd love a Grand Final in Melbourne, it won't happen.

I'd like to see a Magic Round down here though. Kick off the season down here with all 8 games, no AFL on. Weather still nice etc.

Again, one thing that would probably never happen, but if you're that keen on earning a buck without f**king up traditions then maybe think outside the box a little.

The 'events' are a decent revenue source for NRL. I can see them looking for more opportunities in time to come. They've now got SOO, all stars, Nines (when they play it), Magic weekend and Finals. There's probably room for one or two more in the year.

 

[Perth Red]

It’s a pretty shit venue to watch rugby at tbh. Saw the wallabies there in 2007 you’re not as close to the action there

So is Accor tbf, at least you can sell more tickets at the MCG.

 

[King hit]

So is Accor tbf, at least you can sell more tickets at the MCG.

I’ve been to games at stadium Australia before, it’s much more configured for rugby. They put temporary seating in