NRL semi finals, storm to play 2 at suncorp Brisbane

[Captain Apollo]

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[blue bags]

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The NRL finals are set for a major boost with the NSW Government poised to announce an increase in stadium capacities for live sport.

Nine News' Damien Ryan reports the changes will kick off on October 1, on the eve of the NRL finals series.

The push is for stadiums to double their capacity from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.


That would see a 40,000 strong crowd at ANZ stadium for the NRL grand final on October 25 as well as the second Origin game of this year's series just two-and-a-half weeks later.

The NSW State Government are set to green-light 50 per cent capacity crowds for the NRL finals series. (Getty)
It's yet another feather in the cap for ARL Commission chairman Peter V'Landys who has worked tirelessly with the NSW Government to ensure the sustainability of the NRL during the pandemic.


While lending itself to a more engaging finals atmosphere, 50 per cent capacity crowds will be a timely boost to the coffers to close the toughest year in NRL history, with the pandemic-hit season taking a huge bite out of the game's finances.

The changes will also benefit scheduled rugby union Tests set for November, while spring

 

[Danish]

Be pretty funny to see the NRL grand final with a higher attendance than the flogball equivalent

 

[STORM.99/07]

Be pretty funny to see the NRL grand final with a higher attendance than the flogball equivalent

Got to be a first for everything

 

[T-Boon]

The NRL should take the first week of the finals off the clubs.
Penrith are stupid enough to play their week 1 game in that dump hole with a max of 8k rather than ANZ with a max of 40k.
The clubs are too dumb.

 

[Valheru]

Got to be a first for everything

It happened in 99, 03 and 04

 

[STORM.99/07]

It happened in 99, 03 and 04

Oh yeah I forgot Storm/dragqueens had 107000 people at our gf

 

[Valheru]

Oh yeah I forgot Storm/dragqueens had 107000 people at our gf

It's almost like the respective GF crowds are limited by the capacity of the stadium.

 

[T-Boon]

All finals should be at ANZ in 2020

Also all remaining Sydney games at ANZ.

 

[T-Boon]

Final round
Dogs v Panthers
and
Tigers v Eels
and
Sharks v Raiders
should be an ANZ triple treat.

 

[footy75]

It's almost like the respective GF crowds are limited by the capacity of the stadium.

But the beautiful thing about the NRL Grand Final is you can go if you choose.

So it's full of true supporters.

 

[Perth Red]

Not sure what the Adelaide Oval SOO crowd will be. They were working up to 25k capacity in July but last month dropped it back to 10k after a couple of cases confirmed. Not sure where it is now?

 

[Captain Apollo]

It's official - https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/09/17/fantastic-for-fans-stadiums-to-be-half-capacity-for-finals-origin/

 

[forby]

The NRL should take the first week of the finals off the clubs.
Penrith are stupid enough to play their week 1 game in that dump hole with a max of 8k rather than ANZ with a max of 40k.
The clubs are too dumb.

Why should Penrith not be allowed to play at home in week 1? They’ve earned the right. Why make it easier for opposition fans to attend? It is not all about money! We have had only 6 games at Penrith this year, the lowest in the NRL, and yet people like you think that they shouldn’t be rewarded with a home final. I suppose it’s alright for everyone else to play at home! Why not just make every final be played at ANZ!

 

[blue bags]

It's almost like the respective GF crowds are limited by the capacity of the stadium.

Oh yeah I forgot Storm/dragqueens had 107000 people at our gf

It happened in 99, 03 and 04

you think if NRL had a 130,000, or a 150,000 capacity GF ground, it would sell out

 

[STORM.99/07]

you think if NRL had a 130,000, or a 150,000 capacity GF ground, it would sell out

No I don't think it would

 

[blue bags]

No I don't think it would

why not, ANZ sold out in 99 108,000

 

[Jamberoo]

Not sure what the Adelaide Oval SOO crowd will be. They were working up to 25k capacity in July but last month dropped it back to 10k after a couple of cases confirmed. Not sure where it is now?

Will be just over 27k (50%).

 

[Jamberoo]

why not, ANZ sold out in 99 108,000

Because some recent GFs have not sold out. Depends who is playing.

 

[Jamberoo]

Anyway, likely to be Storm v Roosters week 1. What crowd would be break even? Surely they can get over 15k?