NRL semi finals, storm to play 2 at suncorp Brisbane

[blue bags]

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

they will play semi final at SUNCORP Brisbane

 

[GongPanther]

Well the Broncos won't be needing it.

1/2 time entertainment, full football length of the field choreographed (in the air) pissing on the turf.

 

[GongPanther]

We should be grateful they've deigned to let us have that.

They've got corporate box memberships to fulfi as well as the general admission. Lots of money from catering involved with those boxes.

 

[GongPanther]

why not, ANZ sold out in 99 108,000

Was there. Couldn't see a f++king thing.

 

[blue bags]

Was there. Couldn't see a f++king thing.

me too, nosebleed area, very top of the end zone grandstand,
right where the penalty try happened

 

[Jamberoo]

they will play semi final at SUNCORP Brisbane

I know. So what kind of crowd do we think is possible?

 

[Cumberland Throw]

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.

Penrith v Eels exactly would get 40k and 20k locked out

 

[T-Boon]

Why should Penrith not be allowed to play at home in week 1?

Because 8k is 32k less than 40k. And Penrith stadium is a dump.

They’ve earned the right. Why make it easier for opposition fans to attend?

Just give Panthers fans a 24 hour window to get tickets before opening it up to Parra fans.

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.

And think of all the Panthers fans who havent been able to get in because it is only 8k that get in. Let them have a chance to watch the final. Let me guess the same 8k that have been there 6 weeks get to go again while everyone else misses out again. Its not all about you mate.
8K is no where near enough for a game of this magnitude when there is 40k allowed down the road.

 

[Cumberland Throw]

NRL would be kidding to turn away 32000 fans during this year..

Probably a clear $1m result too ..

Always follow the money

 

[siv]

I know. So what kind of crowd do we think is possible?

Qld Government has already said its 50% or 25k max

 

[blue bags]

I know. So what kind of crowd do we think is possible?

atleazt 20,000 at Lang park, half the capacity maybe if allowed, some tv person said storms will play on sunshine coast

 

[blue bags]

NRL would be kidding to turn away 32000 fans during this year..

Probably a clear $1m result too ..

Always follow the money

yes should be played at ANZ for sure , NRL can do it

 

[T-Boon]

This is the season for the NRL to say no to 8k crowd in favour of 40k crowd.

 

[Valheru]

I know. So what kind of crowd do we think is possible?

I would hope 20k

Anything more than that and you are relying on people to sit in the shit seats, not that there are many at suncorp though.

 

[Valheru]

So penrtih and suncorp confirmed as venues week 1 now. Penrith to play their 2nd home final at bankwest? Maybe ANZ if against parra.

SCG to host one in week 2 or 3

Parra to host one at bankwest in week 1 2 or 3. Same with canberra.

Newcastle in box seat to host remaining week 1 game.

 

[forby]

T-Boon, you should crawl back under your rock.
Penrith have earned the right to play at home! Why should they have to play elsewhere?

 

[forby]

Sorry for the vitriol T-Boon, no offence intended.
It is not being selfish, but why should they have to give up home field advantage after having earned it by winning the minor premiership? If the any other team were MPs would they have to move it to ANZ?
It is their right to host it at home!

 

[forby]

A solution for the future - upgrade Penrith stadium like BankWest.

 

[blue bags]

T-Boon, you should crawl back under your rock.
Penrith have earned the right to play at home! Why should they have to play elsewhere?

more fans. more money

 

[forby]

Minor premiers - home game! Simple really!

Besides, the money goes to the NRL, not to the clubs.