I like the concept of "event" games as the two existing fixtures seem to work well, (ANZAC Day, Tigers at SCG). Adding two "blockbusters" at Allianz would work well in fair weather seasons, though based on our current form, the idea falls very flat.
I abhor the idea of ANZ stadium being any part of our fixture list. Neither the St.George or Illawarra region has any link with western Sydney and the idea of staging a "home" game vs. the Bulldogs or Rabbitohs at the venue is laughable. I cannot imagine a single poster on this forum (and the issue has been argued to death) that would enjoy watching the Dragons at ANZ with 50000 empty seats surrounding them over a packed house at Kogarah or the 'gong. If a team like the WSW and their endless crowd potential are not rushing to play out of this mutt of a stadium, there is really no reason for the Dragons to (apart from the soulless $$$$'s)
I also believe the quality of the games being brought to both WIN venues will be severely diminished and I expect to see a lot more of the Titans, Cowboys, Panthers, Raiders etc at the local venues which leaves me feeling underwhelmed and less likely to rush out for my season pass.
I would always prefer these stadium decisions to be made on a reactive basis. If we are at the pointy end of the comp, a top of the table clash absolutely merits a bigger venue.... however if we repeat 2013 along with the Tigers, those empty seats at the revamped SCG will look even sillier.
Oh and for everyones sake please lock the local derby Sharks fixture at Kogarah, giving us traditionalists something to hold on to.
