Rockin' the suburbs - Finals back to base

[Liddell]

Excited to see the articles with photos of a family of 4 with folded arms, frowning in front of a locked Kogarah oval gate.

 

[SBD82]

Excited to see the articles with photos of a family of 4 with folded arms, frowning in front of a locked Kogarah oval gate.

Me too.

Hope they’re wearing bulldogs jerseys.

 

[Timbo]

surely canberra's stadium is not big enough for a prelim game

Canberra vs. Melbourne at ANZ will draw about eight people.

Likewise, Canberra vs. Souths at ANZ would draw a great crowd, but it'd be deeply unfair to us because it'd be 90% Souths fans.

Our ground holds 26,000 and it's possible to bump in about 3,000 scaffold seats if we have a week's notice (it's been done for Super Rugby finals).

This is the kind of match that would happen once every blue moon. You have to be fair to the clubs that qualify.

 

[adamkungl]

Canberra vs. Melbourne at ANZ will draw about eight people.

Likewise, Canberra vs. Souths at ANZ would draw a great crowd, but it'd be deeply unfair to us because it'd be 90% Souths fans.

Our ground holds 26,000 and it's possible to bump in about 3,000 scaffold seats if we have a week's notice (it's been done for Super Rugby finals).

This is the kind of match that would happen once every blue moon. You have to be fair to the clubs that qualify.

Not to mention Canberra is its own city, not a suburb of Sydney. If it's good enough for Cows it should be good enough for Newcastle and Australia's capital.

 

[Springs09]

I understand what you’re saying, but I don’t agree. The atmosphere of that final against parra was outstanding. It would be outstanding against the dogs too, and much better than 40k at the SCG or ANZ.

I know it locks out fans, but why is this such an issue? If the tickets are in huge demand they could be sold at a premium. Decreasing supply won’t decrease demand, members get first crack, and ideally it would lead to increased memberships in the future.

Why is it an issue that tens of thousands of fans get locked out of what could be an historic game for their club?

For some reason I'd prefer if the NRL gave preference to giving more fans a chance at an amazing experience over being able to sell tickets at a higher price.

 

[adamkungl]

Plus if you sold tickets at $90 each to make up the shortfall everyone would sook about evil Todd pricing out working families or some nonsense

 

[SBD82]

Why is it an issue that tens of thousands of fans get locked out of what could be an historic game for their club?

For some reason I'd prefer if the NRL gave preference to giving more fans a chance at an amazing experience over being able to sell tickets at a higher price.

I think I understand your view, it’s one that was shouted from the rooftops after our 09 final against parra.

But I don’t agree that attending 1st week finals at ANZ or the SCG are an amazing experience. A packed kogarah is though.

 

[Timmah]

Why is it an issue that tens of thousands of fans get locked out of what could be an historic game for their club?

For some reason I'd prefer if the NRL gave preference to giving more fans a chance at an amazing experience over being able to sell tickets at a higher price.

I actually agree with building demand. Create premium experiences so more people want to be part of it. That grows attendance culture and in turn allows fanbases to grow to a point where bigger stadia are more suitable.

 

[dangerousdave]

Excited to see the articles with photos of a family of 4 with folded arms, frowning in front of a locked Kogarah oval gate.

Won't somebody please think of the Masons!

 

[Exsilium]

Manly will add extra sand to their pitch to gain an advantage

 

[Cumberland Throw]

The SCG isn't fit for RL. It's a cricket ground, hence the name. Even looks shit on TV from there.

We are having 3 grand finals there bro

 

[firechild]

Manly will add extra sand to their pitch to gain an advantage

I hope so. Players from other clubs are clearly just soft. Especially the Raiders. They had a sook about it a few weeks ago. Probably just setting up their excuses.

 

[Quicksilver]

I hope so. Players from other clubs are clearly just soft. Especially the Raiders. They had a sook about it a few weeks ago. Probably just setting up their excuses.

The sand probably fell out of Ricky’s Viking horn.

 

[Perth Red]

NRL does like to set its bar low. Why wouldn't we want 12k at Shark Park for a finals game lol.
Agree re Canberra and Knights, dumb to make them play in Sydney.

 

[Quicksilver]

NRL does like to set its bar low. Why wouldn't we want 12k at Shark Park for a finals game lol.
Agree re Canberra and Knights, dumb to make them play in Sydney.

Except it would be more like 20k. but whatever.

 

[Cumberland Throw]

Another dumb move..

All they have to say is..

The NRL will pick all grounds in finals.. and choose the most appropriate venue to suit based on a match by match basis..

If it's Manly v Titans .. choose Lottoland

If it's Manly v Parramatta.. sorry gotta be bankwest.. or anz

 

[Hutty1986]

About f**king time

 

[RedVDave]

It only took the NRL 10 years to realise how stupid this idea was.

Teams that play well enough all season to get home semi deserve to pick which ground they will have the biggest advantage at.

As for "fans" missing out become a season ticket holder so you can access the pre-sales don't just jump on the bandwagon and then have a sook you missed out.

 

[no name]

So can the Titans host a Prelim? Or does it go to Suncorp still?
Pretty shitty if it’s still at Suncorp, not that it’s gonna happen anytime soon.

 

[Cumberland Throw]

It only took the NRL 10 years to realise how stupid this idea was.

Teams that play well enough all season to get home semi deserve to pick which ground they will have the biggest advantage at.

As for "fans" missing out become a season ticket holder so you can access the pre-sales don't just jump on the bandwagon and then have a sook you missed out.

So tigers v parra .. and they can play it at leichardt ? In front of 17k