Did any Super League clubs bid for the final?
I don't think they had a say matt. I think it was just the RFL and champ clubs that had the meeting and only the champ clubs voted I think. But I would like to know what our club voted for.
NRC final moving to Halifax
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 10:32 PM
I don't think they had a say matt. I think it was just the RFL and champ clubs that had the meeting and only the champ clubs voted I think. But I would like to know what our club voted for.
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Posted 16 February 2013 - 12:31 AM
I don't think they had a say matt. I think it was just the RFL and champ clubs that had the meeting and only the champ clubs voted I think. But I would like to know what our club voted for.
You'd have hoped for an open bidding process!
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Posted 16 February 2013 - 09:04 AM
I've voiced my concerns in an earlier post, but it's done now, so lets make the most of it!
Halifax is fairly central, and a nice town, so let's maximise the day! I don't go to RL internationals because they stink too much of Super League, but I got a cracking deal on the World Cup Final. I got 4 tickets, 1 concession and 3 kids, for £20, plus we all got a free beanie hat each. At those prices it seemed mean not to take my grandkids. It seems the RFL are trying to fill the ground to advertise the game.
Instead of bumping up the prices, the Championship Clubs ought to concentrate on trying to fill the ground. If they made ticket prices attractive, especially to neutral supporters, many would come, new deals could be struck with the caterers in view of the extra customers, and a full house would look great on TV. Empty seats being shown on TV is a bad advert for any sport.
Let's play the final on a Saturday or Sunday tea time and re-arrange all other clashing fixtures other than those in the afternoon where neutrals could still get to the Shay. Let's make the ticket prices very tempting, sell the majority of seats to neutrals, and save the standing areas behind both sets of goals for the finalists! Beside advertising the game, it would give all Championship fans a good day out without costing them the earth!
It would also be a good idea for Calderdale Council to put special afternoon events on in the town at places like the Piece Hall. Eureka, etc.
Halifax is fairly central, and a nice town, so let's maximise the day! I don't go to RL internationals because they stink too much of Super League, but I got a cracking deal on the World Cup Final. I got 4 tickets, 1 concession and 3 kids, for £20, plus we all got a free beanie hat each. At those prices it seemed mean not to take my grandkids. It seems the RFL are trying to fill the ground to advertise the game.
Instead of bumping up the prices, the Championship Clubs ought to concentrate on trying to fill the ground. If they made ticket prices attractive, especially to neutral supporters, many would come, new deals could be struck with the caterers in view of the extra customers, and a full house would look great on TV. Empty seats being shown on TV is a bad advert for any sport.
Let's play the final on a Saturday or Sunday tea time and re-arrange all other clashing fixtures other than those in the afternoon where neutrals could still get to the Shay. Let's make the ticket prices very tempting, sell the majority of seats to neutrals, and save the standing areas behind both sets of goals for the finalists! Beside advertising the game, it would give all Championship fans a good day out without costing them the earth!
It would also be a good idea for Calderdale Council to put special afternoon events on in the town at places like the Piece Hall. Eureka, etc.
Edited by Steve Slater, 16 February 2013 - 09:12 AM.
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Posted 16 February 2013 - 09:26 AM
Nah... a final is one game! Thats what almost every fan wants!
Whilst I don't agree with some club being at hom e in the final, I have to say that I'd prefer playing away to a two leg affair.
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