gingerjon

They've admitted cheating. It's done.

Oh dear. The 115 Charge Slave State Club aren't champions.

Yes, but in 1961, which we should go back to ... Nostalgia is a helluva drug.

The only thing in defence right now is that technically Bradford* aren't guaranteed to be in SL next year. They could be relegated on gradings and/or structural changes. * and others.

They will get a fine, at best. In 2040.

Now do the 115 charges ...

And, remember, even when we had the BARLA split, they also went further with SFA, SFL, SJFA, SWFA … It’s magnificent.

I know it's probably a quirk but the last one of those years (1973) had 73,000 at Wembley and 19,000 at the Championship final. We're doing a lot better across those games now.

If you mean the Championship final, are we talking about something that last happened in 1973?

Given that it's not remotely dependent on anything happening in the US, it will carry on for as long as it is either (a) profitable and/or (b) serves a purpose for the NRL in Australia.

That they both think it is a gravy train could be a bigger issue. It'll be a good event and I think both clubs should take decent numbers. Not sure how Leigh make a Vegas kit that is more Vegas than their current kits.

Just as well because it only emphasises the point. But 1999 is the answer. And Game 2 this year played to a ground at 46% capacity. Can do better.

Even if everyone was sitting down at the same time in Allegiant Stadium there would still be 20,000 empty seats (the FA Cup didn't sell out either). There's no need to obsess about a sell out - just a quality event that is fun for those there, creates good publicity, and looks good on the TV. 40,000 at Spurs or 60,000 at Wembley - both achievable - can be a good day out and a proper return. It's just needs the hard work and investment.

I think we're seeing why clubs release so much extra kits and merch around it. They're covering the shortfall.

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