Spidey Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Surely it can’t be played at the home of one of the competing teams, that’s just daft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Manx RL said: Hull would be ideal Caravan park isn't exactly the easiest place to get to though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 If we have to have it.... let's go to Toulouse...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Plow said: Summer bash has been getting 15K for the full weekend so York could be a good choice plus it would look full as it holds 8K York would have been a great option were it not for them (deservedly, I should add) gaining promotion. It didn't get anywhere close to 15K this year, but in any event most supporters just go for their game - so it always looks empty despite the announced figures. The main headline match - for example Bulls vs Hull KR the other year - is the only time when there's a big crowd and a good atmosphere. So a ground with a capacity of 8-10K would be fine, as that would the largest number there at any given stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Skeggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: Make it a cup weekend. The one before all SL sides join. The last round before Super League teams join, under the structure we’ve had in 2018, had twelve games (The Fourth Round). Twelve games over a weekend at one venue would be a logistical nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 8 hours ago, paulwalker71 said: York would have been a great option were it not for them (deservedly, I should add) gaining promotion. It didn't get anywhere close to 15K this year, but in any event most supporters just go for their game - so it always looks empty despite the announced figures. The main headline match - for example Bulls vs Hull KR the other year - is the only time when there's a big crowd and a good atmosphere. So a ground with a capacity of 8-10K would be fine, as that would the largest number there at any given stage. Last year was 11k. The biggest attendance was 16K. I think haveing it within or closer to the M62 would attract more casual/ neutral fans. I think York, Headingley (once finished) or even Halifax and Newcastle (Thunders ground) would be good options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: Last year was 11k. The biggest attendance was 16K. I think haveing it within or closer to the M62 would attract more casual/ neutral fans. I think York, Headingley (once finished) or even Halifax and Newcastle (Thunders ground) would be good options I'm not an expert on geography, but I'm pretty sure Newcastle is a lot further from the M62 than Blackpool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, paulwalker71 said: I'm not an expert on geography, but I'm pretty sure Newcastle is a lot further from the M62 than Blackpool! Yeah haha I mean you could have it at Newcastle maybe the same date as Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder fan Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 would be great if its held in newcastle, the magic weekend the last 4 years has been great and this would also be great, i would go and watch without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Plow said: Yeah haha I mean you could have it at Newcastle maybe the same date as Magic I’ve heard some ideas but that may be the daftest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 58 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: I’ve heard some ideas but that may be the daftest. I dunno. 2 simultaneous games on the same pitch could be fun.....might be a bit like all in tag wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 25 minutes ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: I dunno. 2 simultaneous games on the same pitch could be fun.....might be a bit like all in tag wrestling. It’s probable that the championship teams wouldn’t be fielding full squads and may run out of players to ‘tag’ - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Manx RL said: It’s probable that the championship teams wouldn’t be fielding full squads and may run out of players to ‘tag’ Could end up 15 a side, that'd be sure to have an effect on the crowds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gledhill Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Interestingly enough, the clubs themselves get to vote where the Summer Bash will be played next year. There's a lot of strong support for Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Headingley would generate the largest crowds in my view. Do the venues pay or get paid for hosting this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gledhill Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Just now, M j M said: Headingley would generate the largest crowds in my view. Do the venues pay or get paid for hosting this? The RFL pay to use Bloomfield Road in Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plug Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 What about useing Doncasters stadium there not in our leauge so there would be no advantage to any team playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernmouse Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Morecambe - (fits seaside destination) - 6.5k capacity and best pies in football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 13 hours ago, northernmouse said: Morecambe - (fits seaside destination) - 6.5k capacity and best pies in football Always reminds me of this: Trudging slowly over wet sand Back to the bench where your clothes were stolen This is the coastal town That they forgot to close down Armageddon, come Armageddon! Come, Armageddon! Come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 10:26 AM, Oliver Clothesoff said: The last round before Super League teams join, under the structure we’ve had in 2018, had twelve games (The Fourth Round). Twelve games over a weekend at one venue would be a logistical nightmare. I said the round before ALL Super League teams join, so that would be the fifth round and would include 4 SL teams. That's 8 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 9:40 PM, M j M said: Headingley would generate the largest crowds in my view. Do the venues pay or get paid for hosting this? I'm hoping Headingley is where they would be staging the Championship Grand Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 30 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: I'm hoping Headingley is where they would be staging the Championship Grand Final. I’m hoping as well, but don’t you think they might have it at the home of the highest seeded team like they did with the MPG and League 1 playoff final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 35 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: I said the round before ALL Super League teams join, so that would be the fifth round and would include 4 SL teams. That's 8 games. A magic weekend for some but not all? Daft. Have you ever thought of applying for a job at The RFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB Knight Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I think a big factor is making it attractive enough for some to want to stay all weekend. I can't see many rushing to book hotel rooms if it was in Doncaster or Halifax! York would be ideal, a great city for a weekend break and the new stadium will have great transport links (park and ride buses are every 10mins). The right size capacity at 8k. Newcastle Kingston Park is a nice enough ground but seems a bit far from the centre with not much to do around the place, I've visited once and it just seemed to be in the middle of lots of housing (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Holding it at the same time as magic would be ridiculous. Headingley would be my 2nd choice but the ground is perhaps too big. Knowing the RFL they'll pick Cas Vegas or Keighley instead :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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