langpark Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 ...due to sudden covid outbreak in Melbourne. https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-melbourne-covid19-outbreak-state-of-origin-game-one-melbourne-cricket-ground-nsw-blues-queensland-maroons/news-story/91a39fecdb0bd3751069ea2c0db2fd0c Now, given that Melbourne is a neutral venue, I am pretty certain that rules out both Brisbane and Sydney (or any Qld, NSW venue for that matter). So what are the options? I'd say Perth is the frontrunner, followed by Adelaide, though unlikely since they hosted it last year. Personally I would love to see it go to Auckland, but I know that is unlikely, as it will require a 22:10 local time kick-off if they want to maintain their current timeslot. Also I think their may be some issues regarding trans-tasman travel, making it an unlikley choice? My suggestion? PNG!!!! Sure, ticket revenues will take a hit, but most revenue is coming from TV anyway! Just imagine the atmosphere? It will be absolutely electric and dare I say, like nothing we have ever seen before in the Origin arena!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Leigh Sports Village on a Wednesday. Winner. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 If they have to move it, it'll go to Sydney or Brisbane. Not the time to do the expansionary thing, in the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 PNG would burn to the ground. They've thought of banning broadcasting it there because of the massive jump in violence during the games. Would I love to see it? Â Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: If they have to move it, it'll go to Sydney or Brisbane. Not the time to do the expansionary thing, in the circumstances. Games 2 and 3 are going there. Neither side will accept the other getting home ground advantage. The closest I can see to that happening, is perhaps Canberra. My money is on Perth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Play it at Batley. That’ll separate the men from the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, Dunbar said: Leigh Sports Village on a Wednesday. Winner. That would be fantastic, I am allowed in the stadium, are you being serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, Dunbar said: Leigh Sports Village on a Wednesday. Winner. That's a ridiculous idea. It's better to be on a Tuesday. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, marklaspalmas said: That's a ridiculous idea. It's better to be on a Tuesday. No it wouldn't the train station is closed on Tuesday's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Way to derail a topic fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, langpark said: Way to derail a topic fellas! Funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 To quote the great Bill shankly “if origin were playing down the bottom of my garden I’d draw the curtains.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Tasmania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: No it wouldn't the train station is closed on Tuesday's! Well, there's a wedding booked for Wednesday, plus the under 19s are training, so State of Origin could be on Thursday night? https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 The neutral options being considered I understand are Adelaide, Canberra, Perth. Canberra is apparently favourite due to ease of access.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, langpark said: Way to derail a topic fellas! My apologies for starting that derail. I guess the bottom line is that as a UK Rugby League fan, where the SOO games are played is not massively important, we just enjoy watching it. It was just meant as a bit of fun. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 hours ago, langpark said: ...due to sudden covid outbreak in Melbourne. https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-melbourne-covid19-outbreak-state-of-origin-game-one-melbourne-cricket-ground-nsw-blues-queensland-maroons/news-story/91a39fecdb0bd3751069ea2c0db2fd0c Now, given that Melbourne is a neutral venue, I am pretty certain that rules out both Brisbane and Sydney (or any Qld, NSW venue for that matter). So what are the options? I'd say Perth is the frontrunner, followed by Adelaide, though unlikely since they hosted it last year. Personally I would love to see it go to Auckland, but I know that is unlikely, as it will require a 22:10 local time kick-off if they want to maintain their current timeslot. Also I think their may be some issues regarding trans-tasman travel, making it an unlikley choice? My suggestion? PNG!!!! Sure, ticket revenues will take a hit, but most revenue is coming from TV anyway! Just imagine the atmosphere? It will be absolutely electric and dare I say, like nothing we have ever seen before in the Origin arena!! Should I be bothered?  Shouldn't this be on the International forum? Do Aussie internet forums agonise over where we play our Cup Semi Finals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 hours ago, marklaspalmas said: Well, there's a wedding booked for Wednesday, plus the under 19s are training, so State of Origin could be on Thursday night? Strong possibility that Mark, better tell Degsy to get his chequebook out there may be one or two player's that would suit the Leigh coaches methods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 AFC WIMBLEDON to test the capacity for London Broncos matches :))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 They were talking this morning about the real prospect of it going to Newcastle, Darwin or Wollongong. Fox seemed to think Vlandys was looking to give it to a heartland and the fact it would be in Queensland or NSW would be overlooked given the extraordinary nature of events that led to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Rupert Prince said: Should I be bothered?  Shouldn't this be on the International forum? Do Aussie internet forums agonise over where we play our Cup Semi Finals? Isn’t this a general forum, rather than Uk? Like it or not, SOO is the biggest RL game in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: They were talking this morning about the real prospect of it going to Newcastle, Darwin or Wollongong. Fox seemed to think Vlandys was looking to give it to a heartland and the fact it would be in Queensland or NSW would be overlooked given the extraordinary nature of events that led to it. Darwin or Wollongong are surely too small for such an event. Newcastle will sell out in an absolute heartbeat, and also offer a great atmosphere. But as a Qld fan, I hope that does not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, langpark said: Darwin or Wollongong are surely too small for such an event. Newcastle will sell out in an absolute heartbeat, and also offer a great atmosphere. But as a Qld fan, I hope that does not happen. This topic is also on the Australian RL forum section by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr Frisky said: This topic is also on the Australian RL forum section by the way. Ok, but you posted it 5 hours after I posted this one. I am sure mods will deal with this if I have posted in the wrong place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Yep, I was on there to see if anything had been said about this and as it hadn't I posted, then I saw your post - not trying to win who was first just saying- sorry ill try and delete and keep all similar posts to the general forum rather than the Australian one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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