The NRL announced today that all Sydney finals game will be forced to play at either the Sydney Football Stadium or ANZ Stadium starting next season. I have to admit I laughed when I first heard the decision and thought it was hilarious that NSW teams are screwed. Then it dawned on me - the only people getting screwed are the Sydney fans.
I hate clubs like Souths, Manly and the Roosters with a passion. It's part of who I am - you only need to look back at the pillaging they did to Brisbane clubs prior to the Broncos to see what fuels my hate. The problem is that the fans aren't the ones who did that - I love my footy just as much as they do and if I was forced to trek to Skilled Park to watch a 'home' final I'd be devastated as well.
The NRL is attempting the justify this by saying that due to increased membership numbers, this guarantees the best seats in the house for as many fans as possible. Sure, that is remotely logical but can you really shaft a few thousand people by making them sit in the cavernous ANZ Stadium or the SFS? Seems like Gallop thinks so.
Just another example of why a change needs to occur in key positions of the powers that be in the NRL. Think about the fans for once, guys.
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