NSW will retain the National Rugby League grand final despite the fact that Queensland and Victoria have teams in the competition. This is the height of arrogance. Everyone knows Queensland players are the best in the country. The state expects to keep it for the next 10 years. This will not happen. Pressure will be brought to bear on NRL officialdom.
Having a large stadium is not the only factor in this. More teams will become established in other states. Queensland especially will push for a piece of the $10 million on offer to stage the grand final. NSW is wasting its money in investing $45 million in upgrading the Sydney venue. Let's face it Queensland deserves a go at this because Queensland players provide the high drama of the State of Origin. Without the drubbing that Queensland gives NSW the competition would be nothing.
Of course the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is happy with the government funding. But it too should face the reality that rugby league is changing every year. Power will not always reside in NSW. By definition it is the National Rugby League.
Having a large stadium is not the only factor in this. More teams will become established in other states. Queensland especially will push for a piece of the $10 million on offer to stage the grand final. NSW is wasting its money in investing $45 million in upgrading the Sydney venue. Let's face it Queensland deserves a go at this because Queensland players provide the high drama of the State of Origin. Without the drubbing that Queensland gives NSW the competition would be nothing.
Of course the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is happy with the government funding. But it too should face the reality that rugby league is changing every year. Power will not always reside in NSW. By definition it is the National Rugby League.
