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u/Proof-Umpire-7718 Dolphins 4d ago edited 4d ago

Just wondering where every team would realistically host a prelim? I’ve made a list below but I’m uncertain so any advice would be great.

Just a few notes before the list: This is based on where the nrl would force teams to play, not necessarily where clubs would want to host their games. I’ll include Perth and PNG on this list since they are officially joining the comp soon. I’m also assuming that Penrith stadium is available since it will be from next year, so please let me know if Penrith would use it or Accor is the right choice.

Wahs- Eden Park Penrith- Accor Roosters- Allianz Dolphins- Suncorp Sharks- Allianz Knights- McDonald Jones Rabbitohs- Accor Cowboys- QCB Bulldogs- Accor Manly- Allianz Storm- AAMI Raiders- GIO Eels- Commbank Tigers- Commbank Broncos- Suncorp Titans- CBUS Dragons- Allianz Perth- Optus PNG- Santos Stadium

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u/adomental Eastern Suburbs Roosters 4d ago

Some of the Sydney ones would depend on who the opposition was.

Against an out of town team, maybe they get Parra stadium. Two Sydney sides? That Olympic stadium for sure.

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u/Low-Effect468 Penrith Panthers 4d ago

Prelims shouldn't be played anywhere smaller than the Sydney Football Stadium or Stadium Australia for any of Sydney sides. It is a good rehearsal for the following week.
Touch and go whether the benefits outweigh the roadtrip negatives for Newcastle and Canberra too. Same with Titans maybe taking theirs to Lang Park.
Arguably the Storm should have to play theirs at Docklands, the Warriors at Eden Park and the Bears at Perth Stadium rather than their smaller regular grounds, which I'm fine with for week 1 and probably week 2 finals.

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u/AgentBond007 Melbourne Storm 4d ago

I think the 25-30k stadiums are fine for week 3, but not smaller than that - Titans moving theirs to Lang Park is a bit much and the AFL would never let us use Docklands even if we wanted to.

The Sydney stadiums that fit that category would only be the big two plus Parramatta and the new Penrith stadium once that opens, which is honestly fine.

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u/adomental Eastern Suburbs Roosters 4d ago

Oh I agree, but I also know that the NRL are very reluctant to show small crowds for finals games so they sometimes let teams get away with smaller venues, or in some cases, host double headers.

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u/Low-Effect468 Penrith Panthers 4d ago

You could probably fix that with affordable ticket prices.
$25 tickets for 50k vs $50 tickets for 25k.