Queensland’s pitch to poach NRL grand final amid Sydney’s Pope clash
Queensland is lobbying to host the 2028 NRL grand final, citing potential logistical issues in Sydney caused by a scheduled papal address. The Queensland Premier argues that the upgraded Suncorp Stadium would be an ideal venue for the event.
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Share A A A Queensland is lobbying to host the 2028 NRL grand final should a scheduling clash force Sydney to drop the marquee event, Premier David Crisafulli has revealed.
This masthead revealed last week a planned address by the Pope on the same day in the NSW capital could raise significant logistical challenges.
David Crisafulli with Peter V’landys earlier this year, ahead of ahead of the NRL Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium. William Davis It prompted Western Australia Premier Roger Cook to announce his state was prepared to make a bid for the Grand Final, after securing its first NRL team the Perth Bears .
Asked on Monday if Queensland would also appeal for hosting rights, Crisafulli said: “We might even be talking about it already.
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