NRL could lock out fans for the rest of Round 1

By Pamela Whaley / Wire

The NRL is considering taking games behind closed doors and locking out crowds in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic in Australia.

The governing body has set up a coronavirus sub-committee that is exploring all options and ramifications for the NRL and clubs if games are to be played in empty stadiums, or if the season is to be postponed.

The NRL will hold a meeting in Sydney on Friday and will take advice from federal and state governments, which could have ramifications on North Queensland’s opening match at their new stadium.

The Crowd Says:

2020-03-13T06:36:26+00:00

Nick

Roar Guru


Not gonna lie, Insider...that's a pretty disappointing comment to read. I know we disagree on basically everything, but I'd never wish harm on you. I thought we were all a bit more grown up than that.

2020-03-13T06:34:04+00:00

Chris.P.Bacon

Guest


:laughing:

2020-03-13T06:28:57+00:00

Nick

Roar Guru


I hope you don't if I'm honest. I've seen what it can do.

2020-03-13T06:27:13+00:00

Nick

Roar Guru


Wow. Clearly, I've hit a nerve of yours...

2020-03-13T06:10:14+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


Rd2 no crowds how pathetic

2020-03-13T06:00:26+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


Stuttering is the sign, can someone isolate the moose please ????

2020-03-13T05:57:55+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


Information quoted from the ABC doesn’t count :laughing:

2020-03-13T05:56:47+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


Not a single case of Carona in Nth Qld , not one !

2020-03-13T05:55:56+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


Oh no no no no no no

2020-03-13T05:55:10+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


I’m praying you do

2020-03-13T05:53:47+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


Cyclone mmmmmm no mate it’s a cold No runny nose no sneezing just a dry maybe sore throat, yes the old fellas are dropping but that’s cause they have existing complications, and to think people have fallen for the “eaten bat” scenario proves that lemmings exist

2020-03-13T05:50:42+00:00

Insider

Roar Rookie


I said you’re all lemmings, next week no more footy cause Carona gonna get ya but the malls will be Buisness as usual :laughing:

2020-03-13T05:39:24+00:00

Fadida

Roar Rookie


Well done The Barry. A very sensible post

2020-03-13T05:38:37+00:00

Fadida

Roar Rookie


No it's doesn't WW. When countries are imposing travel bans WITHIN their borders and closing schools, knowing it may trigger a recession you know it's a crisis. I work in health and have seen many crisis plans over the years. This one is the one that we've been planning for. And dreading. Many many people will die. Shut down sports events. Schools may not last the month either.

2020-03-13T05:34:41+00:00

Fadida

Roar Rookie


Anyone saying "it's like the flu" or "overhyped" better hope that COVID doesn't mutate and start taking the stupid first

2020-03-13T05:26:36+00:00

Joe

Roar Rookie


On the bright side everyone will stay and home and blog on The Roar during the game. ; )

2020-03-13T05:19:50+00:00

Big Daddy

Guest


Best solution is wash your hands with bleach, drink your Scotch neat and don't go out with schoolgirls under 17.

2020-03-13T05:16:56+00:00

William Dalton Davis

Roar Rookie


Titans and Suns will have to stop lying about their crowds to keep their couple of dozen fans coming through the gates.

2020-03-13T05:13:17+00:00

Big Daddy

Guest


Like a good lockdown. It keeps the ferals out.

2020-03-13T05:07:27+00:00

The Barry

Roar Guru


Pfffffft spare me your data and facts and logic... if I say it’s 300,000 it’s 300,000 Deniers gonna deny

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