I like your ideas, SFS once the transport issue is resolved will be rebuilt or upgraded no doubt!! There is just no way NSW Government will let Allianz fall to pieces or become neglected.

Parramatta fingers crossed hopefully gets approved!! It just creates the right balance for teams across all 3 codes East & West to have a centric Stadium with the right capacity being purpose built rectangular of course in its respective region to cater for the needs of the fans & teams.

I was just thinking about Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (NZ) home of Super Rugby Franchise Otago Highlanders & possibly having something similar in Parramatta. It has natural lighting & Sydney weather being unpredictable it will eliminate weather issues altogether meaning fans will travel meaning it won’t lose money as it will be perfect all year round it’s a major draw card something no other stadium in Sydney will have making it even a more unique venue.

Given the Draws & Fixtures amongst the codes was on point both SFS & Parramatta will have weekly fixtures till seasons end meaning a good return on Government & sponsorship investment.

Can’t leave Brookvale out it really needs & deserves better maybe similar to what Parra have now just more updated with a Max capacity of 18,000 – 20,000 no more no less.

Leaving ANZ Stadium as the Centre Peice for the Superbowl of all codes as it should be.

True!! But it’s not like ANZ is doing any better with any club games given the size of the stadium. Whether people like Parramatta or not it is Sydney’s Second CBD with new infrastructures being built & it has alot more to offer the Bulldogs than what Belmore will ever have I understand it’s enemy territory but it’s the truth.

Bulldogs with its massive fan base like the Eels I think will most of the time pull big crowds if the stadium was built. I’m guessing your a Bulldogs supporter??.. would you support the move for Bulldogs to relocate to Parramatta if the stadium was built??.. With perfect capacity creating a better atmosphere.

If I had it my way I would do this.
Brookvale will be demolished & rebuilt 18,000 – 20,000 capacity it’s long overdue. It would also be home to North Harbour Rays NRC Rugby Union.

Either way I believe SFS Will be upgraded it’s only a matter of time as the NSW Government seem determine to some how transform it once they can improve public transport to the venue makes sense as it would force Rabbitohs back meaning they have 4 teams across 3 codes to generate revenue.

ANZ well its the Stadium that sparks the debate. It’s to massive for club games & only suitable for major games across all 3 codes like finals footy it’s privately owned they can fund their owned upgrade & hope for teams to commit to the venue.

Parramatta well like a mention previously AAMI Stadium equivalent in Parramatta I truly believe would be the ideal location for a rectangular stadium in Sydney. When you break it down in reality Rabbitohs will relocate if SFS is upgraded only leaving 2 tenants at ANZ. The Swans are proof of that.

Bulldogs & Tigers will relocate to Parramatta if upgraded in my opinion unless ANZ group or NSW Government decide to build a purpose built rectangular stadium in Homebush which I highly doubt!!

Which only means 3 grounds to upgrade like I said before Parramatta will break the strangle hold for Bulldogs & some Tigers games.

SFS can generate more revenue once public transport to the venue is resolved it already has stabled tenants so it makes sense & capacity overall is good.

Brookvale well it just needs to be upgraded to the 21st century seriously!!

Parramatta will be the nail in the coffin for club games at ANZ if approved it’s just my opinion.

Totally agree well said.

Very true but if the Government shows them the money they might change their minds.

A Stadium equivalent to AAMI Park with major car park spaces being built in Parramatta will not only be good for NRL, A – League & the ARU but it will also lift the profile of Sydney’s Second CBD & good for local businesses.

What you say is true but Sydney is not Brisbane. Sydney is a lot bigger & is the central sporting Capital of Australia & a lot more complicated, with at most times embarrassing crowd attendances in regards to Rugby Union & league games.

I agree Sydney needs a purpose built rectangular stadium built for Rugby games. Allianz at this stage is our Suncorp Stadium with too many flaws.
We don’t need a rectangular stadium the size of Suncorp as ANZ will be the venue for major games for union & League but more to the size of AAMI Park of Melbourne as its a perfect capacity for club games for the Waratahs, some Sydney Nrl club teams, NRC games & A – league fixtures as well.

ANZ if rebuilt will be a multi purpose stadium with adjustable stands in reality a waste of time it will provide the same experience yeah no atmosphere. Once again to big for club games!!

SFS to some how transform into Millennium Stadium home of Welsh Rugby Union not sure on that one.

If one of these 2 Stadiums get the Government funding for the upgrade it will require most Nrl Sydney Base teams to Commit to the new venue to guarantee a return on the investment like I said why would they when most Sydney clubs don’t need it!!

This is not Twickenham home of English Rugby Union, Sydney is a completely different beast altogether what ever ground whether Parramatta, Homebush or Moore Park get the upgrade it must bridge the gap in public transport, Central Location ,a purpose built rectangular stadium for both Rugby & league.

Homebush & Parramatta have good Public Transport especially Homebush but a 80,000 seat stadium is not ideal for club games it’s only suited for finals footy.

Moore Park has a good capacity home of the Waratahs, Sydney FC, Roosters possibly the Rabbitohs in the near future as well as Sydney Sevens ( Rugby Union) huge event but getting their is a nightmare even when leaving so I think they will only be internal upgrades nothing major.

Parramatta well the Potential is there it could have a stadium equivalent to Melbourne’s AAMI Park considering the light rail link is already in plans. With land space at it’s disposal and Parramatta being the central Hub of Western Sydney it can provide Sydney clubs & Nrl fans the perfect Stadium capacity & atmosphere. It will also be home to the Eels, Rams, & the Wanderers who mainly sell out the Stadium most of the time in my opinion Parramatta will be the key for club games for Bulldogs maybe even the Tigers if approved.

ANZ is privately owned & I’ve seen their current proposal for an upgrade & it looks like rubbish!! Why would Sydney Nrl teams play there if most Sydney teams have their own grounds!! SFS presents public transport nightmares being in the city it’s even more worse!!

-Manly 100% needs a upgrade
-West Tigers need to fully commit to Campbelltown
– Bulldogs need to relocate away from ANZ
– Rabbitohs need to move back to Alliance which they will do eventually
– Penrith will need minor upgrades

– Parramatta is Sydney’s Second CBD & smack bang in the heart of Western Sydney!! Most Sydney Nrl teams have their own Stadiums that are up to Standard except for Manly. Roosters & Rabbitohs will share a neutral ground in Alliance in the coming years. So there is no real need for club games at ANZ even if upgraded only during finals would teams consider taking games there.

Parramatta have Pubs, Night clubs,
Restaurants & hotels & public transport literally across from the Stadium. So a new 30,000 – 35,000 rectangular stadium in Parramatta with alot more parking available will break the strangle hold for Sydney clubs like Bulldogs to relocate there which is perfect.
ANZ can just go on as they please no one would care!!

Wallabies should of been ranked 6 or 7 couple years ago the way they play these days yeah looks about right very soon Wallabies will be in the same class as Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Argentina etc…

So the Sydney teams that actually have their own home grounds that are up to standard like Cronulla, Penrith, Parramatta, St George, seem to be fined ok you can add the Roosters as well.

West Tigers seem confused to commit to either Campbelltown , Liechhardt & ANZ. Campbelltown is their best venue stay there as Liechhardt is nothing but a toilet these days same goes for Brookvale oval the 80s are gone move on!! Why would you pay to stand on a hill when you can get that for free at a local club it’s 2015 now come on seriously!!

Brookvale definitely needs a upgrade as their fans won’t cross the bridge to relocate to Alliance as a central Stadium for the Sea Eagles, Roosters & Rabbitohs possibly even for the confused West Tigers as well.

So that leaves us with the Bulldogs where do they go??.. Belmore ain’t up to standard so they are forced to commit to ANZ.

Rabbits can always return to Alliance & join the Roosters as usual makes sense. To break it down there are 9 teams in Sydney, 4 in Western Sydney Bulldogs the only team not actually having their own ground. 2 out East with Souths & Roosters, Manly up North, St George Illawarra & Cronulla with their respective grounds.

So if the government build a new rectangular stadium where will that perfect location be??.. It Surely won’t be Moore Park transport is a nightmare there & how many clubs will commit to the new venue??.. as most teams wouldn’t need it considering Parramatta might get the go ahead with their new stadium & Brookvale is approve for their long awaited upgrade & Souths move back to Alliance.

It pretty much leaves Bulldogs & Tigers the only tenants at ANZ who might just relocate to Parramatta if Parra get their new Stadium which is in the heart of the Parramatta CBD Central For Both Sides & Transport Is Close.

Even if Alliance is upgraded in reality it would only have 2 Nrl teams as tenants.I think if Parramatta get the new stadium it might finally break the strangle hold on Sydney clubs playing at ANZ. PARRAMATTA just might be the answer in my opinion given Souths return to Alliance & Bulldogs possibly Tigers( sharing Campbelltown of course) Relocate games to Parramatta even if it’s in enemy territory.

Maybe Rabbits & Bulldogs need to get their own Stadiums in the region they actually play for that’s up to standard. Allianz & ANZ both suck, one stadium is too big the other is stuck in the 1980s & a nightmare to get to at lease Homebush is better suited for public transport as the trains & buses is right in the middle of the precinct.

Allianz can be used for the Roosters & Souths makes sense but even when both teams play there the stadium was most of the time still empty.

Exactly right!! Rugby Union will always be the dominant code outside of Sydney of course.

It’s obvious which code is more known & played worldwide which is Rugby that’s right Rugby Union plain & simple you can’t sugar coat the facts!! Even as much as die hard league fans would like to argue this deep down they know the truth!!

Rugby Union is making big in roads in America & the sport is the fastest growing team sport in America regular yearly test matches, Rugby 7s in Las Vegas, College & high school Rugby, 2 sold out test matches like Chicago NFL stadium sold out over 61,000 + capacity, broadcast through prime time NBC Network just under a million viewers in America alone not bad for niche sport aye league fans haha!!

I can’t even remember the Kangaroos or even State of Origin in LA even getting close to this . Now that Rugby sevens is an Olympic sport Rugby Union keeps growing!!

There is real evident’s to back up Rugby Unions claims in growth in the US & around the world than League fans with their fluff information on how league some how has the same impact on the world stage as Rugby Union. Sadly Jarryd Hayne is their only hope for League to gain any recognition outside of Sydney Australia as always playing second fiddle to Rugby Union. The fact Rugby Union was established first Is why it will always remain the dominant code obviously outside of Sydney Australia of course.

Very well said. Well hopefully that same mistake with Sydney 7s won’t happen!!

Very true but that is also a testament on how strong international Rugby is alot of teams are improving & on the rise each year which is good for the game.

In my own opinion I don’t think it’s so much on where the Wallabies are ranked but more on how they perform. There was a time when the Wallabies vs All Blacks no one could pick a winner, aside from the talent that was on the field it was the Character that both teams had & opponents feared is what define them something the All Blacks never lost & sadly the Wallabies are still trying to find.

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Strong International game to fall back on like Rugby. NRC I’m confident in time will grow time will tell at lease the ARU is having a go with its limited support. There is no shame in failing & having go this is the card unfortunately Rugby is dealt with its a blessing now let’s run with it.

The fear of Failure has already happen for Rugby in Australia right now more than ever it’s a juggling act for the code just to compete.
When the ARU first launch a national competition it sunk just like the Titanic!! I see what you are saying I’m no expert I just love the game.

IF the NRL & AFL were in Australian Rugby’s position with no free to air coverage & big tv deals I’m curious to see how they will handle things considering both don’t have a s

I’m still sitting on the fence 50/50 with Super Rugby is an Awesome competition but it’s probably what’s killing Rugby in general in Australia I don’t know. NRC in the next 6 years will dictate where Australian Rugby is heading hopefully to the promise land.

NRC is the future for Australian Rugby no doubt & it’s the pathway to Super Rugby. Scheduling needs to change mid – week Rugby games just don’t work in Australia!! I love how the ARU changed the point system promoting more running Rugby!! Something World Rugby (IRB) need to step in & make official!!

Rugby no doubt is the struggling code in Australia but at some point if the ARU play their cards right like a thief in the night Rugby will turn the tide.

Yeah but Rugby Union has achieved what league could only wish of. All Blacks vs USA Eagles played at NFL stadium sold out!! over 61,000 plus, prime time on NBC Network just under a million viewers in America alone which for Rugby Union was a huge success.

Twice Rugby test matches have sold out in USA & broadcast. USA Eagles on a regular basis get an average of 10 – 20 thousand for test matches. Rugby 7s inclusion in the Olympics has also made big in roads in USA. Rugby Union is the fastest growing team sport in America as for the result in Chicago fans didn’t care it was about growing the game & getting people interested in Rugby!!

Please league can never catch Rugby Union on the international stage goodbye!!

True but Alliance is bigger than the Gold Coast but I see what your saying. The Sydney 7s could have also been played at Parramatta Stadium in its first year as capacity is perfect is not to big or small & its a great way for the ARU to see how attendances pan out.

Parramatta does have surrounding infrastructure as in hotels, night clubs, Restaurants & transport. But with a huge Olympic event like Rugby 7s the ARU has made the right move to Alliance & I’m confident NSW Government & the ARU can deliver I definitely be there when it happens!!

Yeah I agree but now with Adelaide oval newly rebuilt who knows it might have been a lot different second time around. No one knows what Sydney would bring but it was definitely the right move. The ARU now just need to be aggressive in promoting the event as Sydney has the potential to rival Hong Kong, Dubai etc Rugby definitely needs this in Australia.

I think now Sydney has the hosting rights to this great tournament it can provide the ARU with the financial platform to really launch Rugby 7s here in Australia & encourage kids & Adults young & old to play the game!!

The ARU also need to remind everyone who probably don’t know already that Rugby 7s is not just a 2 day event it’s an Olympic sport & it would encourage more athletes & Rugby players to see Rugby as a pathway to the Olympic games in Australia.

The 15s game will also benefit from 7s it’s more exposure for the sport so it could turn out bleeding over to more support for Rugby in general in Australia!!

It must be the culture within the club that’s killing the team & it’s supporters something is just not there!!

Great News although Adelaide or Perth maybe Darwin would have been great Cities to host Rugby 7s & grow more interest in rugby over there. Sydney is the biggest sporting market in Australia so the ARU had to make its presences felt especially with league being the dominant code in Sydney ah ok NSW & QLD.

I hate for other cities to miss out but I think this could be Rugby’s golden opportunity to try turn the tide or more importantly win more followers. If the ARU can get it together Sydney will put on a great tournament especially now that Rugby 7s is an Olympic sport.