: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:09 pm  

Like the idea of a double header for the semi finals, however at Cardiff is just silly - firstly, we already have MM, Wembley and Old Trafford, all of which I support BTW, but also the stadium would look empty and what is a long established Rugby League event (rather than a pioneering one like Magic)

Double header at some place like Galfarm is a good idea though.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:14 pm  

Don't think this would work at all, especially with the decent opportunity of a national league side or two getting to the semi's. Dumb idea really

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:25 pm  

BalearicHullFan wrote:

Like the idea of a double header for the semi finals, however at Cardiff is just silly - firstly, we already have MM, Wembley and Old Trafford, all of which I support BTW, but also the stadium would look empty and what is a long established Rugby League event (rather than a pioneering one like Magic)

Double header at some place like Galfarm is a good idea though.

too small for 4 teams imo.
That's why I suggested City of Manchester. Think it's around 44,000

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:29 pm  

Oldham Rhino wrote:

There is only 3 weeks between the semis and the final. Why, in this financial climate, would they consider a double header in Cardiff?

Good point, but there are 10 weeks between the quarters and the semis. That's plenty of time to save up money for the semi. And you can guarantee that people will find money for the final should their team get there. It's Wembley!

100% Warrior wrote:

If the RFL were to do something like this I'd like to see some fan research done, ie. questionnaires asking fans for thier opinions. How far they're willing to travel etc etc. Instead of taking a huge gamble on a CCSF MS double-header.

Questionnaires of fans opinions won't necessarily tell you what they will do. Fans are fickle and change their minds.

cadoo wrote:

That would be my worry really. Could we fill it?

It would be embarassing for the game if it was half empty.

36,000 would be an excellent crowd! Better than MM and better than most combined semi-final attendances in the SL era. And to be fair, most semi-final crowds have been have empty anyway so it's not like it has affected them.

The Key wrote:

I'm all for expansion, in fact I don't think enough is been done at the top level in fact. But I don't think the cup semi-finals are a good tool for expansion, just the same as the cup final, play-offs and SLGF. I'm a fan of Magic weekend and its this type of event that is what the RFL should use

The cup final is played in expansion territory in front of a sell-out crowd every year. The games in Wales are pretty much what got interest going there (15,000 Welsh people at a cup final).
And what's the difference between the Magic Weekend and a DH cup-semi? Neither have sold out, both have more than one game and they will (most likely) both host SL clubs. They are the same sort of event, no?

Salty wrote:

It's also up to the BBC. if they want a match on Saturday and Sunday, then that will scupper a double header.

The only wild-card. It's all on the BBC if it goes ahead or not if the RFL decide they want it.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:34 pm  

Birstalltiger wrote:

Cardif whats the point they could not even half fill the Stadium with 12 teams there 4 going to be worse stupid idea an idea with is own intrest at hart.
If it is a 2 yorkshire team which it will it should played in yorkshire and if it is 2 Lancs or Cheshire team should play over there.
And if it is either Catalan Celtic or Quins they should play at a park feild then they might fill it.

Are you 10?! That has to be one of the most poorly constructed posts in the history of the internet!

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:36 pm  

BalearicHullFan wrote:

Like the idea of a double header for the semi finals, however at Cardiff is just silly - firstly, we already have MM, Wembley and Old Trafford, all of which I support BTW, but also the stadium would look empty and what is a long established Rugby League event (rather than a pioneering one like Magic)

Double header at some place like Galfarm is a good idea though.

Galpharm?! Are you for real?! 24,000 for TWO games of RL?!

I can understand everyone's choice of Eastlands, and that would be good. Not really expansion, but I reckon it would fill.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:57 pm  

Hope not - Headingley would be my choice if Rovers got that far.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:03 pm  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

I thought the same. Would it be able to cope with the demand for tickets as well once our Wembley band wagoners jumped on.

I don't think so.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:46 pm  

I like the idea of a double header, but not in Cardiff, it is too far to travel and with possible trips to France, London (league and cc final), edinburgh, bridgend to interest RL fans..I think people would give it a miss.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:55 pm  

poop idea