Quote ="Harold Rigby Jnr"I think both the venue and format is a good choice that will prove a success.
A lot of people are missing the point. Its an event that will generate an awful lot of publicity to showcase the game away from super duper league for a change. That must be seen as a positive.
Holding it in Blackpool will mean the majority of championshio supporters will support it out of curiosity. Blackpool will also add another 25% on the gate from fans bringing the misses, the girlfriend, the kids etc that with all due respect Batley would not.
Turn it into a carnival atmosphere and a day in Blackpool that will appeal for all the family to enjoy then they will want to return again. Championship Rugby League wins Imo.
Or of course we can do as Starbug and Fred suggest and not even bother trying.'"
Harold you've hit the nail on the head , about families coming to Blackpool , I and Mrs Caroli will be there , along with around 8 of my relatives , obviously they wont be attending the Rugby , but it will at least attract folk to come along who wouldn't normally attend , it has already been stated by the RFL that they will be copying the SL attraction , and as you say if you don't try something you don't know if it works or not .
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