I agree100% It a big no from me But like you say,if more than 2,000 attend the rl will say its a success.

Doubt that would be a good idea Fred.

Even in footie sports fans rarely spend a weekend in Coventry but they might in Blackpool.

Well we find out in May.

I would agree with you though I would not stay the weekend in Coventry or Blackpool watching footie.

So it's not about the Rugby, just an excuse for a pi$$ up, well to be honest I can think of a few better places than Blackpool, then again where would the Rugby punters tie up their whippets and hang their flat caps? TBH I think it's an insult to our 'arm' of the sport, you can hear the fat controller now 'Eeh tek em to Blackpoo there won't be a lot of em and we can all stay in a bl00dy good hotel and have a seaside freebie on the silly beggars' unfortunately I will have to go but it's a straight journey up and back.
And no I'm not anti-Blackpool but for a prestigious weekend of Rugby League??? do me a favour.
My only hope is that it counts as an away game for us so we don't lose too much revenue.

Id prefer Toulouse for the weekend away errr i mean the rugby...

I ll be there
Althoughwith the venue at Blackpool the temptation to hit the pubs after "your" game is there and then you won't ho back whereas at the SL gig the fan zone and distance from the centre means fan sgo out into the fan zone and return

I think its worth a go as I reckon people will go to the match and then go out / stay over with mates family who wouldn't normally watch RL but (like the CC final / GF) will go for the occasion and a day out or weekend away.

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 .

25% extra isnt enough to make it a success Harold ,but hey ho we will find out next May

Unfortunately I think I'll be away that weekend but I'm sure it'll be a great one for all concerned.

No more holidays those weeks Kev, sorry.