Does anybody really think that the Broncos were given a say in the venue? Irrespective of what Gus did or didn't say, the RFL had already decided to play the game in a suburb of Wigan because of a suitably-sized (they hope) ground which (they hope) will look and sound good on TV.
Look at their list of criteria. Anybody spot a significant one that's missing?
Quote: A number of alternative venues were considered and the final selections were based on various criteria, including availability, size and quality of facilities, associated match costs, commercial viability and the views of broadcast partners.'"
:2lqw0i5y] ""A number of alternative venues were considered and the final selections were based on various criteria, including availability, size and quality of facilities, associated match costs, commercial viability and the views of broadcast partners.'"