I would rather just watch the CC Quater Finals at the weekend and get rid of this stupid "third" league game.

But you can't plan that, when you don't know who's playing until a couple of weeks before the games.

Before they sort out venues they need to agree on what they hope to achieve from the weekend.

Is it a p155 up in a big stadium or is it supposed to grow RL in that area?

If it’s the latter then what there doing at present is akin to throwing a packet of seeds out of your back window once a year hoping for a nice garden.

They need to plan it that’s for sure but stick to one venue for a period of time and grow the sport in that area, have the summer bash there too or near to that area. Eg Magic Weekend at Newcastle, Summer Bash a few weeks later at Darlingtons ground whilst pushing RL in the North East over 5 plus years with a view to getting Newcastle producing players of their own. Maybe an even longer plan like 5 years before sew the seeds by getting into the schools and starting teams, then have Magic Weekend there for 5 years and continue for 5 years after with the emphasis on developing players for academy’s and lower league clubs eg Newcastle Thunder.

So over a 15 year period you could get a kid who is 5 years old and introduces to RL, aged 10 goes to their first Magic Weekend, 15 signs for Newcastle Thunder and 20 makes their debut.

Which is a lot better than just having a fancy dress p155 up once a year with no legacy. Toronto is ripe for this given enough time and planning it would work.

Wasn't there a huge aggregate attendance for their magic games?

Good crowd, yes, but they get good crowds in Brisbane anyway. Not so good if you're from Sydney and lost a home game.