Despite interest from interstate and Peter V’landys suggesting a Super Bowl style concept could be on the cards in the future, I’m told all parties are confident the Grand Final is staying in Sydney.

Source: https://westernweekender.com.au/2023/07/masked-panther-grand-final-is-staying-in-sydney/

“The Melbourne Cup remains a different audience to normal race days because of its place in Australian culture,” V’landys continued.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/states-look-to-cash-in-on-everest-day-as-wagering-hits-new-heights-20231015-p5ecdj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

When he couldn’t convince V’landys, the Racing NSW chief executive who famously keeps a tight rein on all aspects of his organisation, he took his concerns directly to the racing minister and other MPs.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/turf-wars-racing-the-big-loser-as-court-action-and-rivalries-rule-20230330-p5cwth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

While the meeting with the National Rugby League Chairman Peter V’landys did not happen, Prime Minister James Marape maintained that PNG was still “putting a business case” to be the 18th team in NRL.

Source: https://www.postcourier.com.pg/talks-on-pngs-nrl-bid-continues/