The NRL rejected a Queensland government proposal that would have resulted in the state hosting three grand finals before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, while still ensuring the majority of deciders remained in Sydney.
has obtained details of the proposal, put to Rugby League Central last year, which could have resulted in up to $200 million coming into the NRL coffers during a 12-year period. The pitch was for a quadrennial rotation of the grand final, starting in 2023, as follows:Year 4 - NRL to put the event to tender, with Sydney and Brisbane still eligible to be part of the bidding process.
Sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of negotiations, said the Queensland Government was prepared to outlay up to $15 million per grand final, with a commitment to pay the majority of the money upfront.
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