NRL's $1.8M Plan To Make Games More Affordable Includes Free Transport

National Rugby League CEO Dave Smith "unveiled an initiative to make rugby league games more affordable," according to Michael Chammas of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. The NRL, in conjunction with the New South Wales government, ANZ Stadium, Canterbury and South Sydney, "have agreed to include public transport as part of ticket costs for all 27 games at the Olympic stadium." It is part of a A$2M ($1.8M) drive from the NRL "to improve fan experience." Smith: ''It will apply to all 27 club games being played at ANZ Stadium this season. In other words, when you buy a ticket in advance for any game at ANZ you get the transport thrown in. Not only is it going to save fans money but it is going to reduce traffic congestion around the ground and give fans a much more enjoyable game-day experience'' (SMH, 2/27).