The NRL stated the dearth of feminine amenities wasn’t behind the choice to schedule the Raiders on Saturday, as a substitute contemplating turnaround instances into week two of the finals.
The winner of the Storm-Raiders conflict will play the loser of the Panthers-Eels blockbuster, more likely to be the next Friday evening.
Canberra had been seething when the NRL ordered they fly in and head straight to Suncorp Stadium for their preliminary remaining in opposition to the Storm two years in the past, whereas Melbourne had been primarily based on the Sunshine Coast with COVID-19 border closures in place.
The membership requested to jet into Queensland the day earlier than, and when that request was rebuffed, inquired about heading to a resort for a few hours earlier than recreation time underneath strict protocols. Each had been dismissed.
The Storm scored three tries within the first 9 minutes and led 22-0 after 24 minutes as they blew the Raiders out of the water.
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Requested about this yr’s finals scheduling in his press convention following the Tigers recreation, coach Ricky Stuart stated: “We’re a membership that’s used to getting the quick straw.”
The Raiders have received their final 4 matches in opposition to the Storm in Melbourne, together with a 20-16 victory in July.
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