The Sydney Roosters' Round 2 fixture against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles has been relocated to Leichhardt Oval.
The match was originally scheduled to be played at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, but due to the decision to play behind closed doors the Roosters elected to move the fixture.
Speaking to the club website, Roosters COO Jarrod Johnstone said: "While we were looking forward to hosting the Sea Eagles at Central Coast Stadium, the Club has taken this decision with the view that while the match will be played without Member and fan attendance, the priority remains to take every precaution to ensure the welfare of all players and staff participating in the match."
"We feel that minimising travel for all parties is an important precaution, and extend our thanks to the NRL, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Fox Sports for working with us to make this happen."
The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 on Saturday, March 21 and can be viewed live on Fox League.
with the looming investigation into salary cap issues for Souths
i can only see them sliding further down this list
Hell have no fury like a woman scorned ? Well it happened to my MWSE. Steve M gave it all up because manly scrwed him and we got the 5 year cheats tag.
As for AFB, we now know where his priorities lie and it aint with the fans or the club.
Its good this game has been moved Locky, our field is a cesspit of dog droppings and potholes. Maybe this virus will sort which clubs are viable and which clubs will go?
I think the SCG should have been used for a Roosters home game.
The wide open spaces, the Roosters last season run up big scores against all teams. With wide open empty ground the illusion of even more space would play right into the Chooks hands.
love Leichhardt oval… great memories of the Amco cup in the previous back to back era of the Roosters champions 74 – 75
A true indigenous legend and Roosters captain Artie Beetson who deserves his status in History was awesome (unlike these other non anthem entitled individuals)