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Final in Brisbane?

Rugby league

Brisbane is the frontrunner to host this year’s NRL grand final.

The ARL Commission is set to meet to discuss the October 2 decider, after negotiations with both the NSW and Queensland governments.

NSW was expected to host rugby league’s showpiece event at the 82,500-seat Accor Stadium but an announcement two weeks ago that Sydney’s suburban grounds would not be upgraded gave Queensland a chance to snatch the hosting rights.

ARL commissioner Kate Jones said a report saying the decision was now 60-40 in Queensland’s favour was accurate.

‘‘We’ve continued to negotiate in good faith with the NSW government around this long-term standing agreement we had . . . we’re continuing to do so,’’ Jones told ABC Radio in Brisbane. – AAP

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