But what came next was even more concerning, with fans claiming they were then allowed into the stadium with all social distancing measures abandoned. Problems were also encountered at the AFL's preliminary final between Port Adelaide and Richmond at the Adelaide Oval. Trying to get into Suncorp. Storm vs Raiders teams, videos, SuperCoach scores, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Zero social distancing, zero direction from staff. Watch the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals on Kayo. Suncorp Stadium’s official Twitter account claimed on Twitter the organisation was working to resolve the issues. A serious COVID-19 protocol breach has plunged the NRL into scandal after thousands of fans were caught in a major security matter. #NRLStormRaiders pic.twitter.com/gxgrN7MO2i, Update: they let everyone in without scanning tickets and barely a bag check. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. pic.twitter.com/a49AVa7Lv3, When ticketek crashes but then is fixed, social distancing doesn’t matter ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/sCrNLHz6dd, If there is going to be a #COVID19 outbreak it is going to happen at @Suncorp stadium tonight. “They’ve delayed this as much as they can but for such a big game they can’t be pushing it back too much.”. NFL picks, predictions against spread Week 6: Buccaneers take down Packers; Cowboys, Bears win again, Coronavirus: New England Patriots cancel training after fifth positive test, Source: Free-agent DE Irving reinstated by NFL. Suncorp Stadium officials have been forced to apologise to the thousands of fans stuck outside for Melbourne's stunning start in Friday's NRL preliminary final due to a ticketing system failure. Thousands of patrons have been left locked outside Suncorp Stadium as Ticketek experienced technical difficulties with tickets. “There’s some kind of ticketing crash, thousands of people are still outside,” Fox League commentator Andrew Voss said. “We are aware of an issue with some mobile tickets and are working hard to resolve this now,” it claimed on social media. Many took to Twitter to share their frustration after being forced to wait outside. Disaster,' one woman wrote. “Ticketek has crashed and there’s 20,000 people stuck outside,” he said. “Ticketek will send all patrons with mobile tickets an email with their tickets attacked.”, “Please download and use these email EzyTickets on entry.”. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Triple M’s Ben Dobbin said up to 20,000 had been caught in the shambles. Halfback Jahrome Hughes was inspirational as Melbourne raced to a point a minute 24-0 lead and the Raiders never recovered, ensuring their 26-year title drought continues. “Ticketek has crashed and there’s 20,000 people stuck outside,” he said. A nationwide glitch in Ticketek's system caused machines to fail, leaving crowds waiting outside Suncorp Stadium and the Adelaide Oval. Check out all the big moments from the two grand final qualifiers. Several fans and members of the media took to social media to record the scene inside and outside of the stadium. 'Ticketek's mobile website has crashed and there are hundreds of stranded footy goers who can't get into Adelaide Oval as they can't load their tickets,' she said. Every game before the Grand Final Live & On-Demand with no-ad breaks during play. Game starts in 4 minutes and we’re hardly moving. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. Pictures: Twitter, Justin Olam of the Storm celebrates a try during the NRL Preliminary Final against the Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium on October 16, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Every game before the Grand Final Live & On-Demand with no-ad breaks during play. Some fans inside the venue were shocked at the sight of supporters charging into the venue after kick-off clearly violating the social distancing rules that saw the Queensland Government boost capacity for NRL finals held at the venue to 39,000. "It was an absolute nightmare last night at Suncorp Stadium," Today reporter Natarjsha Kramer said outside the ground on Saturday morning. Game starts in 4 minutes and we’re hardly moving. Eventually staff allowed fans without seeing tickets leading to hundreds of people trying to enter the venue, with many ignoring social distancing measures. Here’s why these Houston Astros could do it, Klopp provides Van Dijk injury update after Merseyside derby horror tackle, Hollie Doyle claims first Group One win on Glen Shiel at Ascot. Watch the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals on Kayo. pic.twitter.com/4szpCqb8bO, If there is going to be a #COVID19 outbreak it is going to happen at @Suncorp stadium tonight. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Suncorp Stadium officials have released an apology to NRL fans who were delayed in getting inside the ground for the preliminary final between the Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders after a technical glitch at the gates on Friday night. A failure in Ticketek’s system impacted ticket machines nationally with both the NRL and the AFL’s preliminary final at the Adelaide Oval both forced to lock out thousands of fans as a result of a system breakdown. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. “Ticketek apologises to Storm and Raiders fans that were delayed getting into Suncorp Stadium tonight due to a technical issue,” it said. “Hundreds of people have been affected by Ticketek tonight,” Cornes told SEN Radio. "Suncorp Stadium apologises sincerely to our patrons for the failure of the stadium's ticketing system due to a national outage which created delays on … pic.twitter.com/a49AVa7Lv3. The guessing game over Cameron Smith's future looks set to continue for at least another week after Melbourne overpowered Canberra 30-10 to become the first team to book a 2020 NRL grand final berth. Published: 12:02 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 12:18 BST, 16 October 2020. 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The Courier-Mail’s Amy Price reported the situation in Queensland got worse when the gates were opened up and fans were ushered straight inside the venue. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Disaster. “There’s some kind of ticketing crash, thousands of people are still outside,” Fox League commentator Andrew Voss said. “We also apologise to the NRL and Suncorp Stadium.”. When Adam Reynolds stepped up in the dying minutes to nail what seemed to be a potential game-clinching 40/20 trailing 16-20, ANZ Stadium erupted into pandemonium. In Brisbane, fans were getting anxious when they were still locked out four minutes before Melbourne Storm were due to take on the Canberra Raiders. “There’s people standing outside in the rain at Adelaide Oval right now.”. “They’ve delayed this as much as they can but for such a big game they can’t be pushing it back too much”. Same thing happened at the AFL. Millions enjoy a last night of freedom before Covid-19 curfew hits Paris and other... DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: They're responsible for 80% of cases and are the key to stopping corona. Fox League commentator Andrew Voss reported Raiders-Storm match had been delayed slightly in order to get as many fans through the door before kick-off. Others described the scenes of fans packed in outside the venue as a “complete shambles”. Replay video. #NRLStormRaiders pic.twitter.com/gxgrN7MO2i. 'I think that goes without saying - it's pretty much out there': Jennifer... Has YOUR career been put in limbo? Missed two tries and a wine, but I’m here,” she wrote. Frustrated fans took to social media to criticise the failure, which left thousands locked out of venues as Ticketek tried to fix the problem. Surely hold the game off for 15 minutes.. what a shit time to stuff up hahaha. Trying to get into Suncorp. Builder who stabbed three men to death as they attacked him will face NO charges because he was acting in... A theatrical bust-up - but a deal is still the likely outcome of Brexit talks, writes JASON GROVES. After employees allowed fans to enter unchecked, social media users uploaded pictures of people squashed together. Thousands of furious NRL fans get locked out of Suncorp Stadium after a ticketing technical glitch before being let in anyway leading to social distancing 'shambles' Angry fans and NRL commentators were fuming at being trapped in a congested crowd of thousands. EXCLUSIVE: Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns warn Panthers of Wayne Bennett mind games, Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart storms out of press conference after one question. The Raiders cut the halftime deficit to 24-6 but their dream of booking back to back grand finals ultimately came unstuck at their bogey venue Suncorp Stadium where they have not won since 2010. Suncorp Stadium’s official Twitter account claimed the organisation was working to resolve the issues. “Hundreds of people have been affected by Ticketek tonight,” Cornes told SEN Radio. Thousands of fans stuck outside Suncorp Stadium. “Ticketek will send all patrons with mobile tickets an email with their tickets attacked.” Others described the scenes of fans packed outside the venue as a “complete shambles”. #NRLStormRaiders pic.twitter.com/b29TSHhpps. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. A failure in Ticketek’s system impacted ticket machines nationally with both the NRL and the AFL’s preliminary final at the Adelaide Oval both forced to lock out thousands of fans as a result of a system breakdown.

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