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“The city would host an event like that really well, it would do a great job with it. It’s got the facilities, accommodation and all the other appeal. We saw with State of Origin here on two occasions the number of people who travelled across the country to come to Perth.
“Magic Round has even greater potential. It would attract a lot of people from the east coast and New Zealand, such would be the power of a Magic Round.”
Sackson said events such as the weekend’s double-header and, potentially, Magic Round shine a spotlight on the sport in Perth.
“They give us a more potent share in media voice and help win the hearts and minds of more parents and Western Australian boys and girls,” he said.
“We want them to engage with rugby league and participate in it moving forward, hence growing the game.”
Magic Round has been held in Brisbane every year since its inception…