Game timing very bad

Letters

AS witnessed from previous violence caused by angry supporters during the Digicel Cup grand finale, Papua New Guinea National Rugby League (PNGNRL) management should learn from that and prevent it from happening again.
The greatest game of all, the rugby league match between PNG Kumuls and British Lions, will be played at 5.30pm on Saturday.
PNG is a country where rugby league is considered as the number sport.
This has been proven by the thousands flocking to watch either local rugby matches or international matches.
Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s government had taken a wise decision to build an international rugby stadium to which citizens and rugby fans are enjoying the conducive environment and surroundings at the stadium.
From a supporters view since the game would be played at 5.30pm and end about 7pm, there won’t be public PMV’s operating at that time.
Therefore, what is the PNGNRL management’s view regarding public safety?
Have they taken this into consideration before staging the game at 5.30pm? Beyond that time, the safety of children, mothers and fathers is paramount.
How does the PNGNRL management expect the public to travel back home after 7pm?
You have a few more days left to strategise and come up with a plan that will benefit the public at large.
Stop thinking of only making money, consider the public risks involved. We ask if police will be provided at strategic locations to ensure no opportunists take advantage of the situation to harass our girls or mothers.
Prevention is always better than cure.
Alternatively, PNGNRL should consider providing big buses to transport supporters back home after 7pm.
All these big buses should park at Jack Pidik Park with numbers written on it for specific location for drop off.
Make this sort of arrangements for the public to enjoy trouble free environments during such important rugby matches.

Rugby Die Hard Fan,
Botape, POM