ARL Commission chairman Peter V\u2019landys was certain league fans would be safe, and \u201cthose [ICE] incidents are isolated to another state a long way from Vegas\u201d.<\/p>\n
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A crowd of 40,746 attended the first edition of the NRL in Vegas, while 45,209 watched last year\u2019s matches. The NRL is hoping for a similar attendance for the two NRL games involving Canterbury, St George Illawarra, Newcastle and North Queensland. There is also a Super League game featuring Leeds and champions Hull KR.<\/p>\n
More than 15,000 Australians have bought tickets, with Canterbury supporters leading the way in terms of sales, followed by the Cowboys.<\/p>\n
The Cowboys and Bulldogs confirmed they would have security attached to their travelling players. The Dragons have hired Manly\u2019s long-time head of security Michael Malligan, while the Knights opted for the services of a US firm.<\/p>\n
Bell said he could not fault the behaviour of players and fans over the past two years, and was due to present to the players and staff of the four clubs next week via phone hook-up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll give them the basics, things they probably already know, but I want to reiterate with them how Las Vegas is a city where people think they can do what they want whenever they want, and for the most part you can \u2013 you can come out here and enjoy yourself \u2013 but you have to be responsible,\u201d Bell said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe communicate all the time [with the NRL]. We talk about ways how we can keep everyone safe, and make sure they also enjoy themselves. If they come all the way over here, we want them to have a great time.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fans have been great, the attendance has increased, and I\u2019d imagine it will go up again for this instalment.\u201d<\/p>\n