July 16, 1997: Frykberg wanted 'Super Bowl' even if peace process failed
Game should go ahead regardless of whether there was one competition in 1998 or two, the News Limited chief suggested.
News Limited head of sport Ian Frykberg was so much in favour of a showdown between the two 1997 premiers that he wanted it even if peace failed.
“We’ve always said that if it’s in the best interests of unity, we would like to be involved in a ‘super bowl’ and our position hasn’t changed,” Frykberg told colleague Paul Kent.
“But the ARL have always ruled …