The NRL have accidentally deterred people buying tickets for the first Origin game with a marketing mishap. 

The NRL have placed a digital billboard in Rundle Mall in Adelaide saying ‘real footy is coming soon to Adelaide’.

Neil Breen said on 4BC Brisbane Live, “It’s the dumbest piece of marketing I’ve ever seen, I saw this picture today and could not believe the NRL did it.”

The capacity of Adelaide Oval is 53,500 but the NRL management are aiming to reach 45,000 at best.

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