Melbourne Storm hopes to have 5000 fans at AAMI Park for its July 2 match.
The NRL is making plans for up to 500 people to attend games in Sydney from next weekend and groups of up to 50 would be allowed in corporate areas.
Clubs in New South Wales will be allowed to have patrons in corporate boxes from Thursday night’s game as a result of a ruling from that state’s government bringing stadiums into line with pubs and clubs.