Battleground states Expansion

[Fred]

I think SA and WA are easy options if they choose to go there - but don’t see any upside apart from being easy.

NT - or a Northern Australia concept not a fan of - small fan base, spread out. Don’t like it at all. They schedule games there to have a presence - not as a prelude.

Brisbane - there could be something taking in west Brisbane (encompassing toward ipswitch) that has a decent grassroots support - although lions setting up their base out that way ? Plus Aussie rules is already going sufficiently well I feel - build on what they have - but down the track definetely.

Canberra is the obvious place a new team should be but have gws there kind of takes that out. A new team and gws out of Canberra would be a win win for both but can’t see gws moving.

Fir mins - the obvious choice is Newcastle. Yes, RL is dominant but that’s the point - to grow the game in new areas. There is a strong Aussie rules culture in the region and a long history. It’s not too far from Sydney and being a regional town, if they start winning, locals jump on board quick - similar to Perth with a new NRL team. That, to me, seems plainly obvious.

Discuss.

A Newcastle North Coast team is a good idea, a lot of support in seaside communities that have their own local teams, many strong community completions in Northern NSW started by born and breed locals and ex southeners.
North Queensland Northern Territory combined team with headquarters in both regions worth exploring, not sure how it would could work but one to consider.
Melbourne has glut of teams, some poorly supported and they would be better to relocate and develop a new market, This could add extra value to TV rights.

Yeah - I think that is the logical spot to be honest. Having family in the area - who coaches his sons Aussie Rules team - I can conform a decent grassroots exists - but even if it didn't, if there was nothing - that would be even more a reason to lay down roots there and grow the game. Same as in Western Sydney - and for the NRL to put a team in Perth. No point expanding to an area where the game is already popular - little growth in that I feel.

[leeroy*NRL*]

I think SA and WA are easy options if they choose to go there - but don’t see any upside apart from being easy.

NT - or a Northern Australia concept not a fan of - small fan base, spread out. Don’t like it at all. They schedule games there to have a presence - not as a prelude.

Brisbane - there could be something taking in west Brisbane (encompassing toward ipswitch) that has a decent grassroots support - although lions setting up their base out that way ? Plus Aussie rules is already going sufficiently well I feel - build on what they have - but down the track definetely.

Canberra is the obvious place a new team should be but have gws there kind of takes that out. A new team and gws out of Canberra would be a win win for both but can’t see gws moving.

Fir mins - the obvious choice is Newcastle. Yes, RL is dominant but that’s the point - to grow the game in new areas. There is a strong Aussie rules culture in the region and a long history. It’s not too far from Sydney and being a regional town, if they start winning, locals jump on board quick - similar to Perth with a new NRL team. That, to me, seems plainly obvious.

Discuss.

A Newcastle North Coast team is a good idea, a lot of support in seaside communities that have their own local teams, many strong community completions in Northern NSW started by born and breed locals and ex southeners.
North Queensland Northern Territory combined team with headquarters in both regions worth exploring, not sure how it would could work but one to consider.
Melbourne has glut of teams, some poorly supported and they would be better to relocate and develop a new market, This could add extra value to TV rights.

Yeah - I think that is the logical spot to be honest. Having family in the area - who coaches his sons Aussie Rules team - I can conform a decent grassroots exists - but even if it didn't, if there was nothing - that would be even more a reason to lay down roots there and grow the game. Same as in Western Sydney - and for the NRL to put a team in Perth. No point expanding to an area where the game is already popular - little growth in that I feel.

outside of Newcastle going up the North Coast, Population centres are too spread out, and are marginal for Growth of a Footy Team
Unless it was Based in Newcastle (you could get Central Coast to south and north to Port Macquarie)

[Beaussie]

Toxic lol

[Fred]

A Newcastle North Coast team is a good idea, a lot of support in seaside communities that have their own local teams, many strong community completions in Northern NSW started by born and breed locals and ex southeners.
North Queensland Northern Territory combined team with headquarters in both regions worth exploring, not sure how it would could work but one to consider.
Melbourne has glut of teams, some poorly supported and they would be better to relocate and develop a new market, This could add extra value to TV rights.

Yeah - I think that is the logical spot to be honest. Having family in the area - who coaches his sons Aussie Rules team - I can conform a decent grassroots exists - but even if it didn't, if there was nothing - that would be even more a reason to lay down roots there and grow the game. Same as in Western Sydney - and for the NRL to put a team in Perth. No point expanding to an area where the game is already popular - little growth in that I feel.

outside of Newcastle going up the North Coast, Population centres are too spread out, and are marginal for Growth of a Footy Team
Unless it was Based in Newcastle (you could get Central Coast to south and north to Port Macquarie)

Yeah - just call it Newcastle

[leeroy*NRL*]

'ARL chairman Peter V’landys and Western Australia Premier Roger Cook have held crucial talks on Friday to try and salvage Perth’s prospect of entering an expanded NRL competition' - https://codesports.com.au/nrl/peter-vla ... 54a5a9f347 #NRL

Intense Talks Friday
double header today (PERTH)

ARL COMMISSION TO MEET 17 CLUB CEOS

[Fred]

A little bit of back and forth - each trying to get the best result - should work something out.

[leeroy*NRL*]

WA premier says NRL expansion talks are now 'positive'

Western Australia's premier has offered renewed hope of salvaging the Perth Bears concept, describing the last-ditch talks with the NRL as "positive".

Premier Roger Cook was a keen observer at the Optus Stadium double-header on Saturday, addressing club officials and sitting in the crowd for the two matches.

A crowd of 31,437 was announced at halftime of the second game, perhaps showing some fans had delivered on the threat of boycotting out of frustration.

But publicly Cook has had a change of tune.

It was only last Saturday that he accused the NRL of treating his state like a "cash cow", with an estimated $65 million gap in funding talks.

Cook is now hopeful the proposed franchise can be saved, with both parties returning to the table in recent days.

We've made our position to the NRL very clear, and that is any deal must deliver value for WA taxpayers," Cook said in a statement.

"Since then, we've had some positive discussions, and those discussions are ongoing.

"We won't be making any further comment until those discussions conclude."

The Dolphins will also host Newcastle at HBF Park in Perth in June

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8941120/

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

I think SA and WA are easy options if they choose to go there - but don’t see any upside apart from being easy.

NT - or a Northern Australia concept not a fan of - small fan base, spread out. Don’t like it at all. They schedule games there to have a presence - not as a prelude.

Brisbane - there could be something taking in west Brisbane (encompassing toward ipswitch) that has a decent grassroots support - although lions setting up their base out that way ? Plus Aussie rules is already going sufficiently well I feel - build on what they have - but down the track definetely.

Canberra is the obvious place a new team should be but have gws there kind of takes that out. A new team and gws out of Canberra would be a win win for both but can’t see gws moving.

Fir mins - the obvious choice is Newcastle. Yes, RL is dominant but that’s the point - to grow the game in new areas. There is a strong Aussie rules culture in the region and a long history. It’s not too far from Sydney and being a regional town, if they start winning, locals jump on board quick - similar to Perth with a new NRL team. That, to me, seems plainly obvious.

Discuss.

A Newcastle North Coast team is a good idea, a lot of support in seaside communities that have their own local teams, many strong community completions in Northern NSW started by born and breed locals and ex southeners.
North Queensland Northern Territory combined team with headquarters in both regions worth exploring, not sure how it would could work but one to consider.
Melbourne has glut of teams, some poorly supported and they would be better to relocate and develop a new market, This could add extra value to TV rights.

prize for the dumbest post this year already bplug

twerpball is as popular as a turd lollipop in Newie & north of there
Boys who turn up at school & college in singlets & their little sisters shorts get bashed up ..... by the girls

your child hood must of been a lonely sad one! those AFL fans laughing at you trying to be a tough little boy and show those rugby league skills

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

Toxic lol

the chat would had gone gang busters! today PVL selling his snake oil how locals love there league and need a team that they will be happy to pay hundreds of millions for this unwanted team from NSW only for the Perth heads of state to turn around and see a half empty stadium and laugh PVL while he packs up his crayons and colouring book from his presentation leaving the office

[Terry]

Toxic lol

the chat would had gone gang busters! today PVL selling his snake oil how locals love there league and need a team that they will be happy to pay hundreds of millions for this unwanted team from NSW only for the Perth heads of state to turn around and see a half empty stadium and laugh PVL while he packs up his crayons and colouring book from his presentation leaving the office

You seem to be very triggered by the NRL having a team in WA Wackjob. You need to take some deep breaths and calm down pal. The big bad NRL ain't gonna hurt ya. Its just a sport. The most watched sport in the land to be precise.

There will be an NRL team in WA Wackjob. The good folk there will love it and will turn out in big numbers to see the greatest game of all. It won't hurt or effect you in any way pal. Just stay calm and try to ignore it if it still causes you angst.

Hope this helps Wacky and take care pal.

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

Toxic lol

the chat would had gone gang busters! today PVL selling his snake oil how locals love there league and need a team that they will be happy to pay hundreds of millions for this unwanted team from NSW only for the Perth heads of state to turn around and see a half empty stadium and laugh PVL while he packs up his crayons and colouring book from his presentation leaving the office

You seem to be very triggered by the NRL having a team in WA Wackjob. You need to take some deep breaths and calm down pal. The big bad NRL ain't gonna hurt ya. Its just a sport. The most watched sport in the land to be precise.

There will be an NRL team in WA Wackjob. The good folk there will love it and will turn out in big numbers to see the greatest game of all. It won't hurt or effect you in any way pal. Just stay calm and try to ignore it if it still causes you angst.

Hope this helps Wacky and take care pal.

Funny as isn’t it Terrance! how a half filled stadium for a double header for greasy Pete Landys to gift his presentation to the heads of state as to why the government needs to pay and run an unwanted team from NSW that the WA public don’t care for!

[Terry]

the chat would had gone gang busters! today PVL selling his snake oil how locals love there league and need a team that they will be happy to pay hundreds of millions for this unwanted team from NSW only for the Perth heads of state to turn around and see a half empty stadium and laugh PVL while he packs up his crayons and colouring book from his presentation leaving the office

You seem to be very triggered by the NRL having a team in WA Wackjob. You need to take some deep breaths and calm down pal. The big bad NRL ain't gonna hurt ya. Its just a sport. The most watched sport in the land to be precise.

There will be an NRL team in WA Wackjob. The good folk there will love it and will turn out in big numbers to see the greatest game of all. It won't hurt or effect you in any way pal. Just stay calm and try to ignore it if it still causes you angst.

Hope this helps Wacky and take care pal.

Funny as isn’t it Terrance! how a half filled stadium for a double header for greasy Pete Landys to gift his presentation to the heads of state as to why the government needs to pay and run an unwanted team from NSW that the WA public don’t care for!

Its terrible ain't it Wackjob! When they get a team in WA you'll be cowering under ya bed pal. But it will be ok Wacky. The big bad NRL won't hurt you. If you feel scared just call for mummy to bring ya a hot water bottle to soothe your triggered mind.

Have a great day pal. And beware the bogeyman!!!!!

[leeroy*NRL*]

the chat would had gone gang busters! today PVL selling his snake oil how locals love there league and need a team that they will be happy to pay hundreds of millions for this unwanted team from NSW only for the Perth heads of state to turn around and see a half empty stadium and laugh PVL while he packs up his crayons and colouring book from his presentation leaving the office

You seem to be very triggered by the NRL having a team in WA Wackjob. You need to take some deep breaths and calm down pal. The big bad NRL ain't gonna hurt ya. Its just a sport. The most watched sport in the land to be precise.

There will be an NRL team in WA Wackjob. The good folk there will love it and will turn out in big numbers to see the greatest game of all. It won't hurt or effect you in any way pal. Just stay calm and try to ignore it if it still causes you angst.

Hope this helps Wacky and take care pal.

Funny as isn’t it Terrance! how a half filled stadium for a double header for greasy Pete Landys to gift his presentation to the heads of state as to why the government needs to pay and run an unwanted team from NSW that the WA public don’t care for!

get Freo v Port & Suns v Kangas at SCG will see how many turn up

[Fred]

You seem to be very triggered by the NRL having a team in WA Wackjob. You need to take some deep breaths and calm down pal. The big bad NRL ain't gonna hurt ya. Its just a sport. The most watched sport in the land to be precise.

There will be an NRL team in WA Wackjob. The good folk there will love it and will turn out in big numbers to see the greatest game of all. It won't hurt or effect you in any way pal. Just stay calm and try to ignore it if it still causes you angst.

Hope this helps Wacky and take care pal.

Funny as isn’t it Terrance! how a half filled stadium for a double header for greasy Pete Landys to gift his presentation to the heads of state as to why the government needs to pay and run an unwanted team from NSW that the WA public don’t care for!

get Freo v Port & Suns v Kangas at SCG will see how many turn up

I don’t think it mattered who was playing in the double header - there would be very few who follow an nrl team let alone heard of one in Perth. If you followed nrl you’d probably be going - it was there being a game rather than who was playing.

Where’s in Sydney you have a large Aussie rules following - massive compared to Perth - also a large AFL footprint also comparatively re: media and following. Which is fine - the whole reason of going to Perth for nrl is to grow the game - make it national - no point going to somewhere where the game is already popular. Same reason for having giants in western sydney.

[leeroy*NRL*]

Funny as isn’t it Terrance! how a half filled stadium for a double header for greasy Pete Landys to gift his presentation to the heads of state as to why the government needs to pay and run an unwanted team from NSW that the WA public don’t care for!

get Freo v Port & Suns v Kangas at SCG will see how many turn up

I don’t think it mattered who was playing in the double header - there would be very few who follow an nrl team let alone heard of one in Perth. If you followed nrl you’d probably be going - it was there being a game rather than who was playing.

Where’s in Sydney you have a large Aussie rules following - massive compared to Perth - also a large AFL footprint also comparatively re: media and following. Which is fine - the whole reason of going to Perth for nrl is to grow the game - make it national - no point going to somewhere where the game is already popular. Same reason for having giants in western sydney.

always matters who is playing... it lifts the profile.

and i guarantee you the locals who would turn out for a FREO v PORT clash in Sydney would be low

NRL will expand in South West of BRISBANE down the track, they will be going where the FISH are WHY
because its a huge Area with no team that would be an instant success