It's Official. Perth Bears 100% confirmed as the NRLs newest team.

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

Oh really??? Sounds like you are the one to scared.

Rugby League is actually more popular in Perth than Melbourne. AFL fans actually said the same thing about the Melbourne Storm who entered a much tougher more competitive market.

26 years later and multiple premierships with an average home crowds exceeding 30,000. They are still as strong as ever.

Do storm really have an average home crowd of 30000?

no..
last season they averaged over 22k
this season is higher than this.. they have had 2 sell outs.

2023 was 20k,
2022 was 18k
there history around 13k
the storm have never had any sustained time of being down the lower of the ladder. so when they do then it will the time to test there popularity

[Fred]

Cook stating that no government funding for hbf stadium - interesting. And that games could be played at Optus if demand dictates re crowds.

I would imagine the Dockers and Eagles would have something to say about that.

Doubtful NRL crowds would justify move to Optus Stafium anyway.

i doubt Bears will play at OPTUS either. (bar the 1st game of season)

Political 100% did not want to come out and say 65mill and COE etc all at once with stadium..

Stadium is an unknown will happen me thinks in time.

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

[azif]

I would imagine the Dockers and Eagles would have something to say about that.

Doubtful NRL crowds would justify move to Optus Stafium anyway.

i doubt Bears will play at OPTUS either. (bar the 1st game of season)

Political 100% did not want to come out and say 65mill and COE etc all at once with stadium..

Stadium is an unknown will happen me thinks in time.

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

It will get upgraded

as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow & soon too

[Terry]

Do storm really have an average home crowd of 30000?

no..
last season they averaged over 22k
this season is higher than this.. they have had 2 sell outs.

2023 was 20k,
2022 was 18k
there history around 13k
the storm have never had any sustained time of being down the lower of the ladder. so when they do then it will the time to test there popularity

Yeah, good call Wacko. I reckon the Storm are just about done when they slide down the ladder pal. I'd say pack 'em up and close 'em down now. Get in before the slide to save embarrassment.

I'm sure Peter The Great is hanging off your every word Wacko and he'll punt 'em soon as ya can say Wackjobhasgotnoideaaboutanythingreally!!!!!!!!!

[Beaussie]

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

Yep temporary government funding is limited and over 7 years. Doesn’t seem like much government support when you look at it like that. Without early success, I suspect this team will really struggle and could be a financial disaster for the NRL.


The WA Government will provide temporary direct financial support to the club of $60 million over seven years, commencing 2025/26, with $35 million ring-fenced for development, including grassroots. An additional $5.6 million will be provided for match day support and marketing over the seven-year period.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media- ... r%20period.


Sounds like the Bears will struggle for on field talent too, with the bizarre announcement that Rugby Union players from the Western Force could be playing for the Bears as well? Does the NRL have the player depth to expand so quickly?

[Terry]

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

Yep temporary government funding is limited and over 7 years. Doesn’t seem like much government support when you look at it like that. Without early success, I suspect this team will really struggle and could be a financial disaster for the NRL.


The WA Government will provide temporary direct financial support to the club of $60 million over seven years, commencing 2025/26, with $35 million ring-fenced for development, including grassroots. An additional $5.6 million will be provided for match day support and marketing over the seven-year period.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media- ... r%20period.


Sounds like the Bears will struggle for on field talent too, with the bizarre announcement that Rugby Union players from the Western Force could be playing for the Bears as well? Does the NRL have the player depth to expand so quickly?

Hahaha!!! Beatup hoping, willing and praying the Perth Bears fail. Whoever that RL thug was that gave you a flogging when you were a kid has a lot to pay for - he's given you a lifelong hatred of all things RL lololololol!!!

The Bears will be fine pal. I suggest you spend your time on more positive aspects of your life. This continual re-visiting your traumatic youth does you no good pal.

[leeroy*NRL*]

I would imagine the Dockers and Eagles would have something to say about that.

Doubtful NRL crowds would justify move to Optus Stafium anyway.

i doubt Bears will play at OPTUS either. (bar the 1st game of season)

Political 100% did not want to come out and say 65mill and COE etc all at once with stadium..

Stadium is an unknown will happen me thinks in time.

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

yep 7 years of funding >> at this point nothing more nothing less.
also on top is COE which will be split in too with UNION and LEAGUE based in north Perth..

Stadium is all unknown and whispers. watch this space..

[leeroy*NRL*]

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

Yep temporary government funding is limited and over 7 years. Doesn’t seem like much government support when you look at it like that. Without early success, I suspect this team will really struggle and could be a financial disaster for the NRL.


The WA Government will provide temporary direct financial support to the club of $60 million over seven years, commencing 2025/26, with $35 million ring-fenced for development, including grassroots. An additional $5.6 million will be provided for match day support and marketing over the seven-year period.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media- ... r%20period.


Sounds like the Bears will struggle for on field talent too, with the bizarre announcement that Rugby Union players from the Western Force could be playing for the Bears as well? Does the NRL have the player depth to expand so quickly?

I recan Bears will be financially sound and will have no issues financially..

NRL covers salary cap plus 30% on top too all clubs.
and that is expected to GROW Alot more in 2028

Bears sponsorship and membership will be decent..
there will also be membership base NSW support which will help at away games in NSW

Perth is seen as alot easier than Melbourne by a long shot.
and Storm are doing fine..

[leeroy*NRL*]

Numbers released on Thursday at Press Conference

We've got 5,000 registered tackle participants and we've got 17,000 touch participants already and that number is just going to skyrocket,” Abdo said.

(this is measure is really good) When you think there is not even a NRL Team in PERTH

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

Cook was very clear - no funding for the stadium from government. Also noted what funding there is from government for the team is time limited - can't remember howe many years - maybe 6 - but starts 2025 I believe - maybe 2026 (can't remember).

Yep temporary government funding is limited and over 7 years. Doesn’t seem like much government support when you look at it like that. Without early success, I suspect this team will really struggle and could be a financial disaster for the NRL.


The WA Government will provide temporary direct financial support to the club of $60 million over seven years, commencing 2025/26, with $35 million ring-fenced for development, including grassroots. An additional $5.6 million will be provided for match day support and marketing over the seven-year period.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media- ... r%20period.


Sounds like the Bears will struggle for on field talent too, with the bizarre announcement that Rugby Union players from the Western Force could be playing for the Bears as well? Does the NRL have the player depth to expand so quickly?

I recan Bears will be financially sound and will have no issues financially..

NRL covers salary cap plus 30% on top too all clubs.
and that is expected to GROW Alot more in 2028

Bears sponsorship and membership will be decent..
there will also be membership base NSW support which will help at away games in NSW

Perth is seen as alot easier than Melbourne by a long shot.
and Storm are doing fine..

as long as the tax payer continues to pay for the side the Bears be financially viable as the NRL has shown it doesnt have the money to set a team up
every other leaguee or team in Australia would be thriving also if they had the tax payer footing the bill also

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

no..
last season they averaged over 22k
this season is higher than this.. they have had 2 sell outs.

2023 was 20k,
2022 was 18k
there history around 13k
the storm have never had any sustained time of being down the lower of the ladder. so when they do then it will the time to test there popularity

Yeah, good call Wacko. I reckon the Storm are just about done when they slide down the ladder pal. I'd say pack 'em up and close 'em down now. Get in before the slide to save embarrassment.

I'm sure Peter The Great is hanging off your every word Wacko and he'll punt 'em soon as ya can say Wackjobhasgotnoideaaboutanythingreally!!!!!!!!!

Terrence, you arguing against facts and figures here! not my opinion but recorded records! i know you lot dont like those kind of things and only enjoy thinking your opinion and imagination is correct!

[Terry]

2023 was 20k,
2022 was 18k
there history around 13k
the storm have never had any sustained time of being down the lower of the ladder. so when they do then it will the time to test there popularity

Yeah, good call Wacko. I reckon the Storm are just about done when they slide down the ladder pal. I'd say pack 'em up and close 'em down now. Get in before the slide to save embarrassment.

I'm sure Peter The Great is hanging off your every word Wacko and he'll punt 'em soon as ya can say Wackjobhasgotnoideaaboutanythingreally!!!!!!!!!

Terrence, you arguing against facts and figures here! not my opinion but recorded records! i know you lot dont like those kind of things and only enjoy thinking your opinion and imagination is correct!

Wacko has spoken. Close down the Storm. Close 'em down now. The great Wackjobwhowouldn'tknowshitfromclay said so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're making a fabulous contribution to this marvellous site pal. May it long continue.

(FFS someone help this bloke lololololololol!!!!!!!!!)

[leeroy*NRL*]

Yeah, good call Wacko. I reckon the Storm are just about done when they slide down the ladder pal. I'd say pack 'em up and close 'em down now. Get in before the slide to save embarrassment.

I'm sure Peter The Great is hanging off your every word Wacko and he'll punt 'em soon as ya can say Wackjobhasgotnoideaaboutanythingreally!!!!!!!!!

Terrence, you arguing against facts and figures here! not my opinion but recorded records! i know you lot dont like those kind of things and only enjoy thinking your opinion and imagination is correct!

Wacko has spoken. Close down the Storm. Close 'em down now. The great Wackjobwhowouldn'tknowshitfromclay said so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're making a fabulous contribution to this marvellous site pal. May it long continue.

(FFS someone help this bloke lololololololol!!!!!!!!!)

the bloke is locked in a room somewhere dishing out rubbish comment after comment..
he is a SPAM BOT
do ya self a favour dont reply to him he feeds off it

i will not be replying to him ever again