A Rugby League Test in Perth in

[Raiderdave]

October this year
against NZ on October 14th

is a very strong possibility
mooted yesterday by Tony Sage's consortium that met with ARLC CEO David Gallop yesterday
& its already being considered as a great idea

the first international League match played in Perth
would be a great catalyst & litmus test for a return fulltime to Perth in 2015

they'd probably have to wheel Subiaco out for this one as NIB stadium would not be big enough to house the crowd for this game.
great news for sports fans in WA
a cracking idea ... brilliant =D> =D> =D>


http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 1t493.html

PERTH is being strongly considered as the venue for October's Test against New Zealand in a move that may help give NRL officials an insight into whether to admit a new team from the city.

NRL chief executive David Gallop met WA mining magnate Tony Sage and Balmain great Ben Elias yesterday to discuss the bid for a Perth-based team and said a decision on expansion was likely to be made in the middle of next year.

However, a second Brisbane side remains favourite to get the nod first if the newly formed ARL Commission decides to expand the competition beyond 16 clubs because of the extra television revenue another team in south-east Queensland would generate.

Advertisement: Story continues below Central Coast is the main opposition to Perth, with bids from Rockhampton, Port Moresby and Christchurch given little hope of gaining entry to the premiership at this stage.

Sage, who is estimated to be worth $800 million, already owns A-League franchise Perth Glory and Gallop said there were obvious synergies between his bid and Nathan Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group, which owns the Knights and Jets.

''The game will look at the expansion issue in the next few months and if a decision was taken to go beyond 16 teams then Perth is clearly a leading contender,'' Gallop said.

''Our recent research shows a surprising level of avid rugby league fans and with the population size, economy, time slot and stadium they are worthy of major consideration.

''[But] there are other areas that are also attractive, and making sure our existing 16 clubs are well looked after is a priority.''

If the competition was to be expanded in 2015 a decision would need to be made by the middle of next year, enabling officials to use the October 14 Test to assess the level of interest in the game in Perth.

NRL marketing director Paul Kind and NZRL boss Jim Doyle confirmed that Perth was under strong consideration to host the Test, with Townsville and Gold Coast believed to be the other leading options.

''Perth has put their hand up to host the Test in October and we are working through the process now,'' Doyle said.

''Obviously with the expansion of the game, if we think there is an interest over there and it is a good step to take the Test over there then that is something we would consider.''

The WARL has been trying to rebuild the game in the state since News Ltd disbanded the Perth Reds at the end of the Super League war in 1997, and Gallop encouraged Sage to work with the governing body.

''Any bid would need to have a strong connection to the grassroots of the game locally,'' Gallop said.

[Beaussie]

The WARL has been trying to rebuild the game in the state since News Ltd disbanded the Perth Reds at the end of the Super League war in 1997, and Gallop encouraged Sage to work with the governing body.

''Any bid would need to have a strong connection to the grassroots of the game locally,'' Gallop said.

Good one Gallop. Perth looks like a goer from the get go.

If Sage is going to step into the rough-and-tumble world of rugby league, he will need a thicker skin - or at least be in better command of his emotions.

His bid has nothing to do with the hard-working people at the WA Rugby League

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6271198032

[Raiderdave]

The WARL has been trying to rebuild the game in the state since News Ltd disbanded the Perth Reds at the end of the Super League war in 1997, and Gallop encouraged Sage to work with the governing body.

''Any bid would need to have a strong connection to the grassroots of the game locally,'' Gallop said.

Good one Gallop. Perth looks like a goer from the get go.

If Sage is going to step into the rough-and-tumble world of rugby league, he will need a thicker skin - or at least be in better command of his emotions.

His bid has nothing to do with the hard-working people at the WA Rugby League

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6271198032

News Ltd

...... gee

Bitchy much

[Beaussie]

The WARL has been trying to rebuild the game in the state since News Ltd disbanded the Perth Reds at the end of the Super League war in 1997, and Gallop encouraged Sage to work with the governing body.

''Any bid would need to have a strong connection to the grassroots of the game locally,'' Gallop said.

Good one Gallop. Perth looks like a goer from the get go.

If Sage is going to step into the rough-and-tumble world of rugby league, he will need a thicker skin - or at least be in better command of his emotions.

His bid has nothing to do with the hard-working people at the WA Rugby League

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6271198032

News Ltd

...... gee

Bitchy much

Still blaming News Ltd for all the problems with your game. Give it a rest will ya otherwise what was the point of your new commission?

[NSWAFL]

Perth = Not a chance. If they want a crowd they should go to Port Moresby!

[Raiderdave]

Perth = Not a chance. If they want a crowd they should go to Port Moresby!

plenty more then NIB can hold will turn up

ova 30,000 for sure
might even sell Subi out if they have the b@lls to play it there

wow
what great news for sports fans in Perth
they'll be no other sport on in perth then .... RL will have the city to themselves

go for it ARLC
just go for it ........

[cos789]

Perth = Not a chance. If they want a crowd they should go to Port Moresby!

plenty more then NIB can hold will turn up

ova 30,000 for sure

So you're saying 30k for Perth Oval ?

[NSWAFL]

It only holds 22,000!!!

[cos789]

It only holds 22,000!!!

20k and I was working up to a bs point.

[NSWAFL]

Let's not play his game and try to trick him like he's tried to trick us. I put the fact out there and if he wants to challenge it, I'll get a B&S point. I'd like to try and catch Beaussie if I can.

[cos789]

Let's not play his game and try to trick him like he's tried to trick us. I put the fact out there and if he wants to challenge it, I'll get a B&S point. I'd like to try and catch Beaussie if I can.

Yes it's pathetic.
It's quite obvious dave was trying to imply that 30k would rock up to Perth Oval.
He hasn't got the guts to write anything in plain English anymore.

[Raiderdave]

It only holds 22,000!!!

have a read of what I actually posted .... then give yourself an uppercut

[Raiderdave]

Perth = Not a chance. If they want a crowd they should go to Port Moresby!

plenty more then NIB can hold will turn up

ova 30,000 for sure

So you're saying 30k for Perth Oval ?

you give yourself 2 uppercuts .........

[cooee]

It won't be at nib stadium because it's being upgrade following the Super Rugby season and will have a reduced capacity of 10,000.

It's why the Manly vs Melbourne game is going to be played at Patterson Stadium.

[NSWAFL]

It only holds 22,000!!!

have a read of what I actually posted .... then give yourself an uppercut

I'll give you uppercut, you f'ing idiot! I know what you posted and the imputation was clear as glass!