Talking Footy

Seems the NRL is really worried about the AFL in Queensland.

The NRL’s former chief strategist has urged Peter V’landys and the ARLC to launch a 20th team in Brisbane’s west to tackle the AFL’s $1 billion invasion.

In 2024, the AFL announced it would invest $1 billion over 10 years to double its participation numbers to one million nationwide, with a focus on non-traditional states NSW and Queensland.

Reigning AFL champions the Lions have targeted Brisbane’s western corridor as a key growth area for the game.

Richardson said the Easts and Ipswich consortia had to get together to secure the NRL’s 20th licence and deliver Queensland a fifth team to fend off the AFL.

“The Broncos aren’t servicing the area which is why the Warriors, Souths and everybody else is getting involved. There’s just not enough rugby league,” Richardson said.

“We’re giving up our heartland to the AFL.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nr ... 866b6f9fa4

Beaussie wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:53 am

Seems the NRL is really worried about the AFL in Queensland.

The NRL’s former chief strategist has urged Peter V’landys and the ARLC to launch a 20th team in Brisbane’s west to tackle the AFL’s $1 billion invasion.

In 2024, the AFL announced it would invest $1 billion over 10 years to double its participation numbers to one million nationwide, with a focus on non-traditional states NSW and Queensland.

Reigning AFL champions the Lions have targeted Brisbane’s western corridor as a key growth area for the game.

Richardson said the Easts and Ipswich consortia had to get together to secure the NRL’s 20th licence and deliver Queensland a fifth team to fend off the AFL.

“The Broncos aren’t servicing the area which is why the Warriors, Souths and everybody else is getting involved. There’s just not enough rugby league,” Richardson said.

“We’re giving up our heartland to the AFL.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nr ... 866b6f9fa4

Yep 100%

they know that while Rugby League is Strong in the Corridor of Springfied to Ipswich to Toowoomba
With Grassroots and local clubs in the south west corridor of Brisbane, there is no Games or team represented in the NRL

AFL have based themselves in Springfield which represents the Great Population explosion of the west.

it would be like NRL not having PARRAMATTA, CANTERBURY, TIGERS AND PENRITH in the NRL (population 3 million)

they feel if they neglect AFL will eventually move in..
which i think is a high possibility 10 years down the track

Beaussie wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:53 am

Seems the NRL is really worried about the AFL in Queensland.

The NRL’s former chief strategist has urged Peter V’landys and the ARLC to launch a 20th team in Brisbane’s west to tackle the AFL’s $1 billion invasion

“We’re giving up our heartland to the AFL.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nr ... 866b6f9fa4

You know when they need to use the word “invasion” only shows the Old Temu Pete and the other Temu administration are very nervous of the AFL

So Temu Pete will be straight to Albonease to ask for money to fund the new fund a new team

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:17 pm

Beaussie wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:53 am

Seems the NRL is really worried about the AFL in Queensland.

The NRL’s former chief strategist has urged Peter V’landys and the ARLC to launch a 20th team in Brisbane’s west to tackle the AFL’s $1 billion invasion

“We’re giving up our heartland to the AFL.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nr ... 866b6f9fa4

You know when they need to use the word “invasion” only shows the Old Temu Pete and the other Temu administration are very nervous of the AFL

So Temu Pete will be straight to Albonease to ask for money to fund the new fund a new team

I think it is just the NRL bids way of trying to create some concern to try and get a team to be honest.

Fred wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 2:45 pm

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:17 pm

Beaussie wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:53 am

Seems the NRL is really worried about the AFL in Queensland.

The NRL’s former chief strategist has urged Peter V’landys and the ARLC to launch a 20th team in Brisbane’s west to tackle the AFL’s $1 billion invasion

“We’re giving up our heartland to the AFL.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nr ... 866b6f9fa4

You know when they need to use the word “invasion” only shows the Old Temu Pete and the other Temu administration are very nervous of the AFL

So Temu Pete will be straight to Albonease to ask for money to fund the new fund a new team

I think it is just the NRL bids way of trying to create some concern to try and get a team to be honest.

the terminology, the NRL like to use words like war and invade against the AFL
it really only shows the mind fuckery and fear the NRL has of the AFL

Fred wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 2:45 pm

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:17 pm

Beaussie wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:53 am

Seems the NRL is really worried about the AFL in Queensland.

The NRL’s former chief strategist has urged Peter V’landys and the ARLC to launch a 20th team in Brisbane’s west to tackle the AFL’s $1 billion invasion

“We’re giving up our heartland to the AFL.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nr ... 866b6f9fa4

You know when they need to use the word “invasion” only shows the Old Temu Pete and the other Temu administration are very nervous of the AFL

So Temu Pete will be straight to Albonease to ask for money to fund the new fund a new team

I think it is just the NRL bids way of trying to create some concern to try and get a team to be honest.

1000% correct >> if they push this agenda, they will get the attention of PVL and Commission and Media.

announced also today, via PNG CEO Lorna Mchpherson,

PNG Stadium Santos National Football Stadium
will be renovated and upgraded over 3 stages with the 1st stage going through planning before March 2028 kick off
will be upgraded and renovated to 25,000 seats
before stage 2 and 3 in the future.


https://www.thenational.com.pg/10-year- ... hiefs-ceo/

Serious question - do people think this PNG team will create a tourism boon for PNG - will people in large number want to go there given the safety issues ?? Beautiful place and would love to visit someof the islands up that way - but Port Moresby not so keen.

Fred wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 3:22 pm

Serious question - do people think this PNG team will create a tourism boon for PNG - will people in large number want to go there given the safety issues ?? Beautiful place and would love to visit someof the islands up that way - but Port Moresby not so keen.

I have been sceptical about PNG but the recent signing of Luai and the interest of other top line players has changed my mind. They'll get a decent team and the locals will go nuts every game. They'll get massive media coverage. Even overseas media will do stories on PNG and their Rugby League team.

It will no doubt be great for tourism and general recognition of the country. I now think it will be an unmitigated success albeit with a few missteps along the way.

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

Fred wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 7:42 am

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

Its been bankrolled by two national governments Freddo. Its success ad infinitum is guaranteed.

Fred wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 7:42 am

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

PNG will be a huge success (it is crazy to think how big they are going to be) from year 1
let alone year 10...

when your got government backing from PNG alone your guaranteed massive success.. let alone the millions and millions
who love the sport in PNG >>

they have COE and Offices starting to be built near stadium, (stadium is currently through planning)
big business is ready to jump on board. and we are 2 years away....

Fred wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 7:42 am

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

im sure Terry thinks that PNG is like his suburb in Sydney and no idea the PNG is a very less developed country than a Western one

makingnrlfansgowacko wrote: Sat May 23, 2026 4:20 pm

Fred wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 7:42 am

Agree with all that although still sceptical re: tourism - be a boost initially - but once hype wears off would be surprised.

Also not as convinced re: success long term either

im sure Terry thinks that PNG is like his suburb in Sydney and no idea the PNG is a very less developed country than a Western one

Wowsers! Is that true makingshitup? I thought PNG was like Paris and New York. I'm shattered pal. My dreams are broken. All this time I thought it was the Times Square or Shibuya Crossing of the Pacific.

What will I do now? Oh yeah I know. Makingshitup - you're a dill pal.

i like how alot of people are saying PNG is 3rd world and poor, that is why they will fail...

there are heaps of countries that are on this list... that play sports internationally or domestically...

PNG CHIEFS will be a powerhouse, simply on the fact the Government wants them too be.