Talking Footy

SMH wrote:

Gibbons claimed the money the Gold Coast consortium wasted fighting for the "Dolphins" name proved it wasn't up to the task of entering the NRL.

"On stadium, tradition, name, crowds juniors, long-term funding - on all counts we have it all over them," Gibbons said.

"They are in an AFL-dominated area with a lot of immigrants from Asia and south-east Asia (where the game is not played).

"It's not a rugby league area because it has had three gos and failed miserably.

"In the end, we are saying it is not a fair comparison of the bids.

"I think it has been handled incredibly unprofessionally and I think it's disgraceful."

http://www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Bears- ... 96187.html

Gibbons has a fair point regarding the Gold Coast being an AFL-dominated area. Add to that the fact rugby league on the Gold Coast has already failed not once, not twice, but three times already.

Nervous times ahead no doubt. Why would the fourth time prove any different from the previous three attempts? Good luck Gold Coast whatever you lot are going to be called. If history is anything to go by, you'll last a few seasons before folding.

Oh and I wonder how Wests, Balmain, Norths, Illawarra, Hunter, Adelaide and Perth fans feel about this latest development with the Gold Coast. Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't all those teams just listed either told there was no place for them in the new NRL or they HAD to merge to ensure a 14 team competition as there were too many teams in the comp. Hmmmm

How true this has become.. =D>

AFL Warrior wrote:

How true this has become.. =D>

the Titans will be on the coast long after the Suns fold

which only needs to be 2019

The Titans will be fucking gone when they can't make a fucking buck. Oh what's happening RIGHT NOW!!

AFL Warrior wrote:

How true this has become.. =D>

Great news for the AFL isn't it. We always knew however that the Gold Coast was AFL heartland just wanting to be tapped into. This year has proved that without a doubt. Bye bye NRL. 4th attempt at establishing a Rugby League team on the Gold Coast fails miserably. :<>

Beaussie wrote:

AFL Warrior wrote:

How true this has become.. =D>

Great news for the AFL isn't it. We always knew however that the Gold Coast was AFL heartland just wanting to be tapped into. This year has proved that without a doubt. Bye bye NRL. 4th attempt at establishing a Rugby League team on the Gold Coast fails miserably. :<>

heartland
yes GC fans are clamouring to get into Suns game
ahhhh....
as long as you only charge the price of a carton of iced coffee to get in :_<> :_<>

Yes, admit it... Gold Coast = AFL heartland.

Crowds, memberships, sponsorships and general interest prove that without a doubt.

Beaussie wrote:

Yes, admit it... Gold Coast = AFL heartland.

Crowds, memberships, sponsorships and general interest prove that without a doubt.

& .. come on

what else ?

thats right .. tickets cheaper then a peanut butter sandwich at the local takeaway :_<> :_<>

yeah
what a team .. what a sport :_<> :_<>

Epic fail Raider. Desperate and resorting to lies like the Titans comes to mind when you're presented with facts Raider.

Gold Coast = AFL heartland. :P