What does the addition of the Dolphins mean for AFL in Qld?

[leeroy*NRL*]

Have the Dolphins been given any assistance or special conditions - draft picks, salary cap, playing list etc.?

zero assistance and zero special conditions.

they are building there squad from scratch with no help.
coaching, admin, trainers, all from the ground up.

they will receive $13million dollars just like every other NRL CLUB in 2023.

you would actually say they are disadvantaged heading into the Season.

[Fred]

I thought they could have marquee players - but I guess that must be a thing in every club? Do you think that will be the same say if a team goes to Perth? I suspect the dolphins will be quite strong - drawing on history and in RL heartland. I think Perth is a no brainer by the way.

[Quolls2019]

As I have posted before, I don’t think it will have as much impact on the lions as it will the broncos…will take a couple of years for the excitement to die down to see the ongoing impact.

Perth? Fraught with danger…not sure the not so big v would want to risk it.

[leeroy*NRL*]

As I have posted before, I don’t think it will have as much impact on the lions as it will the broncos…will take a couple of years for the excitement to die down to see the ongoing impact.

Perth? Fraught with danger…not sure the not so big v would want to risk it.

depends if Broncos get out of the bottom 3 where they have been for 3 years now..

if they are high flying in top 4
Dolphins will have zero effect on them.

it will actually propell them to new heights.

the Media focus they get is outright crazy, having this less focus will ease the pressure.

(it is exactly like the Adelaide Crows and Port in 1997

[NRL&NFLweLaughATAFL2]

Have the Dolphins been given any assistance or special conditions - draft picks, salary cap, playing list etc.?

I don't think so, have the same salary cap as all the other clubs as far as I know.

They will become a big deal next year though. Especially with Queensland having twice the number of NRL clubs as AFL next year.

[leeroy*NRL*]

the traction the Dolphins will give to rugby league in QLD will be nothing but positive..

There was nothing but positive when

Port Adelaide and Fremantle entered the AFL to cross town rivals crows and eagles

[leeroy*NRL*]

DOLPHINS will now have interest in Brisbane Metro and to the North to Sunshine Coast and pass Rockhampton.

Brisbane have Huge reach right across the SEQ

I could only imagen a team in Brisbane's ever growing WEST>> how Big it could become.

[Quolls2019]

DOLPHINS will now have interest in Brisbane Metro and to the North to Sunshine Coast and pass Rockhampton.

Brisbane have Huge reach right across the SEQ

I could only imagen a team in Brisbane's ever growing WEST>> how Big it could become.

I can only imagine that time will tell…3 years should be enough.

[Quolls2019]

Very little.
Lions average attendance 2022 25818
Lions average attendance 2023 27455
Lions average attendance 2024 bigger.

[Fred]

Yes, as long as Lions are doing well they will continue to grow their base. They already have a rock solid rusted on base - going to games Lion's fans seem switched on and know their footy. Aussie Rules would love this level of support and infaltration into Western Sydney to be honest - may in years to come.

[truthbomber]

Very little.
Lions average attendance 2022 25818
Lions average attendance 2023 27455
Lions average attendance 2024 bigger.

so
the paddle pop wions finished 6th in 2022 & averaged 25,818
& they finished 2nd in 2023 & averaged 27,455




miniscule difference..
barely a raised eye brow from Qlders
all attention focused on the Broncos ... & the new kids on the block the Phins

the Phin effect is there for all to see , that is if you don't reside in a fumbler bubble

[Pete__09]

If the Lions win the Premiership this year or even make the Granny then they will average 33,000 next year.

[Quolls2019]

Very little.
Lions average attendance 2022 25818
Lions average attendance 2023 27455
Lions average attendance 2024 bigger.

so
the paddle pop wions finished 6th in 2022 & averaged 25,818
& they finished 2nd in 2023 & averaged 27,455




miniscule difference..
barely a raised eye brow from Qlders
all attention focused on the Broncos ... & the new kids on the block the Phins

the Phin effect is there for all to see , that is if you don't reside in a fumbler bubble

Your bubble has bursted, just too dim to realise.

[truthbomber]

If the Lions win the Premiership this year or even make the Granny then they will average 33,000 next year.

they were gifted 3 premierships in a row 20 years ago & it made no difference petey you dribbling moron

nothing will change if they make the GF or win it
nothing

its the Broncs & Phins &.... thats about it in old Brissy town
I expect both to make the finals next year with the Broncs to make this years NRL GF & go very close to winning it too

[truthbomber]

Very little.
Lions average attendance 2022 25818
Lions average attendance 2023 27455
Lions average attendance 2024 bigger.

so
the paddle pop wions finished 6th in 2022 & averaged 25,818
& they finished 2nd in 2023 & averaged 27,455




miniscule difference..
barely a raised eye brow from Qlders
all attention focused on the Broncos ... & the new kids on the block the Phins

the Phin effect is there for all to see , that is if you don't reside in a fumbler bubble

Your bubble has bursted, just too dim to realise.

exposing you a clueless gimp never gets old