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It is crucial for rugby league that the Central Coast and Gold Coast be included in the NRL. The arguments for both teams are compelling.
Relocation of an existing team is important. I believe that team should be Manly. Why?
Manly is a financial basketcase. After many millions from News Ltd and years to get sponsorship and support, Manly are floundering. Latest desperate ploy is flogging 62% of the club for a pittance - even tho they are millions in debt and haven't paid ex-players. It's clear that they don't have the management or expertise to dredge up sufficient long term funding.
Manly have already shown that they will relocate if the money is right. they were keen to go to Gosford in 1999. So another relocation to Gold Coast would not be a big stretch for them.
Further, crowds are ordinary, they are running second last and need significant funding to "buy" a decent team.
This means you would have the Gold Coast eagles and bring n the central Coast Bears as yur 16th team. Everybody's happy.
Relocation of an existing team is important. I believe that team should be Manly. Why?
Manly is a financial basketcase. After many millions from News Ltd and years to get sponsorship and support, Manly are floundering. Latest desperate ploy is flogging 62% of the club for a pittance - even tho they are millions in debt and haven't paid ex-players. It's clear that they don't have the management or expertise to dredge up sufficient long term funding.
Manly have already shown that they will relocate if the money is right. they were keen to go to Gosford in 1999. So another relocation to Gold Coast would not be a big stretch for them.
Further, crowds are ordinary, they are running second last and need significant funding to "buy" a decent team.
This means you would have the Gold Coast eagles and bring n the central Coast Bears as yur 16th team. Everybody's happy.