Perth Bears

[Perth Red]

You’ve completely missed the point that @Centy Coast was making.

And youve completely missed mine lol

 

[Red&BlackBear]

And youve completely missed mine lol

No, I haven’t.

Roosters @ Allianz is just another game.

Roosters @ Gosford brings history and becomes inclusive for the many Bears fans who reside on the Central Coast. The 15 year part of the history to relocate, then be re-admitted on the Central Coast shouldn’t be lost nor should the opportunity to give back to those fans there be taken away.

Love it or not, the Central Coast Bears saga is part of the history that lead to the Perth Bears. Many people who worked on the CC Bears, worked on the Perth Bears. This is what @Centy Coast is insinuating (as well as Roosters now claiming the development region, therefore synergy in the match up).

 

[wb2027]

If Roosters are still holding games in Gosford in 2027 then it makes the most sense for them to have one against the Bears. On top of this Saturday just gone, Round 21 is a Rabbitohs home game - also against the Sharks, so someone must think the Sharks are the next best thing to the Bears at the moment.

 

[Perth Red]

No, I haven’t.

Roosters @ Allianz is just another game.

Roosters @ Gosford brings history and becomes inclusive for the many Bears fans who reside on the Central Coast. The 15 year part of the history to relocate, then be re-admitted on the Central Coast shouldn’t be lost nor should the opportunity to give back to those fans there be taken away.

Love it or not, the Central Coast Bears saga is part of the history that lead to the Perth Bears. Many people who worked on the CC Bears, worked on the Perth Bears. This is what @Centy Coast is insinuating (as well as Roosters now claiming the development region, therefore synergy in the match up).

Id have thought most Perth Bears fans will be in Sydney not Gosford and keen for as many games in Sydney as possible. I'm sure the club will figure out whats best (along with Roosters).

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Id have thought most Perth Bears fans will be in Sydney not Gosford and keen for as many games in Sydney as possible. I'm sure the club will figure out whats best (along with Roosters).

i thinks you missed the point again on bears, roosters and central coast region and what history and connections there are to feed off.

if 2 bears peoples are saying the merit of it, then there's merit in it.

 

[wb2027]

It would be short-sighted to make a purely Sydney-only membership if they were to do something like the Swans' VIC Ultimate membership.

A Norths supporter living in Willoughby for example is just under a 2-hour drive from McDonald Jones Stadium, and just a little over 3 to GIO Stadium.

 

[Perth Red]

It would be short-sighted to make a purely Sydney-only membership if they were to do something like the Swans' VIC Ultimate membership.

A Norths supporter living in Willoughby for example is just under a 2-hour drive from McDonald Jones Stadium, and just a little over 3 to GIO Stadium.

NRL fans struggle to cross two suburbs, doubt there's much demand for 2-3 hour drives!

 

[Perth Red]

i thinks you missed the point again on bears, roosters and central coast region and what history and connections there are to feed off.

if 2 bears peoples are saying the merit of it, then there's merit in it.

Depends if roosters include Gosford in their membership? And how many NSW Perth Bears ticketed memberships are likely to be sold?
Sure if its only 2-3k then Gosford can accommodate, but if, and I hope it is, its a lot more than that then is there capacity for Roosters members and Perth Bears members?
Either way no skin off my nose, Roosters can play Perth wherever they like.

 

[wb2027]

NRL fans struggle to cross two suburbs, doubt there's much demand for 2-3 hour drives!

A 2-3 hour drive is a cakewalk when you've waited over a quarter of a century for readmittance.

 

[reanimate]

No, I haven’t.

Roosters @ Allianz is just another game.

Roosters @ Gosford brings history and becomes inclusive for the many Bears fans who reside on the Central Coast. The 15 year part of the history to relocate, then be re-admitted on the Central Coast shouldn’t be lost nor should the opportunity to give back to those fans there be taken away.

Love it or not, the Central Coast Bears saga is part of the history that lead to the Perth Bears. Many people who worked on the CC Bears, worked on the Perth Bears. This is what @Centy Coast is insinuating (as well as Roosters now claiming the development region, therefore synergy in the match up).

Roosters @ Allianz is the best chance to sell the most tickets and get the biggest crowd- see their crowd averages since moving to Allianz 2.0.

Those fans that you’re referring to, the fans who battled for the CC Bears and are angry at the Roosters for their role in the Central Coast, are they going to miss the grudge match when it’s being played in NSW because they’d prefer it to be played at CC Stadium? They’re more likely to show up regardless, along with a greater number of the more fair-weathered Bears supporters, who don’t travel very far out of their North Shore and CBD bubble.

 

[flippikat]

I wonder if we will get a logo unveil at Origin or Dolphins game?

Hopefully we get that soon. At least we know more than what branding PNG will use (Bears and red & black are a lock, with MAYBE yellow/gold somewhere)... but getting a logo means some basic merch can start to roll-out too.

Oh, and anyone know what's happening with an official website??

 

[Twizzle]

 

[wb2027]

Hopefully we get that soon. At least we know more than what branding PNG will use (Bears and red & black are a lock, with MAYBE yellow/gold somewhere)... but getting a logo means some basic merch can start to roll-out too.

Oh, and anyone know what's happening with an official website??

I'd rather they take their time and get it all right rather than rush it for the sake of having something in time for Origin II and Round 16. Dolphins only revealed that stuff the October of 2021 so the Bears have 5 more months if they want to be in line with that, which is only if they intend on getting a piece of that off-season jersey frenzy in time for Christmas.

 

[flippikat]

I'd rather they take their time and get it all right rather than rush it for the sake of having something in time for Origin II and Round 16. Dolphins only revealed that stuff the October of 2021 so the Bears have 5 more months if they want to be in line with that, which is only if they intend on getting a piece of that off-season jersey frenzy in time for Christmas.

Fair point - it is important to get the right balance & have something that translates well to digital media too (ie not TOO complex).

You mention the Christmas market, and I imagine that's something the Bears will be eyeing - and once we have a logo revealed, other aspects like a website & merchandise happen very soon afterwards. Just needs that first domino to fall, right?

 

[wb2027]

Fair point - it is important to get the right balance & have something that translates well to digital media too (ie not TOO complex).

You mention the Christmas market, and I imagine that's something the Bears will be eyeing - and once we have a logo revealed, other aspects like a website & merchandise happen very soon afterwards. Just needs that first domino to fall, right?

They're all things that would be best rolled out all at once, especially in line with when all the clubs do their jersey reveals for the following season in the weeks after the GF.

The only advantage of rolling out a new logo early is it'd end the spread of horrible AI logos being used by the media.

 

[flippikat]

They're all things that would be best rolled out all at once, especially in line with when all the clubs do their jersey reveals for the following season in the weeks after the GF.

The only advantage of rolling out a new logo early is it'd end the spread of horrible AI logos being used by the media.

After the GF makes sense from an admin perspective (not just having "clear air" for media attention) - as trademarks need to be registered, website designed & tested etc.. I imagine there's a lot of work happening behind the scenes to get that all ready.

 

[The_Wookie]

might be of interest - released today

 

[Perth Red]

might be of interest - released today

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Those numbers seem wrong. Nrlwa has said there are 4,600 players so if you take out everyone under 15 that number is probably around 1000-1500. According to touch australia wa has over 40k touch footballers with majority over 15.

 

[Centy Coast]

Saw a story yesterday that the Storm are about to cut ties with their QLD Cup teams the Brisbane Tigers and the Sunshine Coast Falcons and field their own NSW Cup team in 2026.
Not sure what the Bears will do in 2026, whether they go it alone as well but I thought you had to be aligned with an existing NRL team ?.
Because they are owned by the NRL would this be overlooked ?.
Interesting times ahead.
The Bears had a great win yesterday over Manly 24-20 at Brookvale Oval after being down 4-18 at halftime.
Many were in 10th position and the Bears in 9th position and both were equal on 10 points on the ladder.
It hasn’t been a very good year for the Bears in 2025, Storm players have hardly been available this season as both the Bears and the Storm have played a majority of Sunday games and both also played yesterday.

 

[Perth Red]

Saw a story yesterday that the Storm are about to cut ties with their QLD Cup teams the Brisbane Tigers and the Sunshine Coast Falcons and field their own NSW Cup team in 2026.
Not sure what the Bears will do in 2026, whether they go it alone as well but I thought you had to be aligned with an existing NRL team ?.
Because they are owned by the NRL would this be overlooked ?.
Interesting times ahead.
The Bears had a great win yesterday over Manly 24-20 at Brookvale Oval after being down 4-18 at halftime.
Many were in 10th position and the Bears in 9th position and both were equal on 10 points on the ladder.
It hasn’t been a very good year for the Bears in 2025, Storm players have hardly been available this season as both the Bears and the Storm have played a majority of Sunday games and both also played yesterday.

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Storm have said they are continuing with their Falcons and Easts partnership. I'd imagine NS partnership will cease end of this year and next years Bears NSW cup side will be stacked with the best 21-25 years olds the Perth Bears can find looking for a contract in 2027 with Perth?

Storm to maintain connection with rugby league in Queensland​

Authormelbournestorm.com.auTimestampFri 30 May 2025, 01:14 PM

Melbourne Storm will maintain its connection with rugby league in Queensland as it continues to develop and strengthen its male and female pathways program.
“While we might be exploring new opportunities to develop and expand our male and female programs, our commitment to southeast Queensland will be maintained whether through our existing recruitment programs or new partnership opportunities with the Falcons or Easts.”

Storm to maintain connection with rugby league in Queensland

Melbourne Storm will maintain its connection with rugby league in Queensland as it continues to develop and strengthen its male and female pathways program.

www.melbournestorm.com.au