Would a 2nd Melbourne team add value to the NRL?

[Wb1234]

Storm set for historic weekend as Victorian focus pays dividends

Melbourne Storm football boss Frank Ponissi has declared the club's future talent base lies in Victoria as they prepare for a historic weekend.

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Store are really starting to develop into a strong club off the field

 

[moffla]

The only way a 2nd Melbourne side would work down the track, would be down in Dandenong region IMO. There is room for a stadium, it’s a league loving area and large population.

But that is decades away. Can’t disturb what the growth we are currently seeing!

 

[NRLMad]

They’d add more value than the sharks and currently the titans and dragons but there’s plenty of other expansion markets to explore before Melbourne 2.

Don’t agree there. Dragons have a massive base, we’ve just been dominant since 2010. It’s not fair to say we’re anything like the Sharks or Titans.

we need to sign some quality players and hit the 8 and immediately everyone you know will somehow be a drags supporter

long standing sufferer but 2010 attendee so don’t care

 

[blue bags]

The only way a 2nd Melbourne side would work down the track, would be down in Dandenong region IMO. There is room for a stadium, it’s a league loving area and large population.

But that is decades away. Can’t disturb what the growth we are currently seeing!

Melbourne 2 team could play at AAMI Stadium
A Live game in Melbourne every weekend

 

[James Rick]

The government won’t build a rectangular stadium in Geelong just to host NRL games

The stadium could be used for soccer as well. How much did the government spend on the Kardinia Park redevelopment?

 

[Stormy weather]

The stadium could be used for soccer as well. How much did the government spend on the Kardinia Park redevelopment?

Too much. I don’t know exactly but they would have overspent on it. Seems like they have been perpetually adding to the ground for the last 15 years.

There isn’t the demand for a soccer team. Western United just collapsed

 

[Wb1234]

Storm set for historic weekend as Victorian focus pays dividends

Melbourne Storm football boss Frank Ponissi has declared the club's future talent base lies in Victoria as they prepare for a historic weekend.

www.nrl.com

Store are really starting to develop into a strong club off the field

Wow

 

[İzmir Zaferi]

As a Storm fan I think that Storm reserves should be rebranded as a separate team within the structure.

For instance, Melbourne Mavericks.

This side could predominantly play out of West Melbourne's Soccer ground (holds maybe 4500) There is a very strong concentration of League clubs in the area.

Ultimately Melbourne can develop two pathways, Melbourne East and Melbourne West.

They co-ordinate schedules to have Mavericks play at home when Storm is away encouraging linked but separate season tickets, merch etc.

Down the track when there is opportunity to have a 2nd team, Melbourne Storm ownership can either divide the company and teams formally seeing Mavericks move into the NRL as their own or sell it as a remade asset and brand with core supported base and history.

 

[Pippen94]

As a Storm fan I think that Storm reserves should be rebranded as a separate team within the structure.

For instance, Melbourne Mavericks.

This side could predominantly play out of West Melbourne's Soccer ground (holds maybe 4500) There is a very strong concentration of League clubs in the area.

Ultimately Melbourne can develop two pathways, Melbourne East and Melbourne West.

They co-ordinate schedules to have Mavericks play at home when Storm is away encouraging linked but separate season tickets, merch etc.

Down the track when there is opportunity to have a 2nd team, Melbourne Storm ownership can either divide the company and teams formally seeing Mavericks move into the NRL as their own or sell it as a remade asset and brand with core supported base and history.

Is the western stadium built or even set up for another sport?!

 

[İzmir Zaferi]

The initial field is called "Iron Bark Fields" and holds about 5000 (presently 2600 seats I believe)

That is a really good size for a second tier Rugby League side imo.

Ironbark Fields | Austadiums

Information about Ironbark Fields (Wyndham Regional Football Facility) in Melbourne including venue layout, history, records, events, map, tickets, directions and accommodation.

www.austadiums.com

 

[Pippen94]

The initial field is called "Iron Bark Fields" and holds about 5000 (presently 2600 seats I believe)

That is a really good size for a second tier Rugby League side imo.

Ironbark Fields | Austadiums

Information about Ironbark Fields (Wyndham Regional Football Facility) in Melbourne including venue layout, history, records, events, map, tickets, directions and accommodation.

www.austadiums.com

I didn't think the in goals were big enough for rugby but I was wrong. Owned by the council not western United.