Brisbane3 - What is needed to make it a successful bid?

[SirPies&Beers]

I’d just have Warriors and NZ2 play every home game on a Friday 8pm NZT bro

you'll still need to open up game time slot #10 regardless of it one of the nz teams play 6pm friday game (game #2) or not.

1:30pm saturday extending super saturday to 4 games makes most sense. theres already a 3:30pm game aus time, just means 1:30pm will be 3:30pm nz time.

 

[beave]

I’d just have Warriors and NZ2 play every home game on a Friday 8pm NZT bro

no they would need to cop the early saturday and sunday slots during the opening rounds due to the heat, but agreed later in the season alternate each week the NZ home games for the 6pm Oz Friday slot.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

suddenly clubs remember that theres a player goldmine west of brissy

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-turf-war-heats-up-as-titans-ramp-up-ipswich-invasion/news-story/93b6e81f5d1bfb26f7701ee8a6594c83

Brisbane turf war heats up as Titans ramp up Ipswich invasion​

A turf war is heating up in Brisbane’s western corridor, with the Titans ramping up their raid on Ipswich after the Broncos’ trip into rugby league heartland.
2 min read
January 28, 2026 - 6:48PM

The battle for the west of Brisbane has intensified with the Titans ramping up their raid on the region following the Broncos’ two-week trip into league heartland.

The Titans held a fan day and open training session in Ipswich on Wednesday and want to own the area that has been screaming out for its own NRL team.

A healthy crowd turned out at North Ipswich Reserve to see the Gold Coast club train under new coach Josh Hannay in the lead-up to the 2026 NRL Premiership.

The Titans have held a partnership arrangement with the Ipswich Jets for the past two years since losing the Burleigh Bears to the Broncos.

That has allowed the Titans to expand their footprint and move into a region that has been campaigning for its own slice of the NRL.

The western corridor of South East Queensland has become the centre of a fierce territory war between numerous NRL clubs.

Once a stronghold of the Broncos, the Canterbury Bulldogs briefly held an alliance with the Western Clydesdales over the past few years.

The Broncos spent the past two weeks training in the Toowoomba and Gatton areas, with thousands of fans turning out to see the reigning NRL premiers in their home town.

But the Titans have put down roots in Ipswich and are determined to strengthen their ties with the home of Queensland legends Allan Langer and Kevin Walters.

“Ipswich is a significantly important region for the Titans through our partnership with the Jets and boasts a proud and well documented rugby league history,” Titans CEO Steve Mitchell said.


“The area is central to our vision of being accessible and connected across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, with our club representing a rapidly expanding corridor that also includes the Logan, Scenic Rim, Northern Rivers and greater Gold Coast regions.

“The passion for the game across all our regions continues to grow, and it’s vital for our club that we are present, visible and genuinely connected to our community.

“Bringing the Titans to Ipswich for a fan day and opposed session against our affiliate Hostplus Cup club helps strengthen that affiliation and grow the game at every level.

“We want to keep making the Ipswich community proud and initiatives like this reflect our commitment to ensuring the region feels a very strong connection to our club.”

Fans watch the Titans train in Ipswich. Picture: GC Titans
The western corridor has had a couple of unsuccessful cracks at gaining entry to the NRL.

Despite the looming additions of the Perth Bears (2027) and PNG Chiefs (2028), the NRL is still open to further expansion and the Ipswich area remains a chance of becoming Queensland’s fifth team.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire said he was blown away by the support for the club in the region.
“The players really appreciated the Gatton and Toowoomba communities,” he said.

“It was really special to see the effect the team has had and can have on people.
“It was great to see what the Broncos stand for in those towns.”

​

 

[steeden.]

suddenly clubs remember that theres a player goldmine west of brissy

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-turf-war-heats-up-as-titans-ramp-up-ipswich-invasion/news-story/93b6e81f5d1bfb26f7701ee8a6594c83

Brisbane turf war heats up as Titans ramp up Ipswich invasion​

A turf war is heating up in Brisbane’s western corridor, with the Titans ramping up their raid on Ipswich after the Broncos’ trip into rugby league heartland.
2 min read
January 28, 2026 - 6:48PM

The battle for the west of Brisbane has intensified with the Titans ramping up their raid on the region following the Broncos’ two-week trip into league heartland.

The Titans held a fan day and open training session in Ipswich on Wednesday and want to own the area that has been screaming out for its own NRL team.

A healthy crowd turned out at North Ipswich Reserve to see the Gold Coast club train under new coach Josh Hannay in the lead-up to the 2026 NRL Premiership.

The Titans have held a partnership arrangement with the Ipswich Jets for the past two years since losing the Burleigh Bears to the Broncos.

That has allowed the Titans to expand their footprint and move into a region that has been campaigning for its own slice of the NRL.

The western corridor of South East Queensland has become the centre of a fierce territory war between numerous NRL clubs.

Once a stronghold of the Broncos, the Canterbury Bulldogs briefly held an alliance with the Western Clydesdales over the past few years.

The Broncos spent the past two weeks training in the Toowoomba and Gatton areas, with thousands of fans turning out to see the reigning NRL premiers in their home town.

But the Titans have put down roots in Ipswich and are determined to strengthen their ties with the home of Queensland legends Allan Langer and Kevin Walters.

“Ipswich is a significantly important region for the Titans through our partnership with the Jets and boasts a proud and well documented rugby league history,” Titans CEO Steve Mitchell said.


“The area is central to our vision of being accessible and connected across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, with our club representing a rapidly expanding corridor that also includes the Logan, Scenic Rim, Northern Rivers and greater Gold Coast regions.

“The passion for the game across all our regions continues to grow, and it’s vital for our club that we are present, visible and genuinely connected to our community.

“Bringing the Titans to Ipswich for a fan day and opposed session against our affiliate Hostplus Cup club helps strengthen that affiliation and grow the game at every level.

“We want to keep making the Ipswich community proud and initiatives like this reflect our commitment to ensuring the region feels a very strong connection to our club.”

Fans watch the Titans train in Ipswich. Picture: GC Titans
The western corridor has had a couple of unsuccessful cracks at gaining entry to the NRL.

Despite the looming additions of the Perth Bears (2027) and PNG Chiefs (2028), the NRL is still open to further expansion and the Ipswich area remains a chance of becoming Queensland’s fifth team.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire said he was blown away by the support for the club in the region.
“The players really appreciated the Gatton and Toowoomba communities,” he said.

“It was really special to see the effect the team has had and can have on people.
“It was great to see what the Broncos stand for in those towns.”

​

Honestly it’s great all around. more competition for regions means more investment in those regions, and that’s good for the game

 

[insert.pause]

I really don’t like the way these feeder agreements flip flop all the time, they should be formalised and aligned with the geographical area the club is based. Burleigh should always be a titans feeder club. It fosters greater engagement between the nrl club and the local community.

 

[Ashburn]

I really don’t like the way these feeder agreements flip flop all the time, they should be formalised and aligned with the geographical area the club is based. Burleigh should always be a titans feeder club. It fosters greater engagement between the nrl club and the local community.

Yeah bra that’s a consistent way of looking at it.

however I get that QRL are independent clubs entitled to make decisions based on what they believe is best for their individual clubs.

ways around both issues is a national reserve grade comp or adding NRL clubs to the Q cup.

 

[Gobsmacked]

I really don’t like the way these feeder agreements flip flop all the time, they should be formalised and aligned with the geographical area the club is based. Burleigh should always be a titans feeder club. It fosters greater engagement between the nrl club and the local community.

Totally agree. I do think they should have the right to choose but it's a much better look for the game if they're linked geographically.
Titans should be Tweed and Burleigh without doubt.
The Qcup is pretty well represented geographically but one area big enough population wise that should get a team is northern GC around Helensvale.

 

[flippikat]

I really don’t like the way these feeder agreements flip flop all the time, they should be formalised and aligned with the geographical area the club is based. Burleigh should always be a titans feeder club. It fosters greater engagement between the nrl club and the local community.

Yeah, and I imagine that's a thorny issue for the QRL.

They want the Qld Cup clubs to be strong & independent in their decision-making.

However the chopping & changing of feeder agreements to Qld NRL clubs doesn't guarantee the NRL clubs long term certainty and consistency over how fringe/upcoming/returning from injury players are handled.

That can be helped by "locking-in" geographical attachments (presumably enforced by the QRL), but that does take away a degree of Qld Cup clubs self-determination... and even then, I'd imagine the NRL clubs would ALSO want a very hands-on say in how the feeder clubs handle players.

In short, I can totally see why Queensland NRL clubs have been pushing for their own Queensland Cup clubs - the benefits that NSW Cup clubs have are clear - basically complete control from juniors to reserves to first grade.

In an era where the rivalry between Queensland NRL teams is fiercer than ever (and could get even more fierce with a 4th SEQ NRL club), that kinda overall control of player stocks will be especially coveted by those NRL clubs.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Totally agree. I do think they should have the right to choose but it's a much better look for the game if they're linked geographically.
Titans should be Tweed and Burleigh without doubt.
The Qcup is pretty well represented geographically but one area big enough population wise that should get a team is northern GC around Helensvale.

The only area that’s not adequately represented in Q-Cup is and always will be Wide Bay-Burnett. That’s your Bundaberg’s, Gympie’s. Maryborough’s, Nanangos, Harvey Bay’s Population of over 345k.

The Bulls just haven’t had the cash from the region to make the jump from QRL sides participating in MM and CC cups to seniors. Trust me we have tried to get something happening but it just hasn’t happened.

Northern GC in Helensvale/Coomera/Upper Coomera/Pimpama/ Ormeau/Labrador/ Oxenford & Maudsland and Hope Island is around a combined 145k population. Not even half of Wide Bay-Burnett Bulls catchment.

Yeah, and I imagine that's a thorny issue for the QRL.

They want the Qld Cup clubs to be strong & independent in their decision-making.

However the chopping & changing of feeder agreements to Qld NRL clubs doesn't guarantee the NRL clubs long term certainty and consistency over how fringe/upcoming/returning from injury players are handled.

That can be helped by "locking-in" geographical attachments (presumably enforced by the QRL), but that does take away a degree of Qld Cup clubs self-determination... and even then, I'd imagine the NRL clubs would ALSO want a very hands-on say in how the feeder clubs handle players.

In short, I can totally see why Queensland NRL clubs have been pushing for their own Queensland Cup clubs - the benefits that NSW Cup clubs have are clear - basically complete control from juniors to reserves to first grade.

In an era where the rivalry between Queensland NRL teams is fiercer than ever (and could get even more fierce with a 4th SEQ NRL club), that kinda overall control of player stocks will be especially coveted by those NRL clubs.

Thats because outside the Phins - the Qld NRL teams aren’t investing into catchments and those catchment JRL comps like majority of NSW NRL clubs do. The investment into catchment comps and relevant leagues/JRL clubs falls under the QRL/Q-Cup clubs who bring these kids from U6’s all the way up to your Cyril Connell and Mal Meninga cup teams. Where then Broncos and to a lesser degree Titans and Cows will say “thanks, here’s limited support/investment back for all your hard work to resourcing juniors we will use”.

At least the Titans have made big efforts into streamlining the GCJRL into having majority of junior comps and junior associated clubs feed into their Future Titans program. But still, there’s certain parties ie Burleigh Bears and Keebra Park SHS who do their own thing.

QRL and by proxy the Q-Cup clubs keep the player pool stocks churning.

Honestly it’s great all around. more competition for regions means more investment in those regions, and that’s good for the game

Yes to an extent. You’d be surprised how little investment the Broncos and Titans actually put into Ipswich and western regions like Toowoomba etc JRL. Plus these 2 clubs are only putting into it now because they got spooked that a far more western based NRL club was going to snap up Toowoomba for a few years (as Western Clydesdales are yet to finalise an NRL affiliation partnership deal)… In saying that Titans don’t have anything to do with Toowoomba, they have a feeder arrangement with Jets and that’s it.

 

[Gobsmacked]

The only area that’s not adequately represented in Q-Cup is and always will be Wide Bay-Burnett. That’s your Bundaberg’s, Gympie’s. Maryborough’s, Nanangos, Harvey Bay’s Population of over 345k.

The Bulls just haven’t had the cash from the region to make the jump from QRL sides participating in MM and CC cups to seniors. Trust me we have tried to get something happening but it just hasn’t happened.

Northern GC in Helensvale/Coomera/Upper Coomera/Pimpama/ Ormeau/Labrador/ Oxenford & Maudsland and Hope Island is around a combined 145k population. Not even half of Wide Bay-Burnett Bulls catchment.


Thats because outside the Phins - the Qld NRL teams aren’t investing into catchments and those catchment JRL comps like majority of NSW NRL clubs do. The investment into catchment comps and relevant leagues/JRL clubs falls under the QRL/Q-Cup clubs who bring these kids from U6’s all the way up to your Cyril Connell and Mal Meninga cup teams. Where then Broncos and to a lesser degree Titans and Cows will say “thanks, here’s limited support/investment back for all your hard work to resourcing juniors we will use”.

At least the Titans have made big efforts into streamlining the GCJRL into having majority of junior comps and junior associated clubs feed into their Future Titans program. But still, there’s certain parties ie Burleigh Bears and Keebra Park SHS who do their own thing.

QRL and by proxy the Q-Cup clubs keep the player pool stocks churning.

I've got no issue with Bundaberg getting a side but that could be assumed Capras territory and the some of the other areas could be assumed to be Sunny coast - central Queensland is very spread geographically and sparsely populated.

Gold coast is 700k the Northern half which isn't covered is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. AI overview:"The northern Gold Coast is a rapidly expanding region with an estimated population approaching 300,000 as of late 2023. It is one of Queensland's fastest-growing areas, with major population hubs in suburbs like Coomera, Pimpama, and Upper Coomera. The area is projected to reach 500,000 residents by 2046. "

The beautiful part is that there's an NRL team close enough for aspiring players to aim towards.

Is there a compromise in Q cup affiliate teams can be given incentive to feed into their closest NRL franchise or a very least agree to partner for a minimum 3 years?

 

[Red&BlackBear]

I've got no issue with Bundaberg getting a side but that could be assumed Capras territory and the some of the other areas could be assumed to be Sunny coast - central Queensland is very spread geographically and sparsely populated.

Gold coast is 700k the Northern half which isn't covered is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. AI overview:"The northern Gold Coast is a rapidly expanding region with an estimated population approaching 300,000 as of late 2023. It is one of Queensland's fastest-growing areas, with major population hubs in suburbs like Coomera, Pimpama, and Upper Coomera. The area is projected to reach 500,000 residents by 2046. "

The beautiful part is that there's an NRL team close enough for aspiring players to aim towards.

Is there a compromise in Q cup affiliate teams can be given incentive to feed into their closest NRL franchise or a very least agree to partner for a minimum 3 years?

Two things:
Wide Bay-Burnett has nothing to do with Rockhampton or the Capras and it equally has nothing to do with Sunshine Coast or the Falcons. There’s no assumption here. It’s Bulls territory through and through.

The second is the AI numbers your throwing up of around 300k start to incorporate Runaway Bay, Arundel, Biggera Waters, Paradise Point etc etc and so on and so forth. I’ve never classed those areas as northern GC but if you do, so be it. But then if you’re going to incorporate those areas then clearly Runaway Bay becomes the logical place for another GC based Q-Cup side. Why? Because their leagues club is actually well managed and by far and away the only one that could possibly support a full time seniors RL QCup side. Which I’m not so sure. But Runaway Bay Seagulls are a well organised club top down. But then it poses more issues. There’s already 2 Seagulls clubs in Q Cup and Runaway isn’t exactly a walking distance to the Northern GC areas.

 

[Gobsmacked]

Two things:
Wide Bay-Burnett has nothing to do with Rockhampton or the Capras and it equally has nothing to do with Sunshine Coast or the Falcons. There’s no assumption here. It’s Bulls territory through and through.

The second is the AI numbers your throwing up of around 300k start to incorporate Runaway Bay, Arundel, Biggera Waters, Paradise Point etc etc and so on and so forth. I’ve never classed those areas as northern GC but if you do, so be it. But then if you’re going to incorporate those areas then clearly Runaway Bay becomes the logical place for another GC based Q-Cup side. Why? Because their leagues club is actually well managed and by far and away the only one that could possibly support a full time seniors RL QCup side. Which I’m not so sure. But Runaway Bay Seagulls are a well organised club top down. But then it poses more issues. There’s already 2 Seagulls clubs in Q Cup and Runaway isn’t exactly a walking distance to the Northern GC areas.

Northern GC is exactly that, the Northern half of the GC. I said Helensvale because it's central to the majority of the Northern half and close enough to the most rapidly growing Coomera, Pimpama ect.
Other options work and doesn't need to be an existing club.

I get what you're saying about Bundaberg and I'm not opposed to it, my preference is just Northern GC for reason already stated and it can't be understated the growth projection of that area .

Capras are a hard sell for players who actually have a shot at NRL and I think Bundaberg would face the same issues with an even smaller population.

 

[Wb1234]

suddenly clubs remember that theres a player goldmine west of brissy

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-turf-war-heats-up-as-titans-ramp-up-ipswich-invasion/news-story/93b6e81f5d1bfb26f7701ee8a6594c83

Brisbane turf war heats up as Titans ramp up Ipswich invasion​

A turf war is heating up in Brisbane’s western corridor, with the Titans ramping up their raid on Ipswich after the Broncos’ trip into rugby league heartland.
2 min read
January 28, 2026 - 6:48PM

The battle for the west of Brisbane has intensified with the Titans ramping up their raid on the region following the Broncos’ two-week trip into league heartland.

The Titans held a fan day and open training session in Ipswich on Wednesday and want to own the area that has been screaming out for its own NRL team.

A healthy crowd turned out at North Ipswich Reserve to see the Gold Coast club train under new coach Josh Hannay in the lead-up to the 2026 NRL Premiership.

The Titans have held a partnership arrangement with the Ipswich Jets for the past two years since losing the Burleigh Bears to the Broncos.

That has allowed the Titans to expand their footprint and move into a region that has been campaigning for its own slice of the NRL.

The western corridor of South East Queensland has become the centre of a fierce territory war between numerous NRL clubs.

Once a stronghold of the Broncos, the Canterbury Bulldogs briefly held an alliance with the Western Clydesdales over the past few years.

The Broncos spent the past two weeks training in the Toowoomba and Gatton areas, with thousands of fans turning out to see the reigning NRL premiers in their home town.

But the Titans have put down roots in Ipswich and are determined to strengthen their ties with the home of Queensland legends Allan Langer and Kevin Walters.

“Ipswich is a significantly important region for the Titans through our partnership with the Jets and boasts a proud and well documented rugby league history,” Titans CEO Steve Mitchell said.


“The area is central to our vision of being accessible and connected across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, with our club representing a rapidly expanding corridor that also includes the Logan, Scenic Rim, Northern Rivers and greater Gold Coast regions.

“The passion for the game across all our regions continues to grow, and it’s vital for our club that we are present, visible and genuinely connected to our community.

“Bringing the Titans to Ipswich for a fan day and opposed session against our affiliate Hostplus Cup club helps strengthen that affiliation and grow the game at every level.

“We want to keep making the Ipswich community proud and initiatives like this reflect our commitment to ensuring the region feels a very strong connection to our club.”

Fans watch the Titans train in Ipswich. Picture: GC Titans
The western corridor has had a couple of unsuccessful cracks at gaining entry to the NRL.

Despite the looming additions of the Perth Bears (2027) and PNG Chiefs (2028), the NRL is still open to further expansion and the Ipswich area remains a chance of becoming Queensland’s fifth team.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire said he was blown away by the support for the club in the region.
“The players really appreciated the Gatton and Toowoomba communities,” he said.

“It was really special to see the effect the team has had and can have on people.
“It was great to see what the Broncos stand for in those towns.”

​

This annoys me no end

Broncos shouldn’t have Burleigh or Sunshine Coast and titans shouldn’t be in Ipswich

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Other options work and doesn't need to be an existing club.


Capras are a hard sell for players who actually have a shot at NRL and I think Bundaberg would face the same issues with an even smaller population.

You’ll need to enlighten me with these other options. Who is going to invest and pay for a club that isn’t already existing (and which has a business model in place)?

Capras, Cutters, Clydesdales etc these teams exist beyond their senior teams. It’s their district pathways into those rep teams as a way to funnel their talent pool that’s important.

Therefore the hard sell for senior players who have an NRL shot isn’t that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things - because the talented kids will likely be identified by NRL clubs before then (I fully acknowledge some will fall through the cracks, bound to happen) - and sure those senior teams still want to win, they all want to win but there’s a bigger picture in place.

Well the above is based on my experiences with QRL. Maybe, others have different experiences..

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Two things:
Wide Bay-Burnett has nothing to do with Rockhampton or the Capras and it equally has nothing to do with Sunshine Coast or the Falcons. There’s no assumption here. It’s Bulls territory through and through.

The second is the AI numbers your throwing up of around 300k start to incorporate Runaway Bay, Arundel, Biggera Waters, Paradise Point etc etc and so on and so forth. I’ve never classed those areas as northern GC but if you do, so be it. But then if you’re going to incorporate those areas then clearly Runaway Bay becomes the logical place for another GC based Q-Cup side. Why? Because their leagues club is actually well managed and by far and away the only one that could possibly support a full time seniors RL QCup side. Which I’m not so sure. But Runaway Bay Seagulls are a well organised club top down. But then it poses more issues. There’s already 2 Seagulls clubs in Q Cup and Runaway isn’t exactly a walking distance to the Northern GC areas.

runaway 'gulls is pretty good club and their leagues is decent too. good pasta dishes. youre right there.

You’ll need to enlighten me with these other options. Who is going to invest and pay for a club that isn’t already existing (and which has a business model in place)?

Capras, Cutters, Clydesdales etc these teams exist beyond their senior teams. It’s their district pathways into those rep teams as a way to funnel their talent pool that’s important.

Therefore the hard sell for senior players who have an NRL shot isn’t that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things - because the talented kids will likely be identified by NRL clubs before then (I fully acknowledge some will fall through the cracks, bound to happen) - and sure those senior teams still want to win, they all want to win but there’s a bigger picture in place.

Well the above is based on my experiences with QRL. Maybe, others have different experiences..

yeah thats right and those clubs still have players looking for an nrl gig but most are put there by nrl clubs as them players are part of their larger squads. its the junior leagues that are the gems of those clubs for sure.

another thing which ya alluded too and is true is theres no real "new" clubs or regions in qrl. most are remnants or adaptations or revivals of historic district region rep teams. like western clydesdales are a revision of toowoomba clydesdales.
blackhawks are supported by townsville leagues and them plus pride and cutters are what marlins used to be/represent. early q-cup post brl cairns had cyclones and townsville stingers who became young guns. but again prior to that they fell under marlins.
hunters have historical links to vipers. capras became comets but their rep team was always historically capras. mackay region with cutters once called sea eagles which also fell under nq marlins historically. which werent marlins just best of the foley shield participants?

i guess gc would have the vikings hisotrically which burleigh bears were under as was hornets eagles runaway bay etc. but like you pointed out only runaway bay could even be in the realm of consideration for a northern gc team q-cup if it were even considered which i doubt it is.

 

[Gobsmacked]

You’ll need to enlighten me with these other options. Who is going to invest and pay for a club that isn’t already existing (and which has a business model in place)?

Capras, Cutters, Clydesdales etc these teams exist beyond their senior teams. It’s their district pathways into those rep teams as a way to funnel their talent pool that’s important.

Therefore the hard sell for senior players who have an NRL shot isn’t that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things - because the talented kids will likely be identified by NRL clubs before then (I fully acknowledge some will fall through the cracks, bound to happen) - and sure those senior teams still want to win, they all want to win but there’s a bigger picture in place.

Well the above is based on my experiences with QRL. Maybe, others have different experiences..

Make it runaway bay then..
The point I'm trying to make is the northern end of the GC is a large population and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and there's no reason for that to stop, in 20 years it'll be 500k.
Has no Q cup team.

I don't get the push back on this.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Make it runaway bay then..
The point I'm trying to make is the northern end of the GC is a large population and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and there's no reason for that to stop, in 20 years it'll be 500k.
Has no Q cup team.

I don't get the push back on this.

its clear as day that old mate isn't pushing back, he it telling ya how it works because old mate clearly does work for qrl and knows how it works and you dont know how it works?

ya plonking random q cup teams in areas but arent considering who is paying for it. he even said it that runaway bay makes sense because they are self sustainable business with profitable leagues club and can probably support a q cup team and all that comes with it like mal meninga, cyril c, bmd, harvey norm x2 sides and all the associated travel, staff etc etc etc. it costs money. thats all he was saying. why its important an existing team that has resources can step up.

he then brought up wide bay because they are doing most of the above already anyways minus a q-cup senior team. kinda makes sense for them to take 1 more step up a tier when they have in around of 340k pop. not like gc doesnt have any representation. theres 2 teams there.

the biggest thing thats hurt that run is souths merging with logan when ya consider logan stretches right to beenleigh and kisses up to northern gc anyways.

 

[Gobsmacked]

its clear as day that old mate isn't pushing back, he it telling ya how it works because old mate clearly does work for qrl and knows how it works and you dont know how it works?

ya plonking random q cup teams in areas but arent considering who is paying for it. he even said it that runaway bay makes sense because they are self sustainable business with profitable leagues club and can probably support a q cup team and all that comes with it like mal meninga, cyril c, bmd, harvey norm x2 sides and all the associated travel, staff etc etc etc. it costs money. thats all he was saying. why its important an existing team that has resources can step up.

he then brought up wide bay because they are doing most of the above already anyways minus a q-cup senior team. kinda makes sense for them to take 1 more step up a tier when they have in around of 340k pop. not like gc doesnt have any representation. theres 2 teams there.

the biggest thing thats hurt that run is souths merging with logan when ya consider logan stretches right to beenleigh and kisses up to northern gc anyways.

So more push back to explain that there's no push back...ok.
QRL is there to foster the growth in RL in QLD.
One of the fastest growing regions in QLD is the northern end of the GC.
Ignore it if you must but I'm interested in what CAN be done to enable the best opportunity for RL in this area that has vast potential to unearth , develop and retain talent that would be an asset to RL.

Have it your way, leave it to the Suns.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

So more push back to explain that there's no push back...ok.
QRL is there to foster the growth in RL in QLD.
One of the fastest growing regions in QLD is the northern end of the GC.
Ignore it if you must but I'm interested in what CAN be done to enable the best opportunity for RL in this area that has vast potential to unearth , develop and retain talent that would be an asset to RL.

Have it your way, leave it to the Suns.

no one is pushing back. ya just being asked of who is paying for this? who is asking for it?

brisbane only has 2.5 teams. tigers (east), devils (north) and magpies (south).
redlands has 1 in wm seagulls
sc has 1 in falcons.
ippy has 1 in jets
moreton has 1 in phins
t'ba/locky valley has 1 in clydesdales
central districts has 1 in capras
mackay has 1 in cutters
logan has 0.5 in magpies
fnq has 1 in pride
nq has 1 in blackhawks
gc has 2 in tweed & bears
widebay has 0.
west brisbane has 0.

entire northern gc has 3 teams in local clubs in ormeau shearers, coomera cutters and helensvale hornets.

others are
jimboomba (is logan..) beaudesert (is scenic rim..) and mt tambourine (also scenic rim..) are no where near northern gc. theyre not even gc.

rest are central gc (burleigh bears)
parkwood, runaway bay, southport, burleigh (4 clubs) or

or majority is south (tweed seagulls)
bilambi, coolangatta, cudgen, currumbin, mudgeeraba, nerang, robina, south tweed, tugun, tweed coast & tweed heads (11 clubs)

you can now see why the gc based q cup sides are based in central and south because thats where overwhelming amount of junior clubs are located.

no one investing in northern gc rl who while ya say population this and that there needs to be more junior teams to make a q-cup team even worth considering because 3 arent cutting it.

 

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no one is pushing back. ya just being asked of who is paying for this? who is asking for it?

brisbane only has 2.5 teams. tigers (east), devils (north) and magpies (south).
redlands has 1 in wm seagulls
sc has 1 in falcons.
ippy has 1 in jets
moreton has 1 in phins
t'ba/locky valley has 1 in clydesdales
central districts has 1 in capras
mackay has 1 in cutters
logan has 0.5 in magpies
fnq has 1 in pride
nq has 1 in blackhawks
gc has 2 in tweed & bears
widebay has 0.
west brisbane has 0.

entire northern gc has 3 teams in local clubs in ormeau shearers, coomera cutters and helensvale hornets.

others are
jimboomba (is logan..) beaudesert (is scenic rim..) and mt tambourine (also scenic rim..) are no where near northern gc. theyre not even gc.

rest are central gc (burleigh bears)
parkwood, runaway bay, southport, burleigh (4 clubs) or

or majority is south (tweed seagulls)
bilambi, coolangatta, cudgen, currumbin, mudgeeraba, nerang, robina, south tweed, tugun, tweed coast & tweed heads (11 clubs)

you can now see why the gc based q cup sides are based in central and south because thats where overwhelming amount of junior clubs are located.

no one investing in northern gc rl who while ya say population this and that there needs to be more junior teams to make a q-cup team even worth considering because 3 arent cutting it.

I've lived all over the GC in my life, I played for the Nerang roosters as a kid. I know the Gold coast mate

Tweed is northern NSW and gives opportunity to the Northern rivers, Burleigh is south GC.

Yeah, there's a massive need to get more junior clubs on the Northern GC. Pimpama, Coomera areas need teams and maybe that's where QRL needs to start. I'd loved to see the flood on sign on day in those areas!

If ignoring this massive growing population is how things work at QRL headquarters, then maybe it's more a discussion about how it doesn't work.