Brian potter
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I agree but money aside it’s a no-brainer.
let’s hope they get some credible investment.
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I agree but money aside it’s a no-brainer.
Just wait until Singapore and Hong Kong enter the conversation.
I can’t wait till perth gets in and Logan doesn’t so you f**k off and quit following the game like you’ve promised lol
This is an excellent back door for Chinese money to pay NRL franchiseeePress Release from Fijian Government
The Fijian Government
Ministry of Communications - Official Fijian Government website with information about departments, ministries, news briefs and press releaseswww.fiji.gov.fj
Cabinet agreed that Rugby League Bid (Fiji) Limited facilitate the bid to secure a licence to enter the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) premiership competition with men and women rugby league teams in the 18th extension franchise.
A successful bid would mean significant player opportunities and extensive profiling of Fiji that will bring major positive economic and social benefits for Fiji.
Cabinet also approved an official endorsement of the bid by Rugby League Bid (Fiji) Limited to be conveyed to the Australian Rugby League Commission by the Minister for Youth & Sports.
Cabinet also approved a 200% tax rebate to sponsors for Rugby League Bid (Fiji) Limited as currently awarded to sponsors of the Fijian Drua to be considered through the 2024 - 2025 Budget process.
They want a grant from the Aust Gov Pacific Sports money similar to the money we already give the DruaThis is an excellent back door for Chinese money to pay NRL franchiseee
I thought you said the Broncos, Dolphins and Titans already cover Logan?
Perth's bid has no assets. Nor does it have any capital. All it's got is "anonymous" businessmen saying they intend to put money towards the team.
If it was posted on the bigfooty forum on 1st April the whole site would be in meltdown
Fk me you got your head in the sand, png is already the 18th, pvl has basically rubber stamped it
So now we know why Fiji Air were involved with the Las Vegas event. How does Fiji Jets sponsored by Fiji Air sound?The government of Fiji officially entered the race to be the NRL's 18th franchise on Wednesday.
Bid director Bev Broughton - the widow of legendary league official Paul Broughton - personally visited the NRL to deliver a Fiji letter endorsing the bid.
The Fiji bid now shapes as a major rival to Papua New Guinea as the NRL's much-anticipated 18th franchise.
"This has been a long time in the making and it was a proud moment for Fiji to officially deliver the notification to Peter V'landys and Andrew Abdo at the NRL," Broughton told Wide World of Sports.
"The cabinet approved the bid unanimously and the people of Fiji are desperate to be part of the NRL.
"It was great to get the support of the prime minister, the head of state, all the cabinet ministers, especially the minister for youth and sports, Mr Jese Saukuru.
"We already have great infrastructure, the government has approved a 200 per cent tax rebate for sponsors and as everyone knows, the Fijians are tremendous athletes who know how to play rugby league.
"The game is taught in schools and Fiji already has a team in the Jersey Flegg Cup.
"Most significantly, Fiji is a much loved destination for Australians and we can see fans coming over here for a holiday when their team plays here, much like they did in Las Vegas.
"We are well organised and we are ready to go."
Broughton knows what it takes to get an NRL franchise up and running - along with husband Paul she was instrumental in getting a rugby league club on the Gold Coast in the mid-2000s.
The bid will host an official launch in the Fijian capital of Suva in coming weeks and will invite Vlandys, Abdo, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a host of dignitaries.
Does Perth?
I'd laugh my guts out if we ended up with the Port Moresby Bears and Suva Jets. The meltdown on here would be more entertaining than any movie that's been created in the last 25 years.
They sponsor the wests tigers too it was all over L/O last Saturday
They played a trial dogs V storm remember, isnt storm your team? Im sure tou can rewatch it on YT or Kayo
You’d think Churchill Park that hosts the Drua would be fine. Small capacity at 14k but it’s a pretty intimidating atmosphere when it’s packed out that away teams struggle.
