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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    *Sigh* You still don't get it do you. The crowd statistics of 1995 (the year I referenced) was to highlight the bronco's crowds increase even in the midst of a new team in their city. The fact that their crowds increased in the next two years strengthens my argument. This is not about the...
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    ARL rejects Lyon's rep retirement request

    I'm with Jamie Lyon on this one. His passion is to play Rugby League for the Sea Eagles. If that passion does not extend to the representative arena then why force him to play?
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    I don't usually agree with Phil Gould on issues but here's an article he wrote a few months back: http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/brisbane-holds-the-key/2008/08/23/1219262611519.html It's high time the NRL delivered us a definitive plan regarding the introduction of a second team in the...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    Who brought Sydney into the argument. If Sydney had 1 team in the comp, I would of started a thread titled 'Where is the push for a 2nd Sydney team?'. The fact is there are 9 teams in Sydney, 2 of them are merged that include two sets of fans, and one was thrown out of the comp and only recently...
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    Super League would have prevented the exodus

    There's no doubt that there will always be a production line of young players able to replace these players. You cannot argue however that a competition that still had the likes of Lote Tuqiri, Timana Tahu, Sonny Bill, Mark Gasnier, Luke Rooney, Berrick Barnes and Craig Gower would be a...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    If you read my posts you would clearly get the 'point' of my argument regarding crowd figures. Did you get my point? Or do you want to debate about the Great Depression. You said no one is doubting the sustainability of a second Brisbane team yet after your post at least 2 others have...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    How could a second team possibly weaken the Bronco's? Competition breeds success. Plus 2 teams means more fans, more publicity, more coverage. Imagine the intense rivalry after 5 years. 10 years. You have 2 guaranteed sell out matches every year at Suncorp. Did Fremantle hurt West Coast...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    Because one of the main arguments from people who don't agree with the move is that by including a 2nd team you are diluting the Broncos supporter base to a point where 2 teams vying for the support of locals would not be viable both on the field and commercially. This is ofcourse is an absurd...
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    The Titans are Queensland's Cronulla. Discuss.

    Totally different scenarios and situations.
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    Not at all. I just think the NRL should put teams in areas that will STRENGTHEN the comp not just EXPAND. Nothing against Perth they clearly get behind their local teams as West Coast and Fremantle have shown but RL is a different scenario all together. Maybe in 15 years or so but not before an...
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    Suncorp Stadium set to host NRL grand final

    Not saying the GF should be moved but I think this highlighst the fact that a 52K stadium in Brisbane is WAY too small. Needed to be 65K at the least
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    I think any 2nd Brisbane team would have to play out of Suncorp. From all reports it has easy access and its too great a stadium to only see NRL standard Rugby League twice a month. A team in Perth is NOT going to strengthen the comp. It will barely even increase TV revenue. And what crowds do...
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    Suncorp Stadium set to host NRL grand final

    Grand Final Week Thursday night - Allstars game @ New Melbourne Stadium Friday night - Toyota Cup GF @ Suncorp Stadium or Skilled Stadium (So much talent on display. Might not draw sell out crowds but would be great exposure for Toyota Cup. Modelit similar to how the Americans do college...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    The point of including them in the argument was to highlight the fact that even though FOR THEIR FIRST SEASON they regularly attracted crowds in excess of 20K at a run down Lang Park in need of serious upgrade, the broncos continued to also attract crowds of 30K plus cracked 40K regularly. The...
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    Suncorp Stadium set to host NRL grand final

    Totally different scenario's. The Superbowl is HUGE, he biggest sporting event on the calender in the USA. It attracts worldwide interest. The NRL grand final is BIG in NSW and QLD. It attracts interest from the south and west but nowhere near the level that would justify moving the Grand Final...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    After the first year it was quite obvious the Crushers were going to be culled. Combine that with poor on field form and you have a recipe for disaster. The reason I included the crushers into the debate was to show that THEY DIDN'T DWINDLE THE BRONCOS SUPPORTERS which is what a lot of people...
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    Suncorp Stadium set to host NRL grand final

    Exactly. Its not all about bums on seats. 52K with QLD Government support might equate to more the 82K with NSW Government support. You just don't know unless you look at the figures on the table. From a traditionalists point of view moving the game from Sydney is a big no no, however I think a...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    Anyone who thinks a second RL team will not flourish in the NRL only has to do some research on the old Brisbane Rugby League competition which regularly attracted crowds of 20-30K for clubs games against suburban sides. A team now on a national scalewould do the same. The argument of diluting...
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    Your welcome dufus!
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    Where is the push for a 2nd Brisbane team?

    Really? Average Crowds for Brisbane Lions 2006 - 28 448 2007 - 28 336 2008 - 28 128 Now if you want to compare those figures to the period when they won the 3 flags in a row then ofcourse they are going to dip. Thats normal.They might not be Bronco's numbers but they are numbers other NRL...

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