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  1. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    Yes, CAS blue vs CAS white. CAS v VIC would've been good, not sure why they selected this format. Yeah it's good to see a number of Vics coming through the ranks. And the NRL can defo be stingy when it comes to interstate development at grassroots level. Storm didn't get their first SG ball...
  2. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    19 Victorian players selected for today's Combined Affiliated States U18s curtain raiser for State of Origin Game I tonight in Adelaide. Victorian ref William Roache will also be the match official for tonight's curtain raiser. Game can be watched live via the NRL.com website
  3. Western Melbourne

    New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

    I don't mind the idea of NZ2 but I find it ironic how it seems to be the aussies telling the kiwis what's what lol. Bare in mind the Warriors are NZ's national rugby league team. They've had 2 and a half years away from their home in Aotearoa, been in existence for almost 30 years and since...
  4. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    You've made it abundantly clear where you stand on Melb2, not that anyone asked in the first place. Just let us have fun over here ok?
  5. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    It would definitely strengthen the case for a second Melbourne team. You'd immediately double the market size to over 2.5m in population, which would rank it above Brisbane by that metric. The only concern I'd have hypothetically is would the Storm be willing to concede the Northern suburbs...
  6. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    Thanks for your concern bud, but I'm chillin'. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, meh. World's still gonna turn.
  7. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

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  8. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    One shitty brick at a time mate. 🤞
  9. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

  10. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    Well it's more than just a dirt road that some proclaimed lol The broader picture is that the precinct is being developed. It's not much atm but it's progress, and I'll take whatever I can get haha. Knowing the financial position of WUFC, the Wyndham City Council would have to be open to the...
  11. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

    You'll probably be waiting a long-time before that happens considering the Storm have been a finals team since 2003. 20 straight years. On top of that, while a lot of outsiders would've expected the game in Victoria to be a lot further ahead by now, we're now finally starting to see that surge...
  12. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

    This was for thursday's game with the Storm. Significant increase in viewership, although far from the six figures. 173k NSW, 168k QLD, 58k VIC.
  13. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

    Oh wow, nah that's shocking lol. I stand corrected mate.
  14. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

    Proof? Plus as Perth Red eluded to, doesn't matter where viewership comes from. Storm brings eyeballs to the TVs and pulled 16k attendance last Thursday night.
  15. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

  16. Western Melbourne

    Brisbane Tigers make their bid to be 18th team

    On the contrary, the popularity of the Storm is continuing to grow. Storm are currently 3rd in memberships, 2nd in TV ratings and would've just ranked outside the top 5 if given 11-12 home games. Don't forget which city holds the record attendance for Origin too, which was set in 2015.
  17. Western Melbourne

    Expansion club fanbase sizes

    Not sure on the specifics for this criteria, but Storm should defo be ranked up the list imo. Using the same metric from the Roy Morgan source, they're 2nd (828k+) just below the Bronx (1m+). As of 2023, they're currently 3rd in memberships with over 20k.
  18. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    Maybe not such a stretch after all lmao https://shorturl.at/ioqC7
  19. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    People also said Perth would be the 17th expansion club before the team with a singular name and 3 established clubs in its market took their spot. 🤷‍♂️
  20. Western Melbourne

    Western Melbourne - NRL Expansion (2nd Victorian Team)

    Personally I don't believe a Pasifika team is a good idea. Particularly if you use Moana Pasifika as a model, even the Fijian Drua. Outside of Suva, they struggle to draw crowds big time. In comparison to the idea of two teams in Melbourne, essentially you risk cannibalising the fanbase of all...

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