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  1. jim_57

    WA BEARS

    I’d have Sapporo, Manila & Perth Parochial All Golds all ahead of Tassie.
  2. jim_57

    WA BEARS

    Expansion will probably hit a stall like the 2007-2023 stall but that didn’t stop expansion talk all those years, I doubt it’ll slow down too much even once it gets to 20. In 15 years if LU still exists it’ll be the team 23 thread discussing the pros/cons of Fiji, Wellington, Melbourne 2 & Hawaii.
  3. jim_57

    The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

    From a ROI point of view sure, from a location and access and what’s best for the city point of view it would be the perfect spot. With the difference in size between a 40k cricket oval and a 25k rectangular stadium I’m sure they could find some space for residential developments as well to...
  4. jim_57

    The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

    If they went with Victoria Park then the Gabba site would be perfect for a 20-25k rectangular stadium for Roar & Reds and any Suncorp overflow. Problem is I don’t see a scenario where it plays out like that. If Victoria Park happens it will most likely take up the whole stadium budget for the...
  5. jim_57

    PNG's back.

    I’d prefer they keep Hunters in QCup as a separate entity, they can also run juniors in the QLD systems. For the NRL make a new brand, I like Crocodiles, or use Vipers assuming that isn’t too problematic. Run reserves and juniors in the NSW systems which are at this point basically just NRL...
  6. jim_57

    The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

    Melbourne, Perth & Adelaide sure but nobody is really arguing those should have large rectangular stadiums anytime soon. Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle and maybe one day Gold Coast shouldn’t have to sit around waiting for FIFA to show up to get decent large stadiums for their main sport. Plus...
  7. jim_57

    The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

    Main issue is the 2 largest stadiums in Sydney are ovals despite it being a Rugby League city, if Vic Park gets up Brisbane will be in the same boat. Compare Geelong with all non-capital NRL grounds as well, Newcastle similarly should be aiming for a 40k stadium in the works but there is no...
  8. jim_57

    The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

    Interesting those estimates have gone from $3.4b for 55k capacity under the Quirk “review” to $2.6b for 60k capacity at Victoria Park. 60k is a touch overkill post Olympics. If they could scale that back to 50k for $2b or so it starts looking a bit more appealing. Put the rest and whatever...
  9. jim_57

    WA BEARS

    Play it as part of the new Eora round concept if it’s successful. Roosters V Bulldogs Tigers V Dragons Rabbitohs V Eels Bears V Sea Eagles All at Allianz over one round.
  10. jim_57

    NZ 2 .. 360 million dollar bid

    nrl.com has their game Vs Dragons in 2017 as Hamilton.
  11. jim_57

    NZ 2 .. 360 million dollar bid

    Nah Warriors were the home team, Tigers home game was Hamilton.
  12. jim_57

    NZ 2 .. 360 million dollar bid

    Just had a look, excluding 2020-2022 for obvious reasons they’ve taken a home game elsewhere in NZ every year except 2018 for the last 10 years. Home games in Wellington (a few times), Hamilton, New Plymouth, Napier & Christchurch. So they do their fair share. Plus they’ve played as away team...
  13. jim_57

    NZ 2 .. 360 million dollar bid

    2023 had Napier & Wellington as regular season home games I know for sure, plus Hamilton away. Pre-covid they used to take a game to Wellington occasionally from memory, but that could have been as away team.
  14. jim_57

    NZ 2 .. 360 million dollar bid

    They’ve pretty regularly taken a game a year away from Auckland haven’t they? At least recently. Last couple years they’ve gone to Wellington, Napier & Christchurch as the home team. Plus they play as home team at Magic which is a bit shit. There’s also the Central Coast Warriors & Redcliffe...
  15. jim_57

    2024 Crowd Watch

    I’d go final at Eden park, assuming they do the relegation game again you’re guaranteed to have NZ, Tonga & Samoa all playing. NZ games Vs Tonga & Samoa in NZ. Tonga V Samoa in Sydney or Brisbane. Bowl: Fiji V PNG - 1 home game each with a neutral game as a double header with Tonga V Samoa.
  16. jim_57

    Rugby Australia to target top NRL talent

    I mean that’s a fairly basic jumping tap-back off a kick. No?
  17. jim_57

    2025 NRL Jerseys, Sponsorship, Logos

    The Toyota box cutting in to the grey stripe is the main reason I probably won’t buy this, probably the only reason really. Could have been so much better with a few minor adjustments.
  18. jim_57

    2025 Ashes Tour

    Is that confirmed? If not I get the feeling it will just be France play Jamaica in England and Cook Islands play South Africa in Australia, winners progress, minimum money spent.
  19. jim_57

    Pacific Championships 2024

    Fiji this year? Sure, but not really fair to lump them in with Cook Islands IMO. Last 2 times Fiji have played NZ they won by 2 and lost by 6. Fiji have many Fijian born players and aren’t purely reliant on heritage guys. The Catch 22 is I don’t see the likes of Koroisau, Bula & the Saifitis...
  20. jim_57

    2025 Ashes Tour

    Still wouldn’t surprise me if this ‘World Series’ just ends up being 2 games with the winner of each qualifying. Hopefully it’s a full 4 nations play each other once and top 2 qualify.

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