What's new
The Front Row Forums

Register a free account today to become a member of the world's largest Rugby League discussion forum! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

18th club, whose next?

Pippen94

First Grade
Messages
7,105
Forget Perth looks like St Helens for Team 18

If it was, you didn’t make that clear. Sounded like you were laying blame for the Lions getting an oval in Springfield at the feet of the Broncos and Titans, but I may have missed that- text only conveys so much…..

Broncos & titans can make statements about how far their respective catchments run, but neither are based in south west like lions
 

Santino Patane

Juniors
Messages
293
So refreshing to hear from a local that knows the area and what's going on. Not an expert Sydneysider that knows all perth, Brisbane and NZ from his couch
Thanks mate, I follow these boards regularly and read a lot of BS thrown out ad nauseam.

I try and not pipe up unless I know what I’m talking about, and being the resident Titans fan (yeah, there’s heaps of us, right….🙃) that is balls deep in the club, I know what’s going on with them.

As for the area, my knowledge is only anecdotal, but I have lived here for 20 years and seen the region evolve in that time.

I think a lot of people forget how subjective footy is, and in its nature it’s tribal and full of opinions that seem water tight to one, yet is equally stupid to another. A bit of humility to see this and tolerate different perspectives some might learn a thing or two from others. I know I have..
 

Wb1234

Immortal
Messages
33,577
Thanks mate, I follow these boards regularly and read a lot of BS thrown out ad nauseam.

I try and not pipe up unless I know what I’m talking about, and being the resident Titans fan (yeah, there’s heaps of us, right….🙃) that is balls deep in the club, I know what’s going on with them.

As for the area, my knowledge is only anecdotal, but I have lived here for 20 years and seen the region evolve in that time.

I think a lot of people forget how subjective footy is, and in its nature it’s tribal and full of opinions that seem water tight to one, yet is equally stupid to another. A bit of humility to see this and tolerate different perspectives some might learn a thing or two from others. I know I have..
My commiserations on choosing the titans

it’s going to be a long and painful journey
 

Santino Patane

Juniors
Messages
293
Broncos & titans can make statements about how far their respective catchments run, but neither are based in south west like lions
Okay….. we’re not talking about the same thing….. when has the Titans ever have anything to do with the South West Brisbane area? When have I ever said that they do? Do you even know these areas or have you somehow thought that Springfield is in Logan? Hot tip, it’s a long way away from Logan……
 

titoelcolombiano

First Grade
Messages
6,620
If Moreton Bay Area can support the dolphins at Suncorp they could support the broncos at Suncorp.
No one is targeting the south other than afl still. The fact we are talking About the need for a brisbane3 already shows what a Clusterfck of a decision it was, strategically speaking
That need would still be there if the FireHawks were chosen. Having said that, the ''need'' won't be for a decade or 2 and isn't a ''need'' it is in response to a strong heartland region with a rapidly growing population that will have four distinct centres, North (Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast), Brisbane (& Logan), West: Ipswich & Toowoomba and South Gold Coast. South East QLD is a huge area.

Not sure it is fully grasped how big SEQ will be in decades to come, why wouldn't the NRL want to grow with it (treading the saturation line very carefully) to ensure it remains a heartland forever.
 

Pippen94

First Grade
Messages
7,105
Okay….. we’re not talking about the same thing….. when has the Titans ever have anything to do with the South West Brisbane area? When have I ever said that they do? Do you even know these areas or have you somehow thought that Springfield is in Logan? Hot tip, it’s a long way away from Logan……

Springfield is in between Ipswich & logan. Jets bid represents area encompassing these two places & Toowoomba
 
Messages
15,166
Like pippen said

Paul Kelley and Wayne Carey are from there

nswrl are to blame for this anyway
I remember when Paul Kelly won the Brownlow getting asked who his heroes were when growing up, he said a couple of Aussie rules players then he said Kevin Hastings.
I can't remember the response but I know I started laughing real hard because of the confusion.
 

Pippen94

First Grade
Messages
7,105
I remember when Paul Kelly won the Brownlow getting asked who his heroes were when growing up, he said a couple of Aussie rules players then he said Kevin Hastings.
I can't remember the response but I know I started laughing real hard because of the confusion.

He played both league & afl. Riverina is proof both codes can exist together, but we'll probably just be like america where everybody takes a side on everything & society slowly falls apart
 

Pippen94

First Grade
Messages
7,105
That need would still be there if the FireHawks were chosen. Having said that, the ''need'' won't be for a decade or 2 and isn't a ''need'' it is in response to a strong heartland region with a rapidly growing population that will have four distinct centres, North (Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast), Brisbane (& Logan), West: Ipswich & Toowoomba and South Gold Coast. South East QLD is a huge area.

Not sure it is fully grasped how big SEQ will be in decades to come, why wouldn't the NRL want to grow with it (treading the saturation line very carefully) to ensure it remains a heartland forever.

This. Area will be (& is currently) a heavily populated urban area only behind Melbourne - Geelong & Newcastle through to Wollongong. NRL dominating two of these three is massive advantage
 

Pippen94

First Grade
Messages
7,105
Thanks mate, I follow these boards regularly and read a lot of BS thrown out ad nauseam.

I try and not pipe up unless I know what I’m talking about, and being the resident Titans fan (yeah, there’s heaps of us, right….🙃) that is balls deep in the club, I know what’s going on with them.

As for the area, my knowledge is only anecdotal, but I have lived here for 20 years and seen the region evolve in that time.

I think a lot of people forget how subjective footy is, and in its nature it’s tribal and full of opinions that seem water tight to one, yet is equally stupid to another. A bit of humility to see this and tolerate different perspectives some might learn a thing or two from others. I know I have..

Great, which one of titans & broncos train, have hq's or play out of Logan & Ipswich?!
 
Messages
14,822
Mabel Park State High School signs partnership with the Tigers

15 December 2021 Melissa TabetbyMelissa Tabet in Affiliates, Club News

The Suzuki Brisbane Tigers are delighted to announce a partnership with Mabel Park State High School (MPSHS) for the next three years until December 31, 2024.

The Logan City based high school caters for 1,600 students and currently runs a highly successful Rugby League Academy of Excellence Program.

The program aims to provide students with unparalleled opportunities to develop their sporting ability towards the elite level and to successfully develop each student to reach their full potential.

The partnership which commences on January 1, 2022 will include but not limited to:
• An annual sponsorship from Suzuki Brisbane Tigers towards the MPSHS Rugby League Program;
• Suzuki Brisbane Tigers Coaching Staff to assist with the delivery of education sessions and host the MPSHS Head of Rugby League during the preseason period;
• Commitment for MPSHS to host competition games at Langlands Park in the 2023-2024 years; and
• Establishment of the Brisbane Tigers Year 6 Gala Day Cup in conjunction with the MPSHS Rugby League Excellence Program.

Brisbane Tigers CEO, Brian Torpy said “We are excited to partner with the Mabel Park State High School and look forward to assisting the school with the delivery of their Rugby League Excellence Program”.

“The Suzuki Brisbane Tigers have previously sponsored the Schools Girl’s Program, but we are delighted to extend our partnership to the Boys Program.

“As part of our agreement, our Hostplus Cup Head Coach Jon Buchanan and our Pathways Development Manager Mark Gliddon, will work closely with Ben (Weston) and the staff in delivering the program.

“We are certainly looking forward to seeing the school playing in their respective competitions at our redeveloped Langlands Park”, he added.

MPSHS Rugby League Excellence Program Head Coach, Ben Weston is extremely excited to join forces with the Tigers.

“We are very excited to build a partnership with such a renowned club.

“The Tigers provide a pathway for our students to develop as rugby league players both on and off the field. Our coaches and players are always looking for ways to improve and the Tigers have given us an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the game”, he added.

This partnership will provide players with the opportunity to play for the Tigers through the ranks of Cyril Connell Challenge, Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup, Harvey Norman Under 19’s, Hastings Deering Colts, QRLW and the Hostplus Cup.

MPSHS students who are current squad members at the Suzuki Brisbane Tigers are: Glen Fisher – Hastings Deering Colts; Delilah Eliu, Shaylee Joseph, Tahliya Tavita – Harvey Norman Under 19’s; Julian Drinnan, Maika Poese, Joe Tupi, Steven Walsh – Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup; Kael Chilcott, George Geno, Wiremu Keelan – Cyril Connell Challenge.​

MPSHS embodies school values of Students First, Respect for All, Holistic Wellbeing, and Continuous Improvement and Innovation.

They envision to be the most respected, admired and accomplished school as they deliver outstanding education to their students and enrich their community.

Mabel Park State High School
Tel: (07) 3489 2333
Website: https://mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au/

 
Top