18th club, whose next?

[BuffaloRules]

We seem to have moved on from PNG being the best team?

Maybe best to promise them a spot in 2030 (whenever) as a part of the 19 & 20 allocation. The Aust & PNG Governments can use the extra time to improve the infrastructure and pathways.

I’ve always been a little surprised that the Albo Govt have been so gung ho on this. In the past Aussie Govts have been wary ? vigilant ? about Visa’s and those they consider likely to stay after expiration.
Perhaps part of this PNG for NRL push is a relaxation on PNG migration? I assume the deal is multi layered?
Sorry if this is too political.

I would love to see an NRL team in PNG… but I have some concerns about them fielding competitive teams in the medium term…are there currently any PNG juniors coming through NRL teams development squads…not talking about ones born there and moved to Aust as a 5 yr old…but 15/16/17 year olds identified over there …I dont know the answer to this ..genuine question..

I also don’t like the idea of bringing in a sporting team primarily for Political reasons… we see politicians back flipping in this country all the time…never mind when there is a change of government..

If the Aust Govt is serious about this long term… start pumping money into their juniors now through coaching and facilities improvements…also perhaps offer some scholarships for kids to be brought over here to benefit from Aust coaching …hopefully this should produce some results over the next 8-10 years …. This is not going to be a short term thing … so I would be thinking that making the investments now in coaching and development should hopefully lead to a production line of talent they can capitalise on when they are Team 20 in about 10 years time ..

I would be going with Perth as Team 18 by 2026… if Nick Politis is talking them up, then it’s probably a done deal in my view… particularly given the success they have had with their recent crowds..time has come to put another team in AFL heartland and take the initiative from them for once …

 

[Omott91]

I would love to see an NRL team in PNG… but I have some concerns about them fielding competitive teams in the medium term…are there currently any PNG juniors coming through NRL teams development squads…not talking about ones born there and moved to Aust as a 5 yr old…but 15/16/17 year olds identified over there …I dont know the answer to this ..genuine question..

I also don’t like the idea of bringing in a sporting team primarily for Political reasons… we see politicians back flipping in this country all the time…never mind when there is a change of government..

If the Aust Govt is serious about this long term… start pumping money into their juniors now through coaching and facilities improvements…also perhaps offer some scholarships for kids to be brought over here to benefit from Aust coaching …hopefully this should produce some results over the next 8-10 years …. This is not going to be a short term thing … so I would be thinking that making the investments now in coaching and development should hopefully lead to a production line of talent they can capitalise on when they are Team 20 in about 10 years time ..

I would be going with Perth as Team 18 by 2026… if Nick Politis is talking them up, then it’s probably a done deal in my view… particularly given the success they have had with their recent crowds..time has come to put another team in AFL heartland and take the initiative from them for once …

Oz Government just pledged 5.5million to help fund or develop pathways.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Oz Government just pledged 5.5million to help fund or develop pathways.

That’s a start …but I’m thinking bigger

Maybe build a “Center of excellence” for an academy over there

 

[Bukowski]

Yes they are, last 5 rounds are on Saturdays on nine

I was saying it was weird of them promoting the double header seeing as they weren't broadcasting it.

 

[Bukowski]

Oz Government just pledged 5.5million to help fund or develop pathways.

Is that on the provision that they get an NRL team?

 

[Pneuma]

Origin in Perth 2025 and 2028. Just announced

 

[Pippen94]

Origin in Perth 2025 and 2028. Just announced

Brisbane 3 incoming

 

[Pneuma]

Brisbane 3 incoming

Same joke. Same flaming. Still pathetic.

 

[MugaB]

Same joke. Same flaming. Still pathetic.

Not sure why Brisbane 3 is coming, the dolphins afe currently 14th, that suggests we don't need the next one coming in in that region till they stabilise for a few seasons... anyway again its a moot argument, QLD5 is a cumin y'all

 

[Pippen94]

Same joke. Same flaming. Still pathetic.

Not sure ur using flaming in right context (don't worry, there'll probably be a homophobic joke incoming which will better appeal to ur sense or humor).

 

[Pippen94]

Not sure why Brisbane 3 is coming, the dolphins afe currently 14th, that suggests we don't need the next one coming in in that region till they stabilise for a few seasons... anyway again its a moot argument, QLD5 is a cumin y'all

Dolphins will be better next season - we knew that going in

 

[Pneuma]

Not sure why Brisbane 3 is coming, the dolphins afe currently 14th, that suggests we don't need the next one coming in in that region till they stabilise for a few seasons... anyway again its a moot argument, QLD5 is a cumin y'all

He really is a consistently boring little man

 

[MugaB]

Dolphins will be better next season - we knew that going in

They won't care about them getting better, it was never about that anyways... step1 find a derby for the bronx, step2 make sure they are cashed up and can pay thier way, step3 make sure they aren't taking away from the broncos in anyway, step4 find an excuse not to go back as we can do this around the game for other clubs.... cowboys are next, then the warriors

 

[wain]

 

[jim_57]

Brisbane 3 incoming

Each Origin series will have a neutral venue and Perth is an obvious choice for one every 3-4 years. Nothing to do with “Throwing Perth a bone since they aren’t getting a team” which I’m sure will be the point you’re going for.

 

[Wb1234]

Good to see afl people talking positively about rugby league

 

[MugaB]

Pirates arent tough enough hey??

 

[The Penguin #6.]

Thanks.Great interview with the former long-term Dockers` CEO and very positive feedback from his current view as the head of a Perth Brand Agency that there is plenty of room for an NRL team in W.A.
Particularly positive for me was his reiteration that he was aware of very strong corporate support for the franchise, essential if we are going to have a strong team coming out of the west.

 

[Pippen94]

Each Origin series will have a neutral venue and Perth is an obvious choice for one every 3-4 years. Nothing to do with “Throwing Perth a bone since they aren’t getting a team” which I’m sure will be the point you’re going for.

Did V'Landys say that?!

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

When has London last produced a Wimbledon champ?!

Probably some time before Hitler's only testicle had dropped.