18th club, whose next?

[Canard]

I don't think the NRL can sustainably grow to 20 teams in the next decade.

18 teams by 2027/28, then I'd say it will be some time before further expansion

 

[mongoose]

People said Dolphins wouldn't get in because of Broncos and Titans.

maybe in 2007, no one said that in 2021 dickhead

 

[Pippen94]

maybe in 2007, no one said that in 2021 dickhead

They did here. Plenty of examples

 

[Pippen94]

How about this for an idea...

NRL announces Perth & NZ 2 as teams 18 and 19 - in either order, or even added at the same time.

For Perth, it's the Pirates bid.
For NZ2, throw it open to bids from NZ cities outside Auckland, choose NZ 2 on best business case.. and maybe have the Bears would be involved with one of those bids.

For team 20, throw it WIDE OPEN to bids from anywhere - Brisbane, Adelaide, NZ 3, you name it. Choose the most compelling business case.

Now, the chances are that Brisbane 3 (especially the Easts Tigers bid) will likely win the race for team 20, so as a contingency arrange regular games in Adelaide & some across NZ to get the buzz going there, with an eye on either relocation or expansion there if/when feasible.

Lol, there's no pirates bid - that died years ago..but give it to them anyway.

 

[flippikat]

Lol, there's no pirates bid - that died years ago..but give it to them anyway.

Well, whatever bid has the backing of NRLWA - in whatever form that is.

Point is - Perth & NZ 2 as next two cabs off the rank, then declare an open bidding war for team 20, and see all other places respond to that.

 

[Pippen94]

Well, whatever bid has the backing of NRLWA - in whatever form that is.

Point is - Perth & NZ 2 as next two cabs off the rank, then declare an open bidding war for team 20, and see all other places respond to that.

It's a poor point. Can't just pick locations. You need decent bids. There's no Perth group at the moment

 

[MugaB]

Well, whatever bid has the backing of NRLWA - in whatever form that is.

Point is - Perth & NZ 2 as next two cabs off the rank, then declare an open bidding war for team 20, and see all other places respond to that.

Its not going to happen, maybe for 19 and 20, but the18th is all but wrapped up

 

[Tigerlaird]

What we need is a national 2nd division to cater for Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, North Sydney Bears, Jets, etc.

Promotion and relegration between two equal divisions of 18.

 

[Perth Red]

It's a poor point. Can't just pick locations. You need decent bids. There's no Perth group at the moment

“There is a consortium of very successful businessman in Perth who are also passionate rugby league people that are working behind the scenes and doing lots of ground work,” Sackson said.
“I believe Western Australia can present a very very compelling if not irresistible case in it’s own right without partnering up with a club on the east coast in a joint venture situation.”

NRL Western Australia boss details 'irresistible' bid for 18th NRL licence

NRL Western Australia CEO John Sackson believes that Perth will be able to put forward a “very compelling” case for an 18th NRL licence. On Saturday, the Dolphins take on the Knights before the Rabbitohs do battle with the Sharks at Optus Stadium in Perth with more than 45,000 fans set to...

www.4bc.com.au

 

[Perth Red]

second division is too expensive for nrl to fund

 

[Pippen94]

“There is a consortium of very successful businessman in Perth who are also passionate rugby league people that are working behind the scenes and doing lots of ground work,” Sackson said.
“I believe Western Australia can present a very very compelling if not irresistible case in it’s own right without partnering up with a club on the east coast in a joint venture situation.”

NRL Western Australia boss details 'irresistible' bid for 18th NRL licence

NRL Western Australia CEO John Sackson believes that Perth will be able to put forward a “very compelling” case for an 18th NRL licence. On Saturday, the Dolphins take on the Knights before the Rabbitohs do battle with the Sharks at Optus Stadium in Perth with more than 45,000 fans set to...

www.4bc.com.au

There's nothing. If there was we'd hear about it..

 

[Perth Red]

There's nothing. If there was we'd hear about it..

You feeling left out because they arent ringing you with an update every week? lol
Yeh I'm sure the GM of NRLWA is just making it up for shts and giggles.

 

[Pippen94]

You feeling left out because they arent ringing you with an update every week? lol
Yeh I'm sure the GM of NRLWA is just making it up for shts and giggles.

Do u beleive in Santa Claus too?!

 

[Perth Red]

Do u beleive in Santa Claus too?!

I believe John Sackson, the Dolphins CEO and Peter Cumins.

'Meet the man behind Western Australia's latest bid for its own NRL franchise.
Peter Cumins, one of the state's leading businessman, will head the newest consortium aiming for the establishment of a Perth-based team in the competition'

'Players love the place': Perth businessman heads new bid for NRL team in west

Peter Cumins will front the latest consortium striving for a Perth-based NRL team and the push will start at the NRL Nines on Friday and Saturday.

www.smh.com.au

 

[flippikat]

I don't think the NRL can sustainably grow to 20 teams in the next decade.

18 teams by 2027/28, then I'd say it will be some time before further expansion

We're already behind the pack in having decent representation of all Australia (well, mainland Australia at least), and in Super Rugby's case NZ representation too.

You're saying that we need to wait ANOTHER 10 years (at least) to try and amend that?

 

[Pippen94]

I believe John Sackson, the Dolphins CEO and Peter Cumins.

'Meet the man behind Western Australia's latest bid for its own NRL franchise.
Peter Cumins, one of the state's leading businessman, will head the newest consortium aiming for the establishment of a Perth-based team in the competition'

'Players love the place': Perth businessman heads new bid for NRL team in west

Peter Cumins will front the latest consortium striving for a Perth-based NRL team and the push will start at the NRL Nines on Friday and Saturday.

www.smh.com.au

Lol, that's 4 years old!!!

 

[Perth Red]

Lol, that's 4 years old!!!

Cumins has been at this since 2010, that you think he isnt still leading the charge is hilarious!
and from last year....

'The Perth syndicate hoping to build a standalone NRL expansion franchise is pushing ahead with their plan'

Perth NRL expansion push gathers momentum

The Perth syndicate hoping to build a stand alone NRL expansion franchise is pushing ahead with their plan - but are happy to talk with the North Sydney Bears who are investigating a radical cross-country club.

thewest.com.au

I dont know how many times I have to explain to you why, after the 2012 fiasco, they arent making a big song and dance again this time.

 

[Pippen94]

We're already behind the pack in having decent representation of all Australia (well, mainland Australia at least), and in Super Rugby's case NZ representation too.

You're saying that we need to wait ANOTHER 10 years (at least) to try and amend that?

You need a bid - there's no group

 

[Pippen94]

Cumins has been at this since 2010, that you think he isnt still leading the charge is hilarious!
and from last year....

'The Perth syndicate hoping to build a standalone NRL expansion franchise is pushing ahead with their plan'

Perth NRL expansion push gathers momentum

The Perth syndicate hoping to build a stand alone NRL expansion franchise is pushing ahead with their plan - but are happy to talk with the North Sydney Bears who are investigating a radical cross-country club.

thewest.com.au

I dont know how many times I have to explain to you why, after the 2012 fiasco, they arent making a big song and dance again this time.

No. There's no song & dance because there's no group. If ur good ur not afraid to step forward..

 

[Perth Red]

No. There's no song & dance because there's no group. If ur good ur not afraid to step forward..

sigh, buy a clue. Keep flogging that dead horse mate.
There is very clearly a Perth bid consortium, they've been in the media, Sackson has talked about them, the Dolphins CEO has talked about meeting with them.
After serious egg on the face in 2012 after all the big hoopla about the Reds/Pirates bid they have decided to keep it under the table this time. Good idea, especially as it looks like they are going to miss out again to PNG, once bitten twice shy.

But yeh you believe your delusions if you want, youre just making yourself look a twat.