18th club, whose next?

[Vlad59]

Well that’s all very scary

 

[Perth Red]

“When someone of Nick’s success says we must look at 20 teams, we’re going to look at it. And we should have a strategy to get there at a certain time, whether that’s three years, five years or 10 years.”

So basically they still don't know what they are going to do, or by when! sigh. Heard it all before.

 

[Vlad59]

So basically they still don't know what they are going to do, or by when! sigh. Heard it all before.

English comprehension not your strong point?

 

[Perth Red]

Good he values grandad Wayne's opinions, Wayne loves Perth!

Looks like
PNG Club 18
Perth Club 19
Christchurch Club 20

at the moment......

Give Perth its own NRL team, declares legendary coach

The NRL’s most decorated coach, Wayne Bennett, has thrown his support behind a WA Government bid to field a team in the national competition.

thewest.com.au

 

[Vlad59]

So at this time we are likely to expand to two countries and a new State while our major competitor is locked in a war trying to put a team in

drum roll


Hobart

 

[Maximus]

“Anyone who thinks the PNG team would be a failure doesn’t have the facts that we do.

He also said a week or 2 ago that all PNGs problems would be solved within a year or 2, so yeah I wouldn't trust any facts that he's working with.

 

[Perth Red]

He also said a week or 2 ago that all PNGs problems would be solved within a year or 2, so yeah I wouldn't trust any facts that he's working with.

Making it up as they go along! 3 weeks ago PNG was def going to be based in Cairns, then Vlandys goes to the Cowboys launch night, Olam says he doesnt think thats a good idea, and suddenly Vlandys is saying they will be based in Port Moresby and the govt should give players a tax break. Its all a bit laughable really.

 

[macca_saint]

Sounding very concerning that PNG may actually end up being team 18

 

[Foreign Legion]

My head is going to explode and the season hasn't started yet!

This has been the silliest silly season on record.

 

[Wb1234]

A

So basically they still don't know what they are going to do, or by when! sigh. Heard it all before.

i told you the nz 2 bid would only get stronger with time lmao

don’t be shocked if they get in ahead of you

events in nz have clearly not been missed by our leadership

png and nz2 puts the focus on international expansion which is our future

 

[Wb1234]

WAYNE BENNETT​

When the Dolphins were admitted to the big league last season, a key condition of their licence was the installation of seven-time premiership winner Bennett as their foundation coach.

Now V’landys has revealed Bennett will be a key consultant to determine when the code expands, how to do so and which locations will ensure the best success for long-term growth.

“Wayne Bennett will absolutely be consulted,” the ARLC chair said.

“He is a genius — Wayne is the most valuable source we have got in the game.

“There’s no point leaving him in the garage.

“Wayne has 40 or 50 years of rugby league knowledge and he would be the perfect person to have involved in setting up an 18th team.

“We will be relying very heavily on him for his advice and input on expansion.”

EXPANSION DEADLINE​

The ARL Commission is expected to decide whether to expand again this season, possibly in the weeks after the NRL grand final.

V’landys said the level of behind-the-scenes work being done on a proposed PNG team, backed by $600 million in Federal government funding, is detailed and well advanced.

“People will be surprised where we are at with the PNG bid,” V’landys said.

“It’s 100 per cent not pie in the sky.

“We have been doing a lot of hard work. It’s 100 per cent reality.

“Anyone who thinks the PNG team would be a failure doesn’t have the facts that we do.

“We are well down the track.”

Asked if a formal expansion call will be made this year, V’landys said: “Yes, I am pretty confident it will be this year.

“I think we will make a decision in the next six months. It’s hard to put an exact timeline on it, because we have to talk to a lot of people and do a lot of analysis.

“Expansion is already turbo-charged, we’re on it. Vegas and more expansion are our two priorities at the moment.

“I don’t know if we will be doing a tender process like we did last time, but we will be speaking to different parties.

“That’s all to be determined how we move it forward. Naturally we will have to speak to the clubs and get their feedback and support, but I think if the numbers stack up, we will move towards an 18th team.”

“V’landys says a definitive call on fresh expansion will likely be made “in the next six months”

@Perth Red wonder where you heard that before ?

 

[Canard]

Sounding very concerning that PNG may actually end up being team 18

Pretty negative post

 

[Wb1234]

WAYNE BENNETT​

When the Dolphins were admitted to the big league last season, a key condition of their licence was the installation of seven-time premiership winner Bennett as their foundation coach.

Now V’landys has revealed Bennett will be a key consultant to determine when the code expands, how to do so and which locations will ensure the best success for long-term growth.

“Wayne Bennett will absolutely be consulted,” the ARLC chair said.

“He is a genius — Wayne is the most valuable source we have got in the game.

“There’s no point leaving him in the garage.

“Wayne has 40 or 50 years of rugby league knowledge and he would be the perfect person to have involved in setting up an 18th team.

“We will be relying very heavily on him for his advice and input on expansion.”

EXPANSION DEADLINE​

The ARL Commission is expected to decide whether to expand again this season, possibly in the weeks after the NRL grand final.

V’landys said the level of behind-the-scenes work being done on a proposed PNG team, backed by $600 million in Federal government funding, is detailed and well advanced.

“People will be surprised where we are at with the PNG bid,” V’landys said.

“It’s 100 per cent not pie in the sky.

“We have been doing a lot of hard work. It’s 100 per cent reality.

“Anyone who thinks the PNG team would be a failure doesn’t have the facts that we do.

“We are well down the track.”

Asked if a formal expansion call will be made this year, V’landys said: “Yes, I am pretty confident it will be this year.

“I think we will make a decision in the next six months. It’s hard to put an exact timeline on it, because we have to talk to a lot of people and do a lot of analysis.

“Expansion is already turbo-charged, we’re on it. Vegas and more expansion are our two priorities at the moment.

“I don’t know if we will be doing a tender process like we did last time, but we will be speaking to different parties.

“That’s all to be determined how we move it forward. Naturally we will have to speak to the clubs and get their feedback and support, but I think if the numbers stack up, we will move towards an 18th team.”

“Anyone who thinks the PNG team would be a failure doesn’t have the facts that we do.

“We are well down the track.”

And there we have it!

also 600 mill feds

 

[macca_saint]

Pretty negative post

Understandably so considering the security risks PNG presents

 

[Perth Red]

“Anyone who thinks the PNG team would be a failure doesn’t have the facts that we do.

“We are well down the track.”

And there we have it!

also 600 mill feds

This is the guy who thinks Bears have 200k members, players being tax free will earn them double, 1% of USA is some sort of realistic target etc etc. Facts are not his strong suit!

 

[Perth Red]

“V’landys says a definitive call on fresh expansion will likely be made “in the next six months”

@Perth Red wonder where you heard that before ?

Abdo said by end of 2024 3 months ago, nothing new. Less of a turbo, more of a SU carburetor!

 

[Wb1234]

This is the guy who thinks Bears have 200k members, players being tax free will earn them double, 1% of USA is some sort of realistic target etc etc. Facts are not his strong suit!

You mean the guy that makes all these decisions ?

that guy ?

 

[Wb1234]

Abdo said by end of year 3 months ago, nothing new.

I see your abdo and raise you a vlandys

 

[Perth Red]

You mean the guy that makes all these decisions ?

that guy ?

It is a worry isnt it?

 

[Wb1234]

It is a worry isnt it?

For someone that hates rugby league it sure is

for all the true believers it’s the best time to be a rugby league fan since well since ever