18th club, whose next?

[MugaB]

We need Donkey to tell us whats really happening in the SW corridor lol

Why? For the luv of god, did you say his name 3 times

 

[Wb1234]

Tigers in peril: Balmain plot merger split after ‘losing faith’​

AUGUST 29, 2024

BY ISAAC MCINTYRE

The Balmain board is plotting a shock break from the Western Suburbs that would end the Wests Tigers’ time in the NRL and see both sides of the joint venture battling to stay in rugby league’s top grade.​

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The NRL’s licensing agreement with its 17 clubs ends in the next four months and Balmain powerbrokers see it as the perfect time to break away from the Western Suburbs.
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The hinge here is that Balmain Tigers, who own 10 percent of the Wests Tigers joint venture, would refuse to stay combined with the Wests Magpies, who own 30 percent of the Holman Barnes Group. The HBG (originally Western Suburbs Leagues Club Limited) owns 90 percent of the NRL organisation currently playing in the league.


A vote is expected to be held imminently for all Balmain board members to cast ballots.

“I believe the time has come for us to step aside and resurrect the Balmain Tigers,” Balmain director and former Tigers first-grade player Garry Leo told the Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday.
Continuing, Leo said the fans would be the biggest battlefield through the impending split. “We’ve got more of a following than the Wests side of the merger. To be honest, we have lost faith in them. We’re getting Leichhardt upgraded and we could play there every second week. If we can find the right backers, we want a shot at returning to the NRL.
“I don’t think the NRL would continue to allow the Wests Tigers to operate with the Tigers name without any involvement from Balmain. I really do believe the NRL competition needs a Tigers team. And not the Wests Tigers.”


Michael Chammas at the Herald has reported that Balmain has been speaking to 94-year-old billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff, who has supported the Tigers for years, about backing a future Balmain license. Nevil Crichton, a billionaire automotive businessman, has also reportedly been approached recently.
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“If we had the right backers, we could go to the NRL with a proposal to stand alone,” Leo said. “The joint venture hasn’t worked. I’d rather risk ending up in NSW Cup than continuing with the Wests Tigers.”

 

[Scootsie]

A long way off having a second NRL team, but Melbourne has a rapidly growing League nursery, particularly in the West. I think the growth of the game in a Vic is far outpacing the development in SA.

 

[Marlins]

17. The Dolphins
18. Western Bears
19. The Jets
20. The Magpies

Plus The Tigers

It’s happening!!!

 

[Scootsie]

Tigers in peril: Balmain plot merger split after ‘losing faith’​

AUGUST 29, 2024

BY ISAAC MCINTYRE

The Balmain board is plotting a shock break from the Western Suburbs that would end the Wests Tigers’ time in the NRL and see both sides of the joint venture battling to stay in rugby league’s top grade.​

---

The NRL’s licensing agreement with its 17 clubs ends in the next four months and Balmain powerbrokers see it as the perfect time to break away from the Western Suburbs.
Download Our FREE NRL App Here
The hinge here is that Balmain Tigers, who own 10 percent of the Wests Tigers joint venture, would refuse to stay combined with the Wests Magpies, who own 30 percent of the Holman Barnes Group. The HBG (originally Western Suburbs Leagues Club Limited) owns 90 percent of the NRL organisation currently playing in the league.


A vote is expected to be held imminently for all Balmain board members to cast ballots.

“I believe the time has come for us to step aside and resurrect the Balmain Tigers,” Balmain director and former Tigers first-grade player Garry Leo told the Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday.
Continuing, Leo said the fans would be the biggest battlefield through the impending split. “We’ve got more of a following than the Wests side of the merger. To be honest, we have lost faith in them. We’re getting Leichhardt upgraded and we could play there every second week. If we can find the right backers, we want a shot at returning to the NRL.
“I don’t think the NRL would continue to allow the Wests Tigers to operate with the Tigers name without any involvement from Balmain. I really do believe the NRL competition needs a Tigers team. And not the Wests Tigers.”


Michael Chammas at the Herald has reported that Balmain has been speaking to 94-year-old billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff, who has supported the Tigers for years, about backing a future Balmain license. Nevil Crichton, a billionaire automotive businessman, has also reportedly been approached recently.
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“If we had the right backers, we could go to the NRL with a proposal to stand alone,” Leo said. “The joint venture hasn’t worked. I’d rather risk ending up in NSW Cup than continuing with the Wests Tigers.”

Wow. Surely they’re dreaming.

 

[Perth Red]

Wow. Surely they’re dreaming.

How delusional are they that they think they will get an nrl license? When you’re relying on the hope a 94 year old is going to bank roll you it’s probably time to give it up! Hilarious if they walk away and nrl allow wests tigers to continue as they are.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Tigers in peril: Balmain plot merger split after ‘losing faith’​

AUGUST 29, 2024

BY ISAAC MCINTYRE

The Balmain board is plotting a shock break from the Western Suburbs that would end the Wests Tigers’ time in the NRL and see both sides of the joint venture battling to stay in rugby league’s top grade.​

---

The NRL’s licensing agreement with its 17 clubs ends in the next four months and Balmain powerbrokers see it as the perfect time to break away from the Western Suburbs.
Download Our FREE NRL App Here
The hinge here is that Balmain Tigers, who own 10 percent of the Wests Tigers joint venture, would refuse to stay combined with the Wests Magpies, who own 30 percent of the Holman Barnes Group. The HBG (originally Western Suburbs Leagues Club Limited) owns 90 percent of the NRL organisation currently playing in the league.


A vote is expected to be held imminently for all Balmain board members to cast ballots.

“I believe the time has come for us to step aside and resurrect the Balmain Tigers,” Balmain director and former Tigers first-grade player Garry Leo told the Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday.
Continuing, Leo said the fans would be the biggest battlefield through the impending split. “We’ve got more of a following than the Wests side of the merger. To be honest, we have lost faith in them. We’re getting Leichhardt upgraded and we could play there every second week. If we can find the right backers, we want a shot at returning to the NRL.
“I don’t think the NRL would continue to allow the Wests Tigers to operate with the Tigers name without any involvement from Balmain. I really do believe the NRL competition needs a Tigers team. And not the Wests Tigers.”


Michael Chammas at the Herald has reported that Balmain has been speaking to 94-year-old billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff, who has supported the Tigers for years, about backing a future Balmain license. Nevil Crichton, a billionaire automotive businessman, has also reportedly been approached recently.
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“If we had the right backers, we could go to the NRL with a proposal to stand alone,” Leo said. “The joint venture hasn’t worked. I’d rather risk ending up in NSW Cup than continuing with the Wests Tigers.”

Here's your chance Brisbane Tigers, get ready

 

[Vee]

Look at how every Brisbane bid team plays up the “AFL threat” … in Ipswich and Toowoomba of all places … as if the AFL are even interested in those working class rusted on RL areas …

The chances of the NRL giving up any where in Sydney is minimal

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-brisbane-turf-war-erupts-as-afl-invade-rugby-league-heartland-after-lions-sign-deal-with-ipswich-city-council/news-story/dd66fc9147a5348ae1d48c9f4885bd30

Brisbane turf war erupts as AFL invade rugby league heartland after Lions sign deal with Ipswich City Council​

Brisbane’s rugby league heartland is under siege, with the AFL dropping a bombshell on the NRL, as the Lions prepare to unveil a historic deal in the Ipswich region.

Peter Badel
August 29, 2024 - 5:58PM
https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor.../dd66fc9147a5348ae1d48c9f4885bd30#share-tools

The AFL has dropped a bombshell on the NRL in Brisbane’s rugby league heartland by inking a historic deal as Queensland’s sporting turf war explodes.

This masthead can reveal AFL’s Queensland flagship – the Brisbane Lions – have struck a three-year deal in the Ipswich region that produced Broncos rugby league legends Allan Langer and Kevin Walters.

Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann and Ipswich City Council powerbrokers will formally announce the deal on Friday.
Revelations of the landmark contract comes just 24 hours after the Queensland Rugby League clinched a $100 million funding deal from the NRL, armed with a masterplan to invest in Brisbane’s western corridor.

Now the battle of the codes has intensified as the NRL comes under siege from a ruthless AFL organisation that has devised a strategic plan to dethrone rugby league in Queensland’s key growth market. Dolphins super coach Wayne Bennett has warned NRL bosses to get serious about adding a franchise to the Ipswich-Toowoomba region or risk AFL taking over.

This deal is another shot across the bow from the AFL, which will leverage the Lions brand to make lethal incursions into rugby league territory by also targeting the next generation of female players.

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding confirmed the groundbreaking alliance, which will see major promotion of Lions games in Ipswich and using Brisbane AFLW players to support community-health programs. The City of Ipswich has also secured gameday presenting rights at a Lions AFL home game and will host the type of fan days that saw the Queensland State of Origin team visit Toowoomba this year.

The overarching message is clear – the NRL is under attack from the AFL.

“This exciting partnership capitalises on the Brisbane Lions AFLW team calling Brighton Homes Arena (in Springfield) their home and further cements Ipswich as the headquarters for the Brisbane Lions,” Harding said. “Over the next three years, our sporting community will welcome formal development pathways for our future female athletes and sport administrators through the Lions Institute of Business and Sport, a collaboration with TAFE Queensland."

“This partnership will also see the Brisbane Lions put their support behind Council’s advocacy for the city’s priority projects, as well as hosting a range of major state and national championship fixtures and events right here in Ipswich. We also look forward to the City of Ipswich being front and centre at the Gabba as we take over the match day presenting rights at a Brisbane Lions AFL home game, as well as hosting fan days in Ipswich following the successes of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team.”

This masthead revealed a fortnight ago that Ipswich had joined forces with Sydney’s Newtown Jets to lodge a formal submission as part of the NRL’s plans for further expansion.The Brisbane Jets were a major contender during the NRL’s latest expansion battle in 2021, but lost out to the Redcliffe Dolphins for the code’s 17th licence.

At the time, Jets bid chief Steve Johnson warned the code was in danger of an AFL takeover in the western-corridor belt that also produced newly-minted Hall of Fame coach Bennett. Now his warning is real.

Johnson is part of a fresh Ipswich Jets bid to win an NRL licence over the next five years and that time frame will give the Lions a golden opportunity to entrench their brand in Brisbane’s greater west.

Brisbane boss Swann said the Lions are primed to ramp-up their footprint and become the sporting kings in Ipswich. “We’ve got the best venue in the area (Brighton Homes Arena) and the team are reigning premiers, so I’d encourage as many people as possible to come down and check out the action,” he said. “I’m excited about what we can deliver together into the future. We want the precinct to be a year-round attraction for sport, community and educational purposes and our partnership with (Ipswich) council is crucial to making this a reality.”

Ipswich Eagles president Scott Humphreys said: “Knowing we will be welcoming more AFL and AFLW games to Ipswich and giving our junior players –girls and boys – the chance to meet their heroes, and learn directly from them, will further many dreams of becoming the next generation of AFLW and AFL players.”

Bennett, who has led the Dolphins’ expansion drive in Queensland, put the NRL on notice on Thursday.

“We can’t underestimate the threat of the AFL,” he said. “That (western-corridor) region would be an ideal area for expansion. There’s enough kids out there to play both sports but it’s always been a strong rugby league area and the AFL have been very aggressive in targeting that area. They are putting a lot of funding into that region. We can’t ignore the western corridor.”

 

[Matt_CBY]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-brisbane-turf-war-erupts-as-afl-invade-rugby-league-heartland-after-lions-sign-deal-with-ipswich-city-council/news-story/dd66fc9147a5348ae1d48c9f4885bd30

Brisbane turf war erupts as AFL invade rugby league heartland after Lions sign deal with Ipswich City Council​

Brisbane’s rugby league heartland is under siege, with the AFL dropping a bombshell on the NRL, as the Lions prepare to unveil a historic deal in the Ipswich region.

Peter Badel
August 29, 2024 - 5:58PM
https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor.../dd66fc9147a5348ae1d48c9f4885bd30#share-tools

The AFL has dropped a bombshell on the NRL in Brisbane’s rugby league heartland by inking a historic deal as Queensland’s sporting turf war explodes.

This masthead can reveal AFL’s Queensland flagship – the Brisbane Lions – have struck a three-year deal in the Ipswich region that produced Broncos rugby league legends Allan Langer and Kevin Walters.

Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann and Ipswich City Council powerbrokers will formally announce the deal on Friday.
Revelations of the landmark contract comes just 24 hours after the Queensland Rugby League clinched a $100 million funding deal from the NRL, armed with a masterplan to invest in Brisbane’s western corridor.

Now the battle of the codes has intensified as the NRL comes under siege from a ruthless AFL organisation that has devised a strategic plan to dethrone rugby league in Queensland’s key growth market. Dolphins super coach Wayne Bennett has warned NRL bosses to get serious about adding a franchise to the Ipswich-Toowoomba region or risk AFL taking over.

This deal is another shot across the bow from the AFL, which will leverage the Lions brand to make lethal incursions into rugby league territory by also targeting the next generation of female players.

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding confirmed the groundbreaking alliance, which will see major promotion of Lions games in Ipswich and using Brisbane AFLW players to support community-health programs. The City of Ipswich has also secured gameday presenting rights at a Lions AFL home game and will host the type of fan days that saw the Queensland State of Origin team visit Toowoomba this year.

The overarching message is clear – the NRL is under attack from the AFL.

“This exciting partnership capitalises on the Brisbane Lions AFLW team calling Brighton Homes Arena (in Springfield) their home and further cements Ipswich as the headquarters for the Brisbane Lions,” Harding said. “Over the next three years, our sporting community will welcome formal development pathways for our future female athletes and sport administrators through the Lions Institute of Business and Sport, a collaboration with TAFE Queensland."

“This partnership will also see the Brisbane Lions put their support behind Council’s advocacy for the city’s priority projects, as well as hosting a range of major state and national championship fixtures and events right here in Ipswich. We also look forward to the City of Ipswich being front and centre at the Gabba as we take over the match day presenting rights at a Brisbane Lions AFL home game, as well as hosting fan days in Ipswich following the successes of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team.”

This masthead revealed a fortnight ago that Ipswich had joined forces with Sydney’s Newtown Jets to lodge a formal submission as part of the NRL’s plans for further expansion.The Brisbane Jets were a major contender during the NRL’s latest expansion battle in 2021, but lost out to the Redcliffe Dolphins for the code’s 17th licence.

At the time, Jets bid chief Steve Johnson warned the code was in danger of an AFL takeover in the western-corridor belt that also produced newly-minted Hall of Fame coach Bennett. Now his warning is real.

Johnson is part of a fresh Ipswich Jets bid to win an NRL licence over the next five years and that time frame will give the Lions a golden opportunity to entrench their brand in Brisbane’s greater west.

Brisbane boss Swann said the Lions are primed to ramp-up their footprint and become the sporting kings in Ipswich. “We’ve got the best venue in the area (Brighton Homes Arena) and the team are reigning premiers, so I’d encourage as many people as possible to come down and check out the action,” he said. “I’m excited about what we can deliver together into the future. We want the precinct to be a year-round attraction for sport, community and educational purposes and our partnership with (Ipswich) council is crucial to making this a reality.”

Ipswich Eagles president Scott Humphreys said: “Knowing we will be welcoming more AFL and AFLW games to Ipswich and giving our junior players –girls and boys – the chance to meet their heroes, and learn directly from them, will further many dreams of becoming the next generation of AFLW and AFL players.”

Bennett, who has led the Dolphins’ expansion drive in Queensland, put the NRL on notice on Thursday.

“We can’t underestimate the threat of the AFL,” he said. “That (western-corridor) region would be an ideal area for expansion. There’s enough kids out there to play both sports but it’s always been a strong rugby league area and the AFL have been very aggressive in targeting that area. They are putting a lot of funding into that region. We can’t ignore the western corridor.”

Took more than half the article to say what the deal was even though they referred to this “historic” deal major a dozen times before it.

And when they did reveal what the deal is, it’s was extremely underwhelming. What a hilarious and sensationalist article.

No surprise from Badel. Lmfao

 

[Wb1234]

This will force the nrl to go Brisbane 3 before nz2 potentially

 

[Vlad59]

This will force the nrl to go Brisbane 3 before nz2 potentially

Let’s hope not. That article is a lot of words that say little.

 

[BuffaloRules]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-brisbane-turf-war-erupts-as-afl-invade-rugby-league-heartland-after-lions-sign-deal-with-ipswich-city-council/news-story/dd66fc9147a5348ae1d48c9f4885bd30

Brisbane turf war erupts as AFL invade rugby league heartland after Lions sign deal with Ipswich City Council​

Brisbane’s rugby league heartland is under siege, with the AFL dropping a bombshell on the NRL, as the Lions prepare to unveil a historic deal in the Ipswich region.

Peter Badel
August 29, 2024 - 5:58PM
https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor.../dd66fc9147a5348ae1d48c9f4885bd30#share-tools

The AFL has dropped a bombshell on the NRL in Brisbane’s rugby league heartland by inking a historic deal as Queensland’s sporting turf war explodes.

This masthead can reveal AFL’s Queensland flagship – the Brisbane Lions – have struck a three-year deal in the Ipswich region that produced Broncos rugby league legends Allan Langer and Kevin Walters.

Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann and Ipswich City Council powerbrokers will formally announce the deal on Friday.
Revelations of the landmark contract comes just 24 hours after the Queensland Rugby League clinched a $100 million funding deal from the NRL, armed with a masterplan to invest in Brisbane’s western corridor.

Now the battle of the codes has intensified as the NRL comes under siege from a ruthless AFL organisation that has devised a strategic plan to dethrone rugby league in Queensland’s key growth market. Dolphins super coach Wayne Bennett has warned NRL bosses to get serious about adding a franchise to the Ipswich-Toowoomba region or risk AFL taking over.

This deal is another shot across the bow from the AFL, which will leverage the Lions brand to make lethal incursions into rugby league territory by also targeting the next generation of female players.

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding confirmed the groundbreaking alliance, which will see major promotion of Lions games in Ipswich and using Brisbane AFLW players to support community-health programs. The City of Ipswich has also secured gameday presenting rights at a Lions AFL home game and will host the type of fan days that saw the Queensland State of Origin team visit Toowoomba this year.

The overarching message is clear – the NRL is under attack from the AFL.

“This exciting partnership capitalises on the Brisbane Lions AFLW team calling Brighton Homes Arena (in Springfield) their home and further cements Ipswich as the headquarters for the Brisbane Lions,” Harding said. “Over the next three years, our sporting community will welcome formal development pathways for our future female athletes and sport administrators through the Lions Institute of Business and Sport, a collaboration with TAFE Queensland."

“This partnership will also see the Brisbane Lions put their support behind Council’s advocacy for the city’s priority projects, as well as hosting a range of major state and national championship fixtures and events right here in Ipswich. We also look forward to the City of Ipswich being front and centre at the Gabba as we take over the match day presenting rights at a Brisbane Lions AFL home game, as well as hosting fan days in Ipswich following the successes of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team.”

This masthead revealed a fortnight ago that Ipswich had joined forces with Sydney’s Newtown Jets to lodge a formal submission as part of the NRL’s plans for further expansion.The Brisbane Jets were a major contender during the NRL’s latest expansion battle in 2021, but lost out to the Redcliffe Dolphins for the code’s 17th licence.

At the time, Jets bid chief Steve Johnson warned the code was in danger of an AFL takeover in the western-corridor belt that also produced newly-minted Hall of Fame coach Bennett. Now his warning is real.

Johnson is part of a fresh Ipswich Jets bid to win an NRL licence over the next five years and that time frame will give the Lions a golden opportunity to entrench their brand in Brisbane’s greater west.

Brisbane boss Swann said the Lions are primed to ramp-up their footprint and become the sporting kings in Ipswich. “We’ve got the best venue in the area (Brighton Homes Arena) and the team are reigning premiers, so I’d encourage as many people as possible to come down and check out the action,” he said. “I’m excited about what we can deliver together into the future. We want the precinct to be a year-round attraction for sport, community and educational purposes and our partnership with (Ipswich) council is crucial to making this a reality.”

Ipswich Eagles president Scott Humphreys said: “Knowing we will be welcoming more AFL and AFLW games to Ipswich and giving our junior players –girls and boys – the chance to meet their heroes, and learn directly from them, will further many dreams of becoming the next generation of AFLW and AFL players.”

Bennett, who has led the Dolphins’ expansion drive in Queensland, put the NRL on notice on Thursday.

“We can’t underestimate the threat of the AFL,” he said. “That (western-corridor) region would be an ideal area for expansion. There’s enough kids out there to play both sports but it’s always been a strong rugby league area and the AFL have been very aggressive in targeting that area. They are putting a lot of funding into that region. We can’t ignore the western corridor.”

“Ruthless AFL”

They got the Brighton Homes arena

you scared bro?

 

[Matt_CBY]

“Ruthless AFL”

They got the Brighton Homes arena

you scared bro?

Oh no and a few fan days. lol

 

[Vlad59]

Took more than half the article to say what the deal was even though they referred to this “historic” deal major a dozen times before it.

And when they did reveal what the deal is, it’s was extremely underwhelming. What a hilarious and sensationalist article.

No surprise from Badel. Lmfao

Good assessment

 

[BuffaloRules]

Hilarious if they walk away and nrl allow wests tigers to continue as they are.

Walk away? Balmain has existed in pretty much name only for the past 10 years … they have retained only a 10per cent ownership in the Wests Tigers that was essentially gifted to them ..they have no money … their junior teams in Ball and Flegg are funded by Wests … they have been irrelevant for some time now … their future makes no difference to the club moving forward..

They haven’t supplied one dollar to the club in many years … and few juniors of late

 

[Vlad59]

Walk away? Balmain has existed in pretty much name only for the past 10 years … they have retained only a 10per cent ownership in the Wests Tigers that was essentially gifted to them ..they have no money … their junior teams in Ball and Flegg are funded by Wests … they have been irrelevant for some time now … their future makes no difference to the club moving forward..

They haven’t supplied one dollar to the club in many years … and few juniors of late

Solid

 

[Perth Red]

So AFL is taking over brisbane with one club, but somehow nrl needs three to hold it? Makes sense.

 

[mongoose]

AFL has been threatening to take over QLD for 20 years....

 

[Vlad59]

AFL has been threatening to take over QLD for 20 years....

Gil declared it for the afl last year. The war is won except on any meaningful metric.

 

[Vee]

“Ruthless AFL”

They got the Brighton Homes arena

you scared bro?

I'm just posting articles of interest for discussion.