Yeah, its no surprise anyone close to the Broncos is against it. They feel threatened.
But it isn't fair for News Ltd to hold the game back by blocking expansion in SE Queensland simply for the Broncos gain. It wasn't right the way they had SQ Crushers and Gold Coast killed off.
Admitedly they had debt problems from the SL war, but so did a lot of teams. That area needs more teams to generate loyal fans, avenues for players, boosting TV rights, gaining sponsors from the area et cetera.
The NRL clearly needs more sides there.