How can the numbers for the CC be relevant but the QLD ones not? Mate, you're assuming that a large proportion of the 1.5m people living in north sydney and the central coast are immediately going to jump aboard the beartrain, why can't it be assumed that a large proportion of Qld won't jump on the 4th QLD teamtrain?
That's because their is no official expansion process in operation because there has been no official call for expansion. The bears push for inclusion into the NRL centres on community support - at the moment its only a ripple in a bath tub, despite all your hardwork. You can spend your whole life working on something doesn't mean its going to get you anywhere.
Because if they both add the same value to the game which is minimal regardless how you look at it then the best bid of the 2 must be considered. This is where a bigger population, stadium, memberships and community engagement come into the picture. The difference is the Bears have an existing fan base built over the decades. The Jets also do too but no where near as much nor do they have the commitment from supporters or community.
The NRL were the ones who suggested we get memberships. So we set it at 5000 by March and they have expressed their excitement at the fact we are growing these memberships consistently weekly. We currently sit above 4200 in early December.
Now you have changed your opinion and are talking up Ipswich. Which is it, are you against it or for it?
You are ignoring the fact they have been promised a stadium by the Qld gov and plan to play major games at Suncorp, probably the best RL stadium in the world.
From what I understand, they want to build a stadium to the East of Ipswich in a greenfield site, not in the centre of the city. And you are grossly over stating the transport issues. You could say similar things about getting to Gosford from North Sydney - trains are crap, freeway is ok, but that road to Gosford from the freeway is terrible. How are you going to get your precious North Sydney based fans there? The NSW Gov and Central Coast Gov should be worried about this logistical nightmare.
Do you see how stupid your alarmist statements are?
Ok. I'm from Ipswich or the outskirts originally. My family is based there and I believe I know the demographics of the area alot better then you.
Suncorp is the best RL ground in the world. Doesn't change the fact Ipswich is an hour away from it. Where as CC already have their own stadium. QLD government promising 2 stadiums now? To both Central QLD and Ipswich? Yeah and pigs fly. Anna Bligh will not be around next elections and the Liberals
have not shown any commitment to any stadiums as they would rather fix the roads.
The CCBears have support from both Labor and Liberals on both a state and national level. Major difference between other bids. We have a stadium already therefor logistics isn't that hard when the community have their stadium in their backyard.
You wanna talk about trains and freeways being crap. Come live in Ipswich. Their mayor has been arguing to the state governments about upgrading for years with no outcome yet!
As someone who has lived both in Ipswich and the CC in the last 5 years. I say if anyone's argument is flawed it's from outsiders who simply think throwing darts at a board is the best outcome. Without proper planning or building up, you will have a weak foundation. Thank you.
I'm for an Ipswich team... in 2020 when its realistic and 2020 is only 9 years away!
