Do you want Brad Arthur as coach

[Gronk]

Yeah I heard them talking about the PNG team on ABC radio last weekend and they were talking about how for the first 5 years, and this is after coming in to the comp in 2028 so we're talking until about 2033, the team would be based in Cairns. I think it was Carayanis from News Ltd who was saying it.

I just thought, what's the f**king point of that?

 

[hindy111]

Is it just me or has all the venting from here on BA ceased just transferred over to @Poupou Escobar across the forums ?

Venters gotta vent ?

He does call everyone IDOTS.

 

[hindy111]

How dare you. I actually like you.

Can I ask why?

 

[hindy111]

Jets or Bears ???

I want the Bears back as the old man also played there but would be funny if the Newtown Jets did roll them and leave Norths stranded again.

Newtown for me

 

[Gronk]

He does call everyone IDOTS.

* peanuts

 

[Avenger]

Can I ask why?

It’s a Serbian thing.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yeah I heard them talking about the PNG team on ABC radio last weekend and they were talking about how for the first 5 years, and this is after coming in to the comp in 2028 so we're talking until about 2033, the team would be based in Cairns. I think it was Carayanis from News Ltd who was saying it.

I just thought, what's the f**king point of that?

The point is that nobody wants to live in PNG. It could be thirty years before enough locals could make a fully homegrown team be competitive in the NRL, so they will need 25+ imports in the squad every year. They won't want to live in Port Moresby. So they would need to run their daily operations (including training) in Australia somewhere and just fly to PNG every fortnight for their 'home' games.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

If you're Brett Dallas, why didnt you just say that you played for the Bears?
Why bring your Dad into it?

His dad was Dallas Weston ffs

 

[Twizzle]

My little bird told me Perth has been given the go ahead. They’re next simply because the set up in PNG will take years. It’s happening there but they need to build so much it’s not funny.

well Poubear is available if they need a "consultant"

if they need a purpose built stadium, its probably about 5 years away from happening, grants, approvals, building etc

Perth easily makes the most sense, plus another dagger into Yawnion’s heart.

it's not really that big over there, It is boosted by the Kiwi and Polynesian population who cant hack AFL so I think League will do well over there, its a transient population

they've only got a RU team because Twiggy is a RU fan

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I went to Manly vs Warriors back in the day and they got 11k there. Mostly Warriors fans. If you go to the airport on a Monday morning they're all there dressed in hi-vis.

 

[JokerEel]

Perth should be one of the two next sides into the competition the other NZ2.

They need their own identity I do like the Perth Jets though.. Having them align with the Bears is also ok but not playing home games at North Sydney.
They just come in and they are already taking home games away from the Perth fans so dumb if they agree to do that...

 

[Matty Bhoy]

It’ll be the Bears. The NRL isn’t silly. Norths still have a huge membership and following. The Perth Bears then have a link to a foundation club. They’ll play maybe 2 games in Sydney and it works for all parties.

 

[emjaycee]

It’ll be the Bears. The NRL isn’t silly. Norths still have a huge membership and following. The Perth Bears then have a link to a foundation club. They’ll play maybe 2 games in Sydney and it works for all parties.

Newtown were the OG Rugby League team in Sydney.

 

[the phantom menace]

Newtown were the OG Rugby League team in Sydney.

This source suggests Newtown were 3rd formed, after Glebe and South Sydney:

History of Rugby League

Read about the full history of rugby league and NRL in Australia, including a chronology of milestones and major events.

www.nrl.com

 

[emjaycee]

This source suggests Newtown were 3rd formed, after Glebe and South Sydney:

History of Rugby League

Read about the full history of rugby league and NRL in Australia, including a chronology of milestones and major events.

www.nrl.com

Different sources, different order.

https://www.amazon.com.au/History-Newtown-Jets-Matthew-Geddes/dp/1640089373#:~:text=The%20Bluebags%20won%20three%20titles,play%20in%20lower%20tier%20leagues.

I also found some sites that had:
1. Glebe 08/01/1908
2. Newtown 10/01/1908
3. Sth Sydney 17/01/1908

 

[Delboy]

Newtown were the OG Rugby League team in Sydney.

Big difference is that Norths have junior rep teams and a team in the KOE Cup, yes Newtown does have a joint venture too but no junior teams. Perhaps having pathways should provide an advantage.

 

[the phantom menace]

Different sources, different order.

https://www.amazon.com.au/History-Newtown-Jets-Matthew-Geddes/dp/1640089373#:~:text=The%20Bluebags%20won%20three%20titles,play%20in%20lower%20tier%20leagues.

I also found some sites that had:
1. Glebe 08/01/1908
2. Newtown 10/01/1908
3. Sth Sydney 17/01/1908

Sure. But without further (professional) research, I'll trust the NRL source thanks.

 

[King-Gutho94]

The demographic of newtown these days doesn't lend itself to having junior rep sides.

North Sydney could still claim hornsby and lane Cove areas on top of Asquith and those surrounding areas near North Sydney.

Newtown is cornered with not much wriggle room and a difference demographic.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

The demographic of newtown these days doesn't lend itself to having junior rep sides.

I reckon they'd have a pretty solid Tarsha Gale side.

 

[Gronk]

Ex-Parramatta Eels head coach Brad Arthur hunting Super League job – Total Rugby League

www.totalrl.com