Expansion review 2014

[Perth Red]

Ok so arlc has promised a full review of expansion potential at he end of the 2014 season.

Ow at a breakfast with John grant he said something very interesting about a possible bid process at the same time the review was occurring. No idea what he meant by this but he I it mated that the decision process when and where to expand would not necessarily take a long time.

Is it likely that we could see some new teams ready for the 2016 season kick off?

 

[siv]

I suspect that he will call for tendors in specific RL areas

Rather than a open expansion bid for all areas

 

[ash the bash]

Lets hope so, would like to see a WA team along with another from the east coast. A majority of our clients that come from Australia are from WA and most are fanatical Aussie rules fans but a lot have time for rugby league. Plus you have heaps of Bunnies supporters (Souths games) along with existing loyalties from others that would push crowd averages and engage a new market for sponsors.

 

[Perth Red]

Yes he certainly gave the impression that would be the case. He also stated some of the bids were nothing but hot air!

 

[adamkungl]

Yes he certainly gave the impression that would be the case. He also stated some of the bids were nothing but hot air!

*cough* Bombers *cough*

 

[Lockyer4President!]

The Western Reds launched in 92 and their first season was 95.
West Coast Pirates launched in 2012 so a kickoff in 2015 would have nice symmetry.

 

[Perth Red]

*cough* Bombers *cough*

If I was a betting man I would say he was referring to bombers and sage/Elias

 

[adamkungl]

Yeah there's another one built on a solid foundation of BS and imaginary cash.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

You'd also think, after recent events, that the 'Bombers' brand will have been tainted.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

The Bombers have zero chance of winning a license at this stage. Their PR stunt on the Footy Show seems like ancient history now.