Geelong returns to Rugby League

[yakstorm]

I know this is more an emerging states article, but just thought there maybe some Storm fans in here interested in this news from the Geelong area.

http://www.arlfoundation.com.au/index.cgi?det=1&intArticleID=1713&sID=11

Geelong has entered the Rugby League scene after a nine year absence with the formation of the Geelong Tiger Snakes. The Tiger Snakes, who will participate in the Melbourne Rugby League competition in 2005 will play out of Newcomb's Ervin Reserve.

Geelong join already a list of growing clubs and competitions that will join the Victorian Rugby League in 2005, including the newly formed Central Highlands Rugby League and the Maroondah Magpies.

Co-coach and club vice-president Jamie Osland said it was a chance for Geelong to get behind the code and develop its potential in the region.

``We are building a base in Geelong for rugby league so that our local talent is not heading to Melbourne clubs just for a game,'' Osland said.

``We have already developed a strong player interest and the club committee is working extremely hard to continue to develop that.''

The club is on the hunt for players, supporters and sponsors and plans to add junior sides to its ranks in the coming years.

The Tiger Snakes will kick off pre-season training on November 14.

Anyone interested in joining the club can phone Osland on 0413885762 or John Dowey on 0410217164.

 

[DIEHARD]

AWESOME!!!! DEVELOPEMENT!!!!!!!

HAPPY DAYS!!!

I encourage any Mexicans do get involved.

 

[mightybears]

good to see
now they just need one of the myriad of abblets to join and they'll get some media!

 

[storm007]

 

[Hoggy]

2nd Victorian team in the NRL coming up.... 8)

 

[Man_of_Steel_1982]

Would it be good if the Storm took one home game to Geelong, or anywhere else in Victoria for that matter? Might help bring about a little more interest in the code.

 

[steaming stormer]

Would it be good if the Storm took one home game to Geelong, or anywhere else in Victoria for that matter? Might help bring about a little more interest in the code.

I think they've looked at Geelong previously. In the infancy of the club though, it is a risk to take it away from Melbourne, being a central place. I wouldn't be surprised to maybe see a game there in the next couple of years though.

I just think it's great news that instead of hearing about declining numbers of clubs and players, that there is 3 new clubs coming in. This is great news for the game, and should be shown to all those that say RL has no hope in Melbourne/Victoria. It needs a bit of exposure to grow. The seed is planted now, and Storm are part of the sporting landscape. With some help from the NRL and our new CEO, it is time to water that seed and let it grow into a massive bloody tree!! That is what the great game of Rugby League deserves down here, as do the Storm!!

 

[Steel-Dragon]

It's great to see Rugby League growing in Vic and you might see some new
"STORM TROOPERS" at your games next season.

 

[DIEHARD]

I will definately be coming down from Brisbane to support the Stormers on as many occassions as I can.

I'm looking forward to it!

A game in Geelong would be great.

 

[LESStar58]

VRL =

 

[Surandy]

Ervin Reserve in Newcomb is no stranger to non-AFL codes. The Geelong Wildcats, a gridiron team used to play there.

I'm glad to hear there's going to be a Geelong team. I was surprised a couple of years ago when I looked about and found that the nearest club to Geelong was the Altona Roosters, a 45 to 50 minute drive.

 

[LESStar58]

It's great to see Rugby League growing in Vic and you might see some new
"STORM TROOPERS" at your games next season.

I just inherited a home made Stormtrooper helmet from a guy at work who was cleaning his house prior to moving out. i'll be the mad bastard wearing a Stormtrooper helmet in the Eastern Stand next season!

 

[Surandy]

It's great to see Rugby League growing in Vic and you might see some new
"STORM TROOPERS" at your games next season.

I just inherited a home made Stormtrooper helmet from a guy at work who was cleaning his house prior to moving out. i'll be the mad bastard wearing a Stormtrooper helmet in the Eastern Stand next season!

Damn! I'm so jealous!! Especially now that I can no longer wear my Kirk Reynoldson beard thanks to the bugger leaving us.

 

[In-goal]

Who are the VRL clubs now?

 

[dimitri]

sounds promising

 

[ex oats]

They are finally gettin it together too!
Watch out next season ;P

Go Tiger Snakes!!!

They even have a colts side now.

btw its Fryars Reserve, West Fyans Street, Newtown