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You assume new clubs in NZ or Perth will struggle financially. That's a massive asumption.
you have zero idea of that is true or not.
Stop talking rubbish. You know full well there is a WA consortium of businessmen led by Cumins who are ready to bid.
Why will perth cost more than a sydney club to run? With a supportive govt it may welL get much better stadium deal and other support.FMD
I provided data on how much it cost to run a small rugby league club in Sydney. Perth will require far more because it'll have additional expenses.
The Storm football club spends about $20 million a year, or about $2-$4 million more than most other clubs except for the wealthy Broncos.Moneyball: how is your club placed?
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The Cowboys generated over $22.59m in 2022 from football operations. On top of that they had access to revenue from gaming.
Here's the annual report so you can see for yourself:
Only the Broncos generated more revenue from football operations.
Tell me how a Perth-based team will be able to generate as much revenue as the Cowboys?
The Western Reds and Auckland Warriors struggled and went bust. So did the Cowboys in their formulative years. You're kidding yourself if you think everything will by rosy for a Perth-based team from day one.
No one said it will be rosey. There are other ways then just pokies. Get out of the 90s.FMD
I provided data on how much it cost to run a small rugby league club in Sydney. Perth will require far more because it'll have additional expenses.
The Storm football club spends about $20 million a year, or about $2-$4 million more than most other clubs except for the wealthy Broncos.Moneyball: how is your club placed?
The Cowboys generated over $22.59m in 2022 from football operations. On top of that they had access to revenue from gaming.
Here's the annual report so you can see for yourself:
Only the Broncos generated more revenue from football operations.
Tell me how a Perth-based team will be able to generate as much revenue as the Cowboys?
The Western Reds and Auckland Warriors struggled and went bust. So did the Cowboys in their formulative years. You're kidding yourself if you think everything will by rosy for a Perth-based team from day one.
www.venueswest.wa.gov.au
It says the McGowan govt actually. Do you think that might be out of date?Now you're lying through your teeth. A quick Google search brought up this:
GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT THIRD PARTY BIDDER FOR WA-BASED NRL TEAMThe McGowan Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.
- McGowan Government to support potential third-party bid for a WA-based NRL team
- A successful bid for an 18th NRL team in WA will bring community, economic and tourism benefits
- Working group established to identify bid team
The McGowan Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.The NRL will expand to 17 teams in 2023, with the expectation the competition will further grow to 18 teams in the following years.A cross-agency Government working group chaired by the Hon. Peter Tinley MLA has been established to help facilitate the development of a third-party bid and, where necessary, assist the bid through the potential bidding process.Preliminary work has already begun with VenuesWest appointing consultants Freshwater Strategy to ascertain interest from potential third parties and determine the most appropriate bid structure.The inclusion of a WA team would deliver significant economic and tourism benefits through the attraction of interstate visitors and exposure of the State to large television audiences on the east coast.A local NRL team would also provide an opportunity to further grow participation in community rugby league which - with 4,100 registered players - is the game's third biggest jurisdiction behind the traditional strongholds of NSW and Queensland.While an 18th team would provide the NRL with an additional weekly fixture, a WA-based team has an added benefit of an additional TV timeslot given our time zone.Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:"Two recent sellout State of Origin Fixtures demonstrate that there is a strong and growing appetite for rugby league in Western Australia."A WA-based NRL team would bring long term community, tourism and economic benefits to the State and grow local participation in grassroots sport, particularly female participation."Although the State Government won't be leading the bid or responsible for a potential franchise, we are confident that there will be a strong and compelling case for a WA-based team."WA's nation leading economy provides an enormous opportunity for the NRL to maximise corporate support and fan spending.Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Roger Cook:"Anyone who was at the stadium for this year's sold-out State of Origin saw how passionate WA fans are about rugby league."It was an amazing night that sent a clear message to the National Rugby League executives who were there."If they want to make the NRL a truly national competition then they need to have a WA team playing every week."A WA team will be great for the competition but would also act as an economic driver for WA tourism businesses."WA has been the sporting capital of Australia in 2022 because of the McGowan Government's event strategy so it makes perfect sense to seriously investigate a bid for the 18th NRL franchise."Comments attributed to Working Group Chair Peter Tinley:"There are so many West Australian rugby league fans who are looking forward to the day when they can support a WA-based team."WA has strong foundations to support an NRL franchise with participation in the sport behind only NSW and Queensland, and encouragingly, nearly a quarter of all registered players are female."I look forward to seeing the development of a strong third-party bid and working with them in securing an NRL franchise for Western Australia".Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team
McGowan Government to support potential third-party bid for a WA-based NRL team. Preliminary work has already begun with VenuesWest appointing consultants Freshwater Strategy to ascertain interest from potential third parties and determine bid structure.
TL;Dr
WA Gov is looking for a potential third party consortium.
Ffs get a clue! They said initially will talk to any interested bidder and decide who to back. They’ve talked to numerous ones And will continue to do so I suspect whilst waiting to see what city nrl is goi g to choose to invite bids from. That doesn’t change the fact there is a wa consortium led by cumins ready to enter a bid. Pudy has also talked about putting in a bid but not heard from him for a while.Now you're lying through your teeth. A quick Google search brought up this:
GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT THIRD PARTY BIDDER FOR WA-BASED NRL TEAMThe McGowan Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.
- McGowan Government to support potential third-party bid for a WA-based NRL team
- A successful bid for an 18th NRL team in WA will bring community, economic and tourism benefits
- Working group established to identify bid team
The McGowan Government has flagged its support for a potential Western Australian-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid.The NRL will expand to 17 teams in 2023, with the expectation the competition will further grow to 18 teams in the following years.A cross-agency Government working group chaired by the Hon. Peter Tinley MLA has been established to help facilitate the development of a third-party bid and, where necessary, assist the bid through the potential bidding process.Preliminary work has already begun with VenuesWest appointing consultants Freshwater Strategy to ascertain interest from potential third parties and determine the most appropriate bid structure.The inclusion of a WA team would deliver significant economic and tourism benefits through the attraction of interstate visitors and exposure of the State to large television audiences on the east coast.A local NRL team would also provide an opportunity to further grow participation in community rugby league which - with 4,100 registered players - is the game's third biggest jurisdiction behind the traditional strongholds of NSW and Queensland.While an 18th team would provide the NRL with an additional weekly fixture, a WA-based team has an added benefit of an additional TV timeslot given our time zone.Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:"Two recent sellout State of Origin Fixtures demonstrate that there is a strong and growing appetite for rugby league in Western Australia."A WA-based NRL team would bring long term community, tourism and economic benefits to the State and grow local participation in grassroots sport, particularly female participation."Although the State Government won't be leading the bid or responsible for a potential franchise, we are confident that there will be a strong and compelling case for a WA-based team."WA's nation leading economy provides an enormous opportunity for the NRL to maximise corporate support and fan spending.Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Roger Cook:"Anyone who was at the stadium for this year's sold-out State of Origin saw how passionate WA fans are about rugby league."It was an amazing night that sent a clear message to the National Rugby League executives who were there."If they want to make the NRL a truly national competition then they need to have a WA team playing every week."A WA team will be great for the competition but would also act as an economic driver for WA tourism businesses."WA has been the sporting capital of Australia in 2022 because of the McGowan Government's event strategy so it makes perfect sense to seriously investigate a bid for the 18th NRL franchise."Comments attributed to Working Group Chair Peter Tinley:"There are so many West Australian rugby league fans who are looking forward to the day when they can support a WA-based team."WA has strong foundations to support an NRL franchise with participation in the sport behind only NSW and Queensland, and encouragingly, nearly a quarter of all registered players are female."I look forward to seeing the development of a strong third-party bid and working with them in securing an NRL franchise for Western Australia".Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team
McGowan Government to support potential third-party bid for a WA-based NRL team. Preliminary work has already begun with VenuesWest appointing consultants Freshwater Strategy to ascertain interest from potential third parties and determine bid structure.
TL;Dr
WA Gov is looking for a potential third party consortium.
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Ffs get a clue! They said initially will talk to any interested bidder and decide who to back. They’ve talked to numerous ones And will continue to do so I suspect whilst waiting to see what city nrl is goi g to choose to invite bids from. That doesn’t change the fact there is a wa consortium led by cumins ready to enter a bid. Pudy has also talked about putting in a bid but not heard from him for a while.
‘It comes as the NRL is weighing up where its 18th team will reside in the coming years and Sackson believes Perth has a strong.
“There is a consortium of very successful businessman in Perth who are also passionate rugby league people that are working behind the scenes and doing lots of ground work,” Sackson said.’
NRL Western Australia boss details 'irresistible' bid for 18th NRL licence
NRL Western Australia CEO John Sackson believes that Perth will be able to put forward a “very compelling” case for an 18th NRL licence. On Saturday, the Dolphins take on the Knights before the Rabbitohs do battle with the Sharks at Optus Stadium in Perth with more than 45,000 fans set to...
Perth NRL expansion push gathers momentum
The Perth syndicate hoping to build a stand alone NRL expansion franchise is pushing ahead with their plan - but are happy to talk with the North Sydney Bears who are investigating a radical cross-country club.
'Players love the place': Perth businessman heads new bid for NRL team in west
Peter Cumins will front the latest consortium striving for a Perth-based NRL team and the push will start at the NRL Nines on Friday and Saturday.www.smh.com.au
Perth businessman keen to put in ‘formal bid’ for WA NRL team
Perth businessman keen to put in ‘formal bid’ for WA NRL team
How the West can still be won
Perth’s push for NRL admission has been reignited and the bid team believes a side could be ready for inclusion by 2024.
Nrl pays for travel. paying half a dozen scouts part time salaries isn’t a big cost, I fully expect they will have a partnership pathway agreement with clubs in nsw and qlnd as well to deal with that.
Haha, you’ve gone from no bids to none are endorsed by govt (which you or I have no idea if true or not). Make your mind up!
It’s called due diligence! Wa govt is quite rightly looking at who it should back with taxpayer funds. Why haven’t they announced anything yet? Well there’s obviously a number of possible reasons
