flippikat
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Done right, this could be a smart move.Chalmers is the guy who proposed the original orcas nrl bid split between Wellington and chch (6 games each)
With his involvement here it’s guaranteed they are playing games in Wellington and probs more than one
Positioning the club as for "NZ outside Auckland" means a potential supporter base more than the 1.2ish million of the South Island alone, even if they draw the line at Taupo and allow the Warriors regions like Waikato/Bay Of Plenty & Northland, it's still somewhat more even than a North Island/South Island split.
Plus it could work as a potential safeguard against a 3rd NZ team, IF they really engage with Wellington.. playing the long game, right?