New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[flippikat]

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

Done right, this could be a smart move.

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?

 

[BuffaloRules]

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

There is nothing of the sort “guaranteed “ based on what he proposed a decade ago

 

[Wb1234]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/11/07/ambitious-new-zealand-nrl-expansion-bid-lines-up-coach-eyes-immediate-success/amp/

“The Orcas’ bid includes plans for a $60 million football club and $90 million centre of excellence.


A $180 million hotel, leagues club and entertainment precinct funded by public and private investors has been added to the bid initially rejected by the NRL.”

Sounds like the coach is Madge lol what if he’s a success at the broncos

 

[BuffaloRules]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/11/07/ambitious-new-zealand-nrl-expansion-bid-lines-up-coach-eyes-immediate-success/amp/

“The Orcas’ bid includes plans for a $60 million football club and $90 million centre of excellence.


A $180 million hotel, leagues club and entertainment precinct funded by public and private investors has been added to the bid initially rejected by the NRL.”

Sounds like the coach is Madge lol what if he’s a success at the broncos

What are they saying about the Wellington games?

 

[Wb1234]

League great at centre of $360 million move for second NZ team to join the NRL

The move paves the way for a second New Zealand-based team to enter the NRL. Details here.

au.sports.yahoo.com

This says they have revised their bid since rejection

There are a tonne of other articles but all seem the same

 

[BuffaloRules]

League great at centre of $360 million move for second NZ team to join the NRL

The move paves the way for a second New Zealand-based team to enter the NRL. Details here.

au.sports.yahoo.com

This says they have revised their bid since rejection

There are a tonne of other articles but all seem the same

And the Wellington games ?

I believe a decade ago he proposed something or other which I’m sure remains relevant

 

[Red&BlackBear]

League great at centre of $360 million move for second NZ team to join the NRL

The move paves the way for a second New Zealand-based team to enter the NRL. Details here.

au.sports.yahoo.com

This says they have revised their bid since rejection

There are a tonne of other articles but all seem the same

Love their ambition. Team 18, 19 & 20 look set.

Article also reads
Sides from PNG and Perth will be admitted to the NRL first but the Orcas hope to be the 20th team invited in. In re-launching their campaign for inclusion and acknowledging their previous bid was below par, consortium chiefs declared: "Paul Hogan said that's not a knife – this is a knife. Well, that's not a bid - this is a bid."

PNG article called them team 19.

Love for all 3 to get up really.

 

[Wb1234]

Love their ambition. Team 18, 19 & 20 look set.

Article also reads
Sides from PNG and Perth will be admitted to the NRL first but the Orcas hope to be the 20th team invited in. In re-launching their campaign for inclusion and acknowledging their previous bid was below par, consortium chiefs declared: "Paul Hogan said that's not a knife – this is a knife. Well, that's not a bid - this is a bid."

PNG article called them team 19.

Love for all 3 to get up really.

Perth bears then png was never in doubt and chch strong odds for 20

So not surprised

Just wish Perth would hurry up and sort out their crap so we can move forward with the other teams

 

[Wb1234]

And the Wellington games ?

I believe a decade ago he proposed something or other which I’m sure remains relevant

Orcas is the name of the team that represents Wellington

Chalmers previous southern orcas bid was 6 games in Wellington and 6 in Christchurch

 

[BuffaloRules]

Orcas is the name of the team that represents Wellington

Orcas is the name of the team that represents Wellington

Chalmers previous southern orcas bid was 6 games in Wellington and 6 in Christchurch

I believe they had a bid when the Central Coast Bears was a thing …been dead over a decade though right?

 

[BuffaloRules]

Perth bears then png was never in doubt and chch strong odds for 20

So not surprised

Just wish Perth would hurry up and sort out their crap so we can move forward with the other teams

Perth is playing too hard to get

 

[Perth Red]

Orcas is a goods strong brand, black, white and teal colour maybe?

 

[RedVee]

I’m convinced. Bring them in PVL

 

[BuffaloRules]

Orcas is a goods strong brand, black, white and teal colour maybe?

do they have the license fee ready to go ?

 

[Wb1234]

Unlike Perth nz knows what an nda is

They really did well to keep this hush

What a blockbuster bid

 

[BuffaloRules]

Unlike Perth nz knows what an nda is

They really did well to keep this hush

What a blockbuster bid

Blown it out of the water if true …

They won’t be prepared to wait until 2032:…

 

[Gobsmacked]

Unlike Perth nz knows what an nda is

They really did well to keep this hush

What a blockbuster bid

What's particularly clever is the fact they kept it hush... rival bids didn't know what they were up against..Perth didn't put up a cent... Kea..20 million..
Now they're all playing catch up..
And even the folks on here still coming to terms with the word " bid "

 

[Wb1234]

Look whose a fan of your work @Gobsmacked

 

[Gobsmacked]

Look whose a fan of your work @Gobsmacked

No, coexist bla bla bla... lol

 

[Wb1234]

No, coexist bla bla bla... lol

Wish Tiffany would quote my posts she’s fit for a girl involved in league

See how she calls it union not rugby … excellent