New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[Wb1234]

And to the best of my knowledge nobody has stepped up to fund a standalone Perth/WA team.

There was Peter Cummins is wa based

But he was getting Sydney investors on board

The arl found him untrustworthy

Pvl has always had a hard on for the return of the bears

Balmain is different they never got booted they chose to merge

If the relationship does break down with wests then easts tigers are the better fit for them

 

[SirPies&Beers]

There was Peter Cummins is wa based

But he was getting Sydney investors on board

The arl found him untrustworthy

Pvl has always had a hard on for the return of the bears

Balmain is different they never got booted they chose to merge

If the relationship does break down with wests then easts tigers are the better fit for them

didn’t red bears write a synopsis of why east tigers and Balmain wouldn’t work?

 

[Matua]

probably higher than the 8k average perth throws up, I read nz viewership increased 14% in smh early 2024 article.

Will be interesting to see if the viewership held later in the year when the Warriors returned to usual service. I have no idea either way, maybe the residual hype from 2023 carried them through this year even when they were poor?

 

[Hey you guys]

There was Peter Cummins is wa based

But he was getting Sydney investors on board

The arl found him untrustworthy

Pvl has always had a hard on for the return of the bears

Balmain is different they never got booted they chose to merge

If the relationship does break down with wests then easts tigers are the better fit for them

Old history but the bears shouldn’t have been booted in the first place and the tigers should have been Brisbane2 after super league war ended.

 

[Wb1234]

didn’t red bears write a synopsis of why east tigers and Balmain wouldn’t work?

Maybe missed it but he would know being qld based

Makes more sense than nz2 and Balmain and if the merger does fail where do Balmain go next ?

Talk about issues with Holman Barnes have been kicking on for a year

And I’m sure Balmain people seeing the bears return has piqued their interest

If magpies and tigers come back we get two foundation clubs and wests can focus on Campbelltown and play the other games at Homebush or Allianz

 

[Wb1234]

Old history but the bears shouldn’t have been booted in the first place and the tigers should have been Brisbane2 after super league war ended.

Perth shouldn’t have been kicked out either
Or Gold Coast
crushers
Or souths

Cronulla having a stand alone team whilst Illawarra and saints merged was also crazy

Lots of mistakes

 

[Hey you guys]

Maybe missed it but he would know being qld based

Makes more sense than nz2 and Balmain and if the merger does fail where do Balmain go next ?

Talk about issues with Holman Barnes have been kicking on for a year

And I’m sure Balmain people seeing the bears return has piqued their interest

If magpies and tigers come back we get two foundation clubs and wests can focus on Campbelltown and play the other games at Homebush or Allianz

If and it’s a big if the magpies do comeback then sharing a brand new stadium with the bulldogs in Liverpool would be the ideal scenario.

 

[Wb1234]

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After ten rounds league and union we’re basically tied for ratings

Obviously since the nrl season goes for longer it would’ve crushed the super rugby ratings

It’s why a second nz is important it will raise the tv deal in nz

 

[Hey you guys]

Does anyone think that there could be a mini revival in super rugby what with the recent success of the wallabies ?

 

[Vlad59]

Does anyone think that there could be a mini revival in super rugby what with the recent success of the wallabies ?

Dunno. Don’t care. Ask your mates

 

[T-Boon]

Who is going to switch to supporting the new team in Auckland?

There's no point having a derby if there is no proper rivalry.

I realise it will have these issues and will start off with likely low support but in the long run over 20 years or so will be the best option for NZ.

 

[Hey you guys]

Dunno. Don’t care. Ask your mates

You don’t care yet you replied anyway?

I care because it plays a major role in the acceptance and or success of a potential NZ2 team based on the South Island.

who are my mates?

 

[Bukowski]

I care because it plays a major role in the acceptance and or success of a potential NZ2 team based on the South Island.

who are my mates?

That's why they need balmain. Away fans, east coast of australia eyeballs, brand.

Hang on, that sounds ridiculous .

 

[Gobsmacked]

The ideal area for the Tigers is South Australia ( team 21 ?)
The Kea are obviously completely dead if they are making this play.. making me think that there's some inside knowledge of the Orcas getting a wink.

 

[Hey you guys]

That's why they need balmain. Away fans, east coast of australia eyeballs, brand.

Hang on, that sounds ridiculous .

Not sure I follow mate?

 

[Bukowski]

Not sure I follow mate?

Just having a laugh with @SirPies&Beers .

 

[SirPies&Beers]

That's why they need balmain. Away fans, east coast of australia eyeballs, brand.

Hang on, that sounds ridiculous .

No nzers that follow footy? No nzers that watch footy?

Yeah ridiculous that you’re trying to argue nz vs west aussie from a rl point of view

 

[Hey you guys]

Just having a laugh with @SirPies&Beers .

Ok.

 

[Vee]

they’re dead according to you boomer yet they are making grand finals in reserve grade, got multiple league clubs operating on big profits, has nrl wanting them back.

Where are the multiple Balmain Leagues Clubs operating on big profits? Who from the NRL wants them back?

 

[Bukowski]

No nzers that follow footy? No nzers that watch footy?

Yeah ridiculous that you’re trying to argue nz vs west aussie from a rl point of view

Don't understand that at all. NZ doesn't deserve or need a Sydney club neither does Perth.