Perth Officially Confirmed to Join NRL in 2027 or 2028

[Nuke]

Yeah, I think it's universally understood to be the year they kicked off on the field.

South Sydney / North Sydney, ect : 1908
Manly : 1947
Newcastle, Brisbane : 1988
Western Reds, ect : 1995
Gold Coast Titans : 2007
Perth Bears : 2027
PNG : 2028

Also, in regards to how the Reds' first season was viewed from a 'successful or not' position, from someone who was here in those days, it was definitely viewed as a success. 11 wins, 11 losses. 11th place. By today's standards that's not bad, but the overall success was the off-field stuff. By that measure, the Reds were a big success. Everyone knew who they were, Reds were headlines in the news & sport sections, we had Chris Ryan reporting on the Ch9 news weekly from inside the Reds camp, Reds gear were everywhere. Kids in school were talking about going to the game that weekend or were (badly!) emulating what they saw after a weekend at lunchtimes. Crowds were good ... especially at a, let's face it, bad RL venue. The vibe was positive.

Then the whole SuperLeague thing came and ruined that positive vibe and WA had its 2nd aussie rules club to fawn over and its never been the same since.

But in that first year, 1995, the Reds were successful in a number of ways. And I think, from memory, only finished maybe a win or two from the top 8 at season's end.

 

[BuffaloRules]

I still remember a bit of the hype around the Reds first game against St George … they had a good win … the only one of the four new teams to win their first game …. Unfortunately SL blew up a week or so later and everything went to the dogs ..

 

[Mother Nature's Son]

He’s an iconic rugby league figure who will get them lots of publicity even if he can’t coach too good

But if they appoint an unproven assistant coach as is speculated it could be a disaster

Yeah and it will make a great backstory (when Nine do a mini-doco for the Sandgropers...if only) on the new Perth Bears coach, son of basically slaves, becomes a policemen, family adversity... brother`s in gaol for murder (actually leave that bit out) and goes onto to captain Australia and go on four Kangaroo Tours ...that`s where you take your national team overseas to play Test matches fumbles fans in case you didn`t know

 

[titoelcolombiano]

He’s an iconic rugby league figure who will get them lots of publicity even if he can’t coach too good

But if they appoint an unproven assistant coach as is speculated it could be a disaster

As a Broncos member, I'm happy to make a sacrifice for our newest NRL club and send Trent Barrett over there

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Yes …they need to start beating up on the Broncos on the field now



First year in the comp….
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Having been at the 40-6 drubbing the Phins handed the Broncos last year, there were a lot of shocked supporters from both sides leaving the ground that day. Both teams have young exciting squads and the rivalry could be pretty intense for the next 5 years of both clubs reach their potential.

Hammer, Isako, Herbie, Bostock, Flegler, JMK, Gilbert, Molo, Plath and the jewel in the crown Katoa is an incredible nucleus of a squad that will improve each year.

Equally we all know the Broncs can be right up there if Madge can unlock the raw talent.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Having been at the 40-6 drubbing the Phins handed the Broncos last year, there were a lot of shocked supporters from both sides leaving the ground that day. Both teams have young exciting squads and the rivalry could be pretty intense for the next 5 years of both clubs reach their potential.

Hammer, Isako, Herbie, Bostock, Flegler, JMK, Gilbert, Molo, Plath and the jewel in the crown Katoa is an incredible nucleus of a squad that will improve each year.

Equally we all know the Broncs can be right up there if Madge can unlock the raw talent.

The Dolphins need to hang onto Katoa … he will take them to a premiership…

 

[Wb1234]

Having been at the 40-6 drubbing the Phins handed the Broncos last year, there were a lot of shocked supporters from both sides leaving the ground that day. Both teams have young exciting squads and the rivalry could be pretty intense for the next 5 years of both clubs reach their potential.

Hammer, Isako, Herbie, Bostock, Flegler, JMK, Gilbert, Molo, Plath and the jewel in the crown Katoa is an incredible nucleus of a squad that will improve each year.

Equally we all know the Broncs can be right up there if Madge can unlock the raw talent.

Which team were you going for that day ?

Or each get one half ?

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Which team were you going for that day ?

Or each get one half ?

Mate, my situation is an unusual one. I don't actually have a team. My true team is the Maroons which is the most important one for me.

I love the game in general and have a soft spot for the Queensland clubs and the Storm because of their contribution to our Origin team over the years and close association with QLD RL. I also have a soft spot for the Wahs as I want the game to do well in NZ and internationally.

I am a Broncos and Dolphins member because I love being able to go to the footy as much as possible and for so long we only had one option in Brisbane.

I was happy for the Phins that day though.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Which team were you going for that day ?

Or each get one half ?

Also last night I was flip-flopping too. For the first 60 mins I was absolutely wrapped that the Broncos finally remembered how to play, but my mate's son plays for the Titans and he came on in the 60th min and scored their last try, so I flipped to the tits wanting him to do well in the last 20.

 

[Wb1234]

 

[kurt faulk]

My true team is the Maroons which is the most important one for me.

Haha, f**k me.

Origin means less than f**k all to me. I actually wish it never existed.

To each their own.

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[Yosemite Sam]

I've never understood Queenslanders. I'd happily see the Blues lose the next 20 series if meant my club wins 1 premiership. Surely fans of most clubs would agree.

 

[Wb1234]

The guy has season tickets to two nrl clubs and that’s the take people make

lol!

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Haha, f**k me.

Origin means less than f**k all to me. I actually wish it never existed.

To each their own.

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Yeah each to their own. I could be wrong, and this is a massive generalisation, but I think for most Queenslanders it's Maroons first and for most NSWmen it's club first.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

I've never understood Queenslanders. I'd happily see the Blues lose the next 20 series if meant my club wins 1 premiership. Surely fans of most clubs would agree.

Yeah see my post above, I think this is pretty much the norm.