Peter V'landys - New NRL/ARLC Chairman

[MugaB]

He is definitely of the potato ilk

Mr Potato!!!

 

[Storm80]

In Gil’s defence he doesn’t have many cards to play. Shitty game, f wit supporters (see Storm above) and Hobart the only expansion option,

Not as big f wit supporters as Cronulla it would seem haha you thin skinned bitch.

 

[Pneuma]

Not as big f wit supporters as Cronulla it would seem haha you thin skinned bitch.

PVL triggered you much?

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Super Rugby play it's side out of Mt Smart. That would be my preference

NZ based team. Odd game in the islands and PNG. Cairns is mentioned and could work but would need a larger ground

I really don't like the idea of having a NZ based team which doesn't represent NZ. In yawnion they already have 5 NZ clubs so it's a different situation. We need a full fledged 2nd NZ club. We actually should have 3 clubs IMHO.

 

[MugaB]

PVL triggered you much?

Potato Uppercut!!!!

 

[Desert Qlder]

A third perth side has been in their sights for ages. AFL have been planning this for years. Quite methodical the way they do it. And they want 10 games a week from 2032 for the next TV deal. Which means 20 teams by 2033.

Gold Coast wasn't methodical. Helluva fight from North Melbourne when they tried to boot them up there.

 

[Pneuma]

Potato Uppercut!!!!

This is far too much fun. Stormy carrying on like a pork chop just makes this day even better!

 

[MugaB]

This is far too much fun. Stormy carrying on like a pork chop just makes this day even better!

Crack open another stone and wood, watch the bitch carry on

 

[Wb1234]

Cairns is the base, the training and home facility, it doesn't have to hold games, but it will maybe 3-4, i heard of a stadium getting built for the 2032 Olympics

Derby with the cowboys massive

 

[Iamback]

I really don't like the idea of having a NZ based team which doesn't represent NZ. In yawnion they already have 5 NZ clubs so it's a different situation. We need a full fledged 2nd NZ club. We actually should have 3 clubs IMHO.

I'd have a NZ 2 team next up, I think it has the most growth but according to some in the NZ 2 thread. There is no infrastructure to support it, In that case need to find a compromise

 

[Wb1234]

I'd have a NZ 2 team next up, I think it has the most growth but according to some in the NZ 2 thread. There is no infrastructure to support it, In that case need to find a compromise

Looks like png will go first then a toss up between perf and nz2

ipswich misses out for later with Adelaide

 

[Iamback]

Looks like png will go first then a toss up between perf and nz2

ipswich misses out for later with Adelaide

That is what will bring in extra players, need that before a side that will sponge off the developmental teams

 

[Wb1234]

That is what will bring in extra players, need that before a side that will sponge off the developmental teams

Png will basically provide unlimited players

a png nrl side will see a large proportion of nrl players as from png

nz2 also deepens the playing base further

Perth adds zero to playing numbers

 

[MugaB]

Png will basically provide unlimited players

a png nrl side will see a large proportion of nrl players as from png

nz2 also deepens the playing base further

Perth adds zero to playing numbers

All three of these will happen, besides we haven't the dolphins players get poached yet, when we see that from their lower grades, then we will see growth, it was happening anyway before, but now it will become moreso, just as it has with Cronulla penrith and the broncos as of late

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

I'd have a NZ 2 team next up, I think it has the most growth but according to some in the NZ 2 thread. There is no infrastructure to support it, In that case need to find a compromise

A derby game in NZ will do wonders for the game over there. Might even put a dent albeit tiny - more like a ding, into rugby

 

[mozza91]

The AFL trolls seem upset. Good stuff.

 

[Iamback]

A derby game in NZ will do wonders for the game over there. Might even put a dent albeit tiny - more like a ding, into rugby

Eden Park or Wellington with 30k will be huge for the game over there.

Add Magic round and you have 3 huge crowds for the new team, That is a great starting point

 

[Eion]

PVL is just trying to take advantage of any potential to graft mills of the federal government with this PNG thing. Smart move. Can’t see a team actually based there, ever.

 

[YoHadrian]

The AFL trolls seem upset. Good stuff.

Anything that upsets the deluded cult like fumblekicky merkins is a good thing.

 

[Storm80]

Like Swans and Lions?

You mean clubs that were actually in the comp and relocated 100% to the new city. Swans and Lions don’t go back to south Melbourne or Fitzroy and play two games a year at some old dump of a stadium so a few thousand geriatrics can swoon about the olden days.

I went to Nth Sydney oval to watch Australia v Pakistan earlier this year. It’s not fit for NRL games. While the stands and trees look nice, the facilities and amenities are non existent. It couldn’t hold modern games of NRL. It’s a shit hole. And its a pain in the ass to get to public transport wise and has no parking. Similar to Belmore and Leichardt. It’s just old and substandard compared to Accor, Allianz and Comm Bank stadium. It’s also not worth spending 100s of millions to fix it up for two games a year.

The Bears brand is dead, it has holds no value on the national stage anymore. It means Sweet FA to anyone else around the country cause you’ve had 25 years without a presence in the National comp.

Bringing back the name and brand Perth/Western Reds makes more sense in WA than the bears. At least people in WA
will recognise it.

Now Canterbury, Cronulla, St George or West Tigers - if they wanna relocate full time to Perth or Adelaide, fantastic go for it. The teams are actually in the comp and their national brand and recognition holds value which means those cities would value the teams.

And now, as I just called for two Sydney clubs to voluntarily relocate for the good of growing the game and getting bigger media rights deals - I’ll just sit back and wait for idiotic meltdowns and abuse from this forums Neanderthals in 3…. 2 …. 1…..