Okay for QLD cup, but definately not NRL worthy. If they think this means an NRL licence in 2013 they are dreaming. This could be a step in the direction of having a split second tier to the NRL though, and a way out for fading clubs like Cronulla... NSWRL would become "southern conference" QLDRL a "northern conference"; Promotion to the NRL based on strength and available licence. Really opens expansion options.
what will it bring to the existing NRL competition though?
Potentially 6 million fans and player pool, BUT in terms of tv rights, the game as is would be worth top dollar in PNG, which isn't much. Who wants to watch Melbourne/Canberra/New Zealand/Perth v Port Morsby?
Ticket sales won't generate enough income to keep it going.
Crime will be a major issue.
Players - who is going to move to PNG???
Sponsors? Giving tax breaks to heavy poluters for sponsoring the team is wrong.
Government money should be spent elsewhere in a third world joint.
Won't happen.