PNG's back.

[Babyface O'reilly]

Smith said recently NQ was too hot for him. I doubt he'll go to png.

I didn’t mean Smith specifically but a player whose reputation is on the wane, could get a lift in a nothing-to-lose move to PNG. Besides, 2028 might be a bit too late for him anyway.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Just remembered not Saudi Arabia as strict Muslims its where most go to do their pilgrimage at the haj

I still think it exists in Saudi Arabia…plenty of money flowing with all that oil so where there is money then this goes with it …. More underground and less foreigners than Dubai but sure if you are in the know and have the money you will be accommodated

 

[Matt_CBY]

Doesn’t surprise me that people on here are so knowledgeable on this topic.

 

[Gobsmacked]

They won't have any problems getting players with the tax exemption. The 2 key target players profiles will be guys in their last few years getting a pay day and guy who are trying to crack a regular role in their preferred position. 2 players recently as a example are Ben Hunt and Cory Paix. Those demographics actually makes a good roster with a good blend experience and raw ambition. Throw in the fact that they're only there to play football .. a few Papauns playing for pride and you might just get the perfect ingredients for a highly competitive team.

 

[AdelaideSharky]

 

[Foreign Legion]

This has turned into a Seedy Saudi information guide.

 

[İzmir Zaferi]

I am still a but skeptical about the PNG team but more from a spectator point of view. There is little spectator evidence of sell out crowds.

If a "resort facility" was built near Port Moresby it certainly can alleviate some concerns however I still don't think any families are normally going there.

That said, if PNG were to target Pacifika players, especially Fijians but also others the location will be less of a problem and in actual fact, as many are providing for their wider families the attraction of an extra 30 - 40 percent in money would be huge and unlikely to be rejected.

As for name and colours, I actually think PNGRL should try and ensure the name and colours are actually a bit different to the Kumuls as it will inhibit the national brand.

Don't use "PNG" (that is the national brand')

Maybe use "Hunters"

Instead of red black and yellow, just use Black and Yellow (for instance).

This leaves room for two separate but powerful brands.

One specific to the NRL.

The other specific to international football.

Additionally, by subtly leaving PNG out of the official name, it opens to the door to support from Melanesian people's (Fiji, New Caledonia, central Pacific and even West Papua)

 

[Pippen94]

I am still a but skeptical about the PNG team but more from a spectator point of view. There is little spectator evidence of sell out crowds.

If a "resort facility" was built near Port Moresby it certainly can alleviate some concerns however I still don't think any families are normally going there.

That said, if PNG were to target Pacifika players, especially Fijians but also others the location will be less of a problem and in actual fact, as many are providing for their wider families the attraction of an extra 30 - 40 percent in money would be huge and unlikely to be rejected.

As for name and colours, I actually think PNGRL should try and ensure the name and colours are actually a bit different to the Kumuls as it will inhibit the national brand.

Don't use "PNG" (that is the national brand')

Maybe use "Hunters"

Instead of red black and yellow, just use Black and Yellow (for instance).

This leaves room for two separate but powerful brands.

One specific to the NRL.

The other specific to international football.

Additionally, by subtly leaving PNG out of the official name, it opens to the door to support from Melanesian people's (Fiji, New Caledonia, central Pacific and even West Papua)

Nah, it's a PNG team