PNG's back.

[AlwaysGreen]

The article literally said dce had been hypothetically discussing this with his wife

lol

He went to the Gold Coast too once.

 

[Canard]

150M compound for tax free millionaires in one of the most impoverished countries on the planet.

What could go wrong?

 

[Maximus]

150M compound for tax free millionaires in one of the most impoverished countries on the planet.

What could go wrong?

They have to get hundreds of millions of dollars per year in loans to even afford their budget. Spending 150m on rich white people seems like good economic management.

Although given they are also one of the most corrupt countries on the planet, that 150m will be about 10m spent on the compound and the rest in the pocket of the PM and his mates for "consulting services".

 

[Perth Red]

Dce is mulling playing for png not Perth which comes in the same time

Funnily every player, including PNG ones that have been asked has hardly fallen over themsleves to say they are keen lol

 

[Perth Red]

150M compound for tax free millionaires in one of the most impoverished countries on the planet.

What could go wrong?

Lets hope the good folk of PNG are more like Americans than French!
The Americans like to idolise the rich even though they themselves are in poverty, the French would be dragging the guillotine out!

 

[Canard]

They have to get hundreds of millions of dollars per year in loans to even afford their budget. Spending 150m on rich white people seems like good economic management.

Although given they are also one of the most corrupt countries on the planet, that 150m will be about 10m spent on the compound and the rest in the pocket of the PM and his mates for "consulting services".

This does have strong "British colonialism" vibes

 

[Wb1234]

Funnily every player, including PNG ones that have been asked has hardly fallen over themsleves to say they are keen lol

150 million it will be one of the most expensive buildings in the whole country

Heck for that much money you could buy downtown Perth

This is serious dollars

And a coe on top

It just gets better and better

 

[Wb1234]

This does have strong "British colonialism" vibes

You know png was a former colony of Australia and Australia took loads of resources out of png

And Australian mining companies still do so ???

 

[shadowformz]

They have to get hundreds of millions of dollars per year in loans to even afford their budget. Spending 150m on rich white people seems like good economic management.

Although given they are also one of the most corrupt countries on the planet, that 150m will be about 10m spent on the compound and the rest in the pocket of the PM and his mates for "consulting services".

Exactly

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Cameron Smith sees bright future for PNG in the NRL

Rugby league superstar Cameron Smith has backed Papua New Guinea to make a successful transition into the NRL after visiting the country to attend a celebration event acknowledging the NRL’s newest franchise calling PNG home.

www.nrl.com

Cameron Smith backs PNG's NRL dream, offers support and guidance

Rugby league legend Cameron Smith has expressed his full support for Papua New Guinea's team to join the NRL in 2028, following a visit to the country.

www.postcourier.com.pg

NRL to unite PNG: Smith | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

 

[Wb1234]

So good seeing a govt and a country welcoming an nrl team

Shame the other bid is the exact opposite where it’s something to be kept quiet for fear of upsetting locals

 

[i0Nic]

So good seeing a govt and a country welcoming an nrl team

Shame the other bid is the exact opposite where it’s something to be kept quiet for fear of upsetting locals

It’s ok Perth Bears will be a behemoth nrl team in 10 years on and off the field. It will shut up the haters.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

It’s ok Perth Bears will be a behemoth nrl team in 10 years on and off the field. It will shut up the haters.

even if you typed this in jest, if nrl are controlling them then its hard to see how they won't be well served off the field at the very least

 

[i0Nic]

even if you typed this in jest, if nrl are controlling them then its hard to see how they won't be well served off the field at the very least

No I do honestly believe it, once it gets up off the ground. 1 team city should attract great WA sponsors, less animosity in the city than Melbourne towards league, easier to build junior pathways than other non-heartland areas. If they can follow the Melbourne storm model they should have more chance of success and faster than the storm.

There are so many unknowns with PNG but with Perth there is a formula and ingredients for a very successful club right there.

 

[Det.Wojciehowicz]

It’s ok Perth Bears will be a behemoth nrl team in 10 years on and off the field. It will shut up the haters.

Only if they have early success. If not watch the apathy set in en masse.

 

[Wb1234]

Only if they have early success. If not watch the apathy set in en masse.

Linking with the bears should be ok

Crowds will be decent

Juniors will be meh

 

[i0Nic]

the nrl won’t let them not succeed, they need a great coach in place and a solid team.

All aspects of the club must be on point, and having an upgraded hbf that’s similar setup to CommBank will really set it up for success.

 

[Wb1234]

 

[SirPies&Beers]

PM Marape holds key discussions with Australia Rugby League Chairman Peter V’landys

On the afternoon of Friday, 21 February 2025, Prime Minister James Marape held key discussions with Chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter V’landys in Sydney, Australia.

www.postcourier.com.pg

Nomane slams PM’s focus on NRL amid Law and Order Crisis

Deputy Opposition Leader James Nomane has strongly criticized Prime Minister James Marape for prioritizing Papua New Guinea’s National Rugby League (NRL) bid over addressing the country’s deepening law and order crisis. In a statement, Nomane said the government’s failure to tackle rising crime...

www.postcourier.com.pg

 

[SirPies&Beers]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fsport%2Fnrl%2Fnrl-2025-coaches-survey-the-codes-sharpest-minds-answer-key-questions-about-the-game%2Fnews-story%2Fd73ca16fe675fc6fad9b840018e4a0d0&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=HIGH-Segment-2-SCORE

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA​

The majority of NRL coaches have put their hand up to lead the PNG side when the expansion team starts canvassing the game for a head coach.

It is understood that the PNG team will start to look for a new coach as early as the end of this year under the watchful eye of PNG bid team chief executive Andrew Hill and there will be no shortage of options if this mastheads exclusive poll is anything to go by.

Fifty six per cent of coaches said they would be willing to lead the new side when they come into the competition in 2028.

While a majority of coaches were happy to be considered for the job, the 44 per cent who said they would not want to coach the team largely blamed it on family reasons.

This is despite the new $150 million village the NRL are building to ensure luxury accommodation for players, coaching staff and their families.

Safety was a concern for three of the coaches while one also said they are “worried about attracting talent” despite the tax free concessions which will be on offer to anyone who signs for the new coach.

Another coach added that they “have a higher paying job” now so therefore they wouldn’t be attracted to the new posting.

The PNG job will be different to any other NRL position given the coach will not only start up the new franchise but live side-by-side players. Travel will be a factor so too will be the living conditions.

Former South Sydney mentor Jason Demetriou is coaching the PNG Kumuls side and would be considered for the top job.

PNG received a further boost in recent days with rugby league great Cameron Smith who met with PNG Prime Minister James Marape during his visit.