I've no idea - I also don't feel a great sense of confidence in the professional nature of the AMNRL. Such is not to say that there are not guys working hard for the game but it is an organisation that is in no way run with transparency, is unusually unaccountable (as is seen in their not being in the RLEF which requires outside approval) and has made alot of claims without any substance so promises are cheap.
I think that Hawaii and Utah are the AMNRL's keys for national footprint.
Utah will likely start a locally based comp without too much problem now that it is all on a roll. I don't particularly buy their 'we switched teams to play more club games statement' when USARL teams in the West (from my limited understanding) were organising games (though of course with no gaurantee) Also when they themselves say they are trying to start a six team local comp. I can see why they might switch to be eligible to play for the Tomahawks, that is a clear attraction for getting players to play for your local team. Also their captain - Sione clearly had NO IDEA as to what was going on really as is evident on their facebook wall.
Hawaii will get up due to their strong Rugby Connections and like the Islands in general a desperation to make a 'pro' career out of the sport. Whether, they become Rugby League loyal though is another thing. Jack does seem to straddle the fence (and I can see why) but the primary motivation does seem to be 'pro' rugby league not Rugby League. I think that the comp that gets up on the West Coast will slowly take dominance. I do personally see some credibility in such an approach (though it is limited) and think the NRL should pay some direct attention to Hawaii.
