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The multimillionaire behind Perth's NRL bid says he would welcome a relocated Cronulla franchise with open arms if the club folds in the Shire.
Tony Sage, the owner of the Perth Glory A-League club, is lobbying the ARL Commission for Perth to be given the next NRL license in an expanded competition. The state has not had a team since Perth Reds were axed in 1997.
While Sage's initial talks with the league have been based around the formation of a franchise from scratch, the mining magnate has revealed he would be prepared to take over and relocate the Sharks.
''We would take them tomorrow, without a shadow of a doubt,'' Sage said. ''We would pick them up and fast-track something here. It would work for the NRL, it would mean one less side in Sydney.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...h-says-sage-20130311-2fwgp.html#ixzz2NIUKLa3k
Tony Sage, the owner of the Perth Glory A-League club, is lobbying the ARL Commission for Perth to be given the next NRL license in an expanded competition. The state has not had a team since Perth Reds were axed in 1997.
While Sage's initial talks with the league have been based around the formation of a franchise from scratch, the mining magnate has revealed he would be prepared to take over and relocate the Sharks.
''We would take them tomorrow, without a shadow of a doubt,'' Sage said. ''We would pick them up and fast-track something here. It would work for the NRL, it would mean one less side in Sydney.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...h-says-sage-20130311-2fwgp.html#ixzz2NIUKLa3k