I would suggest the current level of bears leagues club funding is a reflection of being a nsw cup side and not what they can affordWA had 10k players 30 years ago. Get WA numbers up and NS numbers up and player production wont be an issue as long as the clubs invest in the pathways properly. NS will require more funding, if that comes from the Western Bears club or Norths LC is something we dont really know yet. the WB bid had stated the start of it was to fund 4 positions in the NSFC.
Why spend more of their money producing kids that will go to other nrl clubs