WA BEARS

[blue bags]

THE PERTH BEARS- BILLY MOORE- Joins Chris Smith. - Chris Smith Across Australia Podcast

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Smith said western Force not around any more

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Mitch Cook and Richard Hughes might not agree with you there.


Cumins is a slim chance to come back in a highly reduced role with a very short leash, yes. Sponsorship etc.

Who cares what they think. The Bears will flop if they become a Brisbane team. No one here wants to support a Sydney club relocation

 

[ThornlieBear]

I haven't watched FTA news in about 5 years.

Neither have I. But the link has been shared on social media and on this forum actually. But just because you and I don’t watch doesn’t mean it doesn’t rate well.

 

[Centy Coast]

A

Show off

Hey, I’m Stalker Bear lol

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Gus made a plea on 6 tackles with Gus pod cast about nrl having to make this work and now Bennett has come out and said same thing.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_MRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fsport%2Fnrl%2Fwayne-bennett-says-the-nrl-will-regret-not-expanding-to-perth-if-western-bears-bid-collapses%2Fnews-story%2F305ea5334893015b017ace282a8ad3a3&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-1-NOSCORE

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Wayne Bennett says the NRL will regret not expanding to Perth if Western Bears bid collapses​

Wayne Bennett has been a key figure in the NRL’s strategic plan for growth, and now the super coach has warned Peter V’landys about the dangers of not heading to Perth with the Western Bears.
Peter Badel

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April 9, 2025 - 8:00PM
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NRL; The NRL 360 panel have presented a simple solution to solve the confusion surrounding the head contact sin bin crack down.
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has urged ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys to save the Bears expansion bid, warning the code will regret not putting an 18th team in Perth.
The Western Bears project hangs in the balance, with V’landys set to hold urgent talks with West Australian premier Roger Cook following a breakdown in negotiations that threatens NRL expansion.
Bennett has been a key figure in the NRL’s strategic plan for growth, with the super coach enlisted by the NRL 12 months ago to be part of high-powered expansion talks involving V’landys and Cook.
Bennett was a centrepiece in the NRL’s most recent expansion phase, named foundation coach of the Redcliffe Dolphins franchise that entered the NRL as the 17th team in 2023.

Peter V'landys is fighting to save the Bears from extinction.
Now Bennett has implored the NRL make peace with the WA government.
The 75-year-old flew to Perth on Wednesday for Souths’ clash with the Cowboys as part of a double header at Optus Stadium and is hopeful the Western Bears bid can be resuscitated.
“I really do believe we need a team in Perth,” Bennett said.
“Western Australia is a massive state, the richest state in Australia, they have great facilities there and rugby league is well known there now.
“I was there 12 months ago with the premier (Cook) and Peter Beattie came over from the ARL Commission board (for talks).
“Everybody was happy and it looked like it was all going to happen, so I don’t know why they have fallen out of love so quickly.
“I can understand both groups holding their ground on an issue that might be divisive, but I’m still confident they can come to a resolution.”

Former Dolphins coach Bennett was mobbed by fans in Perth last year. Picture: NRL Imagery
Asked if the NRL would regret not going to Perth, he said: “Yes we would, but I am still optimistic that things will work out.”
V’landys is adamant the NRL has not shut the door on expansion to Perth and will hold more talks with Cook before the ARL Commission makes a definitive call within a fortnight.
It is understood the main sticking points are the redevelopment of HBF Park and a dispute over start-up investment.
The WA government has offered $35 million over five years, well short of the NRL’s initial $120m asking price over 10 years to pump into grassroots development in the state.
Bennett has travelled to Perth over the past two years for Dolphins fixtures, with their clash against Newcastle in 2023 attracting 45,814 fans to Optus Stadium.
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“I am amazed every time I go over there how well we are recognised and how many more people turn up to training sessions,” Bennett said.
“We went over there with the Dolphins (in 2023 and 2024) and we had 40,000 crowds and a thousand people at our training sessions.
“I am a huge Perth fan.
“The economy over there is huge, it’s got some of the richest companies in Australia.
“I really hope they can sort things out and come together on it. I think they will, I really do believe they will work it out.
“There is a bit of posturing, governments are always looking for the best deal and the NRL is looking for a deal, but they need to come together and I’m confident it will happen soon.
“It would be a huge shame for the game if it fell over and the Bears are a part of that.
“I’d like to see it go ahead. They just need to get it done. I’m optimistic they will

 

[ThornlieBear]

If Gus and Bennett are telling V’Landys to make it happen. He will.

 

[Gobsmacked]

If Gus and Bennett are telling V’Landys to make it happen. He will.

Two great coaches there! That means of course they know exactly how to run a billion dollar company because they're the same thing. I'm sure if PVD told Wayne who to put in his 17, he'd do it....

 

[ThornlieBear]

Two great coaches there! That means of course they know exactly how to run a billion dollar company because they're the same thing. I'm sure if PVD told Wayne who to put in his 17, he'd do it....

Hold your horses and don’t try to be a big man.

V’Landys is on the public record stating how he respects and listens to certain people in rugby league. Gus (more than just a coach) and Wayne are two of them.

 

[Wb1234]

Two great coaches there! That means of course they know exactly how to run a billion dollar company because they're the same thing. I'm sure if PVD told Wayne who to put in his 17, he'd do it....

Pvl is afraid of Gus

 

[blue bags]

Over a decade ago
Gus and Panthers were considering relocating to Perth
For real

 

[Maximus]

I was listening to Vossy on SEN this morning …. Michael Carayannis ( News Ltd) was on there and said it’s still likely that it falls over because they are still too far apart ….$60mil…

However ..and you’ll love this… he also said that if there is any hope for success, it would involve getting the Cumins bid back on the table …. That would be something if that was to happen …PVL going to his bin and getting the Cumins bid out of it….

If that was to happen, the meltdown from wb1234, gobsmacked, titoel, sirpiss, MoronMatt's alt and co would be glorious. Up there with

"I'm writing this while trying not to cry"
"I've never heard of this f**ker until now"

 

[wb2027]

I don't think people realise how parochial Western Australians are. Especially with some no- name Sydney identity being foisted on them.

Sometimes when I get drive thru and they make me sit in the waiting bay instead of having my food ready it makes me a little parochial.

 

[Centy Coast]

Smith said western Force not around any more

Easy mistake to make, nobody watches Union any more.

 

[Nuke]

Honestly, I live in Perth, and I have no idea the Force still exist or when their season is on, ect. But then again, I have no idea about how the Glory are going or where and when the aussie rules teams are playing, ect, as I don't read the news, watch tv (apart from NRL games) and barely hear any radio, so it's amazing at what can be ignored when you avoid mainstream media!

 

[T to the T]

Honestly, I live in Perth, and I have no idea the Force still exist or when their season is on, ect. But then again, I have no idea about how the Glory are going or where and when the aussie rules teams are playing, ect, as I don't read the news, watch tv (apart from NRL games) and barely hear any radio, so it's amazing at what can be ignored when you avoid mainstream media!

Would the Bears suffer from this problem?

You can see why TV rights discussions is being delayed until Perth has been agreed (or not) as to give the Bears any chance of surviving, you'd think that whatever FTA TV partner we end up, would need to guarantee that RL matches are shown live, on their main channel, into Perth.

 

[Wb1234]

Would the Bears suffer from this problem?

You can see why TV rights discussions is being delayed until Perth has been agreed (or not) as to give the Bears any chance of surviving, you'd think that whatever FTA TV partner we end up, would need to guarantee that RL matches are shown live, on their main channel, into Perth.

Perth will get few home fta games

Thursday and Friday time slots don’t work for Perth anyway 5 pm local time

Sunday 1 pm or so Perth time can work but nine won’t want many of their games anyway

Saturday from 630 to 930 est or Sunday 4 but more 615 will be the main time slot

 

[Perth Red]

Perth will get few home fta games

Thursday and Friday time slots don’t work for Perth anyway 5 pm local time

Sunday 1 pm or so Perth time can work but nine won’t want many of their games anyway

Saturday from 630 to 930 est or Sunday 4 but more 615 will be the main time slot

Surely with those 230k bears fans tuning in ch9 will want Perth on every weekend?

 

[Wb1234]

Surely with those 230k bears fans tuning in ch9 will want Perth on every weekend?

lol sure if you want to play home games at 5 pm Perth time with nobody n the stadium and only have it shown back in Sydney then maybe

Can’t see channel nine moving their news in Perth to show it

The manly game at nso would be something Nike would want for thur or Friday

 

[Nuke]

Would the Bears suffer from this problem?

You can see why TV rights discussions is being delayed until Perth has been agreed (or not) as to give the Bears any chance of surviving, you'd think that whatever FTA TV partner we end up, would need to guarantee that RL matches are shown live, on their main channel, into Perth.

Doubt it. It's just me who had no interest in the news of any sort, and doesn't have a lot of interest in tv or radio these days. Plus, with my non-interest in other sports, whatever is mentioned about them in my few minutes of radio-listening per day is just unnoticed.