WA BEARS

[taipan]

Pvl is afraid of Gus

Nah! he is afraid of the influential power of Buzz Rothfield (known for his love of the slops and fine dining), who sights famous people with NRL players eating at restaurants and makes this out to be an earth shattering revelation.

 

[taste2taste]

Nah! he is afraid of the influential power of Buzz Rothfield (known for his love of the slops and fine dining), who sights famous people with NRL players eating at restaurants and makes this out to be an earth shattering revelation.

Id prefer to read Buzz than the Wielders of this world who make up stories out of thin air.

Te’o is still waiting for an apology

 

[taipan]

Agree with Weidler has a habit, " I'm hearing such & such". Meaning I'm grasping at straws .

 

[taipan]

My 50cents worth. If the doubleheader ends up with a much smaller crowd than expected , that will not exactly assist the expansion argument.
I understand the whole negotiating shebang has been a sh*t show to date , but just get large numbers of bums on seats ,and that will make the expansion argument more compelling.
Written, unspoken & authorised by a frustrated long term League convert from Union.

 

[Perth Red]

My 50cents worth. If the doubleheader ends up with a much smaller crowd than expected , that will not exactly assist the expansion argument.
I understand the whole negotiating shebang has been a sh*t show to date , but just get large numbers of bums on seats ,and that will make the expansion argument more compelling.
Written, unspoken & authorised by a frustrated long term League convert from Union.

What rubbish. We've sold out hbf games, got 34k and 46k to DH'ers and 60k to origin. Weve shown the fanbase. If its a low crowd its because we are pssed off at being dcked around and treat like an ATM by the NRL, not because there aren't Rl fans here.

 

[mongoose]

My 50cents worth. If the doubleheader ends up with a much smaller crowd than expected , that will not exactly assist the expansion argument.
I understand the whole negotiating shebang has been a sh*t show to date , but just get large numbers of bums on seats ,and that will make the expansion argument more compelling.
Written, unspoken & authorised by a frustrated long term League convert from Union.

yeah, not sure the crowd this weekend is going to make or break the NRL's decision...

 

[Wb1234]

What rubbish. We've sold out hbf games, got 34k and 46k to DH'ers and 60k to origin. Weve shown the fanbase. If its a low crowd its because we are pssed off at being dcked around and treat like an ATM by the NRL, not because there aren't Rl fans here.

If wa was an atm it’s gone from dispensing hundreds to fives

 

[Perth Red]

If wa was an atm it’s gone from dispensing hundreds to fives

Have you seen the prices of the Dolphins game tickets?

 

[taipan]

What rubbish. We've sold out hbf games, got 34k and 46k to DH'ers and 60k to origin. Weve shown the fanbase. If its a low crowd its because we are pssed off at being dcked around and treat like an ATM by the NRL, not because there aren't Rl fans here.

Here we go
You were the one who panicked here about the crowd size ,as people being p*ssed off.
You have a short memory span when it suits mate.
Read what I stated using the description"sh*t show"
If the crowd is crap ,big crowds in the past won't matter. The nay sayers will be out in force and you will start your whining once again. Undermining the good work(crowds) of the past , read the room of those who are anti .

 

[Perth Red]

Here we go
You were the one who panicked here about the crowd size ,as people being p*ssed off.
You have a short memory span when it suits mate.
Read what I stated using the description"sh*t show"
If the crowd is crap ,big crowds in the past won't matter. The nay sayers will be out in force and you will start your whining once again. Undermining the good work(crowds) of the past , read the room of those who are anti .

Its peak LU
Get a big crowd: oh its a one off and doesnt a matter
Get a low crowd: Oh that wont help with your expansion claim

 

[taipan]

Its peak LU
Get a big crowd: oh its a one off and doesnt a matter
Get a low crowd: Oh that wont help with your expansion claim

No it's reality .Naysayers use every golden opportunity to prove their point, if you leave the "door" open for them.
I've been following this game long enough to experience it with the Sharks first hand , before you arrived from Hull.

 

[BuffaloRules]

I suspect the crowd size won’t have any impact on whether the NRL takes the deal on offer or not …

Surely they must know by now one way or another ..?

 

[Wb1234]

I suspect the crowd size won’t have any impact on whether the NRL takes the deal on offer or not …

Surely they must know by now one way or another ..?

It won’t but it’s funny seeing Perth red shifting the goal posts continually

May these meltdowns long continue

 

[Perth Red]

I suspect the crowd size won’t have any impact on whether the NRL takes the deal on offer or not …

Surely they must know by now one way or another ..?

of course it wont, no one other than some idiots on LU will care.

 

[taipan]

of course it wont, no one other than some idiots on LU will care.

So now you're not worried about the crowd size. Fine.
The so called "idiots" here are concerned about the code not just the WA potential. Read the room most want the WA Bears to succeed.They want the deal to be done.

 

[Perth Red]

So now you're not worried about the crowd size. Fine.
The so called "idiots" here are concerned about the code not just the WA potential. Read the room most want the WA Bears to succeed.They want the deal to be done.

For this one no. I think Dolphins will be even more empty if NRl doesnt announce a team before then. Many fans in the West are done supporting NRL and other clubs and not getting anything back.
Filling stadiums hasn't made any difference so dont see why half filling them will make any difference either.

 

[bad boy bubby]

A couple of posters have alluded to it, and I am leaning towards that we are in the midst of an NRL/WA Govt Ruse.

I do feel there's been a fair bit of behind the play scene strategy going on etween the parties, so both Cook and PVL don't lose face in the end.

I wouldn't be surprised if a deal is announced within 2 weeks and both of them come out of it smelling like great negotiating roses.

These are my personal thoughts, I declare that I am not an insider haha.

 

[RedVee]

Cook & PVL should agree to meet in the middle and get this team signed off.

 

[Perth Red]

A couple of posters have alluded to it, and I am leaning towards that we are in the midst of an NRL/WA Govt Ruse.

I do feel there's been a fair bit of behind the play scene strategy going on etween the parties, so both Cook and PVL don't lose face in the end.

I wouldn't be surprised if a deal is announced within 2 weeks and both of them come out of it smelling like great negotiating roses.

These are my personal thoughts, I declare that I am not an insider haha.

Lets hope so. I have hope given Vlandys hasn't fired back after this week. Its very unlike him so maybe this is a well orchestrated strategy lol

 

[Wb1234]

NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header

The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header,...

www.canberratimes.com.au

FMD these journos have low standards



“The NRL risks facing a spectator backlash in Perth, with Saturday's double-header on track to draw a reduced crowd at Optus Stadium.

Saturday's matches - Cronulla v Manly and South Sydney v North Queensland - could not have come at a worse time, after negotiations over a proposed new NRL franchise in WA reached their lowest ebb last week.

The fate of the mooted Perth Bears franchise continues to hang in the balance, after WA Premier Roger Cook accused the NRL of treating his state like a "cash cow" after falling short of requested funding.

Both parties are now expected to return to the negotiating table for a last-ditch bid to resolve the issue, and keep alive any hope of a Perth team entering an expanded 2027 competition.

Venue staff were on Thursday anticipating a crowd of around 30,000 for the matches.

That would mark a drop in attendances from the past two NRL double-headers in the city, which attracted close to 39,000 fans in 2018 and almost 46,000 in 2023.

A sold-out crowd of 20,027 also attended HBF Park last August, when the Dolphins took the Sydney Roosters to the city.

Local fans have discussed the prospect of boycotting the match on the state's biggest Western Bears supporter group "The Cave", led by English ex-pat Jason Burton.

"Obviously there is a frustration with the ongoing saga and the way it is playing out in the media," Burton told AAP.

"I fully expect there will be some backlash.

"Whether it will be in attendance or just general vibe of the night is hard to say ... but there will be a backlash in some ways, no doubt.

"It doesn't reflect the popularity of league over here. We've have had a crowd of 46,000. That shows how many people are interested."

Burton has led a fan group pushing for a franchise in the city since 2011, with his Facebook page having 6600 members.

He said fans who are to attend the double-header had discussed making their own statement over the handling of the expansion talks, frustrated at all parties.

"There have been people encouraging others to display their frustration using banners and things," Burton said.

"It's been a long time, but it's not over. It's not done yet. There is a commitment from fans to support a lot a club in Perth.

"Bringing WA fans and North Sydney (Bears) fans together would create a huge fan base from day one. That is something the NRL can't ignore."

The bid has received renewed backing from master coach Wayne Bennett, who said this week the NRL would rue not going to Perth.

Bennett's South Sydney side are locked in to play in Perth again next year, irrespective of the expansion call.

Cronulla's deal to play a home game in Perth is only for this season, and a potential extension will likely be discussed this weekend.

The Dolphins will also take Newcastle to Perth in June, with this their third visit to the city on a year-by-year deal.“