WA BEARS

[i0Nic]

id like to see a side profile of the bear which could be iconic.

 

[Centy Coast]

Interesting to think about the brand direction and compare some fans ideas against the direction current NRL clubs logos are moving. Will they go with a cleaner digital friendly like the top two, a more traditional sheild design like or just a tweak of the current bear face?

Most clubs are moving to a cleaner digital design with less colour and detail, some have dropped name altogether, a couple still hanging on to the older logo in a shield but not many of them.

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The more I see that side on Bear the more I like it, though the bottom right Bear updated would be my preference.
As long as it looks good.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Interesting to think about the brand direction and compare some fans ideas against the direction current NRL clubs logos are moving. Will they go with a cleaner digital friendly like the top two, a more traditional sheild design like or just a tweak of the current bear face?

Most clubs are moving to a cleaner digital design with less colour and detail, some have dropped name altogether, a couple still hanging on to the older logo in a shield but not many of them.

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What makes ya think it’ll still be called western bears? Why you trying to push ya shit logos here? Why does second from top have west Aussie state outline as an ear and it look like a dog? Why you ignore redbears post where he said there’s 2 posters here who are graphic designers and have worked with bears?

 

[RedVee]

9/17 current ones can be used without words. Whatever we go with we should be aim to be able to do the same.

Dragons updated to 2 logos. The traditional full shield with name and St George, horse and Dragon which be the official jersey design. But for digital (and other) use they have pulled the Dragon out, enlarged and simplified as a secondary logo.

 

[RedVee]

The more I see that side on Bear the more I like it, though the bottom right Bear updated would be my preference.
As long as it looks good.

When I was a youngster I’m sure I had footy cards with Norths having a sideways, walking Bear. Like the California flag - so facing towards the right.
I think this thread may have named that the “wombat bear” ???

Anyway, point is everything old is new again. Whatever chosen just needs to be identifiable and modernised for digital use. As you say, if it looks good it is good.

 

[wb2027]

Dragons updated to 2 logos. The traditional full shield with name and St George, horse and Dragon which be the official jersey design. But for digital (and other) use they have pulled the Dragon out, enlarged and simplified as a secondary logo.

That secondary should be the new primary.

 

[ThornlieBear]

Dragons updated to 2 logos. The traditional full shield with name and St George, horse and Dragon which be the official jersey design. But for digital (and other) use they have pulled the Dragon out, enlarged and simplified as a secondary logo.

The Dogs have been using the dog without the shield for the same purposes for years now as well.

 

[flippikat]

He just upped the QRL grant from $20mill to $25mill. But yeh money always sweetens the deal. Most Qlnd NRL clubs are supportive of having a reserve grade side rather than QL cup sides. NSWRL cup is 90% there anyway so dont see what NSWRL objection would be.

QRL clubs have more to lose, because NRL reserve grade would see them slip from 2nd to 3rd tier right away, whereas the only NSW Cup teams that would slide back are Norths (which would get some form of 2nd tier presence via Perth Bears reserve grade) & Newtown.

 

[i0Nic]

Yeah I think we'll see a bit of dip in crowds, I underestimated the effect of moving stadiums. Just look at the low Souths crowd at Commbank. I didn't expect Penrith crowds to drop too much, but 10-15k might be the norm this year for Penrith.

Just shows how Sydney NRL fans don't like to leave their area.

 

[Centy Coast]

QRL clubs have more to lose, because NRL reserve grade would see them slip from 2nd to 3rd tier right away, whereas the only NSW Cup teams that would slide back are Norths (which would get some form of 2nd tier presence via Perth Bears reserve grade) & Newtown.

Melbourne Storm have Brisbane Tigers and Sunshine Coast Falcons (North Sydney Bears).
Brisbane Broncos have Burleigh Bears and Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
Gold Coast Titans have Tweed Heads Seagulls and Ipswich Jets.
Dolphins have Redcliffe Dolphins (Runners Up) and Norths Devils (Premiers).
North QLD Cowboys have the Northern Pride and Mackay Cutters.
Unlike NSW Cup sides, aside from the Bears, the NRL talent dropping back is divided among multiple teams.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Melbourne Storm have Brisbane Tigers and Sunshine Coast Falcons (North Sydney Bears).
Brisbane Broncos have Burleigh Bears and Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
Gold Coast Titans have Tweed Heads Seagulls and Ipswich Jets.
Dolphins have Redcliffe Dolphins (Runners Up) and Norths Devils (Premiers).
North QLD Cowboys have the Northern Pride and Mackay Cutters.
Unlike NSW Cup sides, aside from the Bears, the NRL talent dropping back is divided among multiple teams.

broncos also have souths logan magpies.
phins also have central capras.
bulldogs had western clydesdales
souths have townsville blackhawks
hunters will form the backbone reserves of papuan nrl team

 

[Dragonwest]

id like to see a side profile of the bear which could be iconic.
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I like this idea, there is a reason why the simplicity of a SS Bunny works so well on their gear.

 

[wb2027]

I like this idea, there is a reason why the simplicity of a SS Bunny works so well on their gear.

The reason it works so well is they think they have the most famous brand in the entire sport and have never taken a big risk on changing it.
For what it is, it doesn't scream 'sport' and the bunny is shaped like a potbellied pig.

 

[Perth Red]

I like this idea, there is a reason why the simplicity of a SS Bunny works so well on their gear.

Problem is when you use a full side bear where it is smaller (website, tv etc), or view it from a distance it tends to become a black blob and hard to define.

 

[wb2027]

On that Souths thinking of "we can't change it because it's too famous", what do people think the Bears' most famous logo is?

 

[i0Nic]

They should use a slightly reworked version of their original logo, the side profile bear. It works much better for digital platforms, can become iconic and instantly recognisable, works well on merch etc.

Otherwise I like the bottom right here.

Retro/original style logos are what's in. It would work and harken back to the history of the club while feeling fresh.

 

[ThornlieBear]

just look at the low Souths crowd at Commbank.

Are you joking? You're not aware of any other reason why this crowd was so low?

 

[i0Nic]

Are you joking? You're not aware of any other reason why this crowd was so low?

Yes it was a last minute change, but lets say it wasn't, would Souths fan have turned up in much bigger numbers at Commbank? I reckon 10k maybe.