WA BEARS

[Perth Red]

well … the NZ bids are still waiting to hear back from PVL and that’s been six months …



I would have just waited a couple of years …. The NRL needed to concern themselves with money going to their sport initially …

I thought there was arguments that the ground had an upgrade when the Women’s World Cup was played 2 years ago …is it really that bad now?

They spent $35mill then. Its not bad, just not great.

 

[wb2027]

sounds to me like she got caught spinning shit and now is trying to backtrack and control the narrative.

wheres nrl's comments?

It very much looks like the NRL are the only ones treating all info regarding this on a need-to-know basis.

 

[Diesel]

Absolute shitshow by the WA Govt. obviously someone powerful has gotten in their ear. Maybe someone invested in afl and has media outlets in WA

 

[Perth Red]

It very much looks like the NRL are the only ones treating all info regarding this on a need-to-know basis.

looks to me like NRL is leaking news to media rather than being up front.

 

[ThornlieBear]

Well Warriors have been in the competition for how long, have a whole Country behind them and still can’t get their shit together.

They are the only club to have a sell-out season. What do you mean “cant get their shit together”?

Do you just mean they havent won a competition?

 

[Bukowski]

Absolute shitshow by the WA Govt. obviously someone powerful has gotten in their ear. Maybe someone invested in afl and has media outlets in WA

I think that an NRL team just isn't that important to the WA govt. Vlandys over rated this, thinking they were desperate.
The private investors were desperate but the govt arnt. If it doesn't go ahead they won't give it a second thought.

 

[BuffaloRules]

I think that an NRL team just isn't that important to the WA govt. Vlandys over rated this, thinking they were desperate.
The private investors were desperate but the govt arnt. If it doesn't go ahead they won't give it a second thought.

If there is no money in it for the NRL clubs … they probably won’t care much either …

 

[Perth Red]

I think that an NRL team just isn't that important to the WA govt. Vlandys over rated this, thinking they were desperate.
The private investors were desperate but the govt arnt. If it doesn't go ahead they won't give it a second thought.

Like I said the whole thing has been anNRL fishing trip. I have no doubt that there has never been a strategic plan about how to get an NRL club in Perth.

 

[ThornlieBear]

Well WA is in Australia and PNG is in PNG, so the money stays in Australia, ever heard of buy Australian ?, the local farmers love it, hope that helps.

What do you really mean by it is the question. Not explain the obvious.

 

[Iamback]

Well Warriors have been in the competition for how long, have a whole Country behind them and still can’t get their shit together.

Correct

Storm have only started getting their shit together, This is why there has to be strict rules for entry

 

[Bukowski]

If there is no money in it for the NRL clubs … they probably won’t care much either …

True, I can't see the clubs caring too much. I think 18 team is ideal.

 

[Bukowski]

Like I said the whole thing has been anNRL fishing trip. I have no doubt that there has never been a strategic plan about how to get an NRL club in Perth.

Or anywhere for that matter.

 

[mongoose]

Absolute shitshow by the WA Govt. obviously someone powerful has gotten in their ear. Maybe someone invested in afl and has media outlets in WA

don't know about that. Perth would just be showing what a provincial little town it is if that were the case...

I'm not that worried about HBF park, I think it would get upgraded sooner rather than later if they announced the NRL team.

 

[Iamback]

Well the western bears bid had everything on that list.
34 jnr clubs across wa and ns
established pathways in ns, govt funds to develop in wa
history in bears brand
assets in owners and guarantees
cofe offered to be built

Correct.

Which is why everything was fine on the NRL side, The govt baulked at funding some of that list.

That is why there is no team because all of it wasn't met

 

[Iamback]

True, I can't see the clubs caring too much. I think 18 team is ideal.

What is the alternative? Having a new club fall over?

it sucks for you guys but the existing clubs don't want to prop up a basket case

 

[Wb1234]

Absolute shitshow by the WA Govt. obviously someone powerful has gotten in their ear. Maybe someone invested in afl and has media outlets in WA

It was reported Kerry stokes was getting his media outlets against this during the election

Would t surprise me if twiggy (rugby union) has as well

 

[i0Nic]

I believe it's not a case of WA or NZ2, we need both in the competition. They are the inverse of each other of what they bring to growing the game as others have said. Success should be measured on can we bring both into the competition within the next 5-10 years.

 

[Perth Red]

Correct.

Which is why everything was fine on the NRL side, The govt baulked at funding some of that list.

That is why there is no team because all of it wasn't met

Well no it wasnt, some of that the consortium was going to fund, the rest the WA govt has agreed to fund. So NRL has turned down all of these things that would have been in place

34 jnr clubs across wa and ns - already exist and bolstered by WA Govt funding
established pathways in ns, govt funds to develop in wa - covered
history in bears brand - covered
assets in owners and guarantees - WB bid had bank guarntees and guranteed workign capital
cofe offered to be built - WA govt agreed to fund

So if theyd accepted the bid in October all of this was covered! Plus the clubs could have got a $20mil bribe.

 

[Trifili13]

Does anyone have any popcorn they can spare as this movie is running longer than I thought it would and is getting very interesting?

 

[BuffaloRules]

I believe it's not a case of WA or NZ2, we need both in the competition. They are the inverse of each other of what they bring to growing the game as others have said. Success should be measured on can we bring both into the competition within the next 5-10 years.

It should be measured that way … but the NRl clubs seem to want the cash up front …