WA BEARS

[ThornlieBear]

@Red&BlackBear any idea what time the clubs and rlpa are meeting today?

I hope it’s today.

or is it next Thursday before magic round?

 

[Wb1234]

That domain isn't operational currently either. Western probably makes more sense.

It is a small thing and you can buy it but it does speak to the professionalism of the bids. Agree or disagree with the Kea at least they have a hub where you can go and find out information around their bid etc - https://southislandkea.com/ . You would have thought the Bears would own www.Bears.com.au but it looks like they don't.

Small thing but there would be someone out there now trying to guess the name and sign it up for a quick buck.

Perth bears trademark is owned by a Sydney based bears fan who said he’s happy to hand it over to Pvl

 

[Canard]

I wish they would tone down the whole "Bears are back" in the Sydney media, and focus on the expansion to WA aspect more.

@Wb1234 @Gobsmacked my condonlences to you.

You must be gutted about a Perth team coming into the comp.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

NRL approves revised Western Bears proposal to enter the league from 2027 | Flashscore.com

An increase in funding from $35m to $50m from the Western Australian government has reportedly gotten the Perth-based Bears franchise over the line, with the Premier and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) agreeing to an in-principle deal on Wednesday.

www.flashscore.com

 

[Canard]

By the way it makes so much more positive sense to announce this BEFORE the TV deal.

This adds value, whereas PNG adds two thirds of f**k all.

 

[wb2027]

I wish they would tone down the whole "Bears are back" in the Sydney media, and focus on the expansion to WA aspect more.

Tone down the biggest thing that will resonate with Sydney readers?

 

[Canard]

Tone down the biggest thing that will resonate with Sydney readers?

By all means, but surely mention WA even a little bit?

 

[Dragonwest]

Anything from The West yet ?

Front page celebration tomorrow ?

Nah Page 4 Political section .....

 

[RedVee]

never heard the podcast but isn't Buzz newscorp and Webster Fairfax? why are they doing a podcast together? seems strange

Webster resigned to do his own thing

 

[Desert Qlder]

At the same time Webster goes on a rant about how AFL is taking over from Ipswich to Rockhampton???? And they need another side there first?

What the f**k is Andrew Webster going on with here?

Claims to be so well connected 'on the ground' and he's run this line twice now publicly. It's embarrassingly inaccurate and stupid.

 

[mongoose]

Webster resigned to do his own thing

i can see.... he's decided to team up with an idiot

 

[Steel Saints]

If the articles are accurate, then its great news for the game. Looks as though there will be funding for grassroots and COE. But HBF Park remains as it is?

Will just have to wait for the official announcement. Although an entry to 2027, does make it tight. We are approaching the end of April 2025. Might make more sense to bring them in 2028, first year of new tv deal, and push back PNG to 2030 perhaps.

 

[Wb1234]

If the articles are accurate, then its great news for the game. Looks as though there will be funding for grassroots and COE. But HBF Park remains as it is?

Will just have to wait for the official announcement. Although an entry to 2027, does make it tight. We are approaching the end of April 2025. Might make more sense to bring them in 2028, first year of new tv deal, and push back PNG to 2030 perhaps.

Women’s Asian cup 2026
Ruwc 2027

They couldn’t do anything until after then

This makes it sound like they are spending less on the league team

 

[ThornlieBear]

Will just have to wait for the official announcement. Although an entry to 2027, does make it tight. We are approaching the end of April 2025. Might make more sense to bring them in 2028, first year of new tv deal, and push back PNG to 2030 perhaps.

We’ll see if it’s true but rumours are people have been approached for roles as of a couple of months ago. If true, things will fall into place very quickly.

 

[ThornlieBear]

Women’s Asian cup 2026
Ruwc 2027

They couldn’t do anything until after then

This makes it sound like they are spending less on the league team

RWC is at Optus isn’t it?

 

[BuffaloRules]

Payne Haas off contract end of 2026 I believe…

Would be the first guy I would be throwing money at

 

[taipan]

11th minute (11:25min) on wards. Buzz (who broke the news that cumins co was rejected and also that west aussie gov pulled their cash originally) believes its about to happen.

@Red&BlackBear said last week it would be a week until we heard anything and lo and behold we are starting to get stuff.

Every timeI hear Buzz on radio or Tv , I keep thinking alcohol at work.
Apart from that, if what he mumbled is true ,a big thumbs up to the Bears.

 

[Jamberoo]

Excellent news. PVL finally putting the National in NRL.
First game will sellout Optus. They will average 20k the first season.

 

[Wb1234]

RWC is at Optus isn’t it?

I think some games are at hbf park

Said Perth stadium

I even tried to buy tickets to see which stadium it was but couldn’t find a link

 

[ThornlieBear]

Perth Stadium is the non-commercial name of Optus Stadium