WA BEARS

[i0Nic]

From SMH:
V’landys was also asked if the NRL had consulted with the AFL about the move into Perth, a question that received a straightforward response.

“No. I don’t see McDonalds checking with Kentucky Fried Chicken when they’re opening a new store,” he said.

“We certainly have not consulted with the AFL. They don’t consult with us.”


Gotta love PVL in our corner he’s a great operator.

 

[Brutus]

James Bracey asking all the right questions. Only journo there with a clue

And a Bears man

 

[Wb1234]

Nrl 360 will cover this tonight

Doubt they add anything new

West Australian paper is just promoting the teams awareness

Hope they run another front page tomorrow

 

[BuffaloRules]

Nrl 360 will cover this tonight

Doubt they add anything new

West Australian paper is just promoting the teams awarenes

Hope they run another front page tomorrow

Apparently the front page thing is BS … just an online mock up

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Vlandys handled the press conference well. Always reiterating that the investment by the WA Govt would make a return on investment for the WA tax payers. From the NRL's perspective the business case had to stack up.

As opposed to our opposition raping and pillaging the country's poorest state whilst simultaneously propping up two black holes.

Well done NRL

 

[bad boy bubby]

From SMH:
V’landys was also asked if the NRL had consulted with the AFL about the move into Perth, a question that received a straightforward response.

“No. I don’t see McDonalds checking with Kentucky Fried Chicken when they’re opening a new store,” he said.

“We certainly have not consulted with the AFL. They don’t consult with us.”


Gotta love PVL in our corner he’s a great operator.

He did absolve himself, and correct, "the NRL is KFC"

I'd have paid more points if he said "Kentucky Fried Chicken"
For PVL is our Colonel Sanders

 

[st george dragons]

So happy that the Western (Perth) Reds are back in the comp. Even if under the Bears banner. Long overdue.

 

[Gobsmacked]

From SMH:
V’landys was also asked if the NRL had consulted with the AFL about the move into Perth, a question that received a straightforward response.

“No. I don’t see McDonalds checking with Kentucky Fried Chicken when they’re opening a new store,” he said.

“We certainly have not consulted with the AFL. They don’t consult with us.”


Gotta love PVL in our corner he’s a great operator.

What a stupid question

 

[ash the bash]

Great news, will sign up as an international member along with my Souths ones.

Only 2 things I didn't like from it..
1) Playing an NRL game in NSO, that should be at the SFS with 30K plus.
2) Working with union for players etc.. I hope it is a throwaway line just to be onside with Twiggy.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

'I never gave up hope': Bears faithful joyous as NRL return confirmed

It will be in a new city under a new name, but the Bears' return to the NRL is a just reward for the diehard fans who kept the red and black colours alive during a period in the wilderness.

www.abc.net.au

NRL floats player-share proposal between Perth Bears and Western Force

Many figured the Perth Bears were coming into the West Australian market to compete with the Western Force. However, they could form an unlikely alliance.

www.smh.com.au

Rugby League-NRL expands westwards with Perth Bears to launch in 2027

SYDNEY - Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) will expand westwards in the 2027 season with the addition of an 18th club, the Perth Bears, the league and Western Australian government announced on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

Perth team to be competitive from day one: V'landys

ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys believes the new Perth-based team will further entrench rugby league as the No.1 sport in Australia and the Pacific.

www.nrl.com

NRL news 2025, Peter V'landys press conference, Perth Bears announcement, video

Peter V'landys returns serve at Perth-based media for their coverage of the NRL's 18th team.

wwos.nine.com.au

Perth Bears picnic includes another $25m for club as V’Landys chats with Twiggy

The NRL squeezed a further $25 million out of the state government to get the deal done to establish the Perth Bears rugby club in Western Australia.

www.watoday.com.au

V'landys fires back at 'biased' Perth media coverage

'They don't want us to be here'

www.nine.com.au

'It's genuine competition': The Raiders stars who could become Bears targets

The Perth Bears will be able to start signing players on November 1.

www.canberratimes.com.au

'Take over AFL': Perth product eager to hear Bears roar

NSW Blues star Kennedy Cherrington has backed the return of the Bears to help rugby league topple AFL as the No.1 sport in Western Australia.

www.nrl.com

Roger Cook’s handshake deal with the NRL becomes official

Roger Cook will not reveal the full set of numbers that convinced him to sign-off on a $65 million deal to base an NRL club to Perth, but has insisted it is a great deal for WA.

thewest.com.au

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/sport/peter-vlandys-takes-dig-at-afl-as-perth-bears-confirmed-to-enter-the-nrl-in-2027-adding-competition-to-western-australias-sport-sector/news-story/cd50ef4fc6a5c242a6fd73a4f316e362

 

[SirPies&Beers]

So happy that the Western (Perth) Reds are back in the comp. Even if under the Bears banner. Long overdue.

western reds aren't back. bears are back, in perth for a club that'll have west aussie and north sydney bears support from get go.

 

[Wb1234]

western reds aren't back. bears are back, in perth for a club that'll have west aussie and north sydney bears support from get go.

Confirmed today bears jersey will be used

One game at nso too

 

[Suitman]

Great news, will sign up as an international member along with my Souths ones.

Only 2 things I didn't like from it..
1) Playing an NRL game in NSO, that should be at the SFS with 30K plus.

He didn't say it would be an NRL game.
He just said there would be a game at NSO.
It may well be just a trial match.
Bears fans will get plenty of opportunities to see the Bears play in Sydney at other grounds.
V'Landy's has higher ambitions than playing an NRL game at an inner city suburban dump.

 

[BuffaloRules]

western reds aren't back. bears are back, in perth for a club that'll have west aussie and north sydney bears support from get go.

I heard the North Sydney Bears CEO mention the Reds today … perhaps their legacy will be formally recognised in some way … they are a chapter in the 80 yr history of Perth RL

 

[Centy Coast]

Great day for rugby league, great day for WA league fans and a great day for the Bears, yes I am in the above clip lol.
Big thanx for the heads up about the starting time of the announcement today Perth Red,
I got to Norths Sydney Leagues Club with 5 mins to spare lol after my mad dash down from the Central Coast.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Looking forward to the new Perth Bears logo, hopefully it's not shzzit.

 

[Foreign Legion]

I heard the North Sydney Bears CEO mention the Reds today … perhaps their legacy will be formally recognised in some way … they are a chapter in the 80 yr history of Perth RL

They should have the Perth Reds play in the NSWRL or QRL Cup.. as a reserve grade side.

 

[Centy Coast]

I heard the North Sydney Bears CEO mention the Reds today … perhaps their legacy will be formally recognised in some way … they are a chapter in the 80 yr history of Perth RL

With all the varying jerseys released each year why not:
home jersey, away jersey, heritage jersey, Anzac jersey, women in league jersey and an indigenous jersey.

 

[BuffaloRules]

They should have the Perth Reds play in the NSWRL or QRL Cup.. as a reserve grade side.

That’s too much … I expect the NSW Cup side to remain the North Sydney Bears and based at NSO…

Was thinking more along the lines of the Reds Logo maybe talking up a small spot on the back of the jersey or sleeve ? I mentioned that before and some of the old Bears had a stroke though

 

[BuffaloRules]

With all the varying jerseys released each year why not:
home jersey, away jersey, heritage jersey, Anzac jersey, women in league jersey and an indigenous jersey.

yeah there are a lot of jerseys .. would probably park bringing back the Reds one more than once a decade though