Welcome to the comp, Redcliffe.

[ayatollah_murdoch]

I agree that gaming can/will take over kids participation numbers but is isnt much of a spectator thing so I cant see it swallowing the whole sports world in terms of TV etc. People mostly grow out of gaming right (not everyone but most people).
Also, what makes you think basketball might be the sport to take over?

The biggest youtube channels are overwhelmingly related to gaming, and e-sports are a big thing in Asia and growing quickly in North America and Europe.

I recall reading that Australia has the largest NBA season pass holders outside of USA. Also, every year I've noticed growing interest in the NBA playoffs, more NBA jerseys on the streets, NBA players more recognisable etc. The NBL won't be a threat but the NBA is certainly looking at growing their global footprint (and the most likely to be successful out of all the American sports). NBA is bigger than football in China which is quite amazing.

 

[Cactus]

Is that legit mate?

Not definite, just my best guess.

 

[T-Boon]

I recall reading that Australia has the largest NBA season pass holders outside of USA. Also, every year I've noticed growing interest in the NBA playoffs, more NBA jerseys on the streets, NBA players more recognisable etc. The NBL won't be a threat but the NBA is certainly looking at growing their global footprint (and the most likely to be successful out of all the American sports). NBA is bigger than football in China which is quite amazing.

If the NBA expanded and included teams from Sydney and Melbourne it would take over but otherwise I cant see it.

 

[jim_57]

Is it too soon to start a “Who will be the 18th team?” thread?

Under the current hierarchy I’d say it’s between NZ2, Brisbane 3, Central Coast or CQ. Should be Perth.

When is also a good question, I don’t think they stick with 17 for too long, 5 years max.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Under the current hierarchy I’d say it’s between NZ2, Brisbane 3, Central Coast or CQ. Should be Perth.

When is also a good question, I don’t think they stick with 17 for too long, 5 years max.

Perth Rust

In black and uranium yellow.

 

[T-Boon]

Under the current hierarchy I’d say it’s between NZ2, Brisbane 3, Central Coast or CQ. Should be Perth.

I think it should be NZ2.
Qld have the perfect numbers now and Perth is not multi cultural enough. It is all white people.

 

[GAZF]

@GAZF
Is your website defunct?

Yeah. In heavy need of maintenance that I don't have time to do currently. Considering a switch to twitter or similar one day so I don't have to worry about web admin.

 

[toomuchsoup]

I’m pretty sure this the new legit Instagram page for the Dolphins. Interesting to see the dolphin logo used in the bottom right. Also interesting that they’ve used the old nrl logo….

 

[toomuchsoup]

Fox reporting Bennet has signed as coach for 3 years

 

[steeden.]

I’m pretty sure this the new legit Instagram page for the Dolphins. Interesting to see the dolphin logo used in the bottom right. Also interesting that they’ve used the old nrl logo….View attachment 55035

That’s still the NRL logo, just not the Telstra Premiership logo (it’s the same logo the nrl app uses

 

[greenBV4]

Potential team logo or just the corporate one? its paired with the premiership logo this time so maybe

 

[toomuchsoup]

That’s still the NRL logo, just not the Telstra Premiership logo (it’s the same logo the nrl app uses

Ahh, right. I also found this instagram page under the name ‘Queensland Dolphins’ which seems like a pretty similarly made page to the other Dolphins page. Could just be a fan page, or maybe the dolphins just grabbed the username incase they needed it? Potential name? You’d surely think not…

 

[xe_kilroy]

Dont think we'll see an official logo colors, jersey until a name has been chosen because with the logo at least the team name will appear there

 

[Perth Red]

Wow didnt see that coming! They are not going to call themselves anything other than 'Than Dolphins' according to Abdo! I hate the S15 way of just using a nickname with no geographic describer. Weird move imo. Maybe they are saving it for moving back to redcliffe one day??

Announcing the move at RLC on Wednesday, Abdo also confirmed the 'Redcliffe' part of the club's name had been dropped and would not be replaced, with the franchise to simply be known as 'The Dolphins' in the NRL Telstra Premiership moving forward.

NRL-ready for 2023: Reasons behind Dolphins' successful bid

The Dolphins have been granted a club licence to join the NRL in 2023

www.nrl.com

 

[xe_kilroy]

That is so stupid

 

[Jono078]

Would love to know the reasoning behind dropping "Redcliffe".

It's an odd one for me. You want people to be proud to be associated to a club because of its location.

 

[Generalzod]

Welcome to the NRL family Flipper.

 

[Exsilium]

Rival teams should make the Dolphin supporters sit in “The Cove” for dramatic effect.

 

[Generalzod]

Rival teams should make the Dolphin supporters sit in “The Cove” for dramatic effect.

thats shocking...

 

[Foreign Legion]

Is it too soon to start a “Who will be the 18th team?” thread?