PNG

[beez]

Sept 16, 2009 8:55:58 GMT 10 Druzik said:

i just am not convinced on the PNG and wellingotn bids, for me they will both kill off the local comps.

The success of the NRL has killed of domestic league in NZ. A Wellington/Southern NZ NRL team would help lift the standards of the domestic comps again. Individuals would see they have a chance to progress to highers levels by staying at their local clubs. At present their only options are Auckland, Australia, or rugby union.

[Druzik]

Sept 16, 2009 12:16:04 GMT 10 beez said:

The success of the NRL has killed of domestic league in NZ. A Wellington/Southern NZ NRL team would help lift the standards of the domestic comps again. Individuals would see they have a chance to progress to highers levels by staying at their local clubs. At present their only options are Auckland, Australia, or rugby union.

But is it because there is the auckland team in the NRL that the NRL has done the damage, would it have happened with out the warriors?

How do you get more money back into the local comps, to bring their levels back up and at least be competitive on the NSW/QLD cup level (in terms of club and comp viability, not necessairly skill level).

[beez]

Sept 16, 2009 13:39:00 GMT 10 Druzik said:

But is it because there is the auckland team in the NRL that the NRL has done the damage, would it have happened with out the warriors?

A bit of both, but probably would have happened with or without the Warriors, being how money & sport is these days. The Warriors showed league/NRL was a realistic option for many youngsters & may have influenced more to have a crack at the NRL rather than union.

Sept 16, 2009 13:39:00 GMT 10 Druzik said:

How do you get more money back into the local comps, to bring their levels back up and at least be competitive on the NSW/QLD cup level (in terms of club and comp viability, not necessairly skill level).

Apart from the Kiws, there is nothing to generate more money for the NZRL. We need show some there is pathway to the top level by staying in Wellington or Canterbury. At the moment Australia or rugby union are far more enticing.

An NRL franchise in the region is something that will help. Other options would be risky. There's been continual problems with various national comps, I'm not too sure what the new NZRL board has planned with 7 zones but maybe some sort of comp with teams somehow aligning themselves with NRL clubs.

[sportsmad]

the warriors are fast becoming a succeful club that will make a decent profit Imo (along with the storm). they will be around for a long time and are very strategic in the NRL plans. the problem i have is it there is only one NZ club longterm. ive made it no secret i want to see well down the track 3 nz clubs but to have just one is half arsed. a second is needed and can be filled will nz players with no problem , maybe even locals of NRL standard.
one is enough to kill the domestic league and not put back what it has taken. 2 is getting back towards recovering to game.

needless to say this is the same problem that France has. the RFL seem enthusiastic to the idea of Toulouse Olympique coing in though.
i think the NRL asks for a more fullproof business plan than the RFL. this is a good thing but means the orcas really need to ahve their shit together

[Druzik]

Sept 16, 2009 14:55:19 GMT 10 beez said:

Sept 16, 2009 13:39:00 GMT 10 Druzik said:

But is it because there is the auckland team in the NRL that the NRL has done the damage, would it have happened with out the warriors?

A bit of both, but probably would have happened with or without the Warriors, being how money & sport is these days. The Warriors showed league/NRL was a realistic option for many youngsters & may have influenced more to have a crack at the NRL rather than union.

Sept 16, 2009 13:39:00 GMT 10 Druzik said:

How do you get more money back into the local comps, to bring their levels back up and at least be competitive on the NSW/QLD cup level (in terms of club and comp viability, not necessairly skill level).

Apart from the Kiws, there is nothing to generate more money for the NZRL. We need show some there is pathway to the top level by staying in Wellington or Canterbury. At the moment Australia or rugby union are far more enticing.

An NRL franchise in the region is something that will help. Other options would be risky. There's been continual problems with various national comps, I'm not too sure what the new NZRL board has planned with 7 zones but maybe some sort of comp with teams somehow aligning themselves with NRL clubs.

Cheers Beez, gives me something to think about.

[beez]

Around 60 prisoners broke out of Bomana jail in the Papua New Guinea capital, Port Moresby, on Sunday.

The National newspaper reports the escapers got away while police were transfixed by the international rugby league clash between an Australian Prime Minister’s XIII and the PNG PM’s XIII.

The inmates reportedly cut the jail’s fence to get out.

The National Capital District metropolitan police commander chief superintendent Fred Yakasa says about 60 prisoners had broken out.

He told the paper his officers were providing security at the rugby league ground and could do little.

A source at the correctional services department says the escape happened due to a shortage of warders after some staff failed to turn up for their shifts because of a pay dispute.

Kind of funny Seriously there is no way PNG are ready for an NRL team anytime soon.

[Druzik]

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Duo re-elected-PNGRFL

Source:
PISAI GUMAR

A SPECIAL annual general meeting (AGM) in Lae last Tuesday unanimously re-elected Gary Juffa and Bryan Kramer to head the PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL).

The meeting in Lae attended by 22 affiliates went ahead to elected Juffa as chairman and Kramer as deputy despite a dispute pending in court which could lead to contempt of court proceedings.

Also elected at the same meeting were Max Tiri (Highlands), Peter Barnaga (Northern), Samuel Lohia (Southern) and Ota Bosky (New Guinea Islands).

Mt Hagen Rugby League executives headed by Samuel Buka wrote a letter on Dec 18, advising all associations, including the former board of the meeting in Lae on Tuesday.

The letter was written four days after the National Court advised the disputing lawyers on Dec 14.

The letter dated Dec 18, said: “We (affiliates) are no longer prepared to stand aside and have now decided to take matters into our hands by exercising our Constitutional Rights under Section 13 (3) as members of the PNGRFL Inc, to call and convene a special general meeting to resolve the matter once and for all.”

He said the purpose of the meeting was to move a motion of no-confidence in the board of directors – “be it the former or newly-appointed board” – for “bringing the game into disrepute”.
“We strongly suggest to the board of directors in dispute to resign immediately and allow the members to reappoint a new board at a special meeting to be held on Dec 29 in Lae.
“Should either party refuse to comply, then the members will move a motion of no-confidence against those who consider themselves as directors of PNGRFL.”

Incumbent Albert Veratau and his board did not attend the meeting in Lae.

Juffa was nominated by Nomis RFL president Patrick Yanis and supported by Popondetta RFL while Rigo RFL had moved the motion.

The presidents of the associations that turned up for the meeting were Mt Hagen, Minj, Kudjip, Gomis, Nondugl, Kondopina, Dei, Tari, Mendi, Pangia, Koroba, Porgera, Madang, Ramu, Popondetta, Rigo, Kiunga, Jimi, Kindeng and Banz.
Lae, Yonki and Mt Hagen were represented by their deputy presidents while Tabubil and East New Britain sent in their apologies.

Attempt to contact Veratau yesterday was unsuccessful while the chairman of Port Moresby Rugby Football League (POMRFL) board Solomon Ravu said the election could end up in court for contempt of court as the dispute is currently before the court.
He said could not elaborate and referred The National to Veratau

[Druzik]

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Talks on Cup

Source:
By HENRY MORABANG

THE inclusion or expansion of the franchise teams in 2010 bemobile Cup challenge will be discussed during the first PNG National Rugby League board meeting in Port Moresby next Saturday.

Teams who have shown their intentions for this year’s semi-professional challenge are the Hela Wigman (Tari), Porgera Nuggets (Enga) Gulf Siapea (Kerema), Simbu Warriors (Simbu), Rigo Roosters and Waghi Tumbe (Western Highlands).

Warriors have already made a bold move following a good backing from the businesses and local politicians, including Simbu Governor Fr John Garia. The Warriors were kicked out of the competition for incurring K60,000 debt with PNG National Rugby League (PNGRFL).

According to reports from Simbu, Fr Garia had committed K200,000 of which K100,000 will go towards the Warriors Rugby League board while the balance will go to upgrading Simbu’s premier oval, Dickson Rugby League ground.

The chairman of the PNGNRL Board which oversees the bemobile Cup competition, Don Fox said in an email to this paper last Friday that he would be in a better position to answer any questions on the bemobile Cup challenge after next Saturday meeting.

“At present, I am in discussion with Simbu Warriors. But nothing concrete has been established as yet.

“I have not spoken to the intending franchises yet,” he said.
It is understood that all participating teams last year will nominate again for this year.

They are reigning champions NGIP Agmark Guria (Rabaul), runners-up Toyota Mioks (Enga), Bintangor Lahanis (Goroka) Masta Mak Rangers (Port Moresby), SBS Muruks (Mendi), NCD-Civpac Vipers (Port Moresby), ACTL Lae Bombers (Lae) and Bintangor Eagles (Mt Hagen).