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Post by supersteve on Apr 16, 2009 19:10:27 GMT 10
Perth does need a team ASAP. I agree with you on Perth 100%. Their team in the Jim Beam cup attracts solid crowds for a third tier comp. A pre-season trial game was held there this year, which attracted over 10000 people. It will also give us more bargaining power at the table when the next TV deal comes along in 2012. There has been a lot of talk about expansion these last few weeks. A bid is now being prepared by a Central Queensland team, backed by one of the richest men in Queensland. Also, a bid for a Central NSW Coast team has already been put forward, in conjunction with the North Sydney Bears. They are operating on a similar business model to that of the Gold Coast Titans, which will see them turn a profit after only two years in operation. The PNG government has put up $250000 to examine the feasibility of putting in a bid for their own NRL team. As has previously been mentioned, the Sunshine Coast is another candidate, and on top of all that David Gallop himself has said that Western Brisbane i.e.- Ipswich corridor is an area definately on the cards for expansion. I think it is great to see so much competition for an NRL license, but who in the end will get it?. Whilst many people are keen on having a team in Perth, it doesnt seem high on the list of David Gallop at the moment. In my opinion, Perth is a must. The second team is a very hard choice. Each have strong merits. I would eliminate a Western Brisbane team first. They have absolutely no facilities out that way for a team to play out of. Keep in mind though, that the QLD government loves building stadiums, especially for League. Secondly I would eliminate the Sunshine Coast. I just do not think they are quite ready for a team yet. Next I would eliminate Central NSW. Though they have a very strong proposal, I just do not think adding another team in NSW is the way to go. So that leaves Central QLD. At present there is a huge stretch of land between Townsville and Brisbane of Rugby League mad fans. A team based in that area I have no doubt whatsoever would thrive very quickly. As much is my next point always stirs up debate, I think a NSW team should relocate to the Central Coast of NSW. This team however must live in the area and become a true local team, getting into schools etc to build the grass-roots level. The NRL's original offer of 9 Million dollars, then 12 million has now been changed to "Tell us what you need and we will consider it". Some people point out that it is not wise to relocate a team with all their baggage to a new area, and that is a good point. But I think if a successful team is moved there, with a new name and jersey the old baggage will relatively quickly be forgotten about. At the end of the day, whatever happens and whoever gets the licenses I think it is a very positive sign that there is so much interest. More money in the next TV deal will enable us to retain our stars easier, improve grass roots level development and programs and provide some better facilities. I think our next deal will be double what we got last time. Week after week NRL outrates the other codes on pay tv, with the under 20's comp on par, and sometimes exceeding the Super 14 competition. Add in two more teams which will add broader coverage, and I think we will do very well. |
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Post by England 3 Lions on Apr 20, 2009 1:36:15 GMT 10
The Sharks ought to call themselves the Sutherland Sharks. Cronulla is just a suburb of Sutherland Shire. Their current name, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, is like the Brisbane Broncos calling themselves the Upper Mount Gravatt-Brisbane Broncos -- Upper Mt. Gravatt is a suburb of Brisbane. The Sharks ought to use their stadium as a means of collecting revenue. Rent it out to football clubs and rugby union clubs. Improve the stadium's infrastructure so it can lure in more games from rival codes. Perth needs their own team. A PNG-based NRL team is a necessity. A team based in Port Moresby will allow the PNGRFL to expand its base outside of Port Moresby. PNG is basically a lawless state. They have poor infrastructure, hardly any suitable stadiums and no money. Personally, I would be horrified if the PNG government spent anything on sport when diseases and criminal activity is so rife! Also, just look at what has happened in a country with just as much problems. The Sir Lankan cricket team lucky to all be alive. Imagine if Greg Inglis was killed by a spear after a game! It really isn't so unlikely. Few players will be willing to take the risk. Perth should have had a team a long time ago. The Sri Lankan cricket team were nearly killed by Pakistani terrorists while they were driving to a stadium in Pakistan. Building up the SP Cup is a sound idea. The ARL needs to assist the PNGRFL by sending elite coaches and administrators up tp PNG. A professional rugby league competition in PNG would appeal to Papua New Guneans, Torres Straight Islanders, natives from the Northern Territory and Micronesians. The persons from these regions would have an outlet to professional rugby league. |
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Post by Kiwi fan on Apr 22, 2009 7:43:37 GMT 10
PNG is basically a lawless state. They have poor infrastructure, hardly any suitable stadiums and no money. Personally, I would be horrified if the PNG government spent anything on sport when diseases and criminal activity is so rife! Also, just look at what has happened in a country with just as much problems. The Sir Lankan cricket team lucky to all be alive. Imagine if Greg Inglis was killed by a spear after a game! It really isn't so unlikely. Few players will be willing to take the risk. Perth should have had a team a long time ago. The Sri Lankan cricket team were nearly killed by Pakistani terrorists while they were driving to a stadium in Pakistan. Building up the SP Cup is a sound idea. The ARL needs to assist the PNGRFL by sending elite coaches and administrators up tp PNG. A professional rugby league competition in PNG would appeal to Papua New Guneans, Torres Straight Islanders, natives from the Northern Territory and Micronesians. The persons from these regions would have an outlet to professional rugby league. I know that. My point with the cricket was that look what can happen in a lawless state. Pakistan and PNG are both lawless states. I'm sure some terrorist group in PNG would love to kill Greg Inglis and make a big political statement. We should learn from cricket's mistake of playing games in a lawless state. |
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Post by muffdiver on May 2, 2009 2:42:43 GMT 10
The Sri Lankan cricket team were nearly killed by Pakistani terrorists while they were driving to a stadium in Pakistan. Building up the SP Cup is a sound idea. The ARL needs to assist the PNGRFL by sending elite coaches and administrators up tp PNG. A professional rugby league competition in PNG would appeal to Papua New Guneans, Torres Straight Islanders, natives from the Northern Territory and Micronesians. The persons from these regions would have an outlet to professional rugby league. I know that. My point with the cricket was that look what can happen in a lawless state. Pakistan and PNG are both lawless states. I'm sure some terrorist group in PNG would love to kill Greg Inglis and make a big political statement. We should learn from cricket's mistake of playing games in a lawless state. But in PNG they aren't Mohammedans. |
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Post by England 3 Lions on May 3, 2009 0:03:08 GMT 10
I know that. My point with the cricket was that look what can happen in a lawless state. Pakistan and PNG are both lawless states. I'm sure some terrorist group in PNG would love to kill Greg Inglis and make a big political statement. We should learn from cricket's mistake of playing games in a lawless state. But in PNG they aren't Mohammedans. True. The threat posed by Pakistan's Islamic extremists makes the few disruptive persons from PNG look like saints. |
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Post by Druzik on May 3, 2009 16:15:14 GMT 10
PNGs problems stem more from a battle for resources, and is fed by multinatzional companies. However their SP cup fights could be akin to a religious battle.  |
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Post by England 3 Lions on May 14, 2009 17:53:07 GMT 10
However their SP cup fights could be akin to a religious battle. Looks like the English football fans have found their match! |
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Post by Ryan N on May 15, 2009 9:57:19 GMT 10
The Sri Lankan cricket team were nearly killed by Pakistani terrorists while they were driving to a stadium in Pakistan. Building up the SP Cup is a sound idea. The ARL needs to assist the PNGRFL by sending elite coaches and administrators up tp PNG. A professional rugby league competition in PNG would appeal to Papua New Guneans, Torres Straight Islanders, natives from the Northern Territory and Micronesians. The persons from these regions would have an outlet to professional rugby league. I know that. My point with the cricket was that look what can happen in a lawless state. Pakistan and PNG are both lawless states. I'm sure some terrorist group in PNG would love to kill Greg Inglis and make a big political statement. We should learn from cricket's mistake of playing games in a lawless state. Players like Inglis and stuff are gods in PNG, believe me. When surfers visit remote villages and small tiny islands first thing they (the locals, who are living very primitive lifestyles, the only clothing they have are actually QLD and NRL jerseys, other than what they make themselves) ask tourists from Australia is about Inglis etc. This is part of the culture, and it goes the same for every city and town and village in Papua New Guinea. NRL players are honestly viewed upon as heroes. I don't think the terrorist groups would even look at killing any players because the public wouldn't respond too well. I don't think it would be a good move, and would probably put their efforts back a bit. |
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Post by England 3 Lions on May 16, 2009 16:32:25 GMT 10
I know that. My point with the cricket was that look what can happen in a lawless state. Pakistan and PNG are both lawless states. I'm sure some terrorist group in PNG would love to kill Greg Inglis and make a big political statement. We should learn from cricket's mistake of playing games in a lawless state. Players like Inglis and stuff are gods in PNG, believe me. When surfers visit remote villages and small tiny islands first thing they (the locals, who are living very primitive lifestyles, the only clothing they have are actually QLD and NRL jerseys, other than what they make themselves) ask tourists from Australia is about Inglis etc. This is part of the culture, and it goes the same for every city and town and village in Papua New Guinea. NRL players are honestly viewed upon as heroes. I don't think the terrorist groups would even look at killing any players because the public wouldn't respond too well. I don't think it would be a good move, and would probably put their efforts back a bit. Once the infrastructure is improved in PNG, the PNGRFL will have the ability to develop the biggest, strongest, fittest, most skillful players in the world. |
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Post by muffdiver on May 16, 2009 23:24:11 GMT 10
Nah, they're too short!
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Post by England 3 Lions on May 23, 2009 19:06:17 GMT 10
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Post by Druzik on May 23, 2009 19:14:43 GMT 10
Tellin me, just look at the hammering England got in the WC. |
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Post by England 3 Lions on May 23, 2009 19:27:29 GMT 10
Tellin me, just look at the hammering England got in the WC. I can see PNG becoming a force in the Test arena. |
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