Thats my feeling with the Chch team atm. Converting a large portion of Warriors fans and union tragics is risky asf
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The Warriors winning the comp would do more than having two cellar dwellers
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It's a shame the 3 SI bids cant all come together. Wasn't Michael Searle , ex Titans CEO, involved with one of the NZ bids?
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If 9 bidders can all got it wrong and ‘took it for granted’ it appears more that the NRL hasn’t communicated the requirements properly!
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Outside the rock solid commercial viability of any successful ChCh bid, there seems to me to be an important role of the NRL here to assist in strengthening and growth of the playing pool, along side of any bid and the CRL.
To have had 3 unsuccessful bids being pitched out of the stronghold of NZ Rugby does says a lot about the potential opportunities and viability a team being based in Christchurch could be, because it was only a few years ago this wouldn’t have even been a consideration let alone an official opportunity .
The NRL can play a part here, or should I say, have to play a part here for the betterment of the game and its longevity.
What is the NRL’s strategic vision for the growth of the game in NZ ( and it’s talent pool for new players it’s competition ) and how do/can they can play a part in realising this because they cannot leave it up the Warriors alone especially if next year they have a poor season.
It does sound like in the interim David Moffet has had a chat with Peter V’Landys at Sundays sold out Test Match and he has been given a glimmer that one more shot will be given but if you cock this one up don’t bother coming back.
Either way, if the NRL are serious about the NZ game and the bigger picture of their game now is the time to capitalise on the growing disillusionment surrounding rugby in this country and the unrealised pool of talent to tap into, otherwise the opportunity might just pass it by.
To have had 3 unsuccessful bids being pitched out of the stronghold of NZ Rugby does says a lot about the potential opportunities and viability a team being based in Christchurch could be, because it was only a few years ago this wouldn’t have even been a consideration let alone an official opportunity .
The NRL can play a part here, or should I say, have to play a part here for the betterment of the game and its longevity.
What is the NRL’s strategic vision for the growth of the game in NZ ( and it’s talent pool for new players it’s competition ) and how do/can they can play a part in realising this because they cannot leave it up the Warriors alone especially if next year they have a poor season.
It does sound like in the interim David Moffet has had a chat with Peter V’Landys at Sundays sold out Test Match and he has been given a glimmer that one more shot will be given but if you cock this one up don’t bother coming back.
Either way, if the NRL are serious about the NZ game and the bigger picture of their game now is the time to capitalise on the growing disillusionment surrounding rugby in this country and the unrealised pool of talent to tap into, otherwise the opportunity might just pass it by.
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It seems that all the bidders were trying their luck. Even the Kea have stated that they think they know where they went wrong and what they can do to rectify their bid to resubmit. Seems like most of the bids wanted to get in without as much investment as possible and hoping the NRL would just give them a ride on their back.
BTW what is the Endacott bid called? Do they even have a name?
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I don’t know about trying their luck in a competitive process where South Island and Brisbane had 3 competing bids.
I think it’s more they all had differing strength and the NRL is rightfully trying to value their product highly and maximise the value.
Once the PNG bid went at $60m, has that set the standard? Is that reasonable and as
Falcon has said, the good of the game and growth has to be a factor as well as getting a perfect bid and maximised money.My feeling is they have to go long term and strategic (Perth and South Island) with the NrL having an equity stake if the cost is prohibitive?
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Looks like Northern Union (aka NU) formerly of this forum (back in the day) is involved in this. Good on him.
Also note that the NRL isnt interested in new teams cannibalizing existing teams fanbases.
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If that's a strict criteria SI will never get a team since the majority of southern leaguies are Wahs fans. Forget about it then.
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I'm a Wahs fan because it's my only option! Ain't no way in he'll I'm supporting an Australian club and that's the reason I started following the Warriors as an 9 year old In 95. As soon as a South Island team comes into the comp I'm jumping ship because Chch>Auckland>Australia.
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