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[Wah's Up]

Their junior teams are not strong but there is a sense of tradition about it.
I loved North Sydney back in the day - Mark Graham, Olsen, Clayton, Halligan, Billy Moore etc .

Newtown jets being based in Ch ch next ha ha

Loved Norths except for Taylor

 

[RiceOwl]

Loved Norths except for Taylor

I’m a huge Norths fan as my uncle was a trainer for them in the early 90s and also played for them through the 70s.

I was devastated when they folded considering they were finally tasting relative success in the 90s. They had some great footballers and great characters in those teams of the 90s, but just couldn’t get across the line for the big dance at any stage.

I’d love to see them back in any capacity but will wait until it’s confirmed (as it seems to change each week as to whether it’s a done deal or not).

There isn’t a Bears player I didn’t like (maybe only Danny Williams…). I wonder if Jason Taylor could be in line as a possible coach or assistant? Recently did well with the bears cup side and is now an assistant again at Canterbury. As a player I think he was underrated (again with me Bear tinted glasses on), but we could do with a half like him!

Anyway, bring back the bears I say (but hands off Leka!)

 

[kos]

Thats it fellas
Newscorp reports today NRL stating n new teams after PNG -Perth till after thr Brisbane olympics in 2032.

 

[snake77]

So, if I have that right.

2027 - Perth
2028 - PNG
2029 - 2031 we will have 19 teams and will have to get used to the odd number of teams and byes. Noting this more for the effect it has on the points table needing to check who is inflated a bit due to byes.

It does give a few years to assess the impact it has on the overall depth.

Also lets hope the NZ bids get their house in order so when the time comes they are ready.

 

[Lord Gnome of Mooloolaba]

Thanks for this post. Very interesting indeed.
I am not close to the dynamics of Queensland rugby league
1) Are Gold Coast and Cowboys seen as potential cross impacts from Brisbane 3 (Ipswich)?
2) Why can Sydney hold up 7 or 8 teams but it is an issue for Brisbane to have 3?

Greater Sydney Google says population 5.5M
Brisbane 2.8M

Not enough people in Brisbane compared to Sydney? I understand Brisbane is just as much into league as Sydney. No difference in the intensity of the fans.

SEQ has 4m people with 6m predicted by 2045

 

[kos]

So, if I have that right.

2027 - Perth
2028 - PNG
2029 - 2031 we will have 19 teams and will have to get used to the odd number of teams and byes. Noting this more for the effect it has on the points table needing to check who is inflated a bit due to byes.

It does give a few years to assess the impact it has on the overall depth.

Also lets hope the NZ bids get their house in order so when the time comes they are ready.

That’s it pretty much

 

[JustLikeStartingOver]

So, if I have that right.

2027 - Perth
2028 - PNG
2029 - 2031 we will have 19 teams and will have to get used to the odd number of teams and byes. Noting this more for the effect it has on the points table needing to check who is inflated a bit due to byes.

It does give a few years to assess the impact it has on the overall depth.

Also lets hope the NZ bids get their house in order so when the time comes they are ready.

new teams in back to back years is crazy TBH - they need to introduce some salary cap machinations to stop all the current teams locking down every half decent player. The dolphins did pretty well in hindsight to raid the other QLD teams and take Melbournes old forwards.

the Kosi's of the world could have a 10 year career if they are willing be a nomad.