Confirmed: PNG Team Coming 2028

[rj90]

• Federal Government to provide $600M over the next 10 Years
• Based in Port Moresby

ARLC and Federal Government confirm historic Pacific Rugby League Partnership

In a landmark, world first sports diplomacy deal, the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has confirmed an agreement with the Australian Government to fund a 10-year Pacific Rugby League Partnership.

www.nrl.com

 

[rj90]

United in the stands: PNG NRL team to transform region

The introduction of a PNG team is arguably the single biggest development in the history of the NRL and one that will have an impact across the game and throughout the Pacific.

www.nrl.com

 

[manly al]

2028 season so a while yet for the existing clubs and the new franchise to come to terms with
Not as promising in the west with all of the delays and a bit of uncertainty with the proposed model and now the current W A government apparently seeking or being asked for some commitment
Like the lateral line of thinking and planning with the proposed South N Z island consortium and trying to take in a fairly wide sweep of the pacific region
Bemusing with one estimate , population wise of the P N G regions , read where it could have been underestimated recently by as much as a few million people

 

[Disco]

I'm dubious as to how succesful this will be.

Hope it goes well though

 

[Brookie4eva]

Not mentioned in these articles, but in SMH they had "As a sweetener to sign with PNG, players and staff will be granted tax-free status. That will allow a marquee signing on a $1.2 million deal to save up to $550,000 per annum."

This is a bit dodgy, it makes nearly as much of a joke of the salary cap as The Chooks.

 

[Brookie Bob]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-deliver-historic-papua-new-guinea-announcement/news-story/1e2aa3d613b820ce099e4e1b6f981de7

 

[master blaster]

So does this mean they are the 18th team or is that the Perth bears

 

[Ralphie]

This is a Geo-Political decision to try and keep China out of PNG. Nothing more, nothing less. Port Morseby is a very dangerous place and there is no way in this world I would relocate my family there. I went there in April and it was 35 degrees and 90%+ humidity. Given the Comp starts beginning of March I see serious heat issues and likely that games will be played in 20-minute quarters.

 

[Frogz]

This is a Geo-Political decision to try and keep China out of PNG. Nothing more, nothing less. Port Morseby is a very dangerous place and there is no way in this world I would relocate my family there. I went there in April and it was 35 degrees and 90%+ humidity. Given the Comp starts beginning of March I see serious heat issues and likely that games will be played in 20-minute quarters.

Horse has bolted already on China. Joint is a dump, I worked there for many years. No security, no laws, they just run a muck. Would not take my family there to live for a bet, it is a dangerous sh1thole.. Absolute disgrace that Albo has tipped in $600 million. It will fail.

 

[Scorpio]

Horse has bolted already on China. Joint is a dump, I worked there for many years. No security, no laws, they just run a muck. Would not take my family there to live for a bet, it is a dangerous sh1thole.. Absolute disgrace that Albo has tipped in $600 million. It will fail.

For context it is $60m per year for 10 years. Australia's foreign aid/development budget, by comparison, is several billion dollars every single year.

It may fail. But as for safeguards, at least they had the foresight to add an exit clause:

"A landmark $600 million deal for a Papua New Guinea team to enter the National Rugby League comes with an escape clause allowing the Australian government to immediately terminate the agreement if PNG strikes a security or policing pact with China or other rival nations over the next decade."

 

[Disco]

Not mentioned in these articles, but in SMH they had "As a sweetener to sign with PNG, players and staff will be granted tax-free status. That will allow a marquee signing on a $1.2 million deal to save up to $550,000 per annum."

This is a bit dodgy, it makes nearly as much of a joke of the salary cap as The Chooks.

I'm less concerned on this as they will absolutely need near double the cap to attract players.

600k after tax to live on the beaches, in the eastern suburbs or the Shire or a mill tax free to go to Port Moresby.

I'll take the 600k thanks.

Guys aint taking families over there and even young guys will be hesitant to go. Would you give up being a 20 star on big money going out in Syd getting all that attention to go live in a compound in Port Moresby.

I think they will be scraping the barrel paying overs for players struggling to get decent money elsewhere or youngsters struggling to get a start elsewhere.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

This is a Geo-Political decision to try and keep China out of PNG. Nothing more, nothing less. Port Morseby is a very dangerous place and there is no way in this world I would relocate my family there. I went there in April and it was 35 degrees and 90%+ humidity. Given the Comp starts beginning of March I see serious heat issues and likely that games will be played in 20-minute quarters.

^^^^

This , 150%

Nothing to with football , all to do with politics.

It’ll be a disaster in the short term.

Port Moresby is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

Who, with a young family , will be mad enough to move there , even with top dollars.

May have worked based in Cairns with a few “ fly in , fly out “ games with loads of security.

Based in POM, no chance

 

[Leader of the Flock]

Having lived and worked in POM(Port Moresby) for 8 years, all I can say is, watch the money evaporate, it’ll be an absolute honeypot for all the usual suspects to dip their hands into; I predict that if 10% gets into the pathways programs it’ll be amazing.

Albo has just given a lot of our taxpayer money to the PNG pollies and hangers-on; but hey, it makes Albo a big man in PNG and isn’t that what the guy is all about.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Having lived and worked in POM(Port Moresby) for 8 years, all I can say is, watch the money evaporate, it’ll be an absolute honeypot for all the usual suspects to dip their hands into; I predict that if 10% gets into the pathways programs it’ll be amazing.

Albo has just given a lot of our taxpayer money to the PNG pollies and hangers-on; but hey, it makes Albo a big man in PNG and isn’t that what the guy is all about.

 

[Leader of the Flock]

Mark,

Where can I get a hat?

 

[The '47ers]

Albo can't even look after the everyday Aussie but we'll throw $600M down the chute in other country.

 

[The Who]

Having lived and worked in POM(Port Moresby) for 8 years, all I can say is, watch the money evaporate, it’ll be an absolute honeypot for all the usual suspects to dip their hands into; I predict that if 10% gets into the pathways programs it’ll be amazing.

Albo has just given a lot of our taxpayer money to the PNG pollies and hangers-on; but hey, it makes Albo a big man in PNG and isn’t that what the guy is all about.

Albo won't be around for much longer. I doubt you'll find PV wasting money needlessly. He is an astute businessman. While I rarely agree mixing politics with sport I see it is an investment in a slightly more secure future for Australia.

 

[robbiea]

Living in a compound in a sh1thole country hasnt stopped big European players signing into the Saudi league.
Its all about the money!

 

[The '47ers]

Living in a compound in a sh1thole country hasnt stopped big European players signing into the Saudi league.
Its all about the money!

True but Saudi Arabia is a first world country and that is ridiculous money on top.
Our own Department of Foreign Affairs even advises against travelling to PNG.

 

[Disco]

Living in a compound in a sh1thole country hasnt stopped big European players signing into the Saudi league.
Its all about the money!

Same same but different right?

Saudi is ethical reasons, cultural fit and obscene money.

PNG safety concerns, lifestyle considerations and maybe double your take home pay.

I get the point but and extra 200k in pounds a week is different to and extra 300-400k a year