Manly push for WCC to be played in Middle East

[ManlyBacker]

ON THE day the NRL confirmed the annual World Club Challenge will be played in England next February, Manly chairman Scott Penn revealed his vision to take the game to the Middle East.


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[Captain Moondog]

None of those sports will ever replace the camel racing.

 

[Masked Eagle]

You would only considering taking it there if the dollars on offer was just too good to ignore, otherwise it should be a game for the fans and the Middle East isn't the best place to go on a bender celebrating.

 

[wombatgc]

Always happy to try some new head wear 😛...

 

[Brookie4eva]

Always happy to try some new head wear 😛...

Isn't he the Doggies version of Crusher that Des will be working with in 2013 😀 😀 😀

 

[bones]

Always happy to try some new head wear 😛...

Isn't he the Doggies version of Crusher that Des will be working with in 2013 😀 😀 😀

Noel Khalil

 

[Ceagle]

Stupid idea, they would be a huge target for terror attacks over there

 

[Jonesyv2]

Isn't Dubai a dry country?

 

[bones]

City.

 

[BOZO]

Always happy to try some new head wear 😛...

Isn't he the Doggies version of Crusher that Des will be working with in 2013 😀 😀 😀

Yes mate i think you are right . This guy is currently the development and recruitng officer for the lebanise national team, and greenberg has been so impressed with him that he signed him in 2013 as Noel Cleal will remain with the Eagles .

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ON THE day the NRL confirmed the annual World Club Challenge will be played in England next February, Manly chairman Scott Penn revealed his vision to take the game to the Middle East.


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The problem i have of playing a game in the Middle East is , the penalty for a player stealing the ball in a tackle is that he gets his arm cut off .😛

 

[WAMF]

Well seeing as thought Qatar bought the Soccer World Cup from Fifa (for an undisclosed amount) I can see why the NRL would think they can get rich out of them too. I'm sure the wives are pretty excited themselves.

 

[Earnie the Eagle]

Why don't we play it in Afghanistan? The winner can play the Talibin.

Sounds stupid, doest it?

About as stupid as Mr Penn's freeken idea, Manly will be the laughing stock of the media and other fans with this idea, like we need it...FFS.

We should not be going anywhere near the Middle East is the present climate ,GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRR, I want my team to come home in on piece after the WCC, not in body bags!!!!

 

[captainskin]

I'm actually all for it...

 

[Volley]

Why don't we play it in Afghanistan? The winner can play the Talibin.

Sounds stupid, doest it?

About as stupid as Mr Penn's freeken idea, Manly will be the laughing stock of the media and other fans with this idea, like we need it...FFS.

We should not be going anywhere near the Middle East is the present climate ,GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRR, I want my team to come home in on piece after the WCC, not in body bags!!!!

I really hope you aren't that delusional.

 

[WAMF]

What about PNG?

 

[eagles2win]

What about PNG?

Riots during the PM XIII game so no.

 

[Cameron]

, I want my team to come home in on piece after the WCC, not in body bags!!!!

Sounds like united in 1958

 

[eagleE]

Why don't we play it in Afghanistan? The winner can play the Talibin.

Sounds stupid, doest it?

About as stupid as Mr Penn's freeken idea, Manly will be the laughing stock of the media and other fans with this idea, like we need it...FFS.

We should not be going anywhere near the Middle East is the present climate ,GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRR, I want my team to come home in on piece after the WCC, not in body bags!!!!

Very ignorant comments. UAE and Dubai are probably one of the safest places on Earth. Their athourities do not cop any crap. Afghanistan is another story altogether but I understand your sarcasm.

If Manly make an extra $100k minimum out of it, what is the difference between Dubai and Leeds. We need to be looking at other avenues to make money for the club. UAE will never be strong League city. I am sure they hold a 7's rugby tournament that is very successful. But if it is enticing in regards to money for Manly, I say go for it.

 

[Jono]

, I want my team to come home in on piece after the WCC, not in body bags!!!!

Sounds like united in 1958

Always look on the runway for ice, do do do do do do do do

 

[Dan]

Dubai has a lot of ex pats as well. I was offered a job over there years ago. Plenty of money and very very very safe. They have worked hard to make it a desirable and safe place