Queensland leaves the planet

[Disco]

I think coaching would be the problem.

Bennett, surely.

Okay because I'm procrastinating and not wanting to get out of bed to start my WFH day.

Here is an example of a squad put together for next year comprising off contract, out of favour, looking for a opportunity, esl and union players.

1.Dufty
2.Oates
3.Billy Smith
4.Tesi Nui
5.Vunivalu
6.Widdop
7.Cust
8.Walmsly
9.D Clark
10.Ryan James
11.Sirronen
12.Fitzgibbon
13.Finucane (c)

14.J Reynolds
15.Woods
16.Napa
17.Gosiewski

18.Chee-Kam
19.A Hopoate
20.Packer
21.Croft

Etc etc etc

Now obviously that is just a made up team on the spot. The new expansion club would definitely net a few marquee players......likewise the above team probably wouldn't make the 8.

But the point is a team could be put together with minimal impact on the league

 

[IQofalimabean]

Queensland landed on the moon.

 

[MissKate]

Queensland landed on the moon.

I think you will find that the moon is actually part of Qld, well according to Qld selectors anyway

 

[Genius]

Broncos killed the Crushers because they don’t want competition. Bring on second brisbane team I say. Screw the Broncos.

 

[WiseyEagle]

Brisbane Bears?

 

[Will on the hill]

Queensland landed on the moon.

The moon... that's in Queensland.

 

[AshfieldBazza]

It’s a laughable proposition to say Brisbane can’t support a 2nd team! When they’re talking themselves up as the new heartland of league they say absolutely everyone in Qld is mad for the game but now the clubs are against expansion they are scrambling for fans, sponsors etc?? Which is it? Typical BS

 

[globaleagle]

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Supporters of a second Brisbane club in the NRL have released figures of their own which blow away claims that expansion will hurt the league.

(lol)

And V’landys’ plan to grow the code has received a massive boost with an independent report estimating a second Brisbane team would be worth $25 million to the NRL in 2023.

Applying that figure to a five-year term, the length of the NRL‘s last TV rights deal, a fourth Queensland team can be valued at a staggering $125 million — scuppering fears a 17th club would be a financial burden on the code.

 

[shawn.b]

Brisbane Bears?

North of Sydney Bears

 

[manlyfan76]

Will the QLD govt build them a new stadium?
Anyone wanna guess how many it will seat?
30,40,50,60 thousand?

 

[Brissie Kid]

Sydney clubs like Manly should in imo be pushing for all away teams to be given a % of money from away games ticket sales. Say 30% for example.

Look at last week on the Gold Coast. All of those Manly fans came to see Manly play, but Manly get none of the day's money.

It would also encourage the away team to help promote the game and ticket sales.

 

[manly al]

Thought that one of the early considerations of having a 2 nd Brisbane based side was to enable a game at Suncorp most weeks or a home game for a Brisbane based team virtually every week . Might be a different situation if the Redcliffe Dolphins get the gig however , would think that their home ground if it was then utilized would need some major upgrades , The club should be able to accommodate a reasonable portion of that with their apparent strong financial standing .

 

[The Wheel]

Sydney clubs like Manly should in imo be pushing for all away teams to be given a % of money from away games ticket sales. Say 30% for example.

Look at last week on the Gold Coast. All of those Manly fans came to see Manly play, but Manly get none of the day's money.

It would also encourage the away team to help promote the game and ticket sales.

Fair point, there are generally Sweet FA away fans at 4 pines

 

[manlyfan76]

Thought that one of the early considerations of having a 2 nd Brisbane based side was to enable a game at Suncorp most weeks or a home game for a Brisbane based team virtually every week . Might be a different situation if the Redcliffe Dolphins get the gig however , would think that their home ground if it was then utilized would need some major upgrades , The club should be able to accommodate a reasonable portion of that with their apparent strong financial standing .

I think Suncorp has an annual cap on how many event days they can have?

 

[QLDSeaeagle]

I think you will find that the moon is actually part of Qld,

Correct, If you are born on the moon, you can qualify to play for QLD

 

[QLDSeaeagle]

Greg Inglis played fullback for the Sea of Tranquility Shufflers.

 

[QLDSeaeagle]

I think Suncorp has an annual cap on how many event days they can have?

The limit is,they can have an event on any day that ends in Y

 

[manly al]

I think Suncorp has an annual cap on how many event days they can have?

No idea really but would not have thought that would be too many restrictions on its use

 

[manlyfan76]

No idea really but would not have thought that would be too many restrictions on its use

I know there is for concerts.

 

[Shoe1]

It’s a laughable proposition to say Brisbane can’t support a 2nd team! When they’re talking themselves up as the new heartland of league they say absolutely everyone in Qld is mad for the game but now the clubs are against expansion they are scrambling for fans, sponsors etc?? Which is it? Typical BS

The northern beaches can support the sea eagles, and 2 competitive first grade rugby union teams. And a few years ago we had a competitive Sydney shield league team that ruled that comp.

While Brisbane dithers and wrings it’s hands, the northern beaches should make a bold bid for a second NRL Team!