The Actual 18th Team: Perth Bears

[KNUCKLES]

Brad Arthur will coach the Bears:
https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/b...d/news-story/c17f642fd90cd0c3dce25543914a7192

Can we swap for Seibold?

 

[KNUCKLES]

We better start recruiting players now. Contracted or not. Cause we have zero chance once they enter with the money that will be thrown around

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

We better start recruiting players now. Contracted or not. Cause we have zero chance once they enter with the money that will be thrown around

And PNG the year after

 

[mickqld]

**** the Bears

WA should have their own side

I'd say that too as I hate the fukers, but beating the Bears is always a great weekend. Almost as good as beating Parra and Storm.

 

[TJ55]

The day the bears first play Manly at Brooky i will attend and wear an Eagles jersey
That will be a spectacle to witness

 

[HoldenV8]

It will be hard to hate the Bears this time round but I’m sure I’ll find a way…

Want a bet??

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Want a bet??

👏👏👏👏 hated the ****ers in the 70’s to 90’s and not a thing will change when they return.

 

[mickqld]

👏👏👏👏 hated the ****ers in the 70’s to 90’s and not a thing will change when they return.

Yeah I reckon I can step them up to most hated almost instantly. Bunch of whinging losers.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yeah I reckon I can step them up to most hated almost instantly. Bunch of whinging losers.

The way they’ve gone on, every year , for 26 years is ridiculous , might even hate them more than the Eels

 

[Eagles4Life]

It will be hard to hate the Bears this time round but I’m sure I’ll find a way…

DCE to the Perth Bears in 2027 via French Rugby League in 2026? Brad Arthur poaching some MWSE pathways players, perhaps? Turbo asking for a release to the Perth Bears as a marquee signing for 2027?

 

[manlyfan76]

PEARS =
PERTH BEARS

 

[wombatgc]

The way they’ve gone on, every year , for 26 years is ridiculous , might even hate them more than the Eels

Greg Florimo says Hi!

 

[Thewestisbest]

Perth should have never been dropped all those years ago, same with Adelaide.

I don’t think using the Bears name is going to help, those fans are long gone and would have been better off having a new name.

I disagree. Many of those ex fans have either lost most of their love for the sport or follow another team half-heartedly. I have several family members who are mad Bears supporters. They have never chosen another team to support and will be over the moon with this news.

 

[manly al]

From what i can gather , the franchise is going to be jointly owned , at least initially by the N R L and W A government .
Then the franchise being up for sale after a couple or few years .
Just can not see the logic or practicality on so much emphasis on the Bear ;s connection or input .
W A tends to be quite parochial with their sporting teams in particular and as far as having an identity and more so in the longer term , would think that a more local orientated support base would or should be more the case
If the precedent of relocating previous Victorian A F L clubs into N S W and Qld is any indication, hard to see it eventually going any other way .
No doubt still a N T H Sydney lower grade presence in the N R L in some form and sure that this will play a role ongoing but again in terms of identity , can only see it more focussed on a more Perth, or W A connection .
Always thought that footy players in South Africa , union or league was or has been an untapped source of playing talent and good opportunity to tale advantage of it with this new franchise .

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

From what i can gather , the franchise is going to be jointly owned , at least initially by the N R L and W A government .
Then the franchise being up for sale after a couple or few years .
Just can not see the logic or practicality on so much emphasis on the Bear ;s connection or input .
W A tends to be quite parochial with their sporting teams in particular and as far as having an identity and more so in the longer term , would think that a more local orientated support base would or should be more the case
If the precedent of relocating previous Victorian A F L clubs into N S W and Qld is any indication, hard to see it eventually going any other way .
No doubt still a N T H Sydney lower grade presence in the N R L in some form and sure that this will play a role ongoing but again in terms of identity , can only see it more focussed on a more Perth, or W A connection .
Always thought that footy players in South Africa , union or league was or has been an untapped source of playing talent and good opportunity to tale advantage of it with this new franchise .

I still believe the NRL has missed the chance to create a new team , something the WA fans can call “ our team “ , the WA Miners ( or anything really ).

The North Sydney wankers won’t even bother with the Perth bit, for them it’s the Bears , from North Sydney , same colours , same song , just playing home games bar a few in WA.

This is AFL central , the NRL will need every single supporter they can pick up and this is an excellent way to piss a lot off from the get go.

 

[skull61]

Where are we going to get minimum 60 players from for 2 new teams when there are barely enough even average players now and don’t tell me PNG or NZ

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

A bit torn on this.

Being a traditionalist I like to see old clubs being resurrected, especially whilst so many supporters are still living. Also a bit of "there but by the grace of God go we". Could have been MW in the wilderness.

Then there is so much that could be done with a fresh new club. I know it's a bit of a Rugby name but I could have seen something like 'The Perth Pirates'. Aggressive name. Like the Raiders horn, fire an old cannon at start. Fans could dress up, wear eye patches, heaps of appeal to kids (especially those living outside of Perth and North Sydney looking for a team to support).

Still great to see. And also potential of live televised league on the East Coast from early in day (NZ) to late at night (WA).

 

[BOZO]

I dont have second , third of forth team
for me its all Manly or nothing

For me whether it is the bears the bulldogs or the broncos
They are all Irrelevant in my care factor
All teams are an opposition and the enemy on game day

Just because you do not support some one does not mean you do not have to admire the qualities they posses
The Bears have demonstrated the King of All Qualities . The Never say Die spirit
The Spirit that Prevails and Wins in the end
Congratulations to the Bears