News PNG in ‘box seat’ to land 18th NRL licence by 2025 after Bears cop $11m hammer blow

[D0GMATIC]

Perth Bears would work, using the Bears for pathways as they already have teams competing in NSW Cup, Harold Matthews , SG Ball, plus Harvey Norman and Tarsha Gail Women's championships.


Always a Bulldog

Perth Bears would have been ideal, It has to be easier logistically too. But now the Government is getting involved,I can see the PNG thing gaining momentum

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Perth Bears would have been ideal, It has to be easier logistically too. But now the Government is getting involved,I can see the PNG thing gaining momentum

Bears should have always been Gold Coast imo. Still "coastal" and had a direct link with Burleigh Bears.

 

[D0GMATIC]

Bears should have always been Gold Coast imo. Still "coastal" and had a direct link with Burleigh Bears.

For sure. The Bears are prepared to play anywhere as well. They have been in a position for ages to hold an NRL license, The nrl should just put them out of their misery and tell them they aren't coming back

 

[ddt192]

HUNTING SZN

 

[John Matrix]

NRL "there are plenty of quality players to add another team"

 

[bulldog butch]

I think there's a bigger picture to this politically wise that will hopefully benifit Australia in general.
We all know China would like to be closer to PNG at Australia's expense. A team in the NRL would be a huge win for Australia - PNG relations.
Would be such a big plus for PNG Public to have a team in the NRL.
After there help in WW2 I feel happy for them to gain a team in the NRL, and kinda feel its deserved. It is going to take a bit of time for them to make progress and get up to standard but you have to start somewhere I guess...
Players Might have to be based in north Queensland somewhere but and have home games in Port Moresby which is a concern.
I think there is huge potential there but it's going to take time and a lot of corporate/government help...
I'm not sure what local corporate support they currently have but...

Its a shame there's not enough nrl talent about atm to bring 2 new sides in because Perth is way overdue and think they could have instant success (first few years).
If New Z rugby league could dominate union a bit better there in a similar boat to Perth as well....

 

[Roger the alien]

I support this and I hope they can make it work, PNG will literally become everyone's second favourite team overnight.

 

[Freakzilla]

None,They'll be based in nth qld I reckon

So live & train in North Queensland but play home games in PNG? What's the point of having a PNG team then? Just get every NRL team to play 1 home game there a season or just have Magic round there.

 

[Nate DAWG]

PNG and Perth should both come in 2025

 

[Bad Billy]

Good.
should’ve been PNG before the Dolphins.
its the National sport FFS. it’s a subject at school, like maths, science, footy.
The players will be worshipped like gods.
Players will have nothing to worry about, the team will be based out of Darwin.

 

[Mitch Connor]

Lol awful idea.

 

[D0GMATIC]

So live & train in North Queensland but play home games in PNG? What's the point of having a PNG team then? Just get every NRL team to play 1 home game there a season or just have Magic round there.

Not my idea.Like you said, people won't relocate there. They wouldn't have the infrastructure there for training etc. My guess is they will play 4-6 games A year there and base themselves in nth qld. I have a feeling PNG football,will become a political football

 

[Shanked]

out of curiosity would fox/9 have a say in this and be like "no we want perth"?

 

[The DoggFather]

Best choice would be Perth, its all about TV.

 

[D0GMATIC]

Best choice would be Perth, its all about TV.

Perth is the logical choice. Sounds like the Government and the nrlol may collaborate on this venture . . . It's like clowns, juggling other clowns, who are juggling . . . What could possibly go wrong ?

 

[D0GMATIC]

out of curiosity would fox/9 have a say in this and be like "no we want perth"?

I wouldn't think so. They may say they'd prefer 1 thing or another, but they wouldn't have much,if any, involvement in the decision making process

 

[Freakzilla]

Not my idea.Like you said, people won't relocate there. They wouldn't have the infrastructure there for training etc. My guess is they will play 4-6 games A year there and base themselves in nth qld. I have a feeling PNG football,will become a political football

Wasn't having a go at you mate. It’s the NRL that is dumb.

 

[chemdog]

Best choice would be Perth, its all about TV.

another nz team would of been another better choice than png

 

[D0GMATIC]

Wasn't having a go at you mate. It’s the NRL that is dumb.

No worries. I'm not sure what knuckleheads came up with this ridiculous idea. It's gonna be a logistical nightmare. Do they even have a suitable ground??

 

[D0GMATIC]

another nz team would of been another better choice than png

The wahs are as popular as the all blacks atm in uNZid bro