Which team will get the 18th Franchise

[Mistymuzzle]

I'd say they'd go another NZ team.

But one from left field how's about a JV FNQ/PNG based somewhere to top of QLD

That is the current plan. The PNG team will be based in Cairns.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

I recall that we had 20 teams and a Perth and Adelaide team.

Everything was fine.

20 years ago.

Edit. 27 years ago.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

If PNG are bought in I hope they're based in Port Moresby.

It's got to be real.

 

[Glenji95]

If PNG are bought in I hope they're based in Port Moresby.

It's got to be real.

Most likely they won’t be. If they wanted to do it properly, it’ll take longer than 2026 at the earliest to bring them in. They’ll want Aussies in the first grade team as well and they’ll struggle to do that being based in PNG. My guess is Cairns if they’re the side to come in.

 

[happy_tiger]

Ipswich or a 2nd team in NZ

 

[gallagher]

Ipswich or a 2nd team in NZ

I wouldn't call another Brisbane team expansion , the last 2 have gone to SEQLD. That would be just lazy, not improving the player pool at all.

 

[BAGNF05]

Think it’s time a team is set up in Perth and Adelaide/Darwin to create a truly national comp. Would also allow the league to create conferences like the NFL as the current draw is unfair and crap. The extra TV dollars and corporate support would fund both franchises. The issue is the decline in grassroots footy which needs to be addressed. An extra 50-70 professional opportunities might help young players to remain in the sport.

 

[happy_tiger]

I wouldn't call another Brisbane team expansion , the last 2 have gone to SEQLD. That would be just lazy, not improving the player pool at all.

Ipswich isn't Brisbane .....

 

[hsvjones]

Ipswich or Perth IMO

 

[SeanT]

Its not too hard.....there is just no money to be made from it. Tiny population that all follow AFL. No TV revenue, time zone issues

Rubbish. Plenty of sponsors, the time zone helps with new tv rights and a decent junor and senior comp. Enought to get 15-20k suppprters per homw game at least.

Heaps of Maoris.over here who.love league helps too.

 

[gallagher]

Ipswich isn't Brisbane .....

Is Parramatta in Sydney?

 

[gallagher]

Rubbish. Plenty of sponsors, the time zone helps with new tv rights and a decent junor and senior comp. Enought to get 15-20k suppprters per homw game at least.

Heaps of Maoris.over here who.love league helps too.

2 mill is apparently a tiny population 🤣

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Rubbish. Plenty of sponsors, the time zone helps with new tv rights and a decent junor and senior comp. Enought to get 15-20k suppprters per homw game at least.

Thats all lovely.....all those things equal a few bucks for a potential Perth francise....how do they equate to additional revenue for the NRL who are the ones who make the decision?

 

[BAGNF05]

Thats all lovely.....all those things equal a few bucks for a potential Perth francise....how do they equate to additional revenue for the NRL who are the ones who make the decision?

TV and streaming rights increase and the additional time slot helps in that regard. V’Landys is aiming for the moon in trying to land US fans as their population is huge and relatively new to gambling on sports (outside of Vegas) due to their laws.

If he’s successful and the NRL strike gold we could see a 24 team comp.

 

[gallagher]

Thats all lovely.....all those things equal a few bucks for a potential Perth francise....how do they equate to additional revenue for the NRL who are the ones who make the decision?

How would any new franchise make money for the NRL? Any team from anywhere will give them more revenue from broadcasters for the extra game.

 

[TillLindemann]

How could the NRL nor anybody else in their right minds grant PNG a franchise licence?

After todays scenes in Port Moresby due to a payroll glitch??

A match day riot would only be a matter of time, referees would be in fear of their lives. I don't think this will come to fruition in my life time.

Soft

 

[happy_tiger]

Is Parramatta in Sydney?

Ipswich is its own city .....be like calling Newcastle part of city of Sydney

Ipswich hate people from Brisbane especially sports wise ...
.

 

[gallagher]

Ipswich is its own city .....be like calling Newcastle part of city of Sydney

Ipswich hate people from Brisbane especially sports wise ...
.

They sound a bit insecure. I wouldn't put another team in anywhere that's 40klms from another NRL club. That area is well serviced.

 

[TillLindemann]

Nothing wrong with the occasional riot.

Vote #1 PNG

 

[SeanT]

Thats all lovely.....all those things equal a few bucks for a potential Perth francise....how do they equate to additional revenue for the NRL who are the ones who make the decision?

Tv rights. The 2 hour.time difference when put forward to the tv execs means more opportunites for advertising revenue.

Kick off over here at 4pm = 6pm on the East. Of cpuld kick off at 6pm and be the 8pm game. Either or there is enough sponsorship and support to justify a team more than evreryelse bar ipswich/South Brisbane