stevied
Well-known member
Excuse me if this notion is a little naive but is it time that the Tigers investigated a relocation to the Central Coast? When I mention this, I am suggesting it as a vehicle for a new start in every possible way;
I am aware that there are obstacles;
1. NRL prefers other locations for a new franchise, ie. Perth
2. There have been challenges in the past with sponsorship/ financial support on the Coast
3. The Northern Eagles fiasco has left a sour taste in the mouths of the NRL
4. Gaining mutual support from the Wests and Balmain factions could be problematical
5. Wasting of the Centre of Excellence initiative
And, finally, these are what I see as the positives of such a move;
***It provides a means for the current organisation to make a fresh start, reinvent itself and rid itself of the unprofessional/ basket case perception that hinders any chance of it making progress
*** Being a traditional Rugby League neighbourhood and nursery, there is bound to be huge fan support
*** It provides a commutable distance for its diehard Sydney fans
*** The team could have one, high quality home ground
*** It has a large, successful and financially solvent Leagues Club right next door to the ground.
*** Geographically, it plugs the gap between Sydney and Newcastle
***It might solve the issue of bickering between the Wests and Balmain factions
As I mentioned before, the League should be and, probably is, looking closely at the Tigers' plight at the moment (and not favourably I would guess). Would it help the club's cause if they were proactive and stepped up with such a proposal? I really think it's time to start thinking outside the box because the situation seems to be at breaking point.
By the way, I live on the Central Coast but it's not why I'm mooting this!
p.s. Does anyone know how to make the heading bold?
- New board members
- New administration team
- New brand
- New coach
- New playing roster
I am aware that there are obstacles;
1. NRL prefers other locations for a new franchise, ie. Perth
2. There have been challenges in the past with sponsorship/ financial support on the Coast
3. The Northern Eagles fiasco has left a sour taste in the mouths of the NRL
4. Gaining mutual support from the Wests and Balmain factions could be problematical
5. Wasting of the Centre of Excellence initiative
And, finally, these are what I see as the positives of such a move;
***It provides a means for the current organisation to make a fresh start, reinvent itself and rid itself of the unprofessional/ basket case perception that hinders any chance of it making progress
*** Being a traditional Rugby League neighbourhood and nursery, there is bound to be huge fan support
*** It provides a commutable distance for its diehard Sydney fans
*** The team could have one, high quality home ground
*** It has a large, successful and financially solvent Leagues Club right next door to the ground.
*** Geographically, it plugs the gap between Sydney and Newcastle
***It might solve the issue of bickering between the Wests and Balmain factions
As I mentioned before, the League should be and, probably is, looking closely at the Tigers' plight at the moment (and not favourably I would guess). Would it help the club's cause if they were proactive and stepped up with such a proposal? I really think it's time to start thinking outside the box because the situation seems to be at breaking point.
By the way, I live on the Central Coast but it's not why I'm mooting this!
p.s. Does anyone know how to make the heading bold?
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