@slacko said:
the perth sharks sounds good
:laughing: i agree. id be funny to see them relocated over there. it would also give central coast bears a better shot of getting in which i wouldnt mind seeing
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Western Australia's bid for an NRL side would be open to the prospect of a current club relocating to Perth - an idea being promoted by Fox Sports commentator Gorden Tallis. Tallis believes one of Sydney's eight NRL clubs - with his suggestion being Cronulla Sharks - should shift to Perth instead of the league risking financial pain by expanding the competition to 18 teams in 2013.
A decision on possible expansion won't be made until the NRL's independent commission is formed later this year.
Western Australia Rugby League chief executive John Sackson said although his first preference was for a Perth team to gain entry on their own right, the prospect of a club relocating to Perth would still be welcomed.
"Overall we want NRL back in this town," Sackson said on Tuesday.
"We want an NRL team here representing the State of Western Australia.
"It's interesting what Gordie had to say about his belief in relocating.
"From our point of view in a perfect world we'd prefer to build a brand new franchise here from the ground up."
Tallis said the Sharks' financial struggles and the overcrowded market in Sydney made them the perfect club to move west.
"I think there's too many sides in Sydney," Tallis said.
"There are some great white (sharks) off the coast here (in WA) so I think it would be a perfect fit and they can call them the Perth Sharks.
"It's about growing the game and coming here (to Perth), it's a great market."
Perth is among the contenders to be granted entry into the NRL should the league decide to expand the competition in line with the start of the next TV rights deal in 2013.
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http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/fox-sport-commentator-gordan-tallis-believes-cronulla-sharks-should-consider-relocating-to-perth/story-fn2mcuj6-1226053518870