Perth Bears

[BStaff17]

Is the team going to use the North Sydney history? Premierships, Wooden spoons, games records. Or start fresh?

No Start Fresh

 

[BStaff17]

It's absolutely insane that's not happening instead of PNG.

PNG are Albo's team. I agree Christchurch is perfect fit for another Rugby league team and bury Union even more on the South Island of NZ.

Only reason they are coming in is the Federal Government package Albo is giving the NRL to get a team in PNG to stop China.

It will be disaster but NRL & the clubs have got some pretty good $$$$ out of it.

 

[Jatz]

PNG are Albo's team. I agree Christchurch is perfect fit for another Rugby league team and bury Union even more on the South Island of NZ.

Only reason they are coming in is the Federal Government package Albo is giving the NRL to get a team in PNG to stop China.

It will be disaster but NRL & the clubs have got some pretty good $$$$ out of it.

I actually heard the figure they were given.

And yes, they've all been given it (and most have already spent it).

 

[Aucklander]

The final impediment to the return of the Bears has been cleared with the NRL and West Australian government agreeing to terms on a funding deal for an 18th team in Perth.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...e/news-story/0416cfb05ee49e9f48e581b3dbb04aaf

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Looks like Brad Arthur will be the coach. Alot of other candidtate just dont seem interested.

Plan is in place to bring in a strong contingent of South African rugby union players. Bears are looking to get extra roster spots as well for the first 4 years of our existence and suspect the above is why we want it.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

I dont think Westralians will jump onto a re-branded Sydney team especially if they play a couple home games a season outside of WA. Should have built a team here from the ground up imo.

I dont get where this is coming from TBH. The Sydney bid failed, this is a new bid independent of that one.

No chance any Sydney home games occur.. I dont think Roger Cook can justify spending W.A tax money to send a WA team to Sydney and he is a big part of the funding. It will be a Perth only franchise

 

[Jatz]

I dont get where this is coming from TBH. The Sydney bid failed, this is a new bid independent of that one.

No chance any Sydney home games occur.. I dont think Roger Cook can justify spending W.A tax money to send a WA team to Sydney and he is a big part of the funding. It will be a Perth only franchise

There will be 1 home game played at North Sydney, that has always been part of the bid.

 

[Jatz]

I dont get where this is coming from TBH. The Sydney bid failed, this is a new bid independent of that one.

No chance any Sydney home games occur.. I dont think Roger Cook can justify spending W.A tax money to send a WA team to Sydney and he is a big part of the funding. It will be a Perth only franchise

“North Sydney Oval will be used initially in a trial game, we have got to iron out 26 years of bug bears in that ground,” he explained.

“A trial game and one competition game in year one would be the status quo and from there we see how it grows.

“You will see the Bears brand, you will see the Bears colours, you will see games at North Sydney Oval. But we live, stay and play in Perth.”

‘Pretty f***ing happy’: How Bears’ NRL return was sealed — as icon reveals five dream recruits

‘Pretty f***ing happy’: How Bears’ NRL return was sealed — as icon reveals five dream recruits

www.foxsports.com.au

Also, the North Sydney Bears heritage is coming along as part of the club. That's part of the deal that Roger Cook helped to negotiate. You can read that at the start of the article.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

‘Pretty f***ing happy’: How Bears’ NRL return was sealed — as icon reveals five dream recruits

‘Pretty f***ing happy’: How Bears’ NRL return was sealed — as icon reveals five dream recruits

www.foxsports.com.au

Also, the North Sydney Bears heritage is coming along as part of the club. That's part of the deal that Roger Cook helped to negotiate. You can read that at the start of the article.

I was of the belief that was ruled out? Where did that money come from exactly

 

[Jatz]

I was of the belief that was ruled out? Where did that money come from exactly

No it was always part of both bids.

I personally think it's pretty smart to be honest. Have the heritage of the existing brand but you'll also have a foothold in the Eastern state as well as obviously an unobstructed foothold in Perth/WA.

Which money are you referring to? What was offered to the NRL?

 

[BStaff17]

Announcement today

Typical Dribble from this garbage outlet & Basil's mouthpiece

 

[LebaneseForces]

Announcement today

Typical Dribble from this garbage outlet & Basil's mouthpiece

hahaha Love it! For decades AFL media haven't paid any attention to RL while RL media always seemed scared of AFL!

Last couple of years it's totally reversed! I deadset haven't heard any AFL news in Sydney for years unless I go looking for it (It was always shoved down our throats previously)! You'd barely know Giants and Swans have been good for years.

Vegas and now WA... RL Has gained traction hard in AFL states whether good news, negative news or just like the above hissy fits!

 

[Jatz]

I was so tempted to throw a sickie and go down to Cammeray to celebrate the announcement with the club.

Today is a day I thought would never come.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

No idea how many of them exist, but surely they target most of the NRL players originally from WA, or with links to WA.

 

[Jatz]

I don't think there's all that many of them.

In some ways, I think it's smart to target players that are living out of state anyway. NSW/QLD players that are playing for the Storm/Warriors for instance.

 

[BG__]

very keen for this!

Don't mind catching a bit of NRL every now and then but hard to really get behind it without having a proper team.

Also love the idea of reviving and relocating and old team with history instead of starting a new franchise.

Will be getting right behind the bears, might buy a jersey this weekend!

 

[BStaff17]

Lol who are some of the clowns in Perth asking questions at this presser honestly.

 

[Jatz]

very keen for this!

Don't mind catching a bit of NRL every now and then but hard to really get behind it without having a proper team.

Also love the idea of reviving and relocating and old team with history instead of starting a new franchise.

Will be getting right behind the bears, might buy a jersey this weekend!

Their retro 1994 one is great but it's bloody hard to get hold of!

They have a number of different jerseys on the website though.

 

[Aucklander]

Bears officially back as V’landys floats historic player-share idea with Western Force

Bears officially back as V’landys floats historic player-share idea with Western Force

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Aucklander]

Loved the passion from Moore and Florimo. Good luck to all involved. A pretty special moment for the game.

 

[Milang_Panthers]

Been waiting a while for this. Thought it would be the West Coast Pirates for a while there but don't mind having the Bears in the end. Exciting times

 

[2 eazy]

Seems WA media not happy with this. Probably no appetite for RL in Perth

 

[ioppolo]

Seems WA media not happy with this. Probably no appetite for RL in Perth

The WA media and WA footy are in bed together, RL won't stand a chance unless the Bears are near premiership contention.

 

[Jatz]

Seems WA media not happy with this. Probably no appetite for RL in Perth

WA media is owned by 7 West media, who have the AFL rights.

Going to be an uphill battle.

 

[JPetro83]

Will they be the "Perth Bears" or "Western Bears"