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This came across my "desk" yesterday-
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"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
I don't have a lot of knowledge of the current state of the game in Perth but when the the original Reds bid went in, the game here was a great deal stronger than it seems to be currently. There were some seasoned ES 1st graders, International and Origin players involved in a very strong 1st grade comp as an indication. There were a lot of junior players and many schools involved in the Commonwealth Bank Cup comp. Looking at the language in that letter it seems to be a "build it and they will come" attitude to player development. To me that is pie-in-the -sky stuff. I doubt that will fly with canny operators like V'landys & Abdo. I predict that they will demand Norths are involved because of their strong established pathways. I'd prefer a WA only id but it just doesn't look to be a goer. As I've said, I'd prefer they left things as they are. That looks a snowball in hell chance. The vast majority of WA Mungo watchers, probably don't really get Rugby & would definitely think I'm crazy. I think some of them might have been initially watching the Force in the Subiaco days but have long since dropped off.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
"It looks like a deal has been struck between the Western Australia and North Sydney Rugby League governing bodies, with the Perth Bears expected to be the 18th NRL team being introduced to the competition in 2027"
- "Rugby League Daily" FB
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Sydney media reporting that the main sticking point has been overcome (probably by a PVL "decree") . Only one game per season at North Sydney Oval. Sounds like a done deal alright.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
I have been a Manly supporter since arriving in Australia in 1973. When the Western Reds started I supported both teams but always Manly when they played each other.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David