WA Reds NRL Bid

[WA sport fan]

Perth has support from the clubs as an area for expansion for three reasons: because the time difference between there and the eastern states would allow it to fit in nicely with live television programming; nib Stadium is already available as a venue and the economy there is seen to be booming.
It is understood there are influential figures in Perth who would be prepared to get behind a bid there.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/l...130-18fga.html

[WA sport fan]

Are you Perth Red from League Unlimited?

Nope.

[WA sport fan]

As the next TV deal is tipped to inject up to $1 billion into the game, franchises including the Central Coast, Perth, central Queensland and Ipswich have targeted 2013 as the year for inclusion.

However, existing clubs want to ensure their financial security is guaranteed and NRL chief executive David Gallop said yesterday following the conference that there was no guarantee the game would move to 18 teams by 2013.

Western Australian Rugby League chief executive John Sackson also said it would be a setback if expansion was delayed.
Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225963526902

[WA sport fan]

WA REDS MEMBERSHIP FOR 2011 IS NOW AVALIABLE!

We have an arrange of packages to suit everyone so please see the link below for more information
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Once you have decided on the package right for you or your family please click the link below for an application form.
WA Reds Membership Form
We look forward to you joining the march towards NRL in 2013.
Source: http://www.warugbyleague.com.au/cont...3&nid=5621&oid=

[jargan83]

For the record the second jersey is the best one as a home jersey

[WA sport fan]

The WARL has released meberships for 2011/12. It is imperative we get behind these meberships and show the NRL there is support for an NRL team in Perth. With a wide range of memberships available there is bound to be one to suit you. Check out memberships and sign up today at:
http://www.warugbyleague.com.au/data...kages_2011.pdf

Event Calendar 2011


There are a heap of opportunities for members, sponsors and friends to join us in 2011 with the event calendar now set.
Keep the dates free and get ready to support the Reds and Rugby League in WA
Full details will be announced and available in the new year. Please call or email if you want to know more before then.
WA Sports Expo January 21 - 23
The WA Rugby League will be taking to the exhibition to promote the game, clubs and activities in 2011. Get along if you can and support the league
SG Ball Season February - May
Kicking off on February 19, the season will host 5 of the 9 games at home. We are looking to improving strongly in 2011 after our inaugural season.
Anzac Perth City V Perth Kiwi April 23
The annual clash between our Aussie and Kiwi cousins will be another big game which also is a pre cursor to state selection for our seniors
State of Origin Function (Game 1) May 25
The WA Rugby League will host a full blown State of Origin Function for the first game providing a live telecast and plenty of action.
NRL Business Lunch June 23
To celebrate the Rabbitohs and Broncos being in town, this will be a major function for die hard fans, with players and coaches lined up to be there.
NRL Rabbitohs V Broncos June 24
The NRL Premiership Game will feature two of the potential finalists for 2011, with the passionate Rabbitohs fans and diehard Broncos supporters already looking forward to the game.
National Under 15 Championships June 27 - July 1
WA will host the national under 15 championships at NIB Stadium. It will be good to have the national eyes on Perth as a follow up to the NRL game.
WARL Chairman's Function August 3
Another business function with hopefully some good news on the national front. This will be the major sponsor function for 2011.
WARL Grand Final September 10
Keep this Saturday free as we host the final game of the season. The competition is expected to hot up in 2011, so it is sure to be the game you cannot miss.
WARL Ken Allen Medal Night September 16
The prestigious medal night for the best player in first grade will complete the local competition. Awards for all grades will be announced at the gala night.
WARL Annual Golf Challenge September 21
With 72 players lining up in the 2010, we expect the golfers to again be out in force for a record field in the annual sporting challenge away from the field.
NRL Grand Final Tour October 2
The WARL will again host a group out of Perth to attend the NRL weekend in Sydney. Friends, fun and of course the Grand Final will be on offer.

[WA sport fan]

West would still go wild for elite league, says Geyer

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/l...204-18knd.html
Daniel Lane

December 5, 2010 FORMER Western Reds enforcer Mark Geyer has urged for Perth to be resurrected as a rugby league centre by insisting it was on the verge of ''great things'' before being disbanded in the aftermath of the Super League war.

The Reds were one of four expansionary teams to join the Australian Rugby League competition in 1995 before they defected to Super League. The outpost became a casualty of the war when it was shut down as part of the peace deal brokered between the ARL and News Ltd but they are in the mix to re-enter in 2013.

''We have to give Perth another go,'' said Geyer, who was one of the team's big-name recruits.

''I'm going to be accused of being biased because I played there, but I know the potential the place offers.

''We only dipped our toe in the water over there. When I was there 15 years ago the junior competition was good. While there were only five teams in the competition there was a lot of quality there, and from what I understand that is still the case.''

(posters edit: there were at least 10 clubs with juniors during that period; not sure why he thinks there were just 5.)

League has continued to thrive at a junior level, with 3000 registered players, and seven of them have been signed to NRL teams.

Geyer said the so-called tyranny of distance was not an excuse to ignore Western Australia.

''If two AFL teams can thrive there so far away from Melbourne and the [Super rugby team] the Western Force is based there along with the Perth Wildcats NBL team and the WA cricket team, I can't see why league can't have a WA team in the national competition.

''The 4½-hour flight from Sydney to there is nothing. It is a great market, a growing population and rich in potential.''

Geyer, who also favoured the Central Coast bid, said he would welcome the day when the elite rugby league competition boasted 20 teams.

[WA sport fan]

embership to the WA Reds is critical in our march towards the NRL. To maintain your spot in the queue and to help build and promote our team, annual membership is crucial.
New packages are aimed at keeping you up to date and registered ready for 2013.
Go to the website to download your packages and application form.
We have a range of options – at the right price too!
Reds Supporter 2011 - $30 2011 / 12 - $55
Joey 2011 - $20 2011 / 12 - $35
Family 2011 - $90 2011 / 12 - $175
Club Member 2011 - $25 2011 / 12 - $45
Foundation Partner 2011 - $25 2011 / 12 - $45
NRL Action Member 2011 only $70

http://www.warugbyleague.com.au/data...kages_2011.pdf

[WA sport fan]

New Chairman and Board for WARL




David Hobbs was elected onto the Board at the 2010 Annual General Meeting on Monday and was subsequently voted in as the Chairman for 2011.
David has served as a Director for the past six months, filling an available vacant position on the Board and contributing to the marketing and sponsorship areas. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Professionals Group WA & NT. David was also involved with the original launch of the Fremantle Football Club where he was employed for several years developing the Marketing and Sponsorship of the club in its inaugural years. David replaces Terry Creasey in the chair who, while being elected for a further two year term, decided to step down due to business commitments.
The new board line up provides a strong business base for WA Rugby League moving forward in a time where they could oversee the potential of creating a new National Rugby League franchise by 2013. A decision on the expansion of the NRL is expected by the middle of 2011.
Other board directors include:
Paul Bransby, Director of Finance Exchange Australia
Charlie Burkhardt, Director of Westside Group International
Richard Campbell, Director of CMS Events
Terry Creasey, Franchisee Owner of McDonalds Stores
Bruce Havilah, Principal Partner of Havilah Legal
Bradley Hopes, Principal of Brad Hopes Promotions
Sean Somerville, Director of Somerville Accountants and Somerville Corporate

[WA sport fan]

WA Reds strongly backed to join expanded league

WA Reds have received a unanimous endorsement from the 16 NRL clubs to join the competition in 2013.

The non-binding vote of confidence at a recent NRL conference in Byron Bay offers a massive injection of confidence as the West Australian Rugby League plans to present its bid in March or April.

WARL chief executive John Sackson says a new WA team, which would play out of nib Stadium, would have the corporate and crowd support to succeed long term, unlike the Western Reds franchise that operated at the WACA from 1995-97.

The NRL is likely to expand the competition to 18 teams in 2013 with Perth a leading contender, along with Rockhampton in Central Queensland, Logan or Ipswich south of Brisbane, and Gosford on the NSW Central Coast.

The WARL believes three key selling points, the $82.5 million State Government-backed redevelopment of the eastern grandstand at nib Stadium, WA's booming economy and the WA TV time zone, will be key to the success of the bid.

"David Gallop (the NRL CEO) has already given the stadium a big tick, the players like coming here, the coaches like coming here," WARL chief executive John Sackson said.

"We have a booming economy and the infrastructure that comes with a capital city such as Perth with its strong corporate support.

"We have a proud rugby league heritage. Look at the Western Reds, who played at the WACA which was not an ideal ground by any means to watch rugby league and they attracted average crowds of 16,500 per game.

"Perth is tailor made for games being televised back into the eastern states because of our time zone.

"To have the support of clubs, the CEOs and the chairmen of the existing clubs, for them to vote unanimously for Perth as a destination for expansion is a very positive statement."

The WARL would need at least 18 months to build a team but is well on the way to building a $15 million annual budget to run an NRL franchise.

"Our plan is to present to the NRL's new independent commission in March-April next year so in the meantime we will be proactive and build a sustainable, robust, irresistible business plan that hopefully gets us over the line."

Meanwhile, David Hobbs has been elected chairman of the WARL board.

Hobbs, CEO of the Professionals Group WA & NT, is no stranger to setting up clubs.

He was with the Fremantle Dockers from inception, helping to set up its marketing and sponsorship arm. Hobbs replaces Terry Creasey who stepped down because of business commitments.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nr...-1225973226420

[WA sport fan]

Current Reds Sponsors:
Harvey Norman - Multinational Retailer
Cash Converters - National Retailer
SEW Eurodrive - Multinational electric motors and gearbox company
Nova 93.7 - Part of DMG Radio group, national radio network
The West Australian - Largest masthead in the West
Lion Nathan - Multinational brewer, Tooheys, XXXX, are the obvious Australian beers
WA Government + WA Sport and Recreation
Innovative Hairloss - National Hairloss company
Kooga - Multinational apparel company
Remax - Multinational real estate group
Westside Corporation - Coal and Gas...not a small group

[WA sport fan]

Alright, now thats all the information you need atm and its all up to date.

I'll answer any quesitons any of you have as long as you don't be a troll and just hate on League because you don't like the sport.

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[blueandblack]

....
''If two AFL teams can thrive there so far away from Melbourne and the [Super rugby team] the Western Force is based there along with the Perth Wildcats NBL team and the WA cricket team, I can't see why league can't have a WA team in the national competition.
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and Perth Heat!

and almost a very large wikipedia page

[WA sport fan]

Alright, now thats all the information you need atm and its all up to date.

I'll answer any quesitons any of you have as long as you don't be a troll and just hate on League because you don't like the sport.

lol no mate, the quote of mine explains it. I won't be posting such larger posting numbers or chunks of information from now on.

It was just catching this site up to date.

All there now, so have a read and see what you like, what you don't like and lets have a friendly discussion about it.