Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:32 pm  

NRL Players Back Perth Expansion National Rugby League players are overwhelmingly in support of expansion and most favour the addition of a Perth based team according to the annual Rugby League Week magazine’s Players’ Poll. Along with questions about on field issues, the magazine polled players on their attitudes towards expansion and the performance of the Independent Commission. Of 100 players polled 88 said they backed expansion. Those who voted yes were allowed to nominate one or two candidates. A Perth franchise received 66 votes, with Brisbane Bombers 33, Central Coast NSW 22 and 11 votes for others including Central Queensland, PNG, and second New Zealand based franchise. http://sportbizinsider.com.au/news/cate ... t-is-best/

NRL Players Back Perth Expansion National Rugby League players are overwhelmingly in support of expansion and most favour the addition of a Perth based team according to the annual Rugby League Week magazine’s Players’ Poll. Along with questions about on field issues, the magazine polled players on their attitudes towards expansion and the performance of the Independent Commission. Of 100 players polled 88 said they backed expansion. Those who voted yes were allowed to nominate one or two candidates. A Perth franchise received 66 votes, with Brisbane Bombers 33, Central Coast NSW 22 and 11 votes for others including Central Queensland, PNG, and second New Zealand based franchise. http://sportbizinsider.com.au/news/cate ... t-is-best/

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:26 am  

A few of my mates are other there at the moment for the game (Manly vs Warriors) and loving it.

Apparently had a great time at Little Creatures Brewery yesterday and are warming up for the game already.
They want to do this yearly!!!
So you've won the support of Manly fans

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:15 am  

Good to hear. 16,000 tickets sold, weather good so should be a decent crowd.

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:14 am  

20,095 at tonight's game in Perth.
Discussion over, admit the West Coast Pirates now!

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:01 am  

NRL acting CEO in Perth to witness first hand the support for RL here. More games ofr Perth and possible trialling of a live Sunday night TV game. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... z223lVSW3G

NRL acting CEO in Perth to witness first hand the support for RL here. More games ofr Perth and possible trialling of a live Sunday night TV game. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... z223lVSW3G

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:03 am  

NRL recognise potential of WA to an expanded NRL: "West Australian rugby league is a growth market for the game and we'll continue to invest in it," Mattiske said. "Saturday's game was a strong sign that we need to continue the focus in terms of television coverage and bringing major rugby league events to Perth. "Perth is certainly in the frame for major events." The ARLC expects to announce a new television deal within months that could lead to a further two teams in the 2015 competition. "The ARL Commission is working through a five-year strategic plan aligned to the broadcast negotiations. At the conclusion we will be able to make an indication in terms of the games expansion," Mattiske said. "We've been in meetings with the WA Rugby League and clearly communicating that the WA market is important and we are continuing to focus on that. "They need to allow our planning and negotiations to progress." WARL chairman Richard Campbell said Saturday's match had been a great advertisement for the game and was pleased with the discussions with Mattiske. "The turnout demonstrated the support for rugby league in WA," Campbell said. "The commission is confident that WA rugby league is strong and happy with the structure that we have in place. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/ ... es-of-age/

NRL recognise potential of WA to an expanded NRL: "West Australian rugby league is a growth market for the game and we'll continue to invest in it," Mattiske said. "Saturday's game was a strong sign that we need to continue the focus in terms of television coverage and bringing major rugby league events to Perth. "Perth is certainly in the frame for major events." The ARLC expects to announce a new television deal within months that could lead to a further two teams in the 2015 competition. "The ARL Commission is working through a five-year strategic plan aligned to the broadcast negotiations. At the conclusion we will be able to make an indication in terms of the games expansion," Mattiske said. "We've been in meetings with the WA Rugby League and clearly communicating that the WA market is important and we are continuing to focus on that. "They need to allow our planning and negotiations to progress." WARL chairman Richard Campbell said Saturday's match had been a great advertisement for the game and was pleased with the discussions with Mattiske. "The turnout demonstrated the support for rugby league in WA," Campbell said. "The commission is confident that WA rugby league is strong and happy with the structure that we have in place. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/ ... es-of-age/

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:26 am  

JB Down Under wrote: NRL acting CEO in Perth to witness first hand the support for RL here. More games ofr Perth and possible trialling of a live Sunday night TV game. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... z223lVSW3G How many fan's travel over for these games JB? Would a Sat twilight game not be better?

JB Down Under wrote: NRL acting CEO in Perth to witness first hand the support for RL here. More games ofr Perth and possible trialling of a live Sunday night TV game. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... z223lVSW3G How many fan's travel over for these games JB? Would a Sat twilight game not be better?

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:42 am  

Not many,couple of hundred at best. Not a cheap weekend away!

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:24 pm  

Probably preaching to the converted, but missing a trick for the sport, not just for local fans, if there's no team in WA. There's no way that any Aussie state capital's premier rugby team should have flankers in it!

Re: West Coast Pirates NRL bid : Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:21 am  

They're going to be a "spent Force" when the Pirates enter the NRL!