Quote: Chris Dalton "Dally, there's nothing wrong with a bit of optimism, in fact, if they could work it, it might be fantastic.
Unfortunately, PNG is one of the world's very poorest nations. Who is going to want to sign for them and live there? If the answer is nobody, how are they going to be competitive with only PNG nationals? The crowds might be big, but what ticket prices are they going to be able to afford and what kind of sponsorship are they going to be getting in comparison to the others? How will this convert to finances?
It sounds like a none starter.'"
sure PNG is poor
but is everyone poor there?
RL is the national sport, a nation of 6 - 8 million
the government will back it heavily
i think it would be a massive success
a Qld cup side is the key to determine it ...a good Qld cup side and id give them a spot
and if finances are stil an issue the NRL could advance an extra $1 - $2 million to the club for the good of the game
they have a goldmine of junior talent which we have yet to tap properly