the problem with the NRL is we have too many places that need a team ASAP, thats whats holding back PNG.

In australia perth, central coast and probably 3 more queensland teams are an absolute must.

NZ really needs at least 1 more team, id go two if the finances were good.

and then theres PNG and even Adelaide..

the SL war lessened the apetitie for expansion, espeically to the more exotic places

However with the NRL salary cap set to rise to $6 - 7 million backed by TV grants the situation down the track will change dramactically.

we are looking at our next TV deal being $1 - $1.5 billion comapred to $500 million now

then when we add 2 out of perth, central coast and brisbane well get another massive increase next time

so by the next TV contract the landscape will be ripe for PNG IF they get their bid sorted out

the priority now is getting the salary cap up so we keep our elite players and even raid the union ranks again plus expand to the "easy" places

come 2020 NZ II and PNG would be quite ready for admittance to the nrl which would take us to a whole new level obliterating our domestic competitots

or maybe it's

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They should ditch the talk of an NRL bid for now and instead concentrate on what is more likely within the next 20years. the start of the national academy league is a great start and linking it to school attendance will be a great national benefit. Then they should be developing a stadium so they can host more Internation games and eventually NRL games. They should be lobbying the Australian Govt to make it easier for Jnr PNG players to get working visas in Oz and be aiming for a sustainable Q'land cup team. NRL should have some salary cap expemptions for PNG players signing to Oz clubs. Throw in more decent games for the kumuls and sorting out the mess that they have with who is actually running the game in PNG and they will be well on the way to taking the NRL opportunity if it ever comes up. Paying the Brisbane Broncos $250k to get their bid logo on the shorts isn't exactly a good investment imo!

you asked me 3 months ago to predict out TV deal and when i said 1 billion you scoffed it.

i think you should know by now just to listen more to someone who has been following the australian game for 30 years

a PNG NRL team is a matter of time

what was it? Did I miss the announcement? All I have seen so far is the RL press bigging themselves up......after the AFL got a shed load of cash.


as against someone who works in the game? Yeah...right




Nobody has ever said PNG wont ever get a team......but if you are saying PNG will be in the NRL by 2020 as you have already n this thread, you are off your rocker.

I can't see why not gf, the tv deal has gone from 1-1.2 billion to 1-1.5biliion in days!

Png will have a side by the end of the season.

really interesting reading whar aussie nrl fans have to say on this subject and taking out the spam

www.rlcm.com.au/latest-news/11360-rugby-league marsden believes NRL TV deal should eclipse AFLs

www.rlcm.com.au/latest-news/11360-rugby-league marsden believes NRL TV deal should eclipse AFLs

www.postcourier.com.pg/20110701/sport05.htm "The PNG NRL BID and the PNGRFL launched the nationwide junior development program yesterday, aimed at developing the youth of the nation through rugby league and education." "Talented individuals will then be chosen for development camps in PNG and with the Brisbane Broncos. We have also approached the Queensland Rugby League about a PNG side competing in the U16 and U18 State League competition in 2012.” Excellent news for the development of the game.

www.postcourier.com.pg/20110701/sport05.htm "The PNG NRL BID and the PNGRFL launched the nationwide junior development program yesterday, aimed at developing the youth of the nation through rugby league and education." "Talented individuals will then be chosen for development camps in PNG and with the Brisbane Broncos. We have also approached the Queensland Rugby League about a PNG side competing in the U16 and U18 State League competition in 2012.” Excellent news for the development of the game.

This one's interestong too.

Julian O'Neill lives in PNG and plays for one of the Digitel Cup sides. Even though we're told no one from Australia would ever dare move to PNG.

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