NRL support. And youd only need one in 20 of these people to buy a jumper, go to a game, whack a sticker on the back of their Pajero and boom, theyve brought back the North Sydney Bears. [33], On 5 September 2018, North Sydney announced that they were ending their agreement with South Sydney Rabbitohs to act as their reserve grade side and had signed a 5 year deal to join the Sydney Roosters as their new feeder club team for the 2019 season. So bring em back, baby, and fill Percys Bar. Mergers mean dogs and cats living together in unholy matrimony. Dickson will later be joined in a box by Australian comedian Jim Jeffries, an avid Bears man, who once said my big dream in life is that Ill make enough money that Ill buy the Bears back into the NRL. North Sydney would have another chance the following week to make the grand final going up against defending premiers Canberra in the preliminary final. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. And if you brought back the North Sydney Bears to represent these 600,000 people in the northern suburbs of Sydney and the 400,000 people of the Central Coast it would be an instant and irrevocable success. And lo did journos On The Pulse and in encrypted WhatsApp chats spread the love about the arcane and business-like practices the Commission was mooting to shift a Sydney club out of town, to ensure viability and profitability, to uphold the greater good, or whatever reason they might use to shift a team in a Ken-Cowley-taking-Super-League-to-the-massive-untapped-markets-of-New-York-Johannesburg-and-Hong-Kong kind of way. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Matt Cleary is a sports writer from Sydney. Hes done the PhD, bought the T-shirt. That's lotta eyeballs. Normally a very reliable kicker and one of the most accurate in the competition, Taylor had already missed two previous conversions in the match but if he was to kick this goal it could send North Sydney through to their first grade final since 1943. Speaking to Sporting News Australia, Manly tragic Peter Zorba Peters proudly rubbished Fittlers recommendation with a warning for the Bears. South Sydney who have a partnership with Norths were not happy with this decision and declared that there would be no NRL pathway for Carney and declared that they might withdraw their relationship with Norths as a result. Norths were knocked out of the finals series that year in consecutive games, first losing to Manly and then to Eastern Suburbs. Too right. And relocating an entity, be they Bears, Dragons, Sharks, Tigers, Roosters, whoever, well, knowing fans as I do, and being one of them, youd just as soon they kill your team as see it move away. For mine, sports fans, that is freakin La La Land. And they didn't. In 2016, it was reported that there were moves for the Bears to buy the Gold Coast Titans franchise. "We went with the Dolphins for the 17th because they had a strong business . The Knock On Effect NSW Cup. The Roosters 200,000. July 22nd, 2022 11:47 am. North Sydney legend David Fairleigh was proposed to become the inaugural coach. Norths player Drew Hutchison also had a bad match kicking two goals from six attempts including one from right in front to send the game into extra-time. In 2013, the Bears recorded several large victories in the regular season and finished third. North Sydney chairman Perry Lopez said of the deal "We are the North Sydney Bears, were not South Sydney," The decision is based on whats best for our club. On a fine and sunny afternoon at dear little Brookie, against the Eels, say, thered be what 15,000 fans? Norths then had to wait 10 years to make the finals again, this time against Balmain where they lost 11-9. The loss was evidently too much for me, and I began to cry. Florimo then went on to say "I don't see too many other options presenting themselves, The energy and finance that we put into the Central Coast bid really didn't come to fruition so we're going hard to the plate on this". And the Bears didnt get a licence when using the press is what they shouldve done along with all the other weapons in their armoury to shift public opinion to the Bears. You must log in or register to reply here. Dont need to have surfed the Long Reef bommie to back the maroon and white. [14], North Sydney remained loyal to the Australian Rugby League during the Super League war of the mid-1990s. [38] But it should still be done. Penrith won the match 16-14 despite the fact that Norths scored more tries. Watch the people stream across Miller Street and into Bear Park, and fill it full to burst. This is one of those things that wont happen but I do wonder what the future holds for Manly. Hes in demand by NRL clubs. I was eight, Norths were first. There are so many players play up there, so you can get the best kids aspiring to play for the Central Coast". cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Its never easy, is it? A WA-Bears joint venture will be judged very much on their business model rather than the emotion around the Bears. Everyones sold a pup, a homeless hound that nobody owns. North Sydney placed a $7 million bid to take over the Titans last year but were overlooked for a multi-million plan from businessman Darren Kelly to keep the licence on the Gold Coast. Bulletin Latest Headlines direct to your inbox, LeagueUnlimited | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. Relocation disenchants and disenfranchise existing fans, while new ones get a sort of half-arsed mob from somewhere else. Cheaper and easier than focus groups. [7], The 1952 season saw North Sydney reach the finals for the first time since 1943. The Dragons have 260,000 (not counting the Illawarra). Hes a doctor of demographics. They were eliminated by Balmain in a playoff for 5th place. Missed out. Sport; NRL; NRL 2022: Peter V'landys reveals thoughts on North Sydney Bears, Western Australian merge proposal. Not sure if you missed it Freddy but the Bears already did merge with Manly. Speaking . But they are separate, distinct entities. Johns originally floated the plan in early August, https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bb/news-story/6fc9fb8d6f197168e25759294c1e8e1d, https://www.sportsradio.com.au/north-sydney-bears-ceo-open-to-new-merger-with-manly/, 2023 R1 Thu - Parramatta v Melbourne @ CommBank, I Dont' Like Cricket, Oh No, I Love it, Yeah. Relocation disenchants and disenfranchise existing fans, while new ones get a sort of half-arsed mob from somewhere else. The NRL Forecast: Year of the Rooster, new-look Tigers spin their wheels, Payten's reality check, The Roars NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 1. Editor Matt Cleary is an award-winning sports writer, contributor to The Guardian, Inside Sport, Big League and Inside Rugby, among several dozen other journals. the fun and become a member of the community, You can share sports stories, experiences, match reports, [12], On 14 July 1994, the club was fined $87,000 for breaching the salary cap. To be a part, even if its a minor part, of a northern Sydney nrl club or remain a nswrl leagues club suburban entity? The proposed franchise, to be known simply as The Bears,[62] would split home matches between various regional centres including Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour and Central Coast, along with major cities Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin that are otherwise currently without NRL representation. Perry went on to say "You need 12 and 12, so 24 key markets, and stricter criteria about those clubs around their funding model which means all of the 24 may not fit the top tier criteria, it may only be 16-18 franchises that make the cut, their catchment areas, their population, and their commercial growth, because currently I believe a lot of clubs havent been accountable as much as they should have. New South Wales Origin coach Brad Fittler has suggested the Sea Eagles and Bears combine with the Central Coast region to form a "behemoth" club stretching north from the CBD all the way to Gosford and beyond. Missed out. They have also been affiliated with the New Zealand Warriors, the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Melbourne Storm in the past.[23]. On 21 May 2018, Carney officially signed with North Sydney, in reaction to the signing, General Manager of football at Souths Shane Richardson said "We've spoken to Norths about Todd Carney and it's our position that we will develop our young halves, as opposed to bringing in a player from outside the club in this instance," Richardson said. A historic quote for the family. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. The voice of TRUE North Sydney Bears Supporters. It would mean joining forces with the North Sydney Bears who have been desperate to get in the NRL since their exit at the end of the 1999 season. North Sydney was in a partnership with South Sydney serving as Souths' reserve grade side from 2007 until the agreement ended in 2018. Politicians do the same thing with policy; leak a backbenchers brain-fart to the papers, see how it flies among the populace. Knock On Effect NSW Cup Draw; Harvey Norman Women's Premiership. The team shared home games between Brookvale Oval and Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, New South Wales. Too right. [63] The Bears intend to retain their 113-year history and traditional black and red colours. The Bears have also been the only team to have participated in every season of reserve grade since the competition's inception in 1908. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Northern Eagles: as if a dog and a cat got married. I cant see any government wanting to throw any money towards that shit hole especially with how small their supporter base is. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Norths won the game 28-18.[21]. Only Parramatta (890,000) and Wests Tigers (690,000) have a larger catchment than North Sydney Bears would have. First it was the Gold Coast Bears. Brad smokes too many bongs and Joey seems to still be on the pingers. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. A total of sixty nine players played for the club. [17][18], In 1998, Norths finished 5th on the table and qualified for the finals. People follow footy teams largely because the team represents them, their patch, their people. After being behind on the scoreboard 12-0, Norths fought their way back into the match to level the scores at 14-14. Carney spoke to the media saying "I had that option with the Bears but Souths have blocked that, I'm sure something will come up". And yes if I was going to merge clubs I would support a new brand over a 'merged' brand, as merging the brands just leads to problems and infighting, so yeah instead of the new club being called the North Sydney Sea Eagles and playing in red and black, they'd have a completely new brand and be (e.g.) The Northern Pride who Carney was contracted with demanded that Norths pay the fee which the club refused to do and hoped that a deal could be met between Carney's management team and The Queensland Cup side before the 30 June transfer window closed. Like the other Sydney district clubs, Norths were largely born from players and officials from the local Rugby Union club, Northern Suburbs Rugby Club. There have been on-going bids to resurrect the club in the NRL as either The Bears, based in Perth and Sydney, or as the Central Coast Bears, based at Gosford.[1]. [22], North Sydney play in the second-tier NSW Cup competition, serving as the reserve side for the Sydney Roosters. Manly officially returned to the NRL in 2003 (playing out of Brookvale Oval, though they played at least two games per season in Gosford until 2015) and have since played in four NRL Grand Finals (2007, 2008, 2011 and 2013), winning the premiership in 2008 and 2011. On 3 September 2017, Norths played against Newcastle in the first elimination match and were defeated 40-18 ending their season. Maybe not instant. "If Souths dont agree with what were doing and decide its not in our interest, we will look at the other avenues we have to ensure we have a competitive ISP side. Home Delivery is not available in all areas. [37] For those who wish to see the Bears return to the top grade, it is hard to conceive of a comment more inviting. Freddy Fittler has called for the two clubs to merge once more. Norths went on to make the finals again in 1953 and 1954, losing to Souths and St. George respectively. Theyve been too reliant on funding from the NRL and havent been measurable enough". Since the Northern Eagles folded at the end of 2002, Manly and North Sydney have gone their separate ways. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. In the 2016 NSW Cup North Sydney finished the season in 10th place and therefore missed the finals. We just want to make sure that geographically we feel we are the team of the people, and we can take that to the people where the game needs to go. Whether wise brinkmanship, 4D chess, or just playing hard to get, it is fair to say that Dickson thinks in the abstract about location, and is keeping his options open. Cronulla has 220,000. JavaScript is disabled. Ill do a Russell Crowe and bring them back Though daddy-money would be nice, Dickson says that should the Bears be green-lit for the 18th licence, the money is good. They love the club. Two Classics, back in stock! . I can see how that might appear. [citation needed] In spite of this, the club provided more players for the 2001 State of Origin series' New South Wales team than any other club. A merger of Sydney Dragon-Sharks would be logical. Est 1908. Unprecedented goodwill. In the next match North Sydney had the chance to make their first grand final in 48 years if they could defeat Penrith in the semi-final. Norths came into the game with an outside chance of making the finals but the loss ensured Norths finished outside the top 8 and with a bad point points differential meant they finished in second last place on the table. Please check your email to receive the magic link. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Now that youve found Todays Tale why not join in on If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. The Great Dane Sep 3, 2018 Prev 1 2 3 4 Next flippikat Bench Messages 3,489 Sep 18, 2018 #21 Hello said: I dont know why they would need to play any games in Brooky or NSO. 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Nobody would win, not even TV. The northern beaches. The loss was evidently too much for me, and I began to cry. As would electric Dog-Eels. [28] On 20 May 2018, it was revealed that North Sydney were in advanced negotiations to sign former NRL player Todd Carney. He enjoys golf, footy and Four Pines Pale Ale, and spends as much time as conscience allows at Long Reef GC. Peter V'landys is often asked when the NRL will bring back the Bears. East Coast Roosters (or "Easts" for short). In November 2010, it was reported that Ken Sayer, CEO of Mortgage House, planned to underwrite the bid for $10 million to help ensure their financial equity was shored up when the bid was submitted. "They want to buy everyone. The North Sydney Bears is an Australian rugby league football club based in North Sydney, New South Wales. Mortgage House signed a three-year deal to sponsor the Central Coast Bears, also becoming a major jersey sponsor for the Bears. [51][52][53], On 22 February 2018, it was announced that North Sydney were in talks with a Western Australian consortium with the possibility of creating a franchise and to seek inclusion into The NRL. The northern beaches. Indeed like Souths fans will, for theyll be there, as Bears fans were for them, and their game, the one the media barons had so buggered. The winner of the match was to play minor premiers Manly in The Grand final. The joint venture club played out of Brookvale Oval and Central Coast Stadium at Gosford, a ground successfully lobbied and built for the Bears. Bears Banter; Bears TV; Teams & Draws. But Fittler believes the perfect destination is at their feet, if Manly agree. As would electric Dog-Eels. [citation needed], In 1996, Norths merged with the North Sydney Bowling Club, which was established in 1888 and is the second oldest club (by one day) in Australia. 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