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Razorbacks, Bullets, another Vic and Nz team 2014

TASSIE has the $$$ secured and on top of that the state goverment have all but signed on the line to long term fund.

Stop suggesting a West Sydney team. The Razorbacks were a joke. There would have to be a lot of guarantees in place before the League would even consider a WS team, I think.

Brisbane first and foremost. Then a 2nd Melbourne team. Then NZ MkII. After that, who knows?

I'd love to see Hobart, Canberra and Newcastle back in the League, but in all honesty, I can't see it happening.

I think a 10 team, sustainable League is what we should be looking at for at least then next half decade.

Then, if the NBL is going well after 5 years, and others are keen to join in, THEN we consider them. No more small market teams for now though.

Joke all you like about the community teams but their fans are far more genuine and loyal then say Melb or Syd.

Personally, I think a 2nd Townsville team and a 2nd Wollongong team are no-brainers ;)

"Northern Territory would be interesting but there must be a reason why the NRL hasn't expanded out that way?"

Probably more to do with the fact that everyone south of Townsville starts complaining about the heat once the temperature is over 25 degrees. Not an issue inside an air-conditioned stadium though, but basketball just isn't big in NT, they got pathetic local crowds when they hosted the pre-season tournaments a few years back.

Second NZ Team would certainly work.

Full confidence in their sustainability.

In terms of Wellington, TSB Bank Arena has a capacity of 5,655 people. (Nearby Te Rauparaha Arena has a capacity of 3,000)

Just in the NZNBL, the Saints have 24 sponsors (unsure of $), but some big name sponsors out there including Nestle, Hells Pizza (extremely profitable NZ company), Ibis Hotels, Under Armour etc.

Sponsor dollars could go way up considering the increased exposure (and it would be a huge jump in exposure from NZNBL).

And in terms of talent, there is no need to worry about their ability to fill a roster.

Even just in the NZNBL, they have managed to get some stud players. Their pulling power in a new ANBL comp would be impressive.

I agree with paul, if we build it they will come!

The bigger issue is sponsors and $$$, since we are killing off potential money pits by closing down manufacturing and associated businesses in this country, we need some leadership at the top to foster the right structure first...

Less important is the concern over talent spread and where players are going to come from, more concern should be directed towards over how each team can develop and thrive, rather than just survive IMO...

I agree with the 3rd import option. But like I've posted here countless times, have it as a "local" import. An import that played in the SEABL, Big V etc.

"commonsense"

So in that case you would have a 5 team league?

OK.

Hmm Canberra have not even had a president of their state association for the last 4+ months - the only interstate competition team they are interested in is the Capitals - its bankrolled by their local competition at many, many multiples of paltry ( basically nil) the 4's of their contribution to the Gunners SEABL team -

Northern Territory would be interesting but there must be a reason why the NRL hasn't expanded out that way?

Brisbane will be next season then 2nd Melbourne team. There's a chance that a 2nd NZ team could enter (Saints).

West Sydney? Doubt it. Didn't work well the first time and where would they play? Keep in mind venue accessibility, costs etc.

Newcastle would be great, but just as unlikely as West Sydney.

Canberra, I don't think there's even a sniff of a bid there?

Tassie team would be good and more realistic IMO.