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skull

Years ago

NBL expansion to Canberra?

i understand there is a fairly lively nightlife in Canberra....the idea that everyone is tucked into bed at 9pm because they cant wait to get to work the next day is a bit of a generalisation.

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skull

Years ago

I like the Tassie thing,could really build an 'us against them' mentality with their fans,similar to perth.

Canberra is certainly a 'different' city.....which could work in the same way as Tassie and perth.

cal bruton worries me, each time his name is linked in a management/owner role I get nervous.

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Natwhereyouat

Years ago

Didn't Cal say just two weeks ago that he hadn't been approached to head a Tassie, Brisbane or Canberra bid?

Canberra will be a tough one to break again. It's a tough city for any sort of punter support whether it's sport of music.

Personally I'd think this should be the order of priority for expansion:
1. Brisbane (needed for new TV deal)
2. 2nd Melbourne (needed to revive a Melbourne rivalry)
3. 2nd NZ (needed to start a NZ rivalry)
4. Hobart/Tas
5. Newcastle/Canberra

The 2nd NZ team has been ready to go for a while.

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proud

Years ago

I still agree with you Curtly but it just had me thinking would the NBL ever consider a New Zealand institution/development team aswell?

Where's the love for Cal? He is a great guy and I hadn't heard a bad word about him (until this forum) and he has improved this league time and time again and I wouldn't put it past him to help us in the future too

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Luuuc

Years ago

Aside from the Capitals in the WNBL, who would the new Cannons be competing with in Canberra's summer sports marketplace?

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proud

Years ago

The Wildcats have local government sponsorship with 'alcohol th!nk again' so I find it hard to believe that they couldn't get a government sponsorship.

I think ADFA would be a terrific sponsorship if they retain the Cannons name!

I think this should be an extension of AIS with this team being the perennial rookie of the year winner. I'm not sure what imports would think about playing there but I'm sure those wiser than me would sort that out.

I'm all for a Canberra bid

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Jack Toft

Years ago

Would love to see a Canberra team back in the comp. Essentially half way between Sydney and Melbourne as well as a long par 5 from the 'Gong.

Garnishing sponsors could be difficult if they focused just on the ACT level, but a national brand would be a good fit.

As with anything, really need to do the business plan well.

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