He recently told The Daily Telegraph: Wherever I go every third person asks me when are you bringing back the Bears?., Speaking specifically about the proposed 18th team in the NRL, Vlandys went on to say: One thing Ive learned in rugby league is that the Bears have an extremely popular brand. Now Brad Fittler wants the Manly Bears. Weve been burnt before, but were still here, and still hoping. And so it was bye-bye Bears to purgatory. ll never forget the first time the Bears caused me pain. Adding a team in Sydney would appear to fly in the face of the theres too many teams in Sydney argument. Theres still people holding a candle for the Newtown Jets, though not enough that the Jets arent destined to forever be a reserve grade feeder out of Henson Park. It's just sad that the owner of the Roosters doesn't realise they are a drain on the NRL and don't pull crowds. They went to the Swans and the Waratahs. Owned by both clubs and with equal represteantion on the board. It was a wet, Autumnal day in May 1994. For all the people saying the CEO and Commissioners need to be "RL people", just remember; A solution that may work is a Bears and seaeagles in nsw Cup remain as sepeate identities and a new club takes the license, based at Gosford but with couple of games in manly/NS. Bring Back The Who? [24] North Sydney finished the 2008 season as NSW Cup minor premiers and were eliminated in the finals in straight sets. [16], In the 1997 season North Sydney again made the preliminary final against Newcastle at the Sydney Football Stadium. North Sydney reportedly placed a $7 million bid to purchase The Gold Coast Licence and as part of the bid if they were to be successful was to rename the side The Gold Coast Bears and continue to play games at Robina plus taking two games to North Sydney Oval with one game being held against fierce rivals The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Unprecedented goodwill. Hes a doctor of demographics. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Norths & Easts. two very financially strong leagues clubs together. Towards the end of the war Norths' fortunes improved, playing quality and spectators numbers increased, and they won 2 premierships in 192122 coached by Chris McKivat. People can also support a team though theyve never set foot in their zone. Freddy Fittler has called for the two clubs to merge once more. Sport; NRL; NRL 2022: Peter V'landys reveals thoughts on North Sydney Bears, Western Australian merge proposal. On a fine and sunny afternoon at dear little Brookie, against the Eels, say, thered be what - 15,000 fans? I agree with you but the roosters wont be going anywhere now they are champions. I cant see any government wanting to throw any money towards that shit hole especially with how small their supporter base is. Also, the new club's decision to play games in Gosford instead of the Bears home ground at North Sydney Oval alienated several North Sydney fans, despite North Sydney's planned move to the new Central Coast Stadium, which had been rebuilt for the Bears on the site of the old Grahame Park ground. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. But Jeez that's two million eyeballs. It may not display this or other websites correctly. But theyd be into, the northern Sydney Bear people, all six hundred thousand of em, or whatever percentage the NRL could plane off and declare allegiance, and consume the club and love it one way or many. It would be 17 years before North Sydney made the finals series again when they finished 3rd in the 1982 season. Its a bad merge. If the NRL wants to expand it should look inside itself: And bring back the North Sydney Bears. [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. Now that youve found Todays Tale why not join in on Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. You must log in or register to reply here. [5] when an injury riddled North Sydney were beaten by Newtown 347. [59], After the Northern Eagles went defunct, the North Sydney Bears have continued to field teams in several grades of the NSW rugby league competitions, and were behind the failed Central Coast Bears bid in the mid-2000's. Goodwill. Former North Sydney chief executive Bob Saunders said the Bears saw the move to Gosford as a great opportunity to secure their future, but wet weather and construction delays left them without a regular home ground and led to the club's demise after they failed to meet the NRL criteria when the competition was cut to 14 teams, because of their [20], On 28 August 1999, Norths played their final game as a first grade side against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville. In 1991 North Sydney finished the regular season in 3rd place and defeated local rivals Manly in the first week of the finals. Missed out. Theyre not just a floating entity that sells merch. The team shared home games between Brookvale Oval and Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, New South Wales. But Jeez thats two million eyeballs. [50], Throughout 2017 there was much media speculation around North Sydney and their moves to purchase the struggling Gold Coast Titans licence when it went on sale by The NRL. The 2002 season was played under the Northern Eagles name, although effectively the club was the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles by another name. Lost the plot. If that's the marker, then the ARLC suited bean-counters should do this: Granted! There are so many players play up there, so you can get the best kids aspiring to play for the Central Coast". In 2016, it was reported that there were moves for the Bears to buy the Gold Coast Titans franchise. As reported in the Tele political type and Bears man James Mullan is organising a massive rally for March or April of next year like Souths had in 2000 at Town Hall. The North Sydney Bears believe their vast fan following and 113 years of history make them the ideal fit for an 18th team should the NRL explore further expansion. North Sydney legend David Fairleigh was proposed to become the inaugural coach. In the 2007 NSWRL Premier League the North Sydney club made the Grand Final facing off against Parramatta. [41][42], Bears fan Alan McLoughlin, a Central Coast resident, set up a Facebook petition to bring the Bears to Gosford. They knew: tribalism is good. Only Parramatta (890,000) and Wests Tigers (690,000) have a larger catchment than the Bears would have. Manly Sea Eagles and North Sydney Bears must merge into a 'behemoth' club, says Brad Fittler Michael Di Lonardo 3 min read First it was the Gold Coast Bears. People from outside can conflate Sydney's north shore with the northern beaches. Its why they invest in a footy team with themselves, with emotion, with money. Nobody would win, not even TV. 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. Bring back the bears, throw manly under a bus. [34] Consider: six hundred thousand people live from Kirribilli to Hornsby Heights, from the Roseville Bridge to north-west Ryde. Hes presented Powerpoint shows to many suits detailing the findings of his years of study into Sydney peoples sports-consuming habits. And it should be done because there is not a team in northern Sydney. 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And he said the NRL told these guys not to use the media to play things out. Big question would be do you brand the new merged club as one, both or neither of the two co-owners? Knock On Effect NSW Cup Draw; Harvey Norman Women's Premiership. Billy Moore, Greg Florimo and a massive bear (left). North Sydney is based on Sydney's Lower North Shore, and has played at North Sydney Oval since 1910. Matt has interviewed just about everyone in Australian sport, and has a massive Rolodex of Australian sports folk. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Norths won the game 28-18.[21]. For those who wish to see the Bears return to the top grade, it is hard to conceive of a comment more inviting. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. On 1 July 2018, Carney's move to North Sydney was blocked after Carney refused to pay a $15,000 release fee. Interim Eels boss Max Donnelly could well be presiding over the Parramatta Bears had he not blocked a push to merge the Eels with foundation club North Sydney. North Sydney went down 14-30 giving Penrith a rematch of the 1990 grand final against Canberra. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. The club initially struggled to obtain access to North Sydney Oval, but council obstruction was removed and the Shoremen played their first real home game in 1910. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The winner of the match was to play minor premiers Manly in The Grand final. [47], With weekly membership drives and ongoing community involvement, the Central Coast Bears targeted entry into the NRL in 2015,[48] but this date passed without admission. And they could again. They both have a point, but how its executed is important. Then it was the Western. The club was formed at the North Sydney School of Arts in Mount Street on 7 February 1908. Established in 1908 the North Sydney District Rugby League Football Club is one of the great Rugby League clubs of the World. While the Dolphins will. It's from that place. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Commercial viability. Northern Eagles Rugby League Football Club, Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 01:10, "Manly Sea Eagles and North Sydney Bears must merge into a 'behemoth' club, says Brad Fittler", "Why the demise of the North Sydney Bears has Sydney Roosters officials worried", Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Northern_Eagles&oldid=1142006992, 4 matches, 25 August 2001 30 March 2002, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 01:10. The foundation club exited the league in 1999, before their failed merger with Manly ended in 2003. Register a free account today to become a member of the world's largest Rugby League discussion forum! And they would dinkum hang from the trees. Relocation disenchants and disenfranchise existing fans, while new ones get a sort of half-arsed mob from somewhere else. Yeah the Northern Eagles were such a success. Nothing locked in, of course, not officially. You are using an out of date browser. Its not all about numbers, of course. [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. Bulletin Latest Headlines direct to your inbox, LeagueUnlimited | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). Hes in demand by NRL clubs. Matt Cleary is a sports writer from Sydney. Is it time to dream? Rejection didnt get in their way, beginning a new mission to return to the top flight by holding talks with a Western Australian consortium to launch a club almost 4000km across the country. [39], The Bears have won eight premierships in reserve grade, making them the second most successful club currently participating in the competition. 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. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. [22], North Sydney play in the second-tier NSW Cup competition, serving as the reserve side for the Sydney Roosters. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? There are a million reasons why. In total, 247 players who had been affiliated with Souths played with Norths in The Intrust Super Premiership NSW. July 22nd, 2022 11:47 am. Everyones sold a pup, a homeless hound that nobody owns. [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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. And you'd 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, they've brought back the North Sydney Bears. Now he reveals his thoughts on a proposed Western Australia-Bears joint venture, writes Phil Rothfield. Brad Fittler calls for Manly Sea Eagles and North Sydney Bears to merge and form a 'behemoth' club The Northern Eagles in 2000. Couldn't he go, the Flo. Norths were knocked out of the finals series that year in consecutive games, first losing to Manly and then to Eastern Suburbs. Former North Sydney internationals Greg Florimo and David Fairleigh play a prominent role in the club's push to join the NRL. The Bears are not in agreement with anyone, Dickson told SENZ Breakfast Radio recently. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. And Dr Fujaks research tells us this: Canterbury has 440,000 people in their catchment. A total of sixty nine players played for the club. Its never easy, is it? The Northern Eagles represented Manly. 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. Heart and soul of the North Sydney Bears Greg Florimo has weighed in on the proposal to re-merge Manly and the Bears. But the region continued to grow. Wouldn't be surprised if Uncle Nick has seen the writing on the wall for Manly as a business and is ready to pick off carcass of the Sea Eagles Roosters/Norths absorb Manly, become the Northern Roosters and encompass the eastern and northern beaches all the way to Gosford. East Coast Roosters (or "Easts" for short). And was a year late, thats all. Madness, of course. You can read him at his, How to play NRL fantasy: Our top tips for picking the best team to beat your mates, Round 1 team lists Late Mail: Titans star tears ACL, Thompson set to miss season, Roosters duo out, Hynes hobbled. As Lane Cove was in North Sydney's district, the club protested to the NSWRFL and claimed Hyde from Balmain. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? If thats the marker, then the ARLC suited bean-counters should do this. They love the club. The club was formed during the rationalisation process of the NRL by the merger of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the North Sydney Bears in 2000. The club was formed during the rationalisation process of the NRL by the merger of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the North Sydney Bears in 2000. Newcastle, and Andrew Johns, then 19, beat us at home. Est 1908. I was eight, Norths were first. The record attendance for the club was 20,059 for the club's opening game against the Newcastle Knights at Grahame Park on 6 February 2000. Donnelly was the voluntary administrator of the North Sydney Rugby League Club when financial difficulties forced it out of the NRL competition at the end of 1999. People from outside can conflate Sydneys north shore with the northern beaches. Their subsequent, rapid demise was not organic, and hundreds of thousands of Bears people are still out there, wandering. But moot it they did, these people in suits, because television told them. These are the ties that bind. The Northern Eagles were a rugby league team that competed in the National Rugby League (NRL) between 2000 and 2002. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. North Sydney would have another chance the following week to make the grand final going up against defending premiers Canberra in the preliminary final. The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles name and colours returned to the NRL in 2003.[1][2]. And it was bye-bye Bears to purgatory. Consider: six hundred thousand people live from Kirribilli to Hornsby Heights, from the Roseville Bridge to north-west Ryde. Because eyeballs watching product are all. Cheaper and easier than focus groups. 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. At the end of the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW regular season, Norths finished third on the table and qualified for the finals. And today theres 600,000 people from Kirribilli to Mt Colah who dont have a rugby league team, and another 400,000 on the Central Coast. with other sports fans, Please enter your credit or debit card details below. A historic quote for the family. Deon Apps and Curtis Johnston represented the Bears in the 2011 NSW Residents side with Johnston finishing up leading try scorer for the competition by the end of the regular season with 28 tries, Johnston would play 110 games with the North Sydney NSW Cup scoring 97 tries in 6 seasons. Hes done the PhD, bought the T-shirt. Everyones sold a pup, a homeless hound that nobody owns. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. Seriously, brad Fittler and matty johns are past the point of no return. Manly's licence is redistributed to a WA or Bris2 franchise. Thats a lotta eyeballs. North Sydney began playing in the NSW Cup (formerly known as Reserve Grade) at their traditional base, North Sydney Oval, where they are the feeder team to the Sydney Roosters. Matt is the Tribunes head curator of content. But it looks like Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter Vlandys disagrees. The northern beaches. Please call 1800 070 535. Please check your email to receive the magic link. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? With the score 12-8 in favour of Newcastle with less than 10 minutes to play Jason Taylor set up Michael Buettner for a try which made the score 12-12. The only comments appearing to temper matters are those from Dickson himself. And the dominant partner eventually killed and ate their Siamese twin, and took the license for themselves, for they are nothing if not their own people. A merger of Sydney Dragon-Sharks would be logical. A WA-Bears joint venture will be judged very much on their business model rather than the emotion around the Bears. In 2019 the Australian Rugby League Commission cobbled together a white paper of sorts, a plan to prop up under-performing Sydney NRL clubs with revenue that would apparently flow from broadcasters once the club had relocated to a new place where people watch telly. They love the club. Its from that place. If you'd like to see more content from Matt Cleary, they'd be very grateful for your support and contribution. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms, Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* (Not available in all areas). Perth team? 2010 was a poor season for Norths, who received the wooden spoon. It may not display this or other websites correctly. First it was the Gold Coast Bears. [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. [38] There are three individual investors lined up, he says, Vlandys knows who they are, hes met them, and theyre ready to step up to the block. Irvine held the record for most first grade tries for one club (171) and overall (212). There are plans to again be part of the NRL in coming years as the Central Coast Bears. At the end of the day, if they dont like the decision the Bears make, they can take it up with us. In 2013, the Bears recorded several large victories in the regular season and finished third. When Souths were kicked out, mates of mine followed Randwick. Former North Sydney player and the club's leading record point scorer Jason Taylor was named as new head coach. At the end of the day, we are the North Sydney Bears and well look to not just have a competitive side but a winning side. Gee lock up him up it already happened and didn't work, I could be wrong but Im sure if seen a merged club, possibly the Northern Eagles that went well. Yes, yes, yes adding a team in Sydney would appear to fly in the face of the theres too many teams in Sydney argument. Port Moresby, for sweet Mal Meningas sake, because the Australian government would like to use rugby league to do something with regional aid or sufficiency, or something, I dont know, I didnt hear much more of his explanation because I was gob-dangling speechless that old mate was actually talking about Papua New bloody Guinea as a dinkum locale for a red-and-black comeback. Not in conjunction with any other offer. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Then it was the Western Bears. [4] Many good players such as Andy Morton, Jimmy Devereaux and Sid Deane were lost to English clubs in the years after making the semi-finals in the season of 1908. In 2009, North Sydney lost to Balmain Tigers in extra time to miss out on the Grand Final 1918. The record attendance for the club at Brookvale Oval was 14,521 against Cronulla on 21 July 2002. "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. https://birdssa.asn.au/birddirectory/white-bellied-sea-eagle/, 2023 R1 Thu - Parramatta v Melbourne @ CommBank, I Dont' Like Cricket, Oh No, I Love it, Yeah. [12], On 14 July 1994, the club was fined $87,000 for breaching the salary cap. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Souths: 390,000. For mine, sports fans, that is freakin La La Land. NRL Fans gather on the hill at North Sydney Oval to watch the North Sydney Bears. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.dailytelegraph.com.au/connectedterms. Probably not irrevocable, either, given the volatile nature of this greatest game of all. They were eliminated by Balmain in a playoff for 5th place. Supporters of grass roots Rugby League. Article proves that ice is a scourge on Australian lives. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Given Manleys lack of money they migh end up one day in charge anyway ala wests in the Wests Tigers merger. The Northern Eagles were a rugby league team that competed in the National Rugby League (NRL) between 2000 and 2002. Consider these northern beaches. Its the same in Canberra as the Shire as Townsville TNorth Queensland. This Bowling Club was transformed and re-branded as The Greens North Sydney in November 2014. MORE:Cameron Smith reveals the 'difficulty' of not having a consistent halfback for the 2018 season. Politicians do the same thing with policy; leak a backbenchers brain-fart to the papers, see how it flies among the populace. Some fans will tell you the Bears are a relic of the past. They didn't win many, these Bears. V'landys knows the Bears remains a popular NRL brand, despite exiting the NRL in 1999 after merging with the Sea Eagles to become the Northern Eagles. In 1986 North Sydney missed the finals. Theyve been too reliant on funding from the NRL and havent been measurable enough". People follow footy teams largely because the team represents them, their patch, their people. They defeated the Newcastle Knights 32-28 in the first week of the finals, and were then eliminated by minor premiers and eventual NSW Cup premiers the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the preliminary final, who recorded a convincing 38-6 win. 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