And they dont have a footy team to call their own. On 1 July 2018, Carney's move to North Sydney was blocked after Carney refused to pay a $15,000 release fee. But it should still be done. After this, the Northern Eagles' licence then reverted to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, leaving the foundation club out of the top flight of rugby league in Australia after more than 90 years. L.U. A total of sixty nine players played for the club. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 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. "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. [38] As Nick Politis said in the piece in The Tele Bears fans didnt go to Manly and they didnt cross the bridge and come to the Roosters. After being behind on the scoreboard 12-0, Norths fought their way back into the match to level the scores at 14-14. Its never easy, is it? A page that will not be. 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. Norths & Easts. two very financially strong leagues clubs together. However! Its why people follow footy teams. [12], On 14 July 1994, the club was fined $87,000 for breaching the salary cap. They love the club. Lost the plot. [36], In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Canterbury Cup NSW, Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions were cancelled. This is the point where opponents will suggest that the partner should go it alone. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. If Brookie is not up to NRL standard, why does the NRL allow them to play there? 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. But Jeez thats two million eyeballs. In the fifty years the new building has stood, a number of redesigns and refurbishments have taken place. You must log in or register to reply here. In 2013, the Bears recorded several large victories in the regular season and finished third. Little success was had during three seasons (2000-2002), finishing 12th, 10th, and 9th, winning 30 of 76 games. He enjoys golf, footy and Four Pines Pale Ale, and spends as much time as conscience allows at Long Reef GC. However! Hyde, who was living in Lane Cove at the time, had been forced to switch from Balmain to Norths in 1941 due to the league's residency rules which stated that a player was required to live in their club's district. 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. Its a bad merge. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. But moot it they did, these people in suits, because television told them. [58], On 25 September 2019, Australian entrepreneur John Singleton spoke to former NRL player Matthew Johns about a team being placed on the Central Coast. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Article proves that ice is a scourge on Australian lives. They have to be from somewhere, represent some patch. MORE:Cameron Smith reveals the 'difficulty' of not having a consistent halfback for the 2018 season. Home ground - North Sydney Oval. Whos fearful? [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. 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. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. North Melbourne withdraws from the merger race. [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. 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. And we had a $50 million bank guarantee, so we would have been strong. 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. Newtown went on to beat Balmain in the 2012 NSW Cup Grand Final. They lost their first semi final to Newcastle Knights but had a chance to remain in the running of the competition the week after only to give up a 246 lead to the Newtown Jets and lose in extra time 32-30 from a Daniel Mortimer 35-metre penalty goal. For mine, sports fans, that is freakin La La Land. Our club is a 1908 foundation club,". But only like the two Koreas. With only seconds remaining Norths frantically threw the ball around and lost it, the ball was swooped up by Newcastle's Owen Craigie and he raced away to score a try and won the game. A merger of Sydney Dragon-Sharks would be logical. Sat 25 Jun 2022 16.00 EDT Last modified on Sat 25 Jun 2022 18.49 EDT Manly's licence is redistributed to a WA or Bris2 franchise. Once again they were eliminated from the finals after losing both their matches in consecutive weeks,. Newcastle, and Andrew Johns, then 19, beat us at home. It made sense to relocate one of the Sydney teams to the Central Coast". [3], North Sydney was formed as a foundation club of the newly arrived rugby league game in 1908 and were initially known as the Shoremen. The voice of TRUE North Sydney Bears Supporters. 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. But they are separate, distinct entities. The team shared home games between Brookvale Oval and Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, New South Wales. The Bears remain a thing. [45] Both major political parties showed support for the Central Coast Bears bid in 20102011, with Labor supporting the bid by granting $100,000 for the Bears,[46] and the Liberal party supporting the bid by promising to acquire land at Mt Penang, Central Coast, NSW to build a state-of-the-art Sports Centre of Excellence in the lead up to the 2011 New South Wales state election. It's a rainy Friday evening in Sydney, and the temperature on the big screen at North Sydney Oval reads 14 degrees. For those who wish to see the Bears return to the top grade, it is hard to conceive of a comment more inviting. Mergers mean dogs and cats living together in unholy matrimony. Norths also amalgamated with the Seagulls, a border club at Tweed Heads on the far north coast of New South Wales, the oldest provincial rugby league club in Australia. Brad Fittler calls for Manly Sea Eagles and North Sydney Bears to merge and form a 'behemoth' club The Northern Eagles in 2000. 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. Bears are now officially the feeder club for the Roosters for the next 5 years starting 2019. July 22nd, 2022 11:47 am. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. [24] North Sydney finished the 2008 season as NSW Cup minor premiers and were eliminated in the finals in straight sets. There are a million reasons why. North Sydney was in a partnership with South Sydney serving as Souths' reserve grade side from 2007 until the agreement ended in 2018. North Sydney were coached that year by the great Ron Willey. But only like the two Koreas. And Dr Fujaks research tells us this: Canterbury has 440,000 people in their catchment. Peter Vlandys is often asked when the NRL will bring back the Bears. However, independent research shows the club still has 220,000 avid followers, a huge supporter . Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? In the 2007 NSWRL Premier League the North Sydney club made the Grand Final facing off against Parramatta. 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. Like Illawarra got the socks in their merge and the Magpies got Campbelltown occasionally, the Bears got shafted in the merge. Not only would it be good I think its a must for the NRL to look at and this is the time, the time is right now.. 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. The Knock On Effect NSW Cup. Matt is the Tribunes head curator of content. Photograph: North Sydney Bears NRL Fans gather on the hill at North Sydney Oval to watch the North Sydney Bears. The path appears to be clearing to bring back the grand old club. During that time, North Sydney produced arguably the greatest winger the game has ever seen in Ken Irvine. [11], The nineties saw finals appearances and near misses in 1991 and 19941998. Carney's blocked move coincided with the departure of Souths contracted player Robbie Farah who spent the first 12 weeks playing for North Sydney. Cronulla has 220,000. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Hard-nosed? Too right. 25-12 against Parramatta and 23-2 the following week against Canterbury. Because: emotion, tribalism, and all that good, human stuff. Home delivery is not available in all areas. In the 1996 ARL season Norths came within one match of the Grand Final but lost the game to the St George Dragons 29-12. 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. The foundation club exited the league in 1999, before their failed merger with Manly ended in 2003. Established in 1908 the North Sydney District Rugby League Football Club is one of the great Rugby League clubs of the World. [35], North Sydney would go on to lose both finals matches against South Sydney and Newtown. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Dont need to have surfed the Long Reef bommie to back the maroon and white. The Northern Eagles shared their home games between Brookvale Oval in Sydney and Grahame Park in Gosford. They love that place. Hes done the PhD, bought the T-shirt. 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. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Irvine held the record for most first grade tries for one club (171) and overall (212). Id have thought the former would be a more preferential choice. In that time Norths made the preliminary final 4 times but lost on each occasion. The Northern Eagles ultimately didnt represent anyone from Milsons Point to North Turramurra, from west Willoughby to east Epping. Nothing locked in, of course, not officially. Is it time to dream? People can also support a team though theyve never set foot in their zone. [22], North Sydney play in the second-tier NSW Cup competition, serving as the reserve side for the Sydney Roosters. And he said the NRL told these guys not to use the media to play things out. To be a part, even if its a minor part, of a northern Sydney nrl club or remain a nswrl leagues club suburban entity? Forge their own identity. Hes in demand by NRL clubs. 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. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Relocating rugby league clubs disenchants new fans and disenfranchises existing ones. But as recently as April 2021 the Bears have expressed their intent on eventually returning the brand to the NRL competition. 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. Its from that place. Its like when politicians are parachuted into safe seats. 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. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. The Official North Sydney Bears. The North Sydney Bears is an Australian rugby league football club based in North Sydney, New South Wales. People from outside can conflate Sydneys north shore with the northern beaches. And it would be magnificent. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. On a fine and sunny afternoon at dear little Brookie, against the Eels, say, thered be what 15,000 fans? And if there were a Bears team to call their own, local people would invest in the Bears, consume the Bears, love the Bears. Missed out. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. The Northern Eagles represented Manly. Maybe not jubilation. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. In 2016, it was reported that there were moves for the Bears to buy the Gold Coast Titans franchise. 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. Newcastle, and Andrew Johns, then 19, beat us at home. Their subsequent, rapid demise was not organic, and hundreds of thousands of Bears people are still out there, wandering. Don't need to have surfed the Long Reef bommie to back the maroon and white. Jakiya Whitfeld scores a double for North Sydney Bears in her NSW Women's Premiership debut Stars on the rise: The 150 players to watch in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups North Sydney Bears' bold bid for NRL return recieves massive funding, infrastructure boost Another dominate win by our women's team! Bring Back The Bears. 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. Hes done the PhD, bought the T-shirt. Bring Back The Who? You are using an out of date browser. But the region continued to grow. Consider: six hundred thousand people live from Kirribilli to Hornsby Heights, from the Roseville Bridge to north-west Ryde. But it looks like Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter Vlandys disagrees. [7], The 1952 season saw North Sydney reach the finals for the first time since 1943. We want to see it! Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Matt Cleary is a sports writer from Sydney. [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. with other sports fans, Please enter your credit or debit card details below. They didn't win many, these Bears. And all those aforementioned Sydney fisheries have a team, while a one million-strong chunk of northern Sydney and its near north does not. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Penrith (590,000) is about the same. Speaking to Sporting News Australia, Manly tragic Peter Zorba Peters proudly rubbished Fittlers recommendation with a warning for the Bears. Because eyeballs watching product are all. Thats a nudge over 5 per cent of the population. [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. Yeah the Northern Eagles were such a success. 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. The northern beaches. When Souths were kicked out, mates of mine followed Randwick. Its why they invest in a footy team with themselves, with emotion, with money. They love the club. 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