Twice the Bears have adorned the back page of the West Australian, and ahead of Perths hosting of the State of Origin on Sunday, Bears chairman Daniel Dickson will be in the city to meet a West Australian government group to further explore the partnership. Don't need to have surfed the Long Reef bommie to back the maroon and white. "Never going to happen. Had another chat with a bloke involved in the Bears ill-fated bid for the Gold Coast licence. 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). An independent voice that will not be influenced by power or money, and will not be silenced by any official heirachy. West Australian desire. Its the same in Canberra as the Shire as Townsville TNorth Queensland. Same-same. With the scores locked at 12-12, Newcastle player Matthew Johns kicked a field goal with 2 minutes to play to make it 13-12. Youre getting the best of both. Dont need to have surfed the Long Reef bommie to back the maroon and white. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Matt has interviewed just about everyone in Australian sport, and has a massive Rolodex of Australian sports folk. 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. Two Classics, back in stock! 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. Its a bad merge. North Sydney now field a team in the Canterbury Cup NSW, the competition immediately below NRL level, as a feeder to the Sydney Roosters. 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. The club competes in the New South Wales Cup, having exited the National Rugby League following the 1999 NRL season after 90 years in the premier rugby league competition in Australia. The path appears to be clearing to bring back the grand old club. 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 last won a premiership in 1993, defeating Newcastle in the grand final 5-4. Supporters of grass roots Rugby League. Even more transparent, in a back-arsed sort of way. Heart and soul of the North Sydney Bears Greg Florimo has weighed in on the proposal to re-merge Manly and the Bears. The North Sydney Bears would be back and there would be, give us your best Rabbits Warren, deadset jubilation. "We went with the Dolphins for the 17th because they had a strong business . I can live on the beach". [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. In 2014 facilities comprised two dining areas, function rooms, a 530-seat auditorium, a fitness and wellness centre, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a bottle shop, a TAB, two squash courts, a courtesy bus service, a members rewards program and a multi-level car park for 320 vehicles. [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 Bears remain a thing. Only Parramatta (890,000) and Wests Tigers (690,000) have a larger catchment than North Sydney Bears would have. Goodwill. Register a free account today to become a member of the world's largest Rugby League discussion forum! 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. While the Dolphins will. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. But only like the two Koreas. However this was turned around in the 2011 season with the North Sydney side reaching the preliminary final and losing to eventual premiers the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. 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. In 1986 North Sydney missed the finals. [41][42], Bears fan Alan McLoughlin, a Central Coast resident, set up a Facebook petition to bring the Bears to Gosford. Norths then had to wait 10 years to make the finals again, this time against Balmain where they lost 11-9. [28] On 20 May 2018, it was revealed that North Sydney were in advanced negotiations to sign former NRL player Todd Carney. 25-12 against Parramatta and 23-2 the following week against Canterbury. The northern beaches. L.U. The Bears have also been the only team to have participated in every season of reserve grade since the competition's inception in 1908. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It was a wet, Autumnal day in May 1994. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It was more a fishing exercises by suits in high places, the "paper" leaked to select media to disseminate in the court of public opinion. [20], On 28 August 1999, Norths played their final game as a first grade side against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. For mine, sports fans, that is freakin La La Land. Watch the people stream across Miller Street and into Bear Park, and fill it full to burst. 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. Bulletin Latest Headlines direct to your inbox, LeagueUnlimited | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. [60] In 2018 theyd explored the possibility of establishing a Western Bears franchise based in Perth.[61]. 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. If you'd like to see more content from Matt Cleary, they'd be very grateful for your support and contribution. 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. Lost the plot. And Dr Fujaks research tells us this: Canterbury has 440,000 people in their catchment. They love that place. Yeah the Northern Eagles were such a success. It was more a fishing exercise by suits in high places, the paper leaked to select media to disseminate in the court of public opinion. [55][56][57], On 9 August 2019, rugby league immortal Andrew Johns said that having a team on the Central Coast would be a "no-brainer". Thats a nudge over five per cent of the population. SUBSCRIBE for the full story. Its why they invest in a footy team with themselves, with emotion, with money. After a meeting between the administrator of Fitzroy and the AFL commission, the AFL commission recommends a Bears-Fitzroy merger. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? "'The 'Rabbitoh Way' is to build a culture that rewards young players for hard work, a culture that has respect for the club and its people, respects the members and sponsors that invest financially and emotionally into what we are doing here at South Sydney, and a culture of developing young players that want to play for South Sydney and that we see having a future NRL career". 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. At the end of the day, if they dont like the decision the Bears make, they can take it up with us. They were eliminated by Balmain in a playoff for 5th place. Thats a nudge over 5 per cent of the population. 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 proposed team would play 11 games in Gosford and one game at North Sydney Oval (obviously against Manly as part of a heritage or rivalry round). [16], In the 1997 season North Sydney again made the preliminary final against Newcastle at the Sydney Football Stadium. The Northern Eagles represented Manly. For two wilderness-riven decades, Bears hopefuls have been scoffed at, cast as hopeless, foolish tragics, and blind to the realities of economic rationalism in the 21st century. 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. The loss was evidently too much for me, and I began to cry. North Sydney went down 14-30 giving Penrith a rematch of the 1990 grand final against Canberra. 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. [25], In the 2017 season, Norths finished 6th on the ladder and qualified for the finals. Relocating rugby league clubs disenchants new fans and disenfranchises existing ones. Its the same in Canberra as the Shire as Townsville TNQ. In 1991 North Sydney finished the regular season in 3rd place and defeated local rivals Manly in the first week of the finals. the fun and become a member of the community, You can share sports stories, experiences, match reports, 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. Penrith (590,000) is about the same. A team they cant really own. However! Maybe not jubilation. As Lane Cove was in North Sydney's district, the club protested to the NSWRFL and claimed Hyde from Balmain. And the fans went with them. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Playing half of their games in Manly and half on the Central Coast, the merged was a complete and utter failure. Commercial viability. The Knock On Effect NSW Cup. If thats the marker, then the ARLC suited bean-counters should do this. Seriously, brad Fittler and matty johns are past the point of no return. They love that place. Newcastle, and Andrew Johns, then 19, beat us at home. North Sydney would be eliminated from the finals in straight sets losing to Penrith and Canterbury. 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. 2010 was a poor season for Norths, who received the wooden spoon. Please call 1800 070 535. The Northern Eagles shared their home games between Brookvale Oval in Sydney and Grahame Park in Gosford. Get five per cent of Greater Northern Sydney to a North Sydney Bears game and thats 50,000 citizens. Home ground - North Sydney Oval. New customers only. 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! And all those aforementioned Sydney fisheries have a team, while a one million-strong chunk of northern Sydney and its near north does not. On 11 October 2017, Shane Millard was announced as new head coach by the club. And it was bye-bye Bears to purgatory. Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! The Bears bid committee is lobbying the NRL for inclusion as the next expansion team. When Souths were kicked out, mates of mine followed Randwick. Its why people follow footy teams. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? [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. This was also Matt King's final game of Rugby League. This was the third consecutive season that the North Sydney side had been eliminated in the finals by the team which would eventually win the premiership. 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. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. Manly has 270,000. Given the nrl bears are gone and never coming back surely they have the most to gain? Anywhere from the Harbour Bridge - take in the Central Coast - that would be such a powerful area and if they could come to some sense you could encapsulate Brookvale Oval, North Sydney Oval and Gosford and have a wonderful, strong club.. There are hundreds of thousands of Bears people, just like me, who will invoke the same, mechanised caution at the prospect of a miracle: a return to first grade, footy at Bear Park, even just once a year, in the red and black. They knew: tribalism is good. 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". Poker machine money enabled the first-grade roster some glitz, and though the Curse of the Cammeraygal continued to thwart their premiership hopes, the Bears were nevertheless one of the heavyweight teams of that decade. Home delivery is not available in all areas. Steve Menzies played the most games for the club, with 69 caps.[3]. Nothing locked in, of course, not officially. Hard-nosed? 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. After being behind on the scoreboard 12-0, Norths fought their way back into the match to level the scores at 14-14. On 1 July 2018, Carney's move to North Sydney was blocked after Carney refused to pay a $15,000 release fee. Its more than watch footy in the catchments serving Roosters, Rabbitohs, Dragons, Sharks, Sea Eagles and Bulldogs. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. Maybe not jubilation. Too right. 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. [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. I trudged in the rain with my Mum, Dad, and four uncles, back to the pub Percys across Miller Street. Gold Coast? When Souths were kicked out, mates of mine followed Randwick. 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. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Now he reveals his thoughts on a proposed Western Australia-Bears joint venture, writes Phil Rothfield. 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. [26] On 19 September, it was announced that Ben Gardiner was leaving as coach of the club after two and a half years in charge.[27]. "They want to buy everyone. I can see how that might appear. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. The Dolphins losing the Redcliffe bit is madness. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. As would electric Dog-Eels. Perry suggested that the NRL should look at creating a promotion/relegation system similar to other sports around the world. 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. 380 following. Peter Vlandys is often asked when the NRL will bring back the Bears. The Official North Sydney Bears. Probably not irrevocable, either, given the volatile nature of this greatest game of all. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. Problem with NRL is too many clubs in Sydney yet far too many grounds to watch teams ( remember the 2 team West Tigers playing out of 4 venues 10 years ago doesn't help) and the f**kin Roosters should f**k off to CC and Crowe should move SS back to Eastern Seabed but hey you are still strong as English Rugby League is f**ked I think. Since the North Sydney Bears were banished from the NRL after the ill-fated merger with Manly (forming the Northern Eagles) in 2002, the Upper and Lower North Shore and Northern Suburbs have gone . Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Any Questions? Mergers mean dogs and cats living together in unholy matrimony. It would be 17 years before North Sydney made the finals series again when they finished 3rd in the 1982 season. 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. The club was established in 1908, making it one of the original founding members of the New South Wales Rugby Football League, and one of Australia's first rugby league football clubs. I was eight, Norths were first. Johns went on to say "I think its a must, We keep talking about Perth, but its so far away I imagine the costs would be astronomical getting everyone over there and back. Manly dissolved the merger after just two . 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. Bring back the bears, throw manly under a bus. Article proves that ice is a scourge on Australian lives. Billy Moore, Greg Florimo and a massive bear (left). The merged club lasted only until 2002 when it split again, with the Bears not returning to first grade and being represented in the NSWRL competition, the second-tier rugby league competition, where the Bears continue to play today. So bring em back, baby, and fill Percys Bar. Mergers mean dogs and cats living together in unholy matrimony. Please check your email to receive the magic link. Maybe not instant. 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. Yep: the grand old North Sydney Bears. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Est 1908. Politicians do the same thing with policy; leak a backbenchers brain-fart to the papers, see how it flies among the populace. Bring back the Bears. The news never got better for Bears fans. Knock On Effect NSW Cup Draw; Harvey Norman Women's Premiership. 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. If the NRL wants to expand it should look inside itself: And bring back the North Sydney Bears. The following year North Sydney came 2nd in the regular season, but were defeated 47-7 by St George, and then lost to South Sydney 14-9 the following week.[8][9][10]. [64], Updated: 11 February 2021Source(s): 2021 Squad Numbers, On 26 August 2006 the club announced their "Team of the Century". Heart and soul of the North Sydney Bears Greg Florimo has weighed in on the proposal to re-merge Manly and the Bears. It reminds me of my dads response to my tears after that loss to Newcastle in 1994. A great brand and a new supporter base.. On 3 September 2017, Norths played against Newcastle in the first elimination match and were defeated 40-18 ending their season. NRL support. [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. [63] The Bears intend to retain their 113-year history and traditional black and red colours. The Northern Eagles ultimately didnt represent anyone from Milsons Point to North Turramurra, from west Willoughby to east Epping. [5] when an injury riddled North Sydney were beaten by Newtown 347. Before this, Norths were the feeder team for South Sydney from 2007 to 2018. Their subsequent, rapid demise was not organic, and hundreds of thousands of Bears people are still out there, wandering. Unprecedented goodwill. 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.. Earlier this year there were reports the Bears were attempting to organise a consortium that will make a bid to purchase the NRL license off the Manly Sea Eagles. Red & Black Foundation. Former North Sydney player and the club's leading record point scorer Jason Taylor was named as new head coach. See: The Northern Eagles. I trudged in the rain with my Mum, Dad, and four uncles, back to the pub Percys across Miller Street. We are super excited to have a player of Todd Carneys calibre join the mighty North Sydney Bears". [12], On 14 July 1994, the club was fined $87,000 for breaching the salary cap. Greg Florimo has been the face of the Bears' efforts to get back into the NRL, and remains involved with the club. 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. [39], The Bears have won eight premierships in reserve grade, making them the second most successful club currently participating in the competition. Get five per cent of Northern Sydney to a North Sydney Bears game and that's 50,000 citizens. [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. Penrith won the match 16-14 despite the fact that Norths scored more tries. And so it was bye-bye Bears to purgatory. Had another chat with a bloke involved in the Bears ill-fated bid for the Gold Coast license. Hes in demand by NRL clubs. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. [6], The team became known as the North Sydney Bears during the 1950s after accepting a sponsorship from the nearby Big Bear supermarket at Neutral Bay. Given Manleys lack of money they migh end up one day in charge anyway ala wests in the Wests Tigers merger. 2012 saw North Sydney make the semi finals, missing out on the minor premiership by points differential to Canterbury-Bankstown. [13] That year they came within one match of the grand final but lost to Canberra. Manly's licence is redistributed to a WA or Bris2 franchise. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. [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. 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. . Brisbane team? Policy played out in the court of public opinion; its how we roll in the twenties. [37] Victory may be close, but the Bears do know how to make it hard. Now that youve found Todays Tale why not join in on In that time Norths made the preliminary final 4 times but lost on each occasion. But moot it they did, these people in suits, because Television as we ranted about the other week told them to. July 22nd, 2022 11:47 am. We want to see it! Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? [2] Until the end of season 2009, Souths were coached by the Bears' record-breaking top points scorer, Jason Taylor. "On the way in I saw a couple of flying pigs, and then I checked my diary to see if it was April Fools Day," Zorba said in May. I cant see any government wanting to throw any money towards that shit hole especially with how small their supporter base is. Its from that place. On 8 November 2022, the Sydney Roosters announced that they would be ending their partnership deal with North Sydney at the end of the 2023 season. [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. Missed out. Who are these people? A WA-Bears joint venture will be judged very much on their business model rather than the emotion around the Bears. They love the club. Theres thousands and thousands of Bears fans out there and bringing them all together would make a big statement, Mullan said. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. They would allocate between four and six games at a potentially upgraded North Sydney Oval. During that time, North Sydney produced arguably the greatest winger the game has ever seen in Ken Irvine. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. They are headed up by Perry Lopez and Greg Florimo and has the corporate backing of a number of local Central Coast and some North Shore businesses. 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