The expansion of rugby league into staunch AFL territory is not a new conversation. Player of the Tournament Scott Drinkwater and Captain Jason Taumalolo were selected from the winning North Queensland Cowboys Men’s side, alongside Cody Ramsey from beaten Grand Finalists St George Illawarra. Holding an Origin game at a neutral venue is not a new thing, but it will be first time Western Australia has hosted the marquee event. Founded in 1990, the Joondalup & Districts Rugby League Club provide the northern suburbs of Perth It will be history in the making. The Australian Space Agency’s International…, With more teaching, learning and working being conducted online than ever before, Swinburne has committed to creating and strengthening a…, Regulators and industry are taking further steps to transition away from LIBOR, which is expected…, Tasmania is reportedly performing best in the country for addressing Indigenous disparity in terms of…, Bushfire warning level: ADVICE Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire…, The Commonwealth Government and the WA State Government have launched the Western Australian JobTrainer Agreement.…, /NRL Public Release. As a result, clubs depend heavily on the Australian Rugby League Commission for funding. “Everyone involved in community football should be able to expect to play and/or attend and enjoy community sport without any concerns or fears. Budget entrenches poverty, Water deficiency revoked in Shire of Jerramungup-Gairdner Area, Sentence discount legislation to pass today, Antarctic data management gets Kool 13 October 2020, Footpath Construction at Ware Court Shepparton, Coercive control legislation requires careful consideration if we want it to make a difference to victims’. NRL club CEOs have been invited to attend Saturday’s SG Ball match in Perth between the Pirates and Dragons. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. “This incident is completely contrary to the standards of any community sport and we have a duty to eradicate this sort of behaviour from our game.”. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Well, unlike many news organisations, we have no sponsors, no corporate or ideological interests. But the recent history of ball sports outside of the AFL in WA will not be attractive reading for any prospective side. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Chess news 2020: Igors Rausis new identity, Latvia tournamen... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. This makes the next broadcast deal crucial in determining if Perth will be home to a NRL side in the near future. This mum is on a mission to fix the 'fitness trauma' many women are left with, First gender parity, then the Olympics. The arguments for a team in Perth are clear: A stand-alone timeslot, which in broadcast land is a strong bargaining chip when re-negotiating its rights deal; and a permanent NRL presence in a city dominated by AFL. In 1969 Darwin City invited the WARL to Darwin to play a match in celebration of Darwin's 100th founding anniversary in which WA won 23-19. Per The Newcastle News, Trodden said: “We have zero tolerance for behaviour that threatens the safety of participants, officials and spectators and those found guilty face lengthy bans. All times AEDT (GMT +11). History. Follow our live blog for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. Five West Wallsend players have been barred from any involvement in rugby league and the entire team will no longer be allowed to play in the Newcastle and Hunter Community football competition following the shocking fight at a match against Dora Creek. Is the NRL or AFL winning the bums-on-seats and TV battles? In 1976 WA was invited to participate in the nationwide Amco Cup, where they defeated As the Origin show rolls into town, and with the game an effective sell-out, the inevitable discussion about whether Perth should have its own NRL side will rear its head. National Rugby League Nines Perth Team of Tournament The Men’s and Women’s Teams of the Tournament have been confirmed with the sides based on performances through the NRL Nines Perth.